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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Today in History: June 4, the Tiananmen Square Massacre
Today is Wednesday, June 4, the 155th day of 2025. There are 210 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 4, 1989, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pro-democracy demonstrators and dozens of soldiers are estimated to have been killed when Chinese troops crushed a seven-week-long protest held by occupying demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Also on this date: In 1812, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its first war declaration, approving by a vote of 79-49 a declaration of war against Britain. In 1919, Congress approved the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which said that the right of Americans to vote 'shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.' (The amendment was then sent to the states for ratification.) In 1940, during World War II, the Allied military completed the evacuation of more than 338,000 troops from Dunkirk, France. Also in 1940, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared in a speech to the House of Commons: 'We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.' In 1942, the World War II naval Battle of Midway began, which resulted in a decisive American victory against Japan and marked a turning point in the war in the Pacific. In 1986, Jonathan Jay Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to deliver national defense information to Israel. (Sentenced to life in prison, Pollard would be released on parole in November 2015.) In 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian carried out his first publicly assisted suicide, helping Janet Adkins, a 54-year-old Alzheimer's patient from Portland, Oregon, end her life in Oakland County, Michigan. In 1998, a federal judge sentenced Terry Nichols to life in prison without parole for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which killed 168 people. Today's Birthdays: Actor Bruce Dern is 89. Golf Hall of Famer Sandra Haynie is 82. Singer-actor Michelle Phillips is 81. Jazz musician Paquito D'Rivera is 77. Actor Parker Stevenson is 73. Actor Keith David is 69. Singer El DeBarge is 64. Opera singer Cecilia Bartoli is 59. R&B singer Al B. Sure! is 57. Actor Scott Wolf is 57. Comedian Horatio Sanz is 56. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is 54. Actor Noah Wyle is 54. Actor Angelina Jolie is 50. Actor-comedian T.J. Miller is 44. Olympic figure skating gold medalist Evan Lysacek is 40.
Chicago Tribune
4 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: Dr. Jack Kevorkian carries out his first publicly assisted suicide
Today is Wednesday, June 4, the 155th day of 2025. There are 210 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 4, 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian carried out his first publicly assisted suicide, helping Janet Adkins, a 54-year-old Alzheimer's patient from Portland, Oregon, end her life in Oakland County, Michigan. Also on this date: In 1812, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its first war declaration, approving by a vote of 79-49 a declaration of war against Britain. In 1919, Congress approved the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which said that the right of Americans to vote 'shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.' (The amendment was then sent to the states for ratification.) In 1940, during World War II, the Allied military completed the evacuation of more than 338,000 troops from Dunkirk, France. Also in 1940, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared in a speech to the House of Commons: 'We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.' In 1942, the World War II naval Battle of Midway began, which resulted in a decisive American victory against Japan and marked a turning point in the war in the Pacific. In 1986, Jonathan Jay Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to deliver national defense information to Israel. (Sentenced to life in prison, Pollard would be released on parole in November 2015.) In 1989, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pro-democracy demonstrators and dozens of soldiers are estimated to have been killed when Chinese troops crushed a seven-week-long protest held by occupying demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. In 1998, a federal judge sentenced Terry Nichols to life in prison without parole for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which killed 168 people. Today's Birthdays: Actor Bruce Dern is 89. Golf Hall of Famer Sandra Haynie is 82. Singer-actor Michelle Phillips is 81. Jazz musician Paquito D'Rivera is 77. Actor Parker Stevenson is 73. Actor Keith David is 69. Singer El DeBarge is 64. Opera singer Cecilia Bartoli is 59. R&B singer Al B. Sure! is 57. Actor Scott Wolf is 57. Comedian Horatio Sanz is 56. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is 54. Actor Noah Wyle is 54. Actor Angelina Jolie is 50. Actor-comedian T.J. Miller is 44. Olympic figure skating gold medalist Evan Lysacek is 40.
