The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in 'Titanic' was auctioned off for $718k - The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:12:01 -0400 |
Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino' - Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African." Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:44:12 -0400 |
A Baltimore bridge collapse timeline; Disney and DeSantis settle legal battle - Two bodies were recovered from the Baltimore bridge collapse and investigators released a timeline of events. The Walt Disney Company and Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled their lawsuits. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:40 -0400 |
Fractures in the Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish Americans - The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil Rights in the 1960s, has a complicated legacy--and an uncertain future between these communities. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:17:28 -0400 |
Can grief make us accident-prone? A writer learns how it destabilizes and remakes us - After a fall near the first anniversary of her beloved aunt's death, a writer explored why grief can make us less sure-footed. She found answers, climbing a precarious staircase in Italy. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:09 -0400 |
Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here's why - Experts say the Insurrection Act gives a president too much sweeping power to deploy troops on American soil without guard rails or proper oversight from Congress. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:57:00 -0400 |
Chevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told - Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events, and runs similar sites in Texas and Ecuador. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:58:37 -0400 |
Sam Bankman-Fried is about to get sentenced for his FTX crimes. Here's what to know - Prosecutors are asking for 40 to 50 years, citing the severity of Bankman-Fried's crimes. Lawyers of the disgraced former head of FTX are asking for far less. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:41:54 -0400 |
Why a town on the front line of America's energy transition isn't letting go of coal - Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:08:00 -0400 |
'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza - Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:01:09 -0400 |