Top Iranian official Ali Larijani expressed unwavering support for Lebanon amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war, as the U.S. pushed for a new cease-fire deal; U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson presented a proposed deal to Lebanese parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri. Larijani visited Lebanon from Syria, discussing the conflict with President Bashar Assad, while Israeli airstrikes continued in Beirut and Gaza, resulting in casualties and a draft U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
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'Do it over': New statue of Martin Luther King Jr. unveiled in Florida city faces backlash
A newly unveiled statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in Winter Park, Florida, has sparked backlash for its perceived cartoonish appearance and lack of resemblance to the civil rights leader. While artist Andrew Luy defended the sculpture, citing positive feedback from the unveiling and approval from the King family, local residents and city officials have expressed disappointment and called for a redesign. Want More Context? 🔎
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