SUMMARY: The golden spike used to complete the Alaska Railroad in 1923 will be displayed in Alaska for the first time, following an auction win by the Anchorage Museum and the city of Nenana. The $201,600 bid was supported by private donors and the Alaska Railroad. The spike, originally presented to engineer Col. Frederick Mears, was tapped by President Harding during the completion ceremony. Since then, it remained in private hands. The spike will be alternately displayed in Anchorage and Nenana, showcasing the collaboration between urban and rural communities along the railroad. The artifact’s return to Alaska is a significant historical moment.

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SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, as part of a series of executive actions in his second term. While many researchers anticipate no major revelations, interest in the details remains high. The order mandates a plan for declassifying records within 15 days and includes similar provisions for records on the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. While some documents have shed light on the operations of intelligence services and Oswald’s activities, about 3,000 records are still withheld, with some not subject to earlier disclosure requirements.

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SUMMARY: The Philippines launched a comic book titled “The Stories of Teacher Jun” to combat China’s disinformation regarding territorial claims in the South China Sea. The 40-page comic features a Filipino teacher and students discussing the disputes, portraying China as a bully and emphasizing the Philippine stance. National security adviser Eduardo Ano criticized China’s narratives and affirmed the country’s commitment to counter misinformation. About 11,000 copies have been distributed free to students and communities with limited news access, aiming to illuminate the Philippines’ maritime rights and China’s aggressive behavior. U.S. and Canadian ambassadors supported the initiative at the launch.

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