Boston Globe
4 days ago
- General
- Boston Globe
Today in History: June 4, the Tiananmen Square Massacre
Advertisement In 1919, Congress approved the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which said that the right of Americans to vote 'shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.' (The amendment was then sent to the states for ratification.) In 1940, during World War II, the Allied military completed the evacuation of more than 338,000 troops from Dunkirk, France. Also in 1940, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared in a speech to the House of Commons: 'We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.' In 1942, the World War II naval Battle of Midway began, which resulted in a decisive American victory against Japan and marked a turning point in the war in the Pacific. Advertisement In 1986, Jonathan Jay Pollard, a former US Navy intelligence analyst, pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to deliver national defense information to Israel. (Sentenced to life in prison, Pollard would be released on parole in November 2015.) In 1989, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pro-democracy demonstrators and dozens of soldiers are estimated to have been killed when Chinese troops crushed a seven-week-long protest held by occupying demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. In 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian carried out his first publicly assisted suicide, helping Janet Adkins, a 54-year-old Alzheimer's patient from Portland, Ore., end her life in Oakland County, Mich. In 1998, a federal judge sentenced Terry Nichols to life in prison without parole for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which killed 168 people.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Two Sevier County schools honored for 100% voter registration
KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — Two high schools in Sevier County were honored for registering 100% of eligible students to vote. Northview Senior Academy and Sevier County High School were presented the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett on Monday. The award focuses on increasing voter registration among students who will be 18 or older on or before the next election. Schools that register 100% of eligible students earn the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award, while those that register 85% earn silver-level status. Deputies search for missing man who was headed to Grainger County boat launch 'I just think the most fundamental way we participate in our form of government is by registering to vote and then going and casting our vote. And so these students really are an inspiration to the rest of the community. They're showing how easy it is to register, and hopefully, they'll be regular voters and good citizens for years to come,' said Hargett. Hargett went on to say that this is not the first time Northview has won the award, and he hopes it creates a tradition of civically-engaged students in the community. 'I even heard some juniors on the way out say, 'Well, now it's our turn next year.' So the expectation has been set, and what we have to do is set the expectation around the rest of the state and throughout this community that you need to be registered to vote. It's been easier to register, it's never been easier to vote in the state of Tennessee,' said Hargett. Student Ambassador Lucas Weaver was a leading force in getting his fellow students registered to vote. The senior at Northview Academy told 6 News that winning this award was exciting. 'It's important for students to be able to exercise their right to vote. And I was really wanting them to all be able to get that first part of registering out of the way,' said Weaver. Applications for Tennessee's new school voucher program to open on May 15 A total of 59 high schools earned the award in 2025, with 41 earning gold and 18 earning silver. In East Tennessee, 11 schools earned gold including Bristol Tennessee High School, Clinch School, Grainger High School, Greenback High School, Harriman High School, Loudon County High School, Monroe County Virtual School, Sequoyah High School and Sweetwater High School. Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, Happy Valley High School, Sullivan East High School and Tellico Plains High School earned Silver. The award was open to all public, charter, private, and home school associations. It was named in honor of Anne Dallas Dudley, a Tennessee suffragist who helped lead the effort to get the 19th Amendment ratified. Her efforts helped lead Tennessee to become the 36th and final state needed to pass the amendment giving women the right to vote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Why you should skip Napa and sip wine in California at these places instead
When it comes to wine tasting in California, most people immediately think of Napa Valley, with its wineries and tasting rooms around every corner. If you look beyond this powerhouse region, you'll find wine destinations across the state, where the weekend traffic isn't as intense and you can get a more personalized wine tasting experience. 