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The Hill
07-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Restoring Confederate memorial to cost $10M: Army official
The refurbishment of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery will cost around $10 million over roughly a two-year period, according to an Army official. The monument, which was taken down two years ago, will have a new base and panels that would share historical context, an Army official, speaking on condition of anonymity amid an ongoing project, told The Hill on Thursday. 'The U.S. Army has entered an agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia under which Virginia will loan one of Moses Ezekiel's historic sculptures for display at Ezekiel's burial site in Arlington National Cemetery,' Arlington National Cemetery said in a statement on Wednesday. 'The Army expects to display the sculpture in 2027 after it has undergone complete refurbishment.' Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that he was 'proud' to announce that 'Moses Ezekiel's beautiful and historic sculpture — often referred to as 'The Reconciliation Monument' — will be rightfully be returned to Arlington National Cemetery near his burial site.' 'It never should have been taken down by woke lemmings. Unlike the Left, we don't believe in erasing American history—we honor it,' the Pentagon chief wrote on social media platform X. The statue, which was created by sculptor and Confederate veteran Moses Ezekiel, was put up in 2014. The monument features a classical female figure, representing the South. It was taken down in 2022 after an independent commission's recommendation, with the panel's vice chair, retired Army Brig. Gen. Ty Seidule, saying the group thought it was 'problematic from top to bottom.' The monument featured toned-down depictions of slavery. Hegseth has ordered the names of several Army bases to be changed back to their Confederate monikers since being confirmed as the top DOD official, including changing the name back from Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg, albeit with less controversial figures as the namesakes. And the Pentagon has come under fire for deleting information about women and Black trailblazers in the military, while also reinstating a ban on transgender service members. President Trump has fought on various fronts against what he sees as 'woke' policies and practices across the federal government. He signed an executive order in March, accusing Smithsonian museums of fostering 'divisive, race-centered ideology.' 'This shift has promoted narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive,' the White House said in the late-March directive.
Hindustan Times
05-08-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
66-year-old woman who dropped 18 kg shares 8 foods that made her ‘fat loss 10x easier': Berries, avocado, nuts and more
Ilene, a 66-year-old Instagram user, achieved an incredible weight transformation, shedding 18 kilos. What makes her journey truly inspiring is not just the weight she lost, but the fact that she accomplished it in her 60s. Ilene regularly shares glimpses of her experience, along with valuable lessons, diet tips, and lifestyle habits to help others on their own fitness journeys. Add these foods to your diet to make fat loss easier.(Shutterstock) Ilene, on June 12, shared an Instagram post to help her followers add the right kind of food items to their weight loss diet. 'Nobody told me this before I lost 40 lbs, so I'm telling you now. These foods mimic Ozempic and make fat loss 10x easier,' she wrote. Also read | Losing weight after 60: Healthy diet plan and exercise tips for seniors 1. Greek yogurt Why it helps: High-protein + fermented = big GLP-1 bump, steadier blood sugar, longer fullness. How to eat it: ¾ cup 2 % Greek yogurt + ½ cup berries + ½ scoop protein = 35 g protein breakfast or post-lift snack. 2. Sweet potatoes (especially cooled and reheated) Why it helps: Fiber + resistant starch ⟶ slower gastric emptying, steadier insulin, higher GLP-1 release. How to eat it: Roast, chill overnight, cube into salads or reheat with cinnamon and a dollop of Greek yogurt. 3. Berries Why they help: Polyphenols + fiber blunt glucose spikes and trigger satiety signals. How to eat them: Top oats, blend into protein shakes, or freeze-dry for a crunchy topping. 4. Eggs Why they help: Protein, healthy fats, and choline keep hunger hormones low and GLP-1 higher for hours. How to eat them: 2 whole eggs + ½ cup egg whites scramble → 30 g protein, add spinach for extra fiber. 5. Oats Why they help: β-glucan fiber thickens in your gut, slowing digestion and boosting GLP-1. Also read | How to lose weight after 50? Dietician shares simple steps to shed pounds and stay healthy How to eat them: ½ cup oats + water, stir in 1 scoop whey and 1 tbsp chia; microwave; top with berries ➜ protein + fiber powerhouse. 6. High-fiber veggies (broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale) Why they help: Insoluble + soluble fiber = slower carb absorption, more GLP-1, better gut health. How to eat them: Roast a sheet pan in olive oil & garlic; add to every plate (aim for 3 colors each meal). 7. Beans and lentils Why they help: Plant protein + resistant starch + fiber triple-team satiety hormones. How to eat them: ½ cup lentils in quinoa bowls or blend black beans into turkey-chili. 8. Avocado and nuts Why they help: Healthy monounsaturated fats delay gastric emptying and sustain GLP-1 signaling. How to eat them: ¼ avocado on Ezekiel toast or 10–12 almonds alongside Greek yogurt. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Indian Express
