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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Vet the Vote event salutes, highlights need for election workers
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — When it comes to elections, they can't be successful without poll commissioners. They are the people at the polls who check voter's names. There is currently a big push to get military veterans and others to do the job. Lesser-known candidates look to shake up New Orleans mayoral race at Fresh Voices Forum 'We need poll workers to put on our elections. We wouldn't have the great elections that we do without the hard work of our poll workers. In Louisiana you get paid so it's not a free job, you do get paid a little bit so it's a great way to give back to your community,' said Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry. Landry made an appearance at the World War II Museum at an event saluting veteran poll workers. 'It really increases confidence in elections when folks realize that a lot of the veterans are serving again when the call is made. A lot of veterans are once again raising their hand,' said Greg Clark. The driving force behind the effort is Vet the Vote, an organization formed after the pandemic to get more veterans involved. As many seniors age out commissioners work, there is always a need and the work has been successful across the country. 'Between 2022 and 2024, we have recruited over 165,000 veterans and military family members who were interested in serving as poll workers across the nation,' said Loren Westerfield. New Orleans Council District A candidates address rentals, crime, flooding issues With election season underway and our city with races garnering significant interest, our chief elections officer was on hand to recruit poll commissioners as well. 'I think because of the size and the level of the election cycle this time, we're going to have a lot more participation and we're going to need the help. The baseline is that you're a registered voter in Orleans Parish,' said Darren Lombard. The election commissioner's job pays $200 but you must train in advance. You can sign up by calling 504-658-9000 or visit the Secretary of State's Posts Powerball jackpot hits $526M: Are these numbers 'due' for a win? 2 Juarez police officers killed in attack White House launches review of Smithsonian museums Charge upgraded for man accused in hit-and-run killing BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth Agents save siblings on brink of dehydration on remote Otay Mountain trail Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
09-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
Long-lost bow of WWII ship found nearly 83 years after it was blown off in Japanese torpedo strike
The long-lost bow of a historic warship was found by researchers resting on the seafloor of the Pacific Ocean — nearly 83 years after it was blown off in a torpedo strike during World War II. The 150-foot section of the USS New Orleans, damaged in Japan's 1942 attack during the Battle of Tassafarnoga, was found nearly 2,214 feet deep in the Solomon Islands' Iron Bottom Sound on Sunday during a seafloor mapping operation, the Ocean Exploration Trust announced Tuesday. Researchers said they positively identified the rediscovered relic, swathed in heavy marine growth, due to paint fragments still clinging to the hull and an engraved anchor. 3 The 150-foot section of the USS New Orleans was found nearly 2,214 feet deep in the Solomon Islands' Iron Bottom Sound on Sunday. EVNautilus 'This imagery was viewed in real-time by hundreds of experts around the world, who all worked together to make a positive identification of the findings,' Daniel Wagner, the trust's chief scientist, said in a statement, according to the National WWII Museum. 'The discovery highlights the power of having multiple scientists and technologies work together to achieve a common goal.' The missing bow, located by chance using a remotely operated vehicle, was ripped from the USS New Orleans when a Japanese 'Long Lance' torpedo struck on November 30, 1942. The blast severed one-third of the vessel, including the bow, and killed 182 crew members. The mangled ship miraculously remained afloat and was saved by the remaining crew, who limped it back to a nearby harbor. There, using coconut logs, to stabilize the ship enough to sail it backward to the United States for permanent repairs, according to the museum. 3 The discovery happened nearly 83 years after the USS New Orleans was blown off in a torpedo strike during World War II. EVNautilus 3 Researchers positively identified the rediscovered relic due to paint fragments clinging to the hull and an engraved anchor. EVNautilus 'By all rights, this ship should have sunk, but due to the heroic damage control efforts of her crew, USS New Orleans became the most grievously damaged US cruiser in WWII to actually survive,' Naval History and Heritage Command Director Samuel J. Cox said in a statement. 'To find the bow of this ship is an opportunity to remember the sacrifice of this valiant crew, even on one of the worst nights in U.S. Navy history.'
Axios
25-06-2025
- Axios
Stolen plaque replaced at site of New Orleans' deadliest fire
A stolen plaque commemorating New Orleans' deadliest fire has been replaced ahead of the blaze's 52nd anniversary on Tuesday. Why it matters: The intentionally set fire at the Up Stairs Lounge killed 32 people and was the deadliest attack on U.S. soil against the LGBTQ+ community until the Orlando Pulse nightclub mass shooting in 2016. The big picture: Mourners will gather at 7pm Tuesday at the new plaque for a solemn ceremony to remember the dead, says Frank Perez, executive director of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. The ceremony comes after Sunday's memorial second line and the plaque dedication, he tells Axios New Orleans. The new plaque replaces one the city dedicated in 2003 at 604 Iberville St. It was stolen last year. Perez said they raised enough to fund the new plaque, insure it and pay for maintenance and some future commemorations. "It's a very good feeling, let me tell you," Perez said. Zoom in: Dannie Conner Jr., 40, was arrested in September on a theft charge, NOPD says. His motive was not immediately available. He pled guilty in March, according to court records. In the plea deal, he was credited for time served and sentenced to 100 hours of community service with Metropolitan Community Church. He also agreed to write a letter of apology to the victims. The original plaque was not recovered, NOPD says. His next status hearing is July 25. What they're saying:"After many hurdles, the plaque is home again, outside what was once a vital safe haven for gay New Orleanians when few places like that existed," wrote Councilmember JP Morrell on Facebook. He said his office helped with the permitting process. Flashback: The Up Stairs Lounge was on the second floor of a building at the corner of Iberville and Chartres streets. It opened in 1970 and gained a reputation as a welcoming place for white gay men, Black people, drag performers, transgender people and straight allies, according to the LGBT+ Archives Project. On June 24, 1973, someone lit a fire at the base of the stairs leading to the lounge. The blaze spread and killed 29 people in less than 20 minutes. Three more people died at the hospital. Nearly a third of the victims were military veterans, according to the National WWII Museum. No arrests have been made in the case more than 50 years later. By the numbers: New Orleans has one of the largest concentrations of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S., with 4.7% of the adult population identifying as members of the communities, according to UCLA's Williams Institute. Go deeper
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.
