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On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, David Easton, Canadian-American political scientist and academic (died 2014) was born. In 1922, John Postgate, English microbiologist, author, and academic (died 2014) was born. In 1930, Donald Gordon, South African businessman and philanthropist (died 2019) was born. In 1940, Ian Ross, Australian newsreader (died 2014) was born. In 1945, The first Victory Day Parade takes place on Red Square in Moscow, Soviet Union, symbolizing the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. In 1961, Ralph E. Reed, Jr., American journalist and activist was born. In 1964, Jean-Luc Delarue, French television host and producer (died 2012) was born. In 1976, Minor White, American photographer, critic, and academic (born 1908) passed away. In 2013, Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (born 1946) passed away. In 2024, Shifty Shellshock, American vocalist (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Daily Show’ Host Has a Solution to Donald Trump’s Green Slime Mess

The Daily Beast

The Daily Beast

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June 24, 2026

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‘Daily Show’ Host Has a Solution to Donald Trump’s Green Slime Mess

REUTERS/Evelyn HocksteinThe Daily Show’s Josh Johnson thinks the key to solving Trump’s pool slime problem has been right in front of him all along. President Trump announced his plan in April to turn the water in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool “American flag blue,” and has so far failed spectacularly. Trump is scrambling to remove the pool’s massive algae bloom before the Fourth of July, now less than two weeks away. Trump has made unproven claims that the pool’s algae has been caused by vandals pouring chemicals into the pool or cutting open a “290- or 300-foot slit” in the floor liner. Read more at The Daily Beast.

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