In five weeks, daylight saving time will conclude, granting US citizens an additional hour of sleep. This twice-yearly clock adjustment aims to provide more daylight during specific seasons but remains a contentious issue. Currently observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, some lawmakers are contemplating its permanent cessation.
President Biden slammed Republicans for not understanding how advancing women’s health not only improves the lives of women but also the prosperity of the entire nation. He made the remark during a first-of-its-kind conference on women’s health research at the White House Wednesday afternoon. “The fact is, the health of our moms, and grandmothers,…
The FBI arrested a Washington, D.C., city councilman on Sunday, though the circumstances surrounding the matter are not yet clear. City Council President Phil Mendelson confirmed that fellow council member Trayon White Sr. was arrested on Sunday afternoon. “I’ve talked to several people. I can confirm he was arrested around 2 o’clock by the FBI,”…
The Syracuse Orange enter Week 12 with a 6-3 record after dropping last week’s game to Boston College. First-year head coach Fran Brown shared some details about his postgame routine after a Syracuse loss. Brown takes losses so seriously he typically opts against showering, saying he doesn’t “deserve soap.” “Honestly, I got a virtue. ……
Actor, producer and director Zoë Kravitz sits down with Michelle Miller to discuss her directorial debut with the film “Blink Twice.” Then, Martha Teichner meets Philippe Petit, the French high-wire artist who walked across a high wire strung between the Twin Towers 50 years ago. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some…
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including a collection of current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights Super Bowl stats, presidential portraits and culinary cravings. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a shot!…
UK’s King Charles III and Queen consort Camilla made a discreet four-day visit to Bengaluru, avoiding media attention. They took a rejuvenation break at Soukya Health and Wellness Centre after attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. This was the king’s first overseas trip since his cancer diagnosis.