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Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump sparks outrage with rambling Russia remarks, critics say he's showing signs of cognitive decline
Donald Trump's mental health is questioned again after he gave a confusing defense of Russia. Trump appeared to wrongly say that Vladimir Putin fought for Russia in World War II, even though Putin was born 7 years after the war ended. People accuse Trump of " cognitive collapse " because of his strange remarks about Russia and Putin's role in WWII, as per reports. Trump said he talked with French President Emmanuel Macron about WWII commemorations before making his confusing speech about Putin. Trump said, "I happened to speak to President Putin at the time. Now in all fairness to him, he lost 51 million people and he did fight." Trump made a historical mistake because Putin was born in 1952, and World War II ended in 1945, so he couldn't have fought in it. Trump said, "It's kind of interesting, he fought with us in WWII and everyone hates him, but Germany and Japan are fine. One day someone will explain that. I like Germany and Japan too," as reported by the Irish Star. Trump and wrong facts Trump said Putin doesn't understand why people dislike Russia, even though they were allies in WWII and lost many lives. But reports say Trump didn't seem to know it was the Soviet Union, not just Russia, that fought in the war. The Soviet Union had 15 countries, like Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. The modern Russian Federation was created only in 1991 after the Soviet Union broke up. Trump also gave wrong numbers. Live Events According to the Irish Star, the National WWII Museum says the Soviet Union lost around 24 million people in WWII, not 51 million as Trump claimed. Many people online made fun of Trump's comments. One person wrote, "Someone should tell him that Russia now attacks democracies, while Germany and Japan are peaceful friends." Another said, "There was no Russia during WW2." A third questioned, "Putin fought WWII? How old is he then?" Someone else said Trump's brain 'didn't develop normally' and called him 'very ignorant,' as reported by the Irish Star. Another person even said Trump should be arrested for treason, writing, 'Putin was born in 1952... Being friendly with a war criminal isn't foreign policy, it's betrayal.' Critics said Trump's remarks showed signs of "cognitive collapse" and questioned his ability to lead, "Age limits for the presidency FFS. One user wrote, "This old clown mumbling about WW2 is not good." Another said, "Dementia Donnie is rambling again." Someone else called the comments "delusional" and said the room went completely silent, according to the report by Irish Star. FAQs Q1. What's the buzz about Trump and Putin in WWII? Because Trump wrongly said Putin fought in World War II, even though he was born after the war ended. Q2. What is the "cognitive collapse" people mention about Trump? It means people think Trump's thinking and memory may be getting worse due to his confusing comments.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Orleans' National WWII Museum hosts Memorial Day Commemoration
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The National WWII Museum held its annual Memorial Day Commemoration on Monday, May 26. The event featured remarks from Gail Joyce. Her son, U.S. Army Sergeant James Casey Joyce, was killed during the Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down) in the Somali Civil War. Her husband, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Larry E. Joyce, died of the effects of Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. New Orleans fire crews respond to housefire in Seventh Ward 'Sometimes, when a loved one is killed in battle, a family member might ask if what he or she was fighting for, was it worth it, or did they die in vain?' Joyce said. 'Of course, only the person actually making the sacrifices can actually answer that question, so it's up to us to make absolutely sure it is worth it, because together, we can make a difference. May God bless the United States and all the American heroes that we honor today. And may we always remember and be thankful for those who still stay at the ready.' According to the museum, the commemoration hosted performances by the Victory Belles and the American Legion Post 377 band. The Civil Air Patrol performed a POW/MIA Missing Man Table ceremony. The event was free and open to the T-shirt pokes fun at inmate escape in New Orleans Strong storms possible again on Tuesday New Orleans' National WWII Museum hosts Memorial Day Commemoration Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton arrested for DUI in West Virginia Florida man survives alligator attack before being fatally shot by deputies Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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First Post
08-05-2025
- General
- First Post
History Today: How Germany's surrender brought World War II to an end
On May 8, 1945, Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day as World War II came to an end in Europe. Cities across the US, UK, Western Europe, the Soviet Union, Canada, and Australia were filled with flags and banners as crowds gathered to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany. The war would go on to be remembered as the largest and deadliest in history, claiming an estimated 40 to 50 million lives read more As people heard the news of Germany's surrender, crowds came out to the streets in celebration. Image: The National WWII Museum On May 8, 1945, World War II came to an end in Europe. As people heard the news of Germany's surrender, crowds came out to the streets in celebration, holding newspapers that announced Victory in Europe (V-E Day). Also on this day in 1886, the first glass of Coca-Cola was served at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, in the US. At the time, the drink had cocaine in it. It became completely free of cocaine in 1929. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Curious about what happened in history? Firstpost Explainers' History Today gets you all of it and much more. World War II comes to an end On this day in 1945, Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day, as World War II in Europe came to a close. Cities across the US, UK, and Western Europe, along with those in the Soviet Union, Canada, and Australia, were filled with flags and banners as people celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany. German forces across Europe had finally given up their fight on this day. In Prague, they surrendered to Soviet troops; the same happened in cities like Copenhagen and Oslo, at Karlshorst near Berlin, in northern Latvia, and on the Channel Island of Sark. Further surrender papers were signed in Berlin and eastern Germany. Notably, news of the end of the war reached the public by radio late on May 7 in Britain. Many began celebrating straight away, even before the official announcement the next day. World War II followed just two decades after World War I, with many issues from the first war left unsettled. The second conflict turned out to be the largest and deadliest in history, with an estimated 40 million to 50 million lives lost. In the United States, celebrations were mixed with sadness over the recent death of President Roosevelt, who had led the country through most of the war. His successor, Harry S Truman, paid tribute to him and ordered flags to remain at half-mast as the nation continued its 30-day mourning period. