Ghost Army, top-secret WWII unit that relied on deception, awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Surviving members of a top-secret World War II unit nicknamed the Ghost Army finally received their recognition when they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Thursday. The unit used inflatable tanks and fake radio dispatches in an effort to fool the Nazis and draw attention from the real battlefield.
How one group is helping New York City students reverse pandemic learning loss
Four years ago, the doors to New York City Public Schools were shuttered at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a nonprofit group is supplying teams of student success coaches to help schools and children who struggled during remote learning recover and thrive. Elaine Quijano explains.
Escaped Idaho inmate and suspected gunman who ambushed officers in custody
A man suspected of opening fire on corrections officers while helping an inmate escape from a Boise hospital is in custody, authorities announced Thursday, along with the escaped inmate. Two homicides committed in the last day in the state are also under investigation as possibly being connected to the two suspects. Carter Evans has the […]
Biden with big advantage over Trump in campaign fundraising
Heading into March, President Biden’s campaign had a record $71 million on hand, more than double the $33 million in former President Donald Trump’s campaign account. Trump, meanwhile, has been forced to spend nearly $9 million on legal bills so far this year, following over $50 million on legal bills last year. Robert Costa has […]
How one group helps New York City students reverse pandemic learning loss
City Year New York is an education nonprofit which supplies teams of student success coaches to serve as tutors, mentors and role models in 17 public schools citywide.
Tennessee becomes first state to protect musicians against AI
The goal of the law signed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is to ensure that AI tools cannot replicate an artist’s voice without their consent.
