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Australia's highest mountain could be the latest famous national landmark to change from a European to an Aboriginal name

There are thought to be around 1.5 billion $2 bills in circulation across the US. Now a bank teller has revealed why the quirky bill is a 'pain in the butt' for both bank staff and consumers. 'When you use them to pay anywhere, they're just useless. The novelty is cute at first, but it's not so cute when the line is growing behind you at Target.'

This southern state has turned into America's next great wine frontier with 300 wineries and 4,000 acres of grapes.

Kim Kardashian was dragged once again for her latest hairstyle.  The makeup mogul, 43, sparked social media backlash on Sunday after sharing several Instagram photos showcasing her platinum hairpiece styled into intricate basket-weave pigtails. Critics were quick to liken the look to the powdered periwigs worn by America's Founding Fathers such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. 

Monticello Vineyards (inset) was built from scratch on a former prune ranch in 1970 by Jay Corley (right), who left the winery to his seven children when he died in 2016. Now they are at war over what the do with it. Youngest child and only daughter Carolyn and, she believes, her brothers Kevin and Chris want to keep the business in family hands, while Kent, Michael, Stephen, and Mark want to cash out. Oldest child Kevin was tapped to run the business, but was forced out in a series of moves by the four brothers over the past three years. Years of scheming came to a head at a furious shareholder meeting on Wednesday where voices were raised and accusations of fraud were thrown around the room.

Monticello Vineyards (inset) was built from scratch on a former prune ranch in 1970 by Jay Corley (right), who left the winery to his seven children when he died in 2016. Now they are at war over what the do with it. Youngest child and only daughter Carolyn and, she believes, her brothers Kevin and Chris want to keep the business in family hands, while Kent, Michael, Stephen, and Mark want to cash out. Oldest child Kevin was tapped to run the business, but was forced out in a series of moves by the four brothers over the past three years. The issue appears to be coming to a head, with the agenda for a shareholder meeting on Tuesday including a motion to reelect the board and 'implement a specific plan for the future of the company'.

As the summer travel season fast approaches DailyMail.com takes you through the shortlist for this year's best summer escapes. Whether you're planning to take a trip by land, air or sea the US has so much to offer. From white sand beaches, to horseback riding in the mountains or hiking through the desert these are the top 20 destinations nominated for your summer getaway this year, according to responses compiled by USA Today. 

Paul Volkman is serving four life terms, one of the longest sentences given to a doctor during the opiate crisis. Despite being connected to the overdose deaths of many patients, he continues to deny his innocence. Over 12 years of Volkman, author Philip Eil, established at least two defining features: first and foremost: his rage.

The University of Houston's political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus and Justin Vaughn of Coastal Carolina University released their scorecard over Presidents' Day weekend, placing Trump in 45th place, which is far from the bottom of the chart. Users of social media reacted positively to the findings, accusing the academics of polling only a select group of experts with a shared outlook that is increasingly incompatible with regular Americans. According to one X/ Twitter user, 'a total of 154 people participated in the 'poll'. 'And they are all embedded in academia's uber-liberal tradition.' Another 'laughable survey' that struggled to identify the respondents by name was smuggish.

The suspect appears in a video from Spain that flies into one of the giant wine tanks and uncorking it, causing torrents of the pricey booze to gush out onto the floor. Local media reported that the attack left 60,000 litres of wine on the floor after three vats in total were opened

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Every young lad with a newspaper round wished that this was going to happen to him. Jimmy Bozart, 14, discovered a sliver of KGB microfilm embedded within a handful of change from a customer on a June day in 1953. When he dropped a coin and saw it split open in a New York suburb, the boy was delivering the Brooklyn Eagle. This must be a conjuror's prop, according to his first impression: two halves of a five cent piece, or nickel, slotted together with a hole inside. A hole was cut in the face, next to President Thomas Jefferson's nose, so the coin could be prised open with a pin. In a flashback collage of archive news film and a video starring actors in gabardine raincoats, the tale was reconstructed on A Cold War Of Spies (PBS). Jimmy gave his find to police, who handed it over to the FBI, but Reino Hayhanen, a Soviet defector, claimed it four years later.

The excerpt, which comes from a book titled 'Freedom on My Mind: A History of African Americans,' describes Mansa Musa's life, which was renowned for thousands of slaves. Musa completed the four-thousand mile journey with 'twelve hundred servants,' according to the book, which was part of the 2021 cohort of the 1619 Project. Historian Phil Magness ruled out the use of the word'servants,' implying that Musa had in fact been a'mass slave.'

As two groups of cicadas begin to emerge in 16 US states, an enthralling commotion is expected throughout 16 states. This will be the first time an event like this has been held since Thomas Jefferson was president in 1803. Brood XIX was released in 2011, but it is now available in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kentucky, Mississippi, Mississippi, Missouri, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Brood XIII, the other group, has a 17-year cycle and last year stood out in 2007. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin are among the states selected for Brood XIII.

As two cynical groups of cicadas begin to emerge, there will be a commotion in 16 US states. This will be the first time an event like this has been held since Thomas Jefferson was president in 1803. Brood XIX last appeared in 2011, but it is expected to be unleashed in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Indiana, Kentucky, Kentucky, Mississippi, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Brood XIII, the other group, has a 17-year cycle and the previous head was out in 2007. The Brood XIII states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Following a performance of Hamilton's wife Eliza, a theatregoer protested after the show was called off after just 30 minutes because no substitute was available to take the place of a lead character who was ill. MailOnline learned that one audience member of the Victoria Palace Theatre had trouble singing on the night.

Ever visited a place and felt ripped off or disappointed by what you found? Well, a group of dissatisfied travelers have posted what they consider to be the world's biggest tourist traps in the hopes of preventing others from making the same mistake. A Reddit thread titled 'What place is the biggest tourist trap?' More than 4,500 words have been published to date, with a diverse number of countries on the list.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Jefferson was used to sitting on a mahogany Windsor chair, also known as a comb-back chair, when drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at Graff House in Philadelphia. Jefferson teamed with an unidentified carpenter to turn the Windsor into a revolving chair that would increase his workability, allowing him to use his library and writing desk without having to get up.

Nosey cicadas are expected to appear in Tennessee this year, but two groups will be released at the same time for the first time in 221. According to experts, there will be one million per acre of land. The insects hibernate in either 13- or 17-year cycles, but the southern state will soon be buzzing with both. It was the last time this happened in 1803, when Thomas Jefferson was president.

A man from West Virginia discovered a pre-Revolutionary log fort hidden beneath his house's plaster walls. The home had been occupied continuously since 1770 until the last descendant died in 2019. John Bryan, 43, discovered a treasure chest of historical artifacts from a Revolutionary War soldier imprisoned at the fort, World War II mementos, hundreds of family photographs, and daguerreotypes when renovating the house.

The former president of the United States, who graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991, may be a candidate for the position, but he would not be the first ex-POTUS to head an elite college. Alan M. Garber is now the interim president of Harvard University, but the university is reportedly considering a permanent replacement for Gay. The Harvard University - who has not identified any candidates - said the hunt for a new leader would include broad involvement and discussion with the Harvard community ahead.'

Jane Robinson samples the five teas that were poured into Boston Harbour on the night of December 16, 1773, an event that sparked the American Revolution. 'British city of 650,000 people has a strong proportion of students and businessmen,' despite the fact that Boston trades on its history.' It's also incredibly easy to walk around, as you take in everything from the buzzy harbour district to the upmarket Back Bay neighborhood.'

Have you ever visited an attraction that quite didn't live up to expectation? Well, after being shown up close, many sightseers appear to have been left stunned by some of America's most revered monuments. The disgruntled travelers have left a series of scathing reviews, ranging from the Hollywood Sign to The White House's 'terrible' ratings, taking to Tripadvisor to air their rage. Take a trip down to see how some of the county's top sights failed to impress, with lines, a lack of sanitation, and high prices among the complaints...

DERSHOWITZ: If the government struggles to demonstrate Trump's state of mind beyond a reasonable doubt, the indictment against him may well backfire politically. He may gain rather than lose support among independents and marginal supporters of our criminal justice system, who oppose our new judicial model. However, Smith's case against Trump, for the most part, is novel, untested, and peculiar. It could devolve under its own weight. Our Constitution does not authorize ex post facto cases, implying that litigation is not based on clear rules that are immediately apparent to defendants at the time of the suspected offenses. In short, the rule must be clearly established by solid precedents. In this indictment, there are few people named. The criminal code must be so clear that the average person can comprehend it if he'reads it while running,' Thomas Jefferson said.' When statutes are stretched and precedents are ignored, the spirit, if not the letter, of this prohibition is disregarded.

Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota was fired by uber-woke ice cream brand Ben & Jerry after the company's infamous July 4th tweet in which it demanded that Mount Rushmore be returned to Native Americans. During an interview with Fox News on Thursday, Noem, a Republican, accused Ben & Jerry's chiefs of being a "bunch of liberal Vermont businessmen" who'haven't investigated our history and say they'know everything about this state.' The governor continued to make Mount Rushmore the 'great symbol of our nation.'