Activist organizations are planning at least 1,000 protests and vigils this weekend. Officials in major cities cast Saturday’s demonstrations as largely peaceful.
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No historic museums were harmed in the making of this quiz. Can you score 11?
From brazen jewel heists to internet meltdowns, this week brought travesties galore.
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No Kings protests: What to expect at Saturday’s marches around the country
This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.
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Zelenskyy faces outcry after signing bill curbing Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies
The anti-corruption agencies were created after pro-democracy protests in 2013. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims corruption cases take too long and suggested the agencies were compromised.
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Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors to protest mass tourism
The tourists who were targeted by water blasts laughed it off. Cities like Barcelona and the island of Mallorca have seen housing costs skyrocket as homes are diverted to the short-term rental market.
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3 takeaways from the military parade and No Kings protests on Trump’s birthday
The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump.
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‘No Kings’ protests against Trump planned nationwide to coincide with military parade
The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump’s ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
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Protests erupt in Kenya’s capital over blogger’s death in police custody
Demonstrators take to the streets in Kenya’s capitol over the suspicious death of a popular blogger in police custody — a flashpoint of outrage in a country still reeling from last year’s deadly crackdown on anti-tax protests.
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Drag performers plan to protest Trump’s attendance of ‘Les Mis’ at the Kennedy Center
The drag performers are expected to attend the musical alongside Trump, who after changing leadership at the Kennedy Center, said he would end drag shows there.
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California governor says Trump is sowing ‘more chaos’ by ordering Marines to LA
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., told NPR that the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles by President Trump is “an illegal act.”
