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Veteran says bad memories need "weeding out" as he marks D-Day anniversary
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (424+ words) A British veteran who travelled to Normandy to mark the 82nd commemoration of D-Day said some of his more traumatic memories need "weeding out" and still disturb his sleep. Ken Hay, 100, attended a remembrance service at the General Montgomery monument in…...
Jewish LGBT+ group banned from Rome Pride parade over stance on war in Gaza
1+ week, 1+ day ago (321+ words) Rome Pride has barred Italy's only Jewish LGBT+ group, Keshet Italia, from its upcoming annual parade, citing the organisation's failure to explicitly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. The decision has drawn swift condemnation from Jewish organisations. Following a…...
How oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor attack keeps bombing history alive at 106
1+ week, 3+ day ago (701+ words) For much of his life, Johnson deliberately avoided the spotlight, rarely speaking about his experience Freeman Johnson, the nation's oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, was far below deck, immersed in repairing a boiler on the USS St....
In "Pressure," the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day
1+ week, 4+ day ago (756+ words) D-Day was supposed to happen on June 5, 1944. The story of why it ultimately took place on June 6 is one that has been a bit lost to history, consumed by the larger events surrounding it. The tense 72 hours before the invasion…...
Actor Brendan Fraser waives green flag at somber Indianapolis 500 race
1+ week, 4+ day ago (379+ words) The Independent Actor Brendan Fraser waives green flag at somber Indianapolis 500 race - Actor Brendan Fraser waived a green flag as honorary starter for the Indianapolis 500 Sunday on an emotional race day as fans and fellow drivers mourned racing legend Kyle…...
Enjoy your life, but pick your friends wisely " D-Day veteran on 100th birthday
1+ week, 5+ day ago (899+ words) A veteran who lived through the D-Day landings has urged people not to be shy and enjoy their lives, but pick their friends wisely, ahead of his 100th birthday. George Spencer, who served around the globe with the Royal Navy and…...
How oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive
1+ week, 4+ day ago (709+ words) For much of his life, Johnson deliberately avoided the spotlight, rarely speaking about his experience Freeman Johnson, the nation's oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, was far below deck, immersed in the arduous task of repairing a boiler…...
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1018+ words) On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, the country's oldest living survivor of the Japanese bombing was far below deck helping repair one the boilers of the USS St. Louis. Freeman Johnson, who turned 106 in March, never witnessed the…...
Legendary Spitfire poised for return to production 90 years after first flight
2+ week, 5+ day ago (630+ words) Enthusiasts have rebuilt the aircraft using abandoned government plans from 1940 Ninety years after its inaugural flight, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire may be poised for a return to production, driven by the ambition of a dedicated team of enthusiasts. A concept…...
Spitfire could return to production 90 years after first flight
2+ week, 5+ day ago (613+ words) The Supermarine Spitfire could go back into production 90 years after its first flight " if the dreams of a team of enthusiasts are realised. The next generation of the aircraft, a concept model called the Aerolite Spitfire Type 433, has been built…...