Public park in Greenwich Village, Manhattan — cultural hub and landmark.
Pride events across the US and Europe proceed as leaders push back on transgender rights and DEI policies. In New York and San Francisco, parades highlight activism over corporate spectacle, with hospitals facing pressure over gender-affirming care and organizers weighing participation amid federal subpoenas.
A Mamdani look-alike contest in Washington Square Park has crowned Amadeo Fusca as the winner, with participants echoing the mayor’s style. The event attracted dozens, drew a small crowd outside the park due to permit restrictions, and highlighted Mamdani’s public profile and citywide engagement.
A new film about James Stagg, the meteorologist guiding Dwight Eisenhower before D-Day, has sparked praise for Andrew Scott’s restrained, intense performance. The drama, drawn from a stage play, emphasizes data-driven judgment under extreme pressure and the cost of uncertainty in wartime planning.