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US Memorial Day 2025 in photos: Tribute to fallen soldiers, Trump’s speech, grand parade, soccer ball and more

US Memorial Day 2025 in photos: Tribute to fallen soldiers, Trump’s speech, grand parade, soccer ball and more

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Published on May 27, 2025 02:04 PM IST Memorial Day 2025: Donald Trump paid respects to the fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery alongside Gold Star Families and service members. …read more / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 27, 2025 02:04 PM IST US President Donald Trump speaks during the Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery on May 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May each year to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 27, 2025 02:04 PM IST People carry photographs of military veterans as they participate in the National Memorial Day Parade on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, on May 26, 2025. (Photo by ALEX WROBLEWSKI / AFP)(AFP) / View Photos in a …

Banks, post offices, USPS and more: What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2025?

Banks, post offices, USPS and more: What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2025?

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May 20, 2025 12:26 AM IST Memorial Day will lead to closures of key offices and services. Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and with it comes adjustments to the usual operating hours for many services. As this federal holiday is a time to honor and remember those who served, it also means that certain institutions, including national banks and the United States Postal Service, will be closed on Monday, May 26. If you have any errands or essential tasks that require these services, it’s important to plan ahead to avoid disruptions to your schedule.  On Memorial Day, May 26, national banks and USPS will close, suspending mail delivery. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)(AFP) Also Read: Who is Wendy McMahon? Head of CBS News steps down after fallout with network Will post offices remain open on Memorial Day 2025? As Memorial Day is a recognized USPS holiday, mail delivery will be suspended, and post offices will be closed for retail transactions on May 26. However, Priority Mail Express services will remain available, as it …

With the shock of Oct. 7 still raw, profound sadness and anger grip Israel on its Memorial Day | World News

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TEL AVIV, Israel — Ruby Chen’s son, Itay, was killed in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. But unlike scores of other families of soldiers killed that day, Chen doesn’t have a grave to visit because his son’s remains are held captive in Gaza. With the shock of Oct. 7 still raw, profound sadness and anger grip Israel on its Memorial Day The absence of a final resting place is being felt acutely now, as Israel marks its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, when cemeteries are brimming with relatives mourning over the graves of their loved ones. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “Where are we supposed to go?” Chen said. “There is no burial site for us to go to.” Memorial Day is always a somber occasion in Israel, a country that has suffered through repeated war and conflict throughout its 76-year history. But Chen’s torment underscores how this year it has taken on a profound and raw sadness coupled …