U.S. Supreme Court gives boost to whistleblowers in drug pricing case
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday gave a boost to whistleblowers in their bid
2023-06-01 22:51
Celebrate Pride Month with these trailblazing LGBTQ figures
From a drag king who fought discrimination on the streets of New York to a famous mathematician who stood up to adversity, here are five LGBTQ figures to know.
2023-06-01 20:26
11 Facts About Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is one of tennis’ most celebrated athletes. But she also championed gender equality efforts and fought for equal pay in sports.
2023-06-01 20:19
The untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor
Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism.
2023-06-01 08:23
First installment of new Obama oral history project focuses on climate
A new oral history project focused on former President Barack Obama's administration was released on Wednesday, with the first installment centering on climate.
2023-06-01 07:23
Before E-Readers, a 1930s Writer Reinvented the Book With “Readies”
Machines called “Readies” were writer Bob Brown’s answer to “talkies” in the 1930s.
2023-06-01 05:19
A Delicious History of Red Velvet Cake
From what makes red velvet cake red (and velvet, for that matter) to its highly dubious origin story, here’s what you need to know about this delicious dessert.
2023-06-01 03:25
15 Facts About Leonardo Da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" is one of the most admired, most studied, and most reproduced paintings the world has ever known—and it has inspired some wild theories.
2023-06-01 01:54
Why Are Hyperlinks Blue?
Unpacking the reason hyperlinks are blue requires dipping into early internet history.
2023-05-31 22:22
Ukraine war: The mothers going to get their children back from Russia
Russia is taking Ukrainian children. Their mothers are travelling into enemy territory to save them.
2023-05-31 12:19
Moscow drone attack: What we know about the strikes
Several buildings have been damaged by drone attacks in Moscow.
2023-05-30 21:15
10 Explorers Who Vanished Without a Trace
From a record-breaking mountain climber to a British adventurer who may have died searching for a city that doesn’t exist and beyond, these explorers have fates that are shrouded in mystery.
2023-05-30 00:17