The conflict that defined Cold War era proxy warfare in Indochina (c.1955–1975)
Two recent art-critical essays reinterpret David Hockney’s work and the gaze of mid-century America through Beverly Hills Housewife and related portraits, arguing for a nuanced reading of luxury, gender, and power in Los Angeles’s cultural formation.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has made a brief port call at Laem Chabang, Thailand, allowing about 5,000 sailors and Marines to rest after a record, months-long deployment supporting US operations against Iran. Thai authorities are managing transport, security and restrictions in Pattaya while US officials deny widespread failures in shipboard conditions.
Yayoi Kusama has died at 97, her studio has announced. The Japanese artist has become globally famous for polka dots, Infinity Nets and Infinity Mirror Rooms, and she has continued to paint into her final days. Her work has drawn huge museum audiences and influenced generations of artists across pop, minimalism and performance art.
Yayoi Kusama has died at 97 in Tokyo, with a life spanning seven decades of radical art. Born in Matsumoto in 1929, she rose from early visions to international fame, with Infinity Mirror Rooms and pumpkin motifs shaping modern sculpture and installation art.
Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, has died at his Los Angeles home. The Canadian-American actor was 85 and is remembered for defining Optimus Prime’s leadership with his distinctive, resonant voice. His family invites the public to remember his legacy by leading with compassion and strength.
American forces dock in Pattaya after a record deployment, aiming to restock and boost the local economy. Officials warn of health and safety risks as policing tightens and the city balances tourism pressures with security.
The USS Lincoln has arrived in Thai waters after a record-breaking deployment of 286 days at sea, amid reports of crew stress and food shortages. Sailors are heading home as another port stop nears, while vendors and locals in Pattaya react to the visit.
Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Interior Secretary Burgum has announced plans to begin construction of a Great Triumphal Arch and Military Observation Deck on Columbia Island, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The project has drawn legal challenges citing lack of congressional authorization and concerns about sightlines to historic properties, while supporters argue it would add a landmark to Washington, DC.
The Iran war has entered its seventh month. White House aides warn Tehran can resist pressure and sustain the conflict beyond January 2029, while President Trump argues the war could end immediately after the November midterms. Public remarks differ from private assessments, signaling a possible continuation of hostilities through the president’s term.
The twin-seat F‑4 Phantom crashed during a low-altitude display at Athens Flying Week. The crash killed two pilots; a large fire followed, prompting emergency crews and evacuations. Organisers cancelled remaining events as Greece mourns.
A tanker explosion near a traffic police station in Sanandaj, Iran, is believed to be caused by a braking fault, injuring several and prompting hospital treatment. The incident echoes a deadly 2018 crash near the same city. Iran faces a high road-accident toll annually, while regional tensions with the US have escalated.
Representative Thomas Massie has filed privileged articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, forcing the House to consider the measure within two legislative days. Speaker Mike Johnson has moved to end the pre-election session early, delaying any vote past the midterms and complicating Massies parallel effort to force release of Epstein-related files.
The president has updated the plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery to serve as a military complex, housing drones and snipers. The move is framed as national security, with critics warning it could disrupt sightlines and raise legal challenges. Courts have yet to rule, while the FAA confirms no immediate aviation danger.
The Senate war powers debate has progressed with Republicans leaning toward endorsing a resolution to end the Iran war as fuel prices remain high and voters demand relief. Lawmakers have increasingly tied costs of living to military actions while Democrats press for accountability ahead of the midterms.
Gold Star families say they have not received timely notice or enough information about Tuesday's reception with Donald Trump and the First Lady. Survivors describe warnings ignored before the March 1 Kuwaiti Port Shuaiba attack that killed 19 U.S. troops and wounded more than 800. The White House and Pentagon have not yet released full findings, while invitations began arriving about two weeks ago.
The National Capital Planning Commission has approved a 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery, with construction potentially starting immediately. A federal judge has halted work for at least 14 days amid lawsuits challenging the project, which critics say would block views from Arlington Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial.