Trump to Close Kennedy Center for Two Years; Musk Emails Released; HS2 Finds Treasures
Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump announced plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years for a "complete rebuilding," according to a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday. The announcement prompted concerns and questions about the future of the famed arts center.
Meanwhile, files released by the Justice Department on Friday revealed email correspondence between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein, sparking controversy. The files, part of a larger release of documents related to investigations into Epstein, included 16 emails between Musk and the disgraced financier sent in 2012 and 2013, according to Time. Musk acknowledged the emails' authenticity on X, but denied any close connection to Epstein, stating, "No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I’m glad that has finally happened."
In other news, a vast collection of archaeological treasures unearthed during the construction of the HS2 train line in the UK is being stored in a secret warehouse. The collection, consisting of 450,000 objects, includes a possible Roman gladiator's tag, a hand axe potentially over 40,000 years old, and 19th-century gold dentures, according to the BBC. The Centre for British Archaeology described the find as an "unprecedented" amount and array of items that will provide new insights into Britain's past.
Separately, concerns are mounting over potential changes to the appointment process at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Trump administration, according to multiple news sources. Historically, scientific staff and external experts have largely determined leadership roles with minimal political interference. The shift towards political appointees filling positions traditionally held by civil servants raises questions about the future of scientific independence and White House influence over the country's premier biomedical research agency.
Finally, Asda, the UK supermarket chain, is reportedly struggling to compete with rivals, experiencing a significant sales slump despite efforts to turn things around, according to multiple news sources. While some customers appreciate Asda's variety and convenience, industry data reveals a decline in shoppers, raising concerns about the effectiveness of their current strategy. Analysts are questioning the retailer's ability to recover.
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