This picturesque farm in rural Virginia is Dwayne Johnson’s very private sanctuary, with a well-stocked pond that he usually fishes alone. “Just me,” he said, […]
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European airports slowly get back online after cyberattack targeted check-in systems
Major European airports are starting to recover after they were hit by a cyberattack that affected check-in systems, causing flight cancellations and huge delays for […]
Brown v. Board of Education: Ending the “separate but equal” doctrine
In 1892, a mixed-race shoemaker from New Orleans named Homer Plessy was arrested for riding in a “Whites-only” railcar. Four years later in Plessy v. […]
An artist’s remarkable new vision for St. Patrick’s Cathedral
How do you improve on a sacred space? That was artist Adam Cvijanovic’s assignment when he was approached early last year: a mural for St. […]
19-year-old giant panda gives birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom, according to Ocean Park Hong Kong, where […]
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance rates are revving up. Here’s why.
Kayla Mills spent most of this year driving a Honda HRV, but last month she decided to return the vehicle to the dealership. Her reason? […]