15 Historical Figures’ Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.
2023-07-14 20:27
The Riveting Reason Blue Jeans Have Those Little Metal Studs Over the Pockets
If you’re wearing jeans, you’ll probably spot some tiny metal rivets surrounding the front pockets. Like a lot of details in life, we’ve become accustomed to seeing them. So why are they there?
2023-07-14 05:24
What Zelensky wanted from NATO -- and what he got
At last year's NATO summit in Madrid, the alliance formally invited Sweden and Finland to join its ranks. At this year's summit in Vilnius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was hoping the alliance would extend his country the same favor.
2023-07-13 16:51
Pita Limjaroenrat: Thailand's reformist leader faces uncertain PM vote
The man who won the election must overcome conservative rivals and last-ditch legal hurdles to take power.
2023-07-13 08:29
Explainer-Auto industry on tenterhooks as UAW kicks off talks with 'Detroit Three'
By Nathan Gomes The United Auto Workers (UAW) union will start contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers
2023-07-13 02:48
Kenya demonstrations: Children in hospital after being tear-gassed in Nairobi
There are demonstrations around the country over the rising cost of living and tax hikes.
2023-07-13 01:21
What Is Old Bay Seasoning, Anyway?
The original Old Bay seasoning recipe had dozens of ingredients—but McCormick’s current one is shrouded in secrecy.
2023-07-12 21:18
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage
Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent.
2023-07-12 16:56
North Korea is ramping up its intercontinental ballistic missile program. Here's what you need to know
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, just days after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down US military reconnaissance planes flying over nearby waters.
2023-07-12 14:57
The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood
Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.
2023-07-12 07:22
Explainer-What is Nasdaq's special rebalancing and its impact?
By Sruthi Shankar and Medha Singh A "special rebalance" of the Nasdaq 100 index will take place later
2023-07-12 01:20
Trump seeks to delay classified documents trial until after 2024 election
Lawyers for the former US president argue a December trial would deny them reasonable time to prepare.
2023-07-11 17:48