Protests continue at college campuses
It’s been more than two weeks since college campuses nationwide erupted in protest over the war in Gaza, but as finals season begins, some students have to decide between continuing to take a stand or finishing the academic year.
Texas braces for severe flooding amid storms
Millions of Americans are bracing for slow-moving storms this weekend. Parts of Texas are expecting giant hail, damaging wind gusts and catastrophic flood conditions. In Houston, heavy rain has swamped the area and led to mandatory evacuations for some.
Meet the American craftsman helping rebuild France’s Notre Dame cathedral
It’s been five years since a fire nearly destroyed France’s iconic Notre Dame cathedral, but rebuilding work on the historic landmark is almost completed, thanks in part to the efforts of an American craftsman.
At least 14 killed after flood and landslide hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island
Torrential rain pounding the area since Thursday triggered a landslide in Luwu district in South Sulawesi province, officials say.
Book excerpt: “The Year of Living Constitutionally” by A.J. Jacobs
In an effort to fully understand our nation’s founding document, the New York Times bestselling author and humorist embarked on a year-long quest to be the original originalist. Muskets were involved.
Get ready for a mix of sun and storms this weekend
ST. LOUIS — There’ll be a lot of dry weather this weekend but we’ll also have some thunderstorms at times. Today will be warm with a mix of clouds and sun. Temperatures climb into the mid-80s. Some strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening. With these stronger storms, the main threat will be strong […]
How to watch the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 1 streaming options, more
Round 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs begin tonight as the Nuggets host the Timberwolves. Find out how to watch Game 1.
All the past Met Gala themes over the years up to 2024
The 2024 Met Gala theme is “The Garden of Time” — to go along with the spring exhibition, titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”
Maine bowling alley reopens 6 months after state’s deadliest mass shooting
A Lewiston, Maine bowling alley, where eight people were killed during the state’s deadliest mass shooting last October, reopened Friday.
Tanzania hit by power blackouts as Cyclone Hidaya strengthens
In the past few weeks, flooding in Kenya and Tanzania killed hundreds after heavy rain during the region’s monsoon season, officials said.
