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Donald Trump has announced plans to potentially replace the planned concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States with an 'America is Back' rally at the National Mall in Washington. The proposal, shared on Truth Social, comes as Trump expressed frustration with the controversy surrounding the original event schedule.

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Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Comic Days this Sunday. The 62-year-old artist, who also contributes to local newspapers, aims to simplify complex issues through his drawings.

90-year-old Nelly makes a painting every week: "This one is going to America"
Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were recently featured in the Open Ateliers Jordaan event, with sales proceeds benefiting the Poezenboot cat sanctuary.

The 5 of… pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs. ‘Jazz is daring to let something emerge in the moment’
Haarlem-based jazz pianist Sam Nieuwenhuijs is scheduled to perform at Sociëteit Vereeniging this Sunday following the release of his quartet's album 'Homebound.' In addition to his jazz career, Nieuwenhuijs contributes to major music theater productions and will lead the musical direction for the upcoming Dutch version of 'Next to Normal' this autumn.

Notably high number of women at reservist recruitment day in Badhoevedorp
A recruitment day for military reservists in Badhoevedorp attracted over 350 people, including a high number of women inspired by Queen Máxima's recent training. The Dutch Ministry of Defence aims to grow its reservist force from 5,000 to 12,000 over the next four years to better support the armed forces during crises and exercises.