United Nations officials are hailing limited pauses in the fighting between Israel and Hamas to allow children’s polio vaccinations as rare moments of hope in the war in Gaza.

Six Flags is nearing an agreement to merge with Cedar Fair Entertainment, the parent company for Cedar Point, Michigan’s Adventure and other amusement parks, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

Residents of all ages can submit designs for flags that will fly over city facilities and Larcom City Hall.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered that U.S. and Michigan flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to honor the victims of the Oxford High School shooting.

What are some interesting facts about flags around the globe?

Veterans, scouts and patriotic Americans placed flags at gravestones. It’s when you take a step back and see the sheer number of flags, the significance becomes even more profound.