Hundreds of women served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I, connecting calls for the Army in France. The women were called the “Hello Girls” and they were among America’s first women soldiers. But it took decades for them to be recognized as veterans. Noel Brennan reports. Source link
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When Mauricio Pochettino was hired to coach the U.S. men’s national soccer team in 2024, he took over a team that had never been a serious contender. Undaunted, Pochettino, a 54-year-old Argentine, conjured up a motto he hoped would boost confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He began repeating the … Read more
Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing for about two weeks in Texas after wandering off a remote private ranch, was finally found Friday — and the open range appeared to have agreed with her. The giraffe was spotted about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) south of her enclosure during an aerial search in the Texas Hill … Read more
“Granny flats” in California and single-staircase codes in Texas: States are trying to fill a gap that has pushed homeownership out of reach for many. Source link
“This wasn’t easy.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. That’s the verdict of President Donald Trump, as he finally signed a deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global powers will hope the 14-point agreement offers some relief for the international … Read more
A majority dissent from Plessy v. Ferguson 130 years late, and ‘disparate impact’ is on the way out. Source link
Forty-eight teams. Three host countries. Sixteen stadiums. And 39 days long. The 23rd edition of the men’s World Cup is finally here, with the opening ceremony taking place at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium today ahead of co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa. When Shakira and Burna Boy perform the official anthem “Dai Dai” at the … Read more
Maine voters speak out on Graham Platner’s controversies Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is embroiled in controversy over his past behavior, including allegations of abuse from ex-girlfriends and a controversial tattoo he previously bore. Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams details the divided opinion among Maine voters as Platner prepares for Tuesday’s primary against GOP incumbent … Read more
Before the program, Larry said, his daughter required constant monitoring at home. “We basically took shifts where I would watch her through the day,” he said. “I’m a little bit heavier of a sleeper than Kandy, so she would take the night and we would have to check on her every few minutes to make … Read more
Longtime migration away from parts of Rust Belt has started to reverse. Housing affordability is pull for metro areas like Akron, Ohio. Source link