1. Lodi Cool winds from the San Francisco Bay flow 90 miles east to the town of Lodi, creating the perfect environment for grape growing. The town owes its early prosperity to the Flame Tokay, a seeded variety of grape used for eating and not for wine. When seedless grapes took over the table grape market in the 1980s, thousands of acres of Flame Tokay were replaced with wine grape vines. Now, the region produces around 20 percent of California's wine grapes—more than Napa and Sonoma combined. When you walk through the quaint downtown, you'll find the iconic Lodi Arch alongside colorful murals such as "Cycles of Suffrage," commemorating the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Visitors can book a free walking tour with the official town docent Alane Dashner to learn about the town's history. When you are ready for some wine tasting, you can book a ride on the Lodi Wine Trolley to make your way to wineries to taste the Old Vine Zinfandel and other varietals the region is known for. Or, you can make your way on your own to the dozens of wineries around town, such as Calivines Winery & Olive Mill. Visitors can find a shaded spot on the large patio to enjoy an olive oil and wine tasting experience. (Related: Northern California's oyster capital is a hidden gem.) During the grape harvest, a worker pours a bucket of white grapes onto a tractor-trailer. Photograph by Jordi Salas, Getty Images Just east of San Francisco, the wineries in the twon of Lodi are known for their Old Vine Zinfandel and other varietals. Photograph by Stephanie Russo via Lodi Winegrape Commission 2. Livermore Valley Just a 45-minute drive east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is another easy option near the Bay Area. This is one of the oldest wine regions in the country, dating back to 1883 when Carl H. Wente and James Concannon founded the first commercial wineries in the area. The region boasts a large number of female winery owners and winemakers and a supportive community that encourages innovation and camaraderie. Not only are the wine tasting prices in the Livermore Valley in line with Napa prices 15 to 20 years ago, but you'll also find winemakers often host the tastings, which gives you deeper insight into the wine production process. The area is keenly focused on the impact of climate change on the wine industry—vineyards are eliminating herbicides and pesticides, using drip irrigation to reduce water usage, and having sheep graze pastures in the off-season instead of using tractors. Livermore Valley winemakers and growers recently announced their designation of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc as the region's signature varietals. They are recognized for their historical significance in the area and their ability to withstand changes to agronomic conditions such as climate, soil composition, and water availability. (Related: The ultimate Pacific Coast Highway itinerary, from San Francisco to Santa Monica.) If you're visiting San Francisco, you can drive 45 minutes east to explore the wineries located in Livermore Valley, Calif. Photograph by Stephanie Russo 3. Temecula Valley Southern California visitors looking for wine tasting options can take advantage of their proximity to the Temecula Valley wine region, located just inland between Los Angeles and San Diego. While you might expect this region to be hot year-round, mornings and nights in the Temecula Valley can be downright chilly, allowing grapes to retain freshness while still developing flavor during the ripening process. This dynamic wine region is known for its ingenuity and willingness to experiment, and you can even blend your own bottle at Bottaia Winery's blending lab. Many of the wineries in Temecula produce only a small amount of each vintage, so you'll need to visit to try them yourself. Enjoy the 90-point 2023 Viognier at Wilson Creek Winery, or go for their almond sparkling wine, a refreshing summer favorite. The best way to take in the area's beauty is on a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the vineyards. (Related: We planned the perfect day in San Diego for 3 types of travelers.) The Lodi region produces approximately 20 percent of California's wine grapes—more than Napa and Sonoma combined. Photograph by Stephanie Russo via Lodi Winegrape Commission Some California wineries, specifically in Temecula Valley, offer guests a hot-air balloon ride to get a bird's-eye view of their vineyards. Photograph by Diane Trimble 4. Santa Ynez Valley If you've watched the 2004 movie Sideways, you know all about this wine region located just inland from Santa Barbara on California's Central Coast. The mountains in the Santa Ynez Valley run east to west, funneling in the cool air from the Pacific and creating a terroir that's perfect for growing chardonnay, pinot noir, and other wine grapes. Laid-back farming communities comprise the six towns within the region, and you'll feel those vibes when visiting wineries such as Fess Parker. You can ride horseback through the vineyards to a stunning 360-degree view of the valley before enjoying a wine tasting on the shaded patio. While visiting the area, you shouldn't miss a stop in the quaint Danish town of Solvang, where you can ride the horse-drawn Solvang Trolley and enjoy Danish kringle and butter cookies at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery. If you're looking for a fragrant souvenir to take home, you should visit Clairmont Farms to walk through the lavender fields and purchase lavender-infused culinary and body products at the gift shop. (Related: Everything you should know about Santa Barbara.) 5. Santa Cruz Mountains Another California wine region with a unique topography is the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. Nearly 300 small growers are tucked into the mountain between the ocean and the forest. Most of the area's wineries are family-owned and have limited distribution. Small tasting rooms make you feel like welcomed guests as soon as you arrive. Pull up to the little red schoolhouse at Burrell School Vineyards in Los Gatos to sip chardonnay or cabernet franc on the veranda overlooking the vines. (Dogs are allowed). Another option for wine connoisseurs is to make a trip to Cooper-Garrod Vineyards in the Saratoga foothills. Visitors can see the resident horses and sip a glass of wine while enjoying live music on the garden patio. If you want a truly California wine tasting experience, you should book a wine cruise on Monterey Bay with Chardonnay Sailing Charters. A local winery is featured on each sailing, and your cruise includes wine tasting, pizza, and a stunning sunset over the Pacific Ocean. (Related: Is this California wine region the new Napa? Its vintners hope not.) Kate Loweth is a freelance travel writer based in San Jose, California. She covers family travel, glamping, cruising, outdoor adventures, and solo travel. Her work has appeared in AAA, AARP, Business Insider, SUCCESS Magazine, Viator, and more.
