Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?
Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.
2023-08-28 23:56
Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
2023-08-28 20:59
Poor Reception: 10 Wildly Inaccurate Predictions About Television
“[Television] won’t be able to hold onto any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.”
2023-08-28 20:29
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla residents reel from devastation caused by heavy rains
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh.
2023-08-28 14:51
Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row
A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.
2023-08-28 13:29
Agnipath scheme: The pain of Nepal's Gurkhas over Indian army's new hiring plan
Nepal's famed Gurkha soldiers have fought in the Indian army for decades.
2023-08-28 05:46
Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot
Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves.
2023-08-27 18:52
11 Facts About the Salem Witch Trials
The 1692 Salem witch trials caused so much turmoil that the Massachusetts town is still synonymous with them.
2023-08-27 17:28
NBA rumors: Giannis won’t extend with Bucks, Dillon Brooks’ delusions, Lillard silent on Blazers
The latest slate of NBA rumors involves Dillon Brooks' continued delusions, Giannis warning the Bucks, and Lillard avoiding the Blazers in conversation.
2023-08-27 03:59
'Whole nation mourns' four killed in Clonmel crash
The four young people were on their way to an exam results celebration, Irish broadcaster RTÉ says.
2023-08-26 18:22
Parents of two men who died in separate encounters with Memphis-area law enforcement call for transparency and justice
The parents of two Black men who died in unrelated in-custody encounters with law enforcement in Shelby County, Tennessee, this summer said they are seeking transparency.
2023-08-26 08:58
What happens in Jackson Hole doesn't stay in Jackson Hole
Most of the year, people visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to ski, fly fish or simply enjoy the region's vast natural beauty. But for three days in late August, the city situated in the heart of Grand Teton National Park transforms into Woodstock for economists.
2023-08-25 20:27