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Embattled Smithsonian director brought 'Marxist' activism, political agenda to roles through career: historian

Smithsonian Institution Director Dr. Anthea Hartig has spent decades promoting what one historian described as an activist and Marxist-inspired approach to history, raising questions about whether the nation's premier museum system is being led by an activist rather than an objective historian. Dr. Jody Edward Ginn argued that Hartig has worked to pivot traditional historical organizations toward activist missions, including during her time as president of the Organization of American Historians

A quiet rush for gold is sweeping the globe — here's why countries are stockpiling it

As wars spread, trade tensions escalate and inflation remains stubbornly high, governments around the world are quietly buying more gold, a sign many are preparing for a future they believe will be more uncertain. A new World Gold Council survey found that 89% of central banks expect global gold reserves to grow over the next year, while a record 45% plan to add to their own holdings. Central banks are the institutions that manage a country's money and financial reserves. For everyday Americans

Descendant of slaves shames Smithsonian’s woke ‘indoctrination’ against the ‘greatest nation on earth’

Black bishop and author Earl Walker Jackson, a descendant of enslaved ancestors, is criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum of American History for what he said amounts to anti-American "indoctrination" against the "greatest nation on earth." Although his great-grandparents were enslaved, Jackson believes that "if you were born an American, you hit the proverbial lottery because you have more opportunity and hope than any people living anywhere else on the planet." In an interview with Fox N

Tupac Shakur murder suspect takes center stage at trial nearly 30 years after shooting shocked music world

Nearly 30 years after rapper Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas , the only person ever charged in his killing is set to go on trial. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is scheduled to stand trial beginning Monday on a murder charge in the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Shakur, one of hip-hop’s most influential artists. Davis has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors do not accuse him of firing the shot, but allege he helped plan the attack and provided the gun used in the shooting. Shakur was shot

WATCH: Gardening dog gets a new friend

ABC News' Danny New shares an update on Chewy, a dog that's warmed the hearts of thousands of Americans through his love of gardening.

Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is frontrunner to buy Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chain Can Harvey Nichols find its way back to being Ab Fab again? Business live – latest updates Harvey Nichols has warned that it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chain circle. The retailer’s Hong Kong-based owner, Dickson Poon, put it up for sale in June, with Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group aiming to buy it f

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Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to be returned to Ireland in high-security operation

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to be returned to Ireland in high-security operation A large-scale security operation is in place in the Republic of Ireland as the authorities prepare for the extradition of alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan. The 49-year-old was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in April and on Saturday an Irish government jet flew to Dubai to prepare to collect him. The plane is expected to return to Dublin on Sunday and Kinahan will then be taken to the Special Cri

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Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar

Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east Asia Europe live – latest updates High pressure has dominated central and eastern Europe in early August, breaking temperature records across the region. Austria recorded a high of 41.2C (106.2F), while Slovakia reached 42.2C. Hungary hit a peak of 41.8C, surpassing a record set in 1905, while overnight temperatures remained above 28C in some areas, marking it as a tropical night. The

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Democrats no longer have the No. 1 weapon to keep their socialist wing in line

American politics is an ever-changing game of power and big money. For the modern Democrat Party, that means being challenged and sometimes eclipsed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) – and there is little to nothing the Democrat Party can do about its rise. The United States has had many political parties in its history. They include everything from the Federalists (1789) and the Whig Party (1830) to the Libertarian Party (1971) and the Green Party (2001). The current Democrat Party

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Capitalism is about incentives. Stopping the stupidity of socialism is a big incentive

Economist Friedrich Hayek said that, "If socialists understood economics, they wouldn’t be socialists." This idea captures a truth worth serious consideration. Too many people have lost sight of basic economic principles and, as a result, are increasingly attracted to the easy answers offered by socialism . They want government to provide more, regulate more, control more and redistribute more, without fully understanding the dire consequences of exactly where those policies lead. Hayek understo

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Who really needs testosterone?

The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it? (Image credit: jarun011)

In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders

The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women. (Image credit: Scott Eisen)

Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost

Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents. (Image credit: Dana Ferguson)

Voters are sick of the two-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes

A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share. (Image credit: Finn Gomez)

Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say

Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months. The barrage has caused fuel shortages in Russia and unsettled the Russian public. (Image credit: Darko Vojinovic)

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