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The Ten Best History Books of 2024
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding in July 2026, the nation must confront a stark reality: Americans are more polarized than they’ve been in decades. Among the key ...
Scarlett Johansson Says She’s ‘Really Upset About’ Something Her Daughter Did & Moms of Pre-Teens Can Relate
Johansson appeared on Tuesday’s episode of TODAY, where she revealed that Rose saw the new Wicked movie — and didn’t invite ...
A 1963 event at a segregated motel in Shreveport inspired this iconic Sam Cooke song
The song became an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement, and is considered one of Cooke's greatest compositions.
When Leniency Is the Goal, a Justice System Breaks Easily
A criminal justice system transformed with a goal of keeping as few people in jail or prison as possible, for as short a time ...
A Housing Crisis Deepens, and a Reporter Digs In
To really communicate with people about the many problems arrayed across the housing landscape, we needed to cut through the ...
Inside a Legendary New York Hotel, a Home With Wall-to-Wall Tiger Print
How a full floor of the Sherry-Netherland became an apartment that evokes both European grandeur and downtown lofts.
Are the French Laundry and Per Se Still Worth a Splurge? We Went Back to See.
As Thomas Keller’s most influential restaurants hit major birthdays, the cost and the demand have risen. But what about the ...