Heyward Makes History

Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience

A Virginia museum has nearly finished restoring the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, where hundreds of mostly enslaved students learned to read through a curriculum that ...

The U.S. election need not be scary. History shows this is the way to trade it, says Citi.

The S&P 500 looks well set for the rest of 2024, but there’s also a way to gain from short-term volatility

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Trump hits Harris over 'worst jobs report in the history of our country'

Former President Trump panned a jobs report released by the Labor Department on Friday, calling it the “worst jobs report in the history of our country” during a rally in Michigan. “We have ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

From 1933 To 1973, Maine's Women's Hockey History Was Rooted In Waterville

The first game of women's hockey on record in Maine took place in 1933 at a winter carnival. Since then the game has continued to grow, and got a major boost from Colby College.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

What the stock market typically does after the U.S. election, according to history

Stocks typically rise after a presidential election, but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Interactive cinema game Nazar debuts highlighting Turkish history

Interactive cinema game Nazar has debuted as a 2D platformer on Steam with a blend of ancient Turkish history and science fiction.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

How to survive yet another ‘most important election in history’

How might we survive this election without succumbing to alienation, loneliness and despair?

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Election history: 2 Black women projected to serve in the Senate at the same time

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks are projected to win. It will mark the first time two Black women will serve in the Senate.

JD Vance: 'We just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the USA'

JD Vance thanked Donald Trump for placing his trust in him and hailed "the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America."

Before He Was College Basketball Royalty, He Taught High School History

Dan Hurley, the winner of two national championships at Connecticut, started his career as a teacher at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Donald Trump just won the greatest jury verdict in American history

The 2024 election saw a rejection of lawfare, with Democratic prosecutors' efforts to prosecute Donald Trump failing to make a significant impact on the outcome.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

8 women who made history in the 2024 election: ‘It’s humbling to win’

Although fewer women ran for Congress this year, female candidates notched historic wins across the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 6

WATCH: Immersive light show helps Paris church’s history ‘come alive’

World - Yahoo News - November 6

How powerful women in history informed Olivia Williams' role in 'Dune: Prophecy'

The actor was unfamiliar with the 'Dune' universe before taking the part of Tula Harkonnen in the prequel series, but history provided ample fodder for her character.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Farrell confident history will add spice to All Blacks World Cup rematch

Spat between Sexton and Ioane has added another layer of intrigue to first meeting since 2023 quarter-final . In Ireland we have a curious custom of thanking the bus driver when he or she pulls up ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

UFC 309 by the numbers: GOAT vs. GOAT, retirements, history at MSG

The UFC returns to New York City for a dynamic card, but what do the numbers say about Jones, Miocic, Chandler and more?

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Even as the Bengals Fell Short, Ja’Marr Chase Made History

The Cincinnati star became the first player in N.F.L. history to record multiple games of 250-plus receiving yards and two-plus touchdowns.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

Jets cruise to 14-1 for best start in NHL history

The Jets beat the Stars 4-1 to set an NHL record with their 14th win in the first 15 games of the season.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Clock ticking for Messi as Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs after getting stunned by Atlanta.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Beyoncé Just Became the Most Nominated Artist in Grammy History

The 2025 Grammy Award nominations led Beyoncé to set a new a record.

Business - Inc. - November 10

World of Warships Clash of Titans history show debuts on Pluto TV

TCD and Pluto TV launched the premier today of World of Warships Clash of Titans, an eight-part streaming documentary series.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 11

From the GI Bill to reparations: The next Congress must right a history of injustice

The G.I. Bill, which provided life-changing education and housing benefits to millions of World War II veterans, excluded nearly 1 million Black veterans, perpetuating the racial wealth gap and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Can the Miami Dolphins save Florida from the losingest weekend in history?

The state of Florida went an astounding 0-11 in football this weekend.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

What is the best start in NBA history? Cleveland Cavaliers remain undefeated

The Cavs became just the 15th team in NBA history to win their first 10 games of the regular season. But they still have a long way to go to break the NBA record.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

This is what history shows after big stock-market jumps like this one

There have been eight instances of 36%+ S&P 500 rallies over 52 weeks since 1995

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Jay Leno's rides through 30 years of auto history

Cruising through Los Angeles in an open-top sports car epitomizes the California dream. That's why LA naturally became home to one of the world's finest car collections, the Petersen Automotive ...

NHTSA Fines Ford With Its Second-Largest Penalty in History for Delaying Recalls

The U.S. auto-safety agency said Ford failed to recall more than 600,000 vehicles with defective parts in a timely manner.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Gulag History Museum in Moscow temporarily closed ‘for safety reasons’

Kremlin critics fear move is part of Russia’s efforts to whitewash Soviet past and shut independent cultural institutions. Moscow’s award-winning Gulag History Museum announced its surprise ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat — dizzying history of colonialism, murder and jazz in the Congo

The 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba is at the core of a fiercely intelligent, freewheeling documentary

World - Financial Times - November 14

Beware the Trifecta: History Shows Full Control of Government Is Fleeting

The last five presidents have all had periods where both the House and the Senate were in friendly hands — but most lasted just two years before the backlash set in.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Trump's Energy Department pick has history of downplaying climate change impacts

Chris Wright, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Energy Department, has denied the well-established connection between climate change and extreme weather, claiming that storms are not getting ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review: History Repeats

You really can't understate how historically important Dragon Quest III is. This is not just any JRPG--to players in Japan, it's the defining JRPG, a game that set sales records and truly made ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

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