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Obama Center isn't a traditional presidential library. Critics say it's an activism center.

June 22, 2026

Obama Center isn't a traditional presidential library. Critics say it's an activism center.

Critics say Obama Presidential Center on Chicago public parkland is an activism hub for his foundation, not a traditional presidential library.

Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction

June 22, 2026

Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction

A Chicago resident describes flooding, shaking and years of construction disruption from the Barack Obama Presidential Center built across the street.

Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool; Trump says basin must be drained: report

June 20, 2026

Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool; Trump says basin must be drained: report

Multiple people were reportedly arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, prompting President Donald Trump to warn of serious jail time.

Obama Center embeds 'Indigenous' land message on controversial site

June 20, 2026

Obama Center embeds 'Indigenous' land message on controversial site

The Obama Presidential Center features a permanent land acknowledgment display near the museum tower, sparking debate given the site's history.

Obama Center engineer fires back at online critics ripping architecture as 'monstrous insult'

June 20, 2026

Obama Center engineer fires back at online critics ripping architecture as 'monstrous insult'

The Obama Presidential Center's structural engineer says boldness was the goal, calling the tower's design an unprecedented architectural statement.

Federal judge rules she lacks authority to reinstate fired Yosemite ranger who flew trans pride flag

June 12, 2026

Federal judge rules she lacks authority to reinstate fired Yosemite ranger who flew trans pride flag

A federal judge ruled she lacks authority to reinstate a fired Yosemite park ranger who flew a trans pride flag across El Capitan on their day off.

Thrill seekers face historic 100-foot drop on amusement park’s newest water ride

June 11, 2026

Thrill seekers face historic 100-foot drop on amusement park’s newest water ride

Rip Roarin' Falls at Carowinds, on the North Carolina-South Carolina border, promises the tallest drop on a water ride, plus backward drops reaching speeds of up to 50 mph in 2027.

Trump admin offers blunt advice to White House UFC critics as 11th-hour lawsuit looms

June 10, 2026

Trump admin offers blunt advice to White House UFC critics as 11th-hour lawsuit looms

Trump administration fires back at lawsuit seeking to block UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, calling the effort obstructionist and baseless.

Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to escape NYPD

June 8, 2026

Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to escape NYPD

A 23-year-old suspect fled into Central Park and dove into Harlem Meer to evade NYPD officers attempting to arrest him on petty larceny charges.

Siren's Curse roller coaster strands riders vertically twice in one weekend at Six Flags Cedar Point

June 8, 2026

Siren's Curse roller coaster strands riders vertically twice in one weekend at Six Flags Cedar Point

Siren's Curse at Six Flags Cedar Point was stranded twice over the weekend, leaving riders suspended vertically on North America's tallest tilt coaster.