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.
1970-01-01 08:00
Aussie housing dip over, prices to rebound into next year on rate view- Reuters poll
By Vivek Mishra BENGALURU Australia's housing market outlook has improved significantly, with home prices expected to on average
1970-01-01 08:00
Mike Pence will launch his presidential campaign in Iowa on June 7
Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his long-expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week
1970-01-01 08:00
Meta threatens to pull news content in California if bill to pay publishers passes
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, threatened to remove news from its social media sites in California if the state passes a bill requiring big tech companies to pay news outlets for their content.
1970-01-01 08:00
How a Covert Relationship With the Taliban Backfired for US Ally Pakistan
About two weeks after the Taliban retook Afghanistan in 2021, the then head of Pakistan’s spy agency arrived
1970-01-01 08:00
China Slowdown Fear Is Starting to Show Up in Korean Markets
Foreigners bought the most South Korean bonds in two years as wagers on the central bank turning dovish
1970-01-01 08:00
Former 'Family Feud' contestant Timothy Bliefnick guilty in wife's slaying
A jury has convicted a former contestant on the television game show “Family Feud” of first-degree murder and home invasion in the shooting death of his estranged wife in western Illinois
1970-01-01 08:00
Oil Drops for a Third Session on Signs of Higher US Inventories
Oil fell for a third day as industry data pointed to rising US crude stockpiles with demand concerns
1970-01-01 08:00
Federal Reserve likely to skip interest rate hike at next meeting in June, officials signal
Leading Federal Reserve officials are sending out stronger signals that they will forego an interest rate increase at the central bank’s next meeting in June
1970-01-01 08:00
Adult filmmakers ask judge to delay Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages
A group representing the adult film industry is asking a judge to put on hold a Utah law requiring porn and other adult websites verify user ages
1970-01-01 08:00
'That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson convicted on two rape counts
"That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson was convicted on Wednesday of raping two women at his Hollywood Hills
1970-01-01 08:00
Betting interest expected to be down with NBA, NHL finals lacking marquee matchups
The NBA Finals could’ve featured glamour teams like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers
1970-01-01 08:00