The mayor of Washington, D.C., Muriel E. Bowser, announced plans to paint over the Black Lives Matter mural near the White House, following threats from Republican congressman Andrew Clyde to withhold federal funds unless the mural was removed. Bowser stated that the plaza would be part of a citywide project for new murals celebrating the country’s 250th birthday, emphasizing the need to focus on federal job cuts rather than congressional interference. The mural was originally painted in June 2020 amidst protests over George Floyd’s murder, and since then, Republican lawmakers have introduced bills targeting the city, with President Trump advocating for a complete federal takeover of Washington, D.C.
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LaVar Ball puts spin on ‘What is Love’ after foot amputated
LaVar Ball recently had his foot amputated, as he shared a video on Instagram dancing and singing with a self-deprecating spin on the lyrics. Despite the procedure, LaVar appeared to be in good spirits and even joked about it in a TikTok video. His son, LaMelo Ball, showed support for his father before a game on Instagram. Full Article
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