The untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor
Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism.
2023-06-01 08:23
3 things the Lakers need to do to get farther next year
The Lakers ended this season by getting swept in the Western Conference Finals. What can they do to improve for next season?The Lakers had a really weird season. By midseason, they were the No. 13 seed in the Western Conference. They then traded Russell Westbrook and started to improve. LeBron J...
2023-05-31 23:26
Jayson Tatum makes it clear he wants Jaylen Brown back in Boston
The Boston Celtics' season ended in disappointing fashion, but Jayson Tatum made it clear he has no desire to break up with star teammate Jaylen Brown.A fiery 0-3 comeback ended in bitter disappointment for the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Jayson Tatum injured his ankle 20 seconds into G...
2023-05-31 22:47
Texas battery rush: Oil state's power woes fuel energy storage boom
By Nichola Groom and Laila Kearney BlackRock, Korea's SK, Switzerland's UBS and other companies are chasing an investment
2023-05-31 18:19
Volkswagen won't participate in China discount battle "at any price" - COO
BERLIN Volkswagen will not participate in a discount battle in China "at any price", Chief Operating Officer Ralf
2023-05-31 15:47
3 biggest free-agent mistakes in Boston Celtics history
The Boston Celtics have had tons of success in their history but it hasn't always been rosy and they've made their fair share of free-agent mistakes.The Boston Celtics have had a very clean history when it has came to NBA off-season moves, but, like every other team, they've made ...
2023-05-30 23:19
How legal immigration might solve two of America's toughest problems
Two of the nation's most intractable problems might have the same solution -- if the idea was not so politically radioactive.
2023-05-30 12:25
3 Boston Celtics who definitely won't be back next season
The Boston Celtics season ended far sooner than they were hoping and another postseason disappointment may be setting up an offseason of big changes.As the Miami Heat knocked off the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks, it appeared a path was opening for the Celtics to return to the NBA Finals a...
2023-05-30 10:58
A lifeguard shortage is sparking safety concerns as the summer swimming season kicks off
As people flock to beaches, lakes and pools this Memorial Day to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, the swimmers are here -- but the lifeguards aren't. At least, that's what some parks departments and agencies around the country are saying as they scramble to find and keep lifeguards on duty for the season.
2023-05-30 03:29
Familiar dark horse emerging in DeAndre Hopkins race
Keep an eye on DeAndre Hopkins possibly reuniting with Deshaun Watson on the Cleveland Browns.It wouldn't be the strangest thing in the world to see DeAndre Hopkins catching passes from Deshaun Watson again.Not that long ago, Hopkins was Watson's go-to receiving target with the Hou...
2023-05-30 00:48
Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who has been sworn in as Nigeria's president
After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.
2023-05-30 00:19
How prosperity fuels dowry demand in India
Researchers studied 74,000 marriages that took place in India between 1930 and 1999.
2023-05-29 08:21