2 foreign nationals held with MDMA, cocaine in Delhi
Two foreign nationals, including a Nigerian citizen, were arrested for allegedly being involved in the smuggling of narcotic substances, including MDMA, in the Govindpuri area of southeast Delhi, the police said on Saturday. The police identified the two accused as Bernadin, 39, from Ivory Coast, and Ezekiel, 33, from Nigeria, and said that they were apprehended from Lane Number 13 in Govindpuri on Friday. The duo had allegedly come to deliver a consignment of 61.16 grams of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, and 36.64 grams of cocaine, valued at around Rs 10 lakh in the market, to another individual. Officials said that eight mobile phones and Rs 10,600 in cash were recovered from them. Hemant Tiwari, Deputy Commissioner of Police, South East, said both the accused did not have any previous involvement in such cases. Bernadin was found to have been overstaying in the country since 2019, he added. According to a statement from the Delhi Police, on July 31, a south east Delhi anti-narcotics squad led by Police Inspector Vishnu Dutt Tiwari, and supervised by Assistant Commissioner of Police Dalip Singh, acted on a confidential tip-off. The raid was conducted, and both accused were held in Govindpuri. A case under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act was registered at Govindpuri police station. During interrogation, it was revealed that the individuals were overstaying in India and were jobless. To earn money for their needs, they started supplying drugs. The investigation is now focused on uncovering the network behind this drug syndicate. Last month, six people, including two Nigerian nationals, were arrested for allegedly duping people by selling them forged lottery tickets in south east Delhi's Lajpat Nagar area. In April, the police claimed to have dismantled an international drug cartel with the arrest of two foreigners – one from Nigeria and one from Uganda – and seizure of drugs valued at over Rs 1 crore.
Axios
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Megadrama hits Texas Senate race
Sen. John Cornyn will have to keep praying for a President Trump endorsement in the GOP Senate primary in Texas, but today he got some direct intervention from a different source: his opponent's wife of 38 years. Why it matters: The very public announcement from Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton that she would file for divorce from Texas AG Ken Paxton on "biblical grounds" might not save Cornyn, but it finally gives him an opening in a race that was slipping away. 📺 Before the divorce news, Trump was acting as a spectator-in-chief and not an endorser-in-chief. In a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday night, Trump officials said they wanted to see if Cornyn could close his massive polling gap before the president puts his thumb on the scale, as Punchbowl News first reported. Both Cornyn and Paxton camps think a Trump endorsement could make or break their chances — but Cornyn needs it most right now. ✈️ News: Cornyn will fly with Trump on Air Force One to Texas on Friday, according to a Cornyn aide, as the president visits where flooding took the lives of more than 120 people. Zoom in: The GOP establishment quickly pounced on the divorce bombshell. "What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting," National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesperson Joanna Rodriguez said in a statement. Another NRSC staffer reposted an old photo of John Cornyn and his wife, Sandy, celebrating an anniversary. SLF executive director Alex Latcham posted"Ezekiel 16:33," a Bible verse referencing gifts to prostitutes. Zoom out: The nasty primary has been giving Republicans heartburn for months. Paxton has been above 50% in some private polls. He survived an impeachment hearing in 2023, when Angela Paxton first heard the accusation that he had a mistress.
Axios
17-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Birdie's Arjav Ezekiel takes home James Beard
Birdie's co-owner and wine pro Arjav Ezekiel beat out talent from across the country to take home a prestigious James Beard Award on Monday. Why it matters: The Beards are like the Oscars for the American hospitality industry, and win can be a huge boost in business for restaurants. Driving the news: Ezekiel won in the new Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service category. It's one of three new categories focused on beverages at the James Beard Awards. What they're saying:"It feels like a big win for our city," Ezekiel told Axios at the ceremony in Chicago. "I think people assume Austin is a cocktail city, but we're very fast becoming a wine city." Between the lines: Birdie's continues to be a standout in Austin's culinary scene, and Ezekiel was Austin's only finalist at this year's awards. The restaurant's chef and co-owner, Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel, was a finalist in the Best Texas Chef category last year. Zoom out: Houston's Belly of the Beast chef Thomas Bille nabbed the title of Best Chef in Texas, beating out four other finalists in the regional category.
