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Just days after the Trump administration completed millions of dollars in renovations on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to make it American flag-blue, residents and online users noted it had turned a phosphorescent green.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

The pool, one of the most recognizable landmarks on the National Mall, briefly turned green earlier this month after an algae outbreak officials linked to disruptions in its filtration system during ongoing renovation work.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

When not looking backward, or inward to personal traumas, American novelists have turned their gaze to the uncertain future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The number of crossings on Thursday may be higher, as some ships turned off or manipulated their AIS transponder signals to avoid detection, AXSMarine said in a news release.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

“I’m sure,” I say, ignoring the fact that my gut’s turned into mush, determined to proceed with the plan.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam