George Willig, the ‘Human Fly’ Who Climbed the World Trade Center
In 1977, climber George Willig decided his next great challenge would be scaling 110 stories in lower Manhattan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Edwidge Danticat wins PEN/Malamud prize for lifetime achievement in short story writing
Edwidge Danticat is this year’s winner of the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story, a lifetime achievement honor named for the late writer Bernard Malamud
1970-01-01 08:00
Texas Grid Braces for Record Power Demand as Temperatures Soar Upwards of 120F
Texas’s grid manager is warning homeowners and businesses that surging heat will push electricity demand to unprecedented levels
1970-01-01 08:00
Carrie Fisher is a good witch in the trailer for her final film 'Wonderwell'
Carrie Fisher's final movie, "Wonderwell," shows the late actress playing a good witch alongside Rita Ora.
1970-01-01 08:00
Grammys: Only 'human creators' eligible to win, recording academy says response to AI
The Grammys Awards have introduced changes to its programming, including a new decision regarding artificial intelligence that says “only human creators are eligible” can win awards
1970-01-01 08:00
Blinken Says His China Trip Aims to Lower Risk of Conflict
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his upcoming trip to Beijing is part of the Biden administration’s effort
1970-01-01 08:00
White House preparations for state dinner with India's Modi include plant-based chef and violinist Joshua Bell
Preparations are underway at the White House as President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will welcome India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington for an official state visit on Thursday, rolling out pomp and circumstance at a state dinner in the evening as the two countries reaffirm close ties.
1970-01-01 08:00
First Location of the ‘Friends’-Inspired Central Perk Coffee Chain Is Coming to Boston
Instead of staying true to the New York setting of 'Friends,' the Central Perk Coffeehouse is opening its first location in Boston.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Asteroid City' Ending Explained: How does it end for Augie and Midge? Wes Anderson's masterpiece goes awry with untapped emotional depth
With a tighter focus on the troubled families' intricate dynamics, the movie had the potential to be Wes Anderson's most emotionally authentic work
1970-01-01 08:00
‘Asteroid City’ Review: Wes Anderson’s sci-fi unveils exquisite yet eerily devoid scenes on the verge of collapse
'Asteroid City' goes above and beyond to anything that you have seen before, especially considering A-list cast, however, falls into seams by the end
1970-01-01 08:00
'Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King' Ending Explained: Asta does not give up on an uneven battlefield
An ominous presence hangs over every citizen of the Clover Kingdom—the looming threat of former wizard kings awakening and wreaking havoc
1970-01-01 08:00
Ahead of Juneteenth, congressional lawmakers again seek to remove exception for slavery from US Constitution
A group of Democratic lawmakers has reintroduced a joint resolution to negate a clause in the 13th Amendment of the Constitution that permits slavery or involuntary servitude "as a punishment for crime."
1970-01-01 08:00