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Rwanda marks its 32nd Liberation Day on July 4, commemorating the end of the 1994 genocide that killed around 800,000 people. Despite progress in the economy, …
Americans mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by reflecting on history and civic duty. This milestone inspires renewed engagement, from local presidential disp…
Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US’s 250th anniversary with a speech reflecting on the nation…
Few modern poets are as readily quotable — and indeed as widely quoted — as Mary Oliver, the late Pulitzer winner whose graceful but plainly worded reflections…
The Reflecting Pool’s algae problem has better solutions than hydrogen peroxide, experts say Trying to kill algae with chemicals is a common response when comm…
The Trump administration has indicted a former Olympian over damage to the National Mall's reflecting pool. A lawyer for David Hearn says he's innocent.
Writer-director Jan-Eric Mack discusses why warmth, humor and complexity are key to inviting reflection and discussion with his feature debut, the first-ever S…
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, NPR asked students all around the country to reflect on the moment and to make podcasts about the Am…
President Biden launched a DC makeover for the US’s 250th anniversary to highlight diverse historical narratives. This initiative updates museums and monuments…
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – DR Congo’s remarkable World Cup journey may have ended with defeat to England in the last 16, but for many Congolese,…
The Trump administration indicted Olympic athlete David Hearn for vandalizing the Reflecting Pool to deflect criticism of a failed renovation. This high-stakes…


























