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How presidential libraries show the shifting rules of political behavior

May 25, 2026

Visiting three Texas presidential libraries—one from a Democrat who pushed big domestic programs, two from Republicans with very different foreign policy approaches—shows how much politics used to rely on shared expectations. These places don’t hide the tough parts of each president’s time in office

entertainment

From penniless to in-demand: How two creators said no to a big payday

May 24, 2026

Back in the 1990s, two aspiring writers, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, moved to Los Angeles with nothing but ambition and used clothes. For half a decade, they struggled just to survive, with Stone sometimes sleeping on a pile of dirty clothes because he couldn’t afford a bed. Success seemed far off,

entertainment

Comedians face backlash for jokes that hit too close to home

May 22, 2026

A recent comedy event meant to celebrate Kevin Hart’s career took a sharp turn when two comedians crossed lines with jokes about race and tragedy. Tony Hinchcliffe joked about George Floyd, a Black man whose death during police restraint sparked global protests, saying Floyd was "laughing so hard he

politics

How a judge put presidential records back under public control

May 22, 2026

A recent legal battle got messy when a federal judge stepped in to stop a push by a presidential team to ignore a law about saving government documents. The law in question, called the Presidential Records Act, has been around since 1978 and says all official papers created or received by a presiden

art

Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction

May 21, 2026

A small oil portrait of a Maine lighthouse has just set a new record, fetching $4. 1 million in an auction that surprised many experts. The piece, measuring only nine by twelve inches, was sold by Sotheby’s in New York for a final bid of $3. 3 million; after adding the buyer’s premium, the total cli

business

Diversity Work Still Pays Off, Even if the Buzz Is Fading

May 20, 2026

In a recent gathering in Atlanta, two former top diversity officials talked about why companies should keep working on diverse and fair workplaces. They explained that the word “DEI” has become a hot topic, but the real goal is to help businesses thrive. One speaker said that the label can be

business

Gene’s Bistro vs. Midway: A Brand Battle in the Sky

May 20, 2026

Gene & Georgetti, a family‑owned steakhouse that has been around for 85 years, started a new outlet called Gene’s Bistro at Chicago’s Midway Airport. The restaurant was supposed to run for 20 years under a contract with SSP America, the company that runs many airport food spots. In October, SSP ende

religion

The Quiet Comeback of Faith in Modern America

May 20, 2026

For a long time, people assumed young Americans were walking away from religion for good. But something surprising is happening: a growing number of them are turning back to churches, temples, and prayer. This shift isn’t just small talk—it’s reshaping how some view the country’s future. Leaders oft

entertainment

People born on May 18: from tsars to pop culture icons

May 19, 2026

May 18 seems like a normal spring day, but it’s actually a date that links royalty, music, comedy, and film. A future monarch, Nicholas II, was born in 1868 into a world where emperors still ruled most of Europe, but his life ended in a cellar during a revolution. Meanwhile, Frank Capra was already

weather

Snowstorm Heads for Colorado Mountains

May 18, 2026

A heavy snow forecast is set to hit the Rockies, with more than a foot of new white expected over the coming days. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that will be active from late Sunday night until 6 p. m. Monday, covering parts of Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand,

How presidential libraries show the shifting rules of political behavior

From penniless to in-demand: How two creators said no to a big payday

Comedians face backlash for jokes that hit too close to home

How a judge put presidential records back under public control

Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction

Diversity Work Still Pays Off, Even if the Buzz Is Fading

Gene’s Bistro vs. Midway: A Brand Battle in the Sky

The Quiet Comeback of Faith in Modern America

People born on May 18: from tsars to pop culture icons

Snowstorm Heads for Colorado Mountains

Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction