Savannah renames historic square after Black woman who taught emancipated slaves to read and write
The city council of Savannah, Georgia, voted Thursday to rename a downtown square after Susie King Taylor, a Black woman who once taught slaves to read and write.
2023-08-26 06:28
2023 FIBA World Cup Opening Day Recap: Canada trounces France and more
The opening day of the FIBA World Cup set records and provided plenty of entertainment with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Canada defeating France.
2023-08-26 05:57
EXCLUSIVE: Claire Richards teases future plans for Steps: ‘We’re always talking!’
Claire Richards is “always talking” with her Steps bandmates about what to do next after the 1990s favourites enjoyed an incredible resurgence in 2017 as she steps out on her own to release her second studio album.
2023-08-25 15:28
São Paulo's micro-houses keeping homeless families off the streets
The city of São Paulo has come up with a new idea to try to solve its housing crisis.
2023-08-25 08:59
Moscow court extends WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention, state media reports
A Moscow court has extended the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich by three months, state media Russia 24 reported Thursday.
2023-08-24 16:29
Fiji country profile
Provides an overview of Fiji, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-08-23 23:26
Employee arrested after 1-year-old child dies in daycare van in Nebraska
A childcare employee has been arrested after a 1-year-old child died Monday after being left in a daycare van, police in Omaha, Nebraska, said.
2023-08-23 08:22
Dispute over timing of triathlon safety warnings
Brendan Wall and Ivan Chittenden died during the swim element of the Ironman triathlon on Sunday.
2023-08-23 03:48
Portland Timbers part ways with head coach Giovanni Savarese
The Portland Timbers have parted ways with head coach Giovanni Savarese after a string of negative results saw the Western Conference team in 12th place on the table.
2023-08-23 01:57
White House: China economic data less transparent in recent months
By Andrea Shalal and David Ljunggren The United States on Tuesday criticized China for reducing the transparency of
2023-08-23 00:50
Ukraine war: The men who don't want to fight
Ukraine has a soldier shortage. Though many have volunteered, others are dodging the draft.
2023-08-22 12:24
Catalonia media guide
Notes on the media in Catalonia, as well as links to newspapers and broadcasters.
2023-08-22 00:57