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- 1Trump's name proposed for Ford's Theatre sparks backlash●Where is Trump trying to put his name next? Ford's Theatre– where Lincoln was shot
Attention is focused on reports that Donald Trump is seeking to attach his name to Ford's Theatre in Washington, the historic site where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. Commentators are questioning why a sitting president would pursue naming rights on a location so closely tied to Lincoln's death, with many criticizing the move as self-promotion at a sacred historical landmark and others debating how presidential legacy-building should be handled.
- 2US Navy destroyer returns home after 301 days at sea▼Abraham Lincoln strike group destroyer returns home after 301 days at sea
A destroyer assigned to the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has returned to its home port after 301 consecutive days deployed at sea, according to Stars and Stripes. The unusually long stretch underway highlights the heavy operational tempo of US naval forces, with crews and families enduring one of the lengthier recent deployments in the Pacific fleet.
- 3Climate-proofing Ontario communities could cost billions●# Ontario # canada Climate-proofing Ontario communities would cost billions — private investors could be a hard sell Emm
After nearly 400 millimetres of rain flooded Lincoln, Ontario, in under two weeks in August, attention is turning to what it would cost to protect the province's communities from extreme weather. Estimates run into the billions of dollars, and analysts caution that attracting private investors to fund climate-resilience projects may prove difficult, leaving questions about who ultimately pays.
- 4Steppenwolf's Topdog/Underdog revival draws praise for layered sibling drama▼Review: Steppenwolf’s intense “Topdog/Underdog” gives a layered look at a sibling rivalry
The Chicago Sun-Times has reviewed Steppenwolf Theatre's production of Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Topdog/Underdog," calling it intense and a layered look at a sibling rivalry. The two-hander, centered on brothers Lincoln and Booth, is being staged in Chicago, and the review highlights the production's emotional depth and performances.
- 5Historian Larry Cook signs new Francis B. Carpenter book at Hoyt Library●Historian Larry Cook signs new Francis B. Carpenter book at Hoyt Library in Kingston
Historian Larry Cook appeared at Hoyt Library in Kingston, Pennsylvania, to sign copies of his new book about artist Francis B. Carpenter, the 19th-century painter best known for his portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The signing drew local attention in the Wyoming Valley community, where interest in regional history and Carpenter's ties to the area remains strong among library visitors.
- 6Nebraska climbs in USA TODAY college football re-rank●Nebraska moves up in USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank
Nebraska has moved up in the latest USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank, a periodic reshuffling of the season's top teams. The rise reflects a reassessment of the Cornhuskers' standing among the national programs covered in the ranking. Fans in Lincoln and across the Big Ten are watching closely as the team's early-season position continues to improve.