Rhine River
Coverage of Rhine River in the Nexus archive.
- 99-year-old WWII veteran awarded Purple Heart after waiting more than 80 years
A 99-year-old World War II veteran, Glenn Fisher, was awarded the Purple Heart after waiting 81 years for recognition of his wartime injuries. Fisher, wounded near the Rhine River in 1945, received the medal with help from friend Jeff Thoke, who compiled historical records to support his claim.
- 99-year-old World War II veteran awarded Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in action
Glenn Fisher, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, received the Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in action due to a clerical error. The award ceremony took place in Louisville, Kentucky, with a representative from the U.S. Army Awards and Decorations Branch presenting the medal.
- France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
France has restricted public alcohol consumption and canceled outdoor sports events due to a severe heat wave causing temperatures up to 40°C in parts of Europe. The heat has led to multiple drownings, red alerts in a third of France, and heightened concerns about health risks, with climate change cited as a contributing factor.