Dias após reforma ordenada por Donald Trump, tinta do espelho d'água do Lincoln Memorial, em Washington D.C., começa a se soltar. A obra, que custou US$ 14,7 milhões, visava pintar o fundo de azul, mas a tinta se desprende e mistura-se à água esverdeada por algas.
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington D.C. has turned green due to an algae bloom, a phenomenon experts attribute to "New Pond Syndrome" and conditions like shallow, stagnant water, sunlight, and a new darker interior surface. The Trump administration is employing hydrogen peroxide and nanobubble technology to combat the algae, a recurring issue for the pool.
A $1.7 million no-bid contract awarded to Greenwater Services, a firm tied to Donald Trump donor John J. Cafaro, to install a water purification system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is under scrutiny. Algae bloomed days after a multi-million dollar refurbishment, raising questions about the contract and the refurbishment itself.
Moins de deux semaines après l'annonce de l'achèvement des travaux, la peinture du bassin rénové du Lincoln Memorial à Washington s'écaille et tombe dans l'eau. Le contrat de 14,7 millions de dollars attribué sans appel d'offres suscite des critiques.
Die Renovierung des Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, angeordnet von Donald Trump, scheint zu scheitern. Frische Farbe blätterte vom Grund ab, weniger als zwei Wochen nach der Verkündung der Fertigstellung. Der Pool wurde im Rahmen von Trumps Plänen für 14,7 Millionen Dollar neu gestaltet.
Days after an algae bloom, the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is experiencing peeling "American flag blue" paint. The $14.7 million project, awarded to a firm without prior federal contracts via a no-bid process, faces ongoing issues with algae and now paint delamination.
The Trump administration has declared the algae cleanup at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a "regional and national priority," urging staff to work overtime for July 4 celebrations. The $14 million renovation project turned green shortly after completion due to algae infestation.
Days after a $14 million renovation, President Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, featuring an "American flag blue" bottom, has turned chartreuse due to an algal bloom. Park service workers are using chemicals and ozone nanobubbles to combat the issue, a problem that has plagued the pool for over 100 years.
Donald Trump ließ den Reflecting Pool am Lincoln Memorial in Washington blau färben, doch die Algen sind zurück. Die Sanierung kostete 16 Millionen Dollar, doch Medien zeigen Fotos des Beckens wieder in sattem Grün. Mitarbeiter des National Park Service versuchen nun, die Algen zu entfernen.
Donald Trump's $14.2m project to repaint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool blue has been marred by a rapid algae bloom, just days after its completion. The US Department of the Interior claims a new water treatment system is resolving the issue.
Donald Trump's $14.2m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, intended to turn it a "beautiful" "American flag blue," has been marred by a rapid reappearance of green algae, frustrating the former president's efforts.
The Trump administration criticized the Obama administration after the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green shortly after a $14 million renovation. A Department of the Interior spokesperson blamed past algae issues on the Obama era, while also touting new nanobubbler technology.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC has turned green with algae shortly after a $14.2 million renovation aimed at fixing leaks and achieving "American flag blue" water. National Park Service employees are working to clear the algae, which has been a persistent issue since 1922.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, has turned green shortly after a $14.2 million renovation aimed at fixing leaks and achieving "American flag blue" water. Algae clumps were seen being cleared, with officials citing "residual" algae from dormant supply lines. Environmental scientists note the difficulty in controlling algae in such a large body of water, and some visitors question the project's cost and effectiveness.
President Donald Trump announced a July 4 rally at the Lincoln Memorial, featuring fireworks, military bands, and flyovers, calling it the "most spectacular Trump rally." This event is part of his pattern of centering national celebrations around himself.
Donald Trump sediou um evento do UFC na Casa Branca, apelidado de "UFC Freedom 250", para celebrar o 250º aniversário da independência dos EUA. A iniciativa, que inclui um octógono temporário nos jardins, gerou críticas por seu custo e insensibilidade em meio a preocupações econômicas.
Donald Trump sediará um evento de MMA na Casa Branca, gerando controvérsias sobre o uso de monumentos nacionais e potenciais conflitos de interesse. O evento, UFC Freedom 250, celebra o 250º aniversário dos EUA e o "espírito lutador americano".
President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fighting event on the White House South Lawn. The "Freedom 250" card, featuring seven male fights and two title bouts, marks a culmination of the 25-year relationship between UFC CEO Dana White and Trump. Despite a war with Iran and high inflation, the event proceeded on the historic grounds.
Trump celebra seus 80 anos com um evento de UFC no jardim da Casa Branca, contrastando com a comemoração discreta de Biden. O evento, criticado como 'pão e circo', ocorre em meio a guerras impopulares e preocupações com a saúde do presidente.
Uma arena provisória, apelidada de "The Claw", foi erguida nos jardins da Casa Branca para um evento de UFC, coincidindo com o aniversário de Trump e as celebrações do 250º aniversário da independência dos EUA. O evento de US$ 60 milhões gerou críticas por insensibilidade e uso indevido de espaço público.
UFC fighters made their entrance at the Lincoln Memorial for a fight event coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. The event, costing $60 million, faced criticism but was allowed to proceed after a federal judge's ruling.
A mixed martial arts event, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary and Donald Trump's 80th birthday, is being held at the Lincoln Memorial and outside the White House. Despite legal challenges and criticism of using national monuments for commercial gain, a federal judge allowed the event to proceed, drawing thousands of fans.
Thousands of UFC fans gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. for a weekend of fights coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. Despite criticism and a lawsuit, a federal judge allowed the event, which features fighters like Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, to proceed.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria shoved interim title holder Justin Gaethje during a press conference at the Lincoln Memorial ahead of UFC Freedom 250, an event at the White House.
