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What Is Presidents’ Day? A History.

The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike

Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

10 Charming Valentine's Day Traditions Throughout History

Yahoo News - Feb. 10

£18m Barnardo's donation is largest in its history

The charity will use the money across the UK, including in Lincolnshire, Birmingham and Glasgow.

BBC News - Feb. 12

An oral history of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

The inside story of the night Vince Carter changed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest forever.

ESPN - Feb. 12

Jurassic bird fossil rewrites history of avian evolution

The fossil of a Jurassic bird unearthed in southeastern China has major implications for the history of avian evolution, researchers say.

NBC News - Feb. 13

Was This the Worst Penalty Award Ever in Soccer History?

Christian Pulisic and Milan drew a blank, while a baffling officiating decision stole the spotlight in the Champions League.

The New York Times - Feb. 13

Leda Athanasopoulou’s Patmos Home Reflects Centuries of History

As the island of Patmos continues to evolve, one local designer considers just how much of the past to incorporate into her home.

The New York Times - 6d

'No bigger rivalry': USA, Canada to renew history

The storied USA-Canada hockey rivalry will be reintroduced -- and reignited -- when the two countries take center stage at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night.

ESPN - 5d

‘S.N.L.’ Weekend Update: An Oral History of 50 Seasons

The news parody has launched comedy careers and courted controversy. Here, Lorne Michaels, Chevy Chase, Tina Fey, Michael Che and others recount its influential history.

The New York Times - 5d

Accidental Tyrant — the making of the darkest figure in Korean history

A biography of dictator Kim Il Sung explores the improbable coincidences that propelled him to power — and his impact on our world

Financial Times - 3d

Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards

The rapper has matched Stormzy's record of seven awards, after winning best male act for the second year running.

BBC News - 1d

Google Calendar drops cultural celebrations like Black History Month and Women's History Month

Google Calendar will no longer mark cultural celebrations like Black History Month, Women's History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Month. Google says it removed the holidays last year when it ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

Chiefs eyeing history while Eagles want revenge - Super Bowl preview

Can the Kansas City Chiefs complete an unprecedented three-peat in Super Bowl 59 or will the Philadelphia Eagles gain revenge?

BBC News - Feb. 8

Super Bowl repeat or revenge? Whatever happens, history will be made

Patrick Mahomes can become the first quarterback to win four titles before turning 30 while Saquon Barkley has a shot at breaking the postseason rushing record. A spectre of inevitability hangs ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Super Bowl: If the Chiefs beat the Eagles, is this the greatest dynasty in NFL history?

Who has the edge in Sunday's Super Bowl? Let's break down the biggest matchups for Chiefs-Eagles from every angle.

NBC News - Feb. 8

Australia’s Tyler Wright makes surfing history with second Pipe Pro title

Two-time world champion defeats Simmers in women’s final Mamiya first surfer in 19 years to win successive Pipeline events Australia’s Tyler Wright has made surfing history, becoming the first ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

When my daughter’s pregnancy was on the line, it felt like history was repeating itself…

Joanna Moorhead recalls her daughter’s difficult birth as she watches her go through the same thing 32 years later. It was a routine antenatal appointment with many weeks still to go until the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

Chiefs aim to make history in city where they won their 1st Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs try to make history against the Philadelphia Eagles by winning a third consecutive Super Bowl, this time in the same city where they won their first

ABC News - Feb. 9

This popular Facebook page is a portal to 1970s and '80s NYC gay history

A growing Facebook group, Gay New York 1970s and 80s, serves as a virtual online time machine, guiding its tens of thousands of followers back to an era many of them never knew while building a ...

NBC News - Feb. 9

How Butler made Warriors franchise history in stellar debut

Warriors star Jimmy Butler made franchise history in his Golden State debut on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9

Travis Kelce Passes Jerry Rice for Most Receptions in Super Bowl History

Despite the loss, the Kansas City tight end added another accolade to his résumé.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy makes Super Bowl history in a losing cause

Worthy was the Chiefs' biggest star on an otherwise grim night

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

Patrick Mahomes was chasing Super Bowl history. He left humbled and harassed

The Chiefs may well contend for the championship again next season. But Sunday’s loss to the Eagles exposed problems that had been there all year. Some losses sting. Others echo throughout a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Google Calendar no longer includes start of Black History Month, Pride Month

Google Calendar has removed reference to observances such as the beginning of Black history Month on Feb. 1, and Women's History Month on March 1.

CNBC - Feb. 10

Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events

Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model as tech firms roll back diversity efforts. Google ’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display

Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.

CBS News - Feb. 11

The most successful film in China's history is looking to make a splash in the U.S.

A Chinese animated film has become the country’s highest-grossing movie of all time, stoking national pride and potentially setting more records as it premieres overseas.

NBC News - Feb. 12

Trump is the most lawless president in American history | Robert Reich

If Trump simply ignores the high court, is that the end of law?. He is the most lawless president in American history.. As Donald Trump’s law-breaking continues, America’s last defense is the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

Google Calendar Deletes Black History Month, Pride and Other Cultural Events

The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some users questioned the decision.

The New York Times - Feb. 13

Families evicted from Railroad Shop community in Miami share history of displacement

Rebecca Jenkins McSwain and Alexis Smith Parker, descendants of families evicted from the Railroad Shop Colored Addition in Miami, recount the 1947 evictions.

CBS News - 3d

History has shown Gaza can be rebuilt and its citizens are the key

President Trump's claim that the inhabitants of Gaza must be transferred elsewhere for reconstruction is contradicted by the post-World War II reconstructions of cities such as Dresden and ...

The Hill - 3d

'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some never published before, will be released this fall

ABC News - 2d

‘History was attempted to be buried’: the true story behind Oscar-nominated Nickel Boys

Director RaMell Ross details horrors behind Florida School for Boys that backdropped the moving film adaptation. It was one of the darkest, most shameful episodes in Florida ’s grotesque history ...

The Guardian - 2d

K9 Hurricane, the most decorated dog in US history, has died

Hurricane became the nation's most decorated dog for taking down a White House intruder in 2014.

The Hill - 1d

Aaron out of time? History is not on 41-year-old QB's side

After parting ways with NY, Aaron Rodgers does not have history on his side as he searches for a new home, and a scarce QB marketplace won't help his cause.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How the Isaiah Thomas trade altered Celtics history 10 years ago

On the 10-year anniversary of the Isaiah Thomas trade, we look back at how "The Little Guy" helped lay the foundation for the Celtics' recent success.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'We are history.' Hood Historian serves as the memory bank for L.A.

Hood Historian's passion for sharing the history of Southern California through the lens of "a Black dude from the hood" has built a true community.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Mbappe 'flying' high at Real and now wants to 'make history'

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe's goal against Manchester City in the first leg may have come from a scrappy finish but there was nothing fortunate about his hat-trick in the return leg at ...

BBC News - 12h

Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history

Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...

Los Angeles Times - 8h

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