Memorial Day
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Memorial Day 2026: Institutional Memory and the Policy of Commemoration
As the United States observes Memorial Day on May 25, 2026, the holiday faces a dual reality: a solemn tribute to fallen service members and a commercialized pillar of the American economy.
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Fuel Price Surge Threatens U.S. Consumer Stability and Retail Outlook
Rising fuel costs, exacerbated by the Iran conflict, are forcing a shift in consumer behavior and threatening to drive up retail prices as the U.S. enters a costly summer travel season.
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Mass Shooting in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured
Two people were killed and nine injured, including three teenagers, in a mass shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day.
