David Mouriquand
Culture news
Trump vs algae: Reactions as fencing goes up around Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.
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Culture news
Edinburgh International Festival to be a ‘phone-free’ environment
An increasing amount of touring artists are demanding their concerts be phone-free. Now, Edingburgh's annual celebration of the performing arts is also asking audience members to put their phones away during the performances.
Food and Drink
Tartan Army win: Massachusetts first US state to 'legalise' haggis
The Scottish staple has been illegal in the US since the 1970s. Following a pre-World Cup campaign by one of Scotland's leading butchers and the efforts of a Scottish podcaster, Massachusetts has become the first US state to finally legalise haggis. Officially. Ish.
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