Some things have changed about Valentine’s Day — online cards, makeover segments on morning TV shows, romantic getaways, as well as cards for dogs, co-workers, relatives, friends, and same-sex couples. But some things have…
The second contest in the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination process will be the New Hampshire primaries on Feb. 11. Candidates from both parties will continue the long march that leads to the national conventions…
The 2020 presidential nomination process begins Feb. 3 with the Iowa Caucuses, followed by the New Hampshire primary on Feb.11. Candidates from both parties battle it out during primaries and caucuses to try to…
The first major contest of the 2020 presidential election, the Iowa Democratic Caucuses, will take place on Feb. 3. In the months leading up to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions in mid-summer, the…
The first major event of the 2020 presidential election season, the Iowa Caucuses, will take place on Feb. 3. Over the following months until the Democratic and Republican National Conventions in mid-summer, the other…
While international travel by Americans is on the rise, there are parts of the world that the U.S. government urges American travelers to avoid. And there are travelers from certain countries that the Trump…
Each year there are major news events that capture the world’s attention. These stories range from massive conflicts or catastrophes that leave thousands dead or stranded to technological developments and Supreme Court decisions that…
Regardless of the field of endeavor — science, sports, business, politics — women have smashed long-held traditions, customs, and shibboleths to take their rightful place in the world. As we prepare to mark women’s…
The National Football League of 2019 might be nearly unrecognizable to those who founded it a 100 years ago. Today’s NFL is a slick and sophisticated money-making machine that has become the pre-eminent sports…
During Hollywood’s Golden Era, no year glistened more brightly than 1939. Consider this: The nominees for Best Picture in 1940 were “Gone With the Wind,” “Dark Victory,” “Goodbye, Mr. Chips,” “Love Affair,” “Mr. Smith…
Companies invest time, and energy on research, development, and advertising before launching a product in the fiercely competitive U.S. market. All of this work does not always pay off. Some products end up being…
For most of the history of mass media, the people who influenced the culture were limited to those in entertainment, politics, education, and occasionally sports. They did so through media such as print, radio,…
As 2019 fades into history, America ruefully looks back on another year of mass murders, bias-inspired crimes, child and sex abuse cases, fraud involving the privileged class, and other misdeeds. Using media sources such…
Who are the most admired men and women of the year? To answer that question, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the most recent survey data from two of the most widely cited admiration polls, YouGov…
As 2019 fades into history, America ruefully looks back on another year of mass murders, bias-inspired crimes, child and sex abuse cases, fraud involving the privileged class, and other misdeeds. Using media sources such…
The rights to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and to a fair trial, as well as the right not to be held in slavery and not to be tortured are among many other…
In the past 10 years, fans have been spoiled by the sheer number of high-stakes games decided in the waning moments. These include championships in America’s professional sports leagues, NCAA basketball and football tournament…
Persistent violent conflicts around the world and continuing population growth have contributed to an ongoing and ever-worsening global refugee crisis. As of the end of 2018, there were more than 74.8 million displaced people…
The United States Mint, one of the nation’s oldest agencies, began a 10-year initiative starting in 1999 to honor each U.S. state by pressing a quarter that acknowledged a state’s singular identity. Twenty years…
The last decade has produced scandals that have been silly, salacious, and disturbing, involving celebrities, sports figures, captains of industry, and of course political figures, including the president himself. As the decade draws to…
