Neshoba: Critical race theory is a predicable topic
Mississippi Governor. Mississippi GovernorCritical race theory is an academic framework that examines how racism has shaped public policy and institutions such as the legal system, and how those have perpetuated the dominance of white people in...
Lincoln neighborhood makes a street mural to slow down drivers
One neighborhood in Lincoln that is prone to speeders has put up a huge yellow sign reminding drivers to slow down.Residents of the South of Downtown neighborhood painted a street-sized smiley face on the...
Chinese-Canadian pop star is detained for rape suspicion
Chinese-Canadian pop singer Kris Wu was arrested by Beijing police for suspicion of rape. This follows an allegation that the ex-member of Korean boy band EXO lured young girls into sexual relationships.A teenager accused...
Tokyo Olympics has a lot of spit to reduce COVID
They spit. They wait. They wait.According to organizers, around 30,000 people are drinking from tiny plastic vials at Olympics. This daily routine is crucial for the success of the pandemic-era Games.For the two-week Olympics, it adds...
US passport delays cause long lines of travelers
Britt Johnson arrived at the West Los Angeles Federal Building around midnight, in order to apply for a passport as quickly as possible. The office opened at 7:01 a.m.Johnson was eager to visit a...
Ron Popeil was American ingenuity at its best
Young people, come! Gather around the glowing screen of your smartphone to tell a story of a time when you watched TV on large boxes and switched channels when you were bored.Between the TV...
«OK not to be OK»: The Olympics’ top priority is mental health
They were taught to get over it or to be more resilient -- to forget the doubts or demons and to focus on the task at-hand: winning. Dominating. Dominating.Simone Biles was a master at this for...
Tens of thousands marched for LGBTQ rights in Berlin parade
On Saturday, around 65,000 people marched in support of LGBTQ rights at Berlin’s annual Christopher Street Day celebration. This was three times more than expected.This was the largest demonstration in Berlin since the outbreak...
Surreal Olympics: A careful dance to push Tokyo tourism
After nightfall, the tour bus arrived at the museum's backdoor. The passengers got out of the bus with reflective yellow bands attached to their media credentials, so that they could be identified as journalists waiting...
Coming October, Obama-Springsteen book «Renegades»
Barack and Boss have a new chapter in their friendship."Renegades, Born in the USA" is a bound issue of the "Renegades Podcast". It features conversations about everything from cars to fame and the country...