Enslaved to a U.S. Founding Father, She Sought Freedom in France
Brought from America to Paris by John Jay, an enslaved woman named Abigail died there trying to win her liberty as the statesman negotiated the freedom of the new nation. Read more...
Lauren Boebert's 'backpack joke' about meeting Ilhan Omar - but Muslim congresswoman says it's a lie
Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert sparked outrage on Thursday when footage emerged of her joking about being relieved that Ilhan Omar wasn't 'wearing a backpack'. Read more...
Owen Hargreaves describes Manchester City's triumph over Paris Saint-Germain as a 'masterclass'
Owen Hargreaves said he was impressed with Man City's ability to overcome PSG without the likes ofPhil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne - who were ruled out injured. Read more...
Scientists blame climate change for warm Lake Michigan just weeks before it should freeze
This unusually warm November, the hottest one ever recorded, brought warmer air temperatures to the the U.S. and the Midwest, which can delay the cooling of lake temperatures. Read more...
Sherrif Tiraspol winger Adama Traore goes down clutching his chest in Real Madriddefeat
Adama Traore, 26, turned to walk away from the ball, which had gone out for a throw, in the 77th minute when he immediately became uncomfortable, clutching his chest before slumping to the turf. Read more...
Traveller shares eerily beautiful scenes of Covid induced aircraft graveyard in centre of Australia
Dennis Bunnik posted a video of the nation's largest aircraft storage facility in Alice Springs on Monday and discussed his experience of seeing the aircraft that are grounded due to Covid. Read more...
Canada ends Covid-19 policy turning back asylum-seekers between border crossings
Canada is ending its pandemic-era policy of turning back asylum-seekers trying to cross into the country between ports of entry, according to a revised policy document released on Sunday. Read more...
Haruki Murakami and the Challenge of Adapting His Tales for Film
Drive My Car, from the rising director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, is the rare movie based on the authors work to excel. The writer and director explain the difficulties. Read more...
Ken Griffin Bested ConstitutionDAO in Auction for Constitution
A group of cryptocurrency fans known as ConstitutionDAO had also bid on the document, setting off a frenzy of memes and pledges. Read more...
What to Do This Weekend
Thaw the turkey, gas up the car. Read more...
Amid Fear of a Work Stoppage, Baseball Is Stuck in Neutral
Baseballs general managers have been meeting, just as they always do, but the potential of a lockout has a star-studded group of free agents waiting for the dust to settle. Read more...
Ernie Dingo shares racist abuse he has copped promoting Covid vaccinations in Indigenous communities
Dingo, 65, this week posted a screenshot of one particularly vile message he was sent which featured a racist comment and a horrific threat directed at his young twin sons. Read more...
As Virtual Worlds Grow, We Are Losing Our Sense of Touch
After Ive struggled with anorexia and bulimia for more than 20 years, the last thing I want is technology that further estranges me from my body. Read more...
What to Know About the Frantic Quest for Cobalt
A New York Times investigation examines the global demand for raw materials as the clean energy revolution takes off. This is what we found. Read more...
35 Amazon Black Friday 2021 deals you don't want to miss
Amazon Black Friday 2021 continues. From Shark vacuum cleaners to Apple AirPods, here are the 35 best deals you don't want to miss. Read more...