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Even so, large crowds gathered in celebration. In New York, around 15,000 police officers were brought in to manage the people who had packed Times Square. A packed New York's Times Square on May 7, 1945. AP/File Photo But how did the war begin? By early 1939, German leader Adolf Hitler was set on invading Poland. However, Poland had military agreements in place with Britain and France, who had promised support if Germany attacked. Despite this, Hitler planned to go ahead with the invasion. But first, he wanted to make sure the Soviet Union would not try to stop him from attacking its neighbour. Hitler then entered secret talks that led to the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact. The deal included a hidden agreement to divide Poland - Germany would take the west, and the Soviets would take the east. Confident there would be no resistance from either the Soviets or the British, Hitler ordered the invasion of Poland to begin on August 26. However, a new defence pact between Britain and Poland, signed on August 25, caused him to delay. At 12:40 pm on August 31, 1939, Hitler gave the final order. German troops crossed into Poland at 4:45 am the next morning. Jewish civilians are led down a street by German soldiers during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto, in Poland, 1943. US National Archives/via Reuters Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3 - Britain at 11:00 am and France at 5:00 pm. World War II had officially begun. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What happened after the end of World War II? Fighting between German and Soviet forces continued in some areas on May 9. In Silesia, the Soviets lost 600 more soldiers before the final surrender. As a result, Victory Day was celebrated in Moscow on May 9. Soviet leader Stalin gave a radio speech saying, 'The age-long struggle of the Slav nations… has ended in victory. Your courage has defeated the Nazis. The war is over.' For Allied troops still serving far from home, V-E Day was a mix of joy and sadness. Although the war in Europe had ended, the fight continued in Asia and the Pacific. Thousands were still in battle, and many others remained prisoners in harsh conditions. At the close of the Second World War, Germany was split into four zones, each controlled by one of the Allied powers - the United States, Britain, France and the Soviet Union. A jeep of US Army combat engineers unit drives past the destroyed Saint Malo church in Valognes, France, June 24, 1944. Reuters/US National Archives Berlin, though deep inside the Soviet-controlled area, was also divided among the four countries. The parts controlled by the Americans, British and French became West Berlin, while the Soviet part became East Berlin. This arrangement, including how Germany would be occupied and governed, was agreed upon by Allied leaders during the Potsdam Conference, which took place from 17 July to 2 August 1945. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The last stages of the war in the Pacific brought heavy losses on both sides. But in the end, the Allies won. Japan agreed to surrender on August 14, and the formal surrender was signed on September 2. First-ever Coca-Cola is served On this day in 1886, pharmacist Dr John Stith Pemberton made the first batch of Coca-Cola syrup and took it to Jacobs' Pharmacy in Georgia, US. There, it was tasted, described as 'excellent,' and sold at the soda fountain for five cents a glass. At the time, the drink contained extract from coca leaves. Cocaine was removed entirely from the formula in 1929. Pharmacist Dr John Stith Pemberton made the first batch of Coca-Cola syrup. Image: The Coca Cola Company Soon after launching the drink, a local prohibition law was passed, prompting Pemberton to create a version without alcohol. This led to the drink that was first served on this day in May. The Pemberton Chemical Company, which later became Coca-Cola, was set up to promote and sell the drink. In the beginning, Coca-Cola was sold only as syrup and mixed at the point of sale. Bottling came later. After Pemberton's death, Asa G Candler took over the company and led it until 1916. Under him, Coca-Cola began to be bottled, the cocaine was removed, and caffeine began to be supplied by Monsanto. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In later years, Coca-Cola introduced canned drinks in 1955 and went on to acquire other brands like Dasani, Sprite, and Fanta. This Day, That Year 1541: Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto became the first European on record to reach the Mississippi River. 1902: Mount Pelee erupted on the Caribbean island of Martinique, wiping out the port of Saint-Pierre and killing about 30,000 people - around 15 per cent of the island's population. 1980: After years of global vaccination efforts, Who officially declared that smallpox had been wiped out.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The world's largest bowl of pasta, near the French Quarter!
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — March 21 may have been a lenten 'Fish Fry Friday,' but the Italian-American St. Joseph Society had an extra-large pasta for lunch. Every year, they say it's the world's largest bowl of pasta. Delicious, but hard work for the chefs! Crawfish Mania! 13 different crawfish dishes during Lent 'You have 80 to 100 gallons of the sauce, gravy, sugo. A thousand pounds of the pasta. There's many other ingredients that goes into this dish. It's a very ornate chore, and a labor of passion and love,' said Peter Gilberti, president of the Italian-American St. Joseph Society. The chefs worked on the meal for nearly eight hours, and the line to devour it stretched out the door. The Italian-American St. Joseph's parade is Saturday night, March 22, through downtown New Orleans, and starting at 6 world's largest bowl of pasta, near the French Quarter! Crawfish Mania! 13 different crawfish dishes during Lent Meteorologist Carrigan Chauvin visits Bourg Elementary LSU's Aneesah Morrow and Flau'Jae Johnson foreshadow strong returns in their March Madness opener 18 Surviving Rosie the Riveters Visit the National WWII Museum Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
