"These are the times that try men’s souls," Thomas Paine wrote near the end of the turbulent, fear-filled year of 1776. It was the soul of a woman, however, that defiantly withstood the weight of the trial — the miraculous fight for American independence — with five children at her hip. Abigail Adams never flinched, never wavered. Neither the crown then nor fellow citizens today can mistake her gamble on a bold new nation called the United States. MEET THE AMERICAN WHO MADE PRESCRIPTIONS...
Stacker used data from the National Park Service and other sources to compile this list of 10 historical sites to learn more about AA & NHPI heritage.
A new documentary looks back on the life and career of a photographer who documented an overlooked communityCorky Lee spent decades photographing Asian American life, in New York and across the US, capturing the rise of the Asian American movement as well as everyday happenings in immigrant communities often overlooked by the powers that be.He saw his calling as more than just observing and documenting – he was righting a wrong by immortalizing Asian Americans in the civic makeup of the US....
After 42 seasons in the Iowa radio booth, football color analyst Ed Podolak will step aside as from his game-day role, he announced Monday morning. Podolak, 76, will offer pregame analysis but no longer make the game-day trips of which he is legendary. “I have decided that this is a good time for me to step back,” Podolak said. “I believe there is no greater honor than to be part of the Iowa Hawkeye Football team. I have loved watching these young men and coaches compete for the past 42 years....
The White House continues to court social media influencers on TikTok, despite President Joe Biden threatening their very livelihood by supporting a ban on their platform.
Britons enjoying a full English breakfast this morning have dismissed claims that the fry-up could be dying out because of health concerns among young people.
'If such 'never-before-seen' weapons exist, they are probably larger and more sophisticated,' Professor Gerald Steinberg, head of Jerusalem-based NGO Monitor, said.
In this article, we attempt to answer the question that's been plaguing the Denver Nuggets all season: is their bench good enough for them to repeat as champions?
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Monday discussed cities involved in potential league expansion and air travel throughout the 2024 season.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says the league will once again pay for charter flights for the entire playoffs as well as for back-to-back games during the upcoming season that require air travel.
Apple has relaxed its repair policy and will soon let customers and independent repair shops use genuine used parts to repair iPhones. At launch, it will be available only to the iPhone 15 series.
The Rock pinned Cody Rhodes on night of WrestleMania 40 earlier this month. Rhodes became the WWE champion the following night beating Roman Reigns. The new champion is confident that he can lure The Rock back for a match