Tabla de contenidos para December 12, 2025 en ScoopUSA Digital

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service will offer free admission to U.S. residents on President Donald Trump’s birthday next year — which also happens to be Flag Day — but is eliminating the benefit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. The new list of free admission days for Americans is the latest example of the Trump administration downplaying America’s civil rights history while also promoting the President's image, name, and legacy. Last year, the list of free days included Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth — which is June 19 — but not June 14, Trump’s birthday. The new free-admission policy takes effect January 1 and was one of several changes announced by the Park Service late last month, including higher admission fees for international visitors.…

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SAGITTARIUS - NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21 Sagittarus The Happy-Go-Lucky One Good-natured optimist. Doesn’t want to grow up (Peter Pan syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Does like rules. Dislikes being confined – tight space or ever-tight clothes. Doesn’t like be doubted. Beautiful inside and out. Turquoise is the stone for the month of December In ancient Mexico, turquoise was reserved for the gods and could not be worn by mere mortals. In the 13th century, turquoise was thought to protect its wearer from falling especially from horses. Legend says tears of joy combined with rain seeped into mother earth to become sky stone or turquoise. Native Americans believe that attaching turquoise to a bow…

The National Inventors Hall of Fame®, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, is seeking nominations for Black inventors to be inducted into its upcoming class. Nominees must hold a U.S. patent for an invention that has significantly contributed to the advancement of science, the useful arts, and the welfare of our nation. The Hall of Fame is looking for candidates whose patented work is extraordinary in their field, widely used, and has made a significant impact on the world. Notable Black Inductees include: - Robert Bryant, LaRC-SI (Langley Research Center-Soluble Imide): A NASA chemist, Bryant developed a polymer called LaRC-SI, which has been applied as an insulation material for leads in implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. - Marian Croak, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Technology:…

Menelik II (also spelled Menilek, 1844-1913) became the emperor of Ethiopia in 1889. His army achieved a significant victory over Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa (also known as Adowa) in 1896, leading to Italy and other European countries involved in the colonization of Africa recognizing Ethiopia's independence. Thanks in part to his strategic alliances, Ethiopia remained independent during Menelik’s reign. His military success and Ethiopia’s sovereignty made Menelik a powerful symbol for Black people worldwide. Under his rule, Ethiopia experienced advancements such as compulsory education, telephones, and the telegraph. Menelik was born on August 17, 1844, in Ankober, Shewa, Ethiopia. He was baptized as Sahle Mariam (also spelled Sahle Maryam and Sahle Miriam). His father, Haile Malakot (also written Malekot), became the king of Shewa in 1847, and…

Lord, Help Us To Put All Of Our Trust And Faith In You, No Matter What Is Going On In Our Lives. Amen. The passengers on a train were uneasy as they sped along through the dark, stormy night. The lightning flashed, black clouds rolled, and the train sped along. The fear and tension among the passengers were evident. One little fellow, however, sitting all by himself, seemed utterly unaware of the storm or the speed of the train. He was amusing himself with his PlayStation. One of the passengers spoke to him. “Sonny, I see you are alone on the train. Aren’t you afraid to travel alone on such a stormy night?” The little boy looked up with a smile and answered, “No ma’am, I am not afraid. You…

Trump recently had his name engraved on the U.S. Institute of Peace — now renamed the “Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace.” On Wednesday, the White House confirmed the renaming, calling it “a powerful reminder of what strong leadership can accomplish for global stability.” Actually, it’s a reminder of what a strong, malignant narcissist can accomplish when untethered from reality. On Friday, Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, the world football league, awarded Trump the first (and likely last) annual FIFA Peace Prize — along with a hagiographic video of Trump and “peace.” What FIFA has to do with peace is anyone’s guess, but Infantino is evidently trying to curry favor with Trump. (Infantino, by the way, oversaw the 2020 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, defending and minimizing Qatar’s miserable…