'Moorhen' is the word of a champion as Texas teenager claims Spelling Bee title
A 14-year-old student spells 21 words correctly during a 90-second spell-off to claim the annual competition.
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The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors
The weeks-long trial lasted over a month and was broadcast live for millions to watch. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors looking to speak out.
Encore: A new app guides visitors through NYC's Chinatown with hidden stories
A new audio soundwalk app reintroduces visitors to Manhattan's Chinatown by exploring the oral histories of those whose families came to the area.
Bootsy Collins and Lettuce, positively helping to keep the funk alive
At the beginning of lockdown, the legendary funk bassist began posting uplifting messages to Instagram, where they found a receptive audience in drummer Adam Deitch of the band Lettuce.
Racist 'Star Wars' fans aren't new. Why doesn't Disney do more to protect its actors?
Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses Ingram shared the hateful messages she's received online. But why didn't Disney do more before she got them?
Ukraine agonizes over Russian culture and language in its social fabric
A third of Ukrainians have called Russian their mother tongue. Russian statues and cultural markers abound. Are these influences inherently toxic? The war is prompting emotional conversations.
Depp is awarded more than $10M in defamation case against Heard and she gets $2M
Johnny Depp had sued Amber Heard for more than $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote about abuse against women. Because of a limit set by state law, Depp's award will be $10.35 million.
From the U.K., Jamie and 2 others were lost in Los Angeles. Then a stranger walked up
My Unsung Hero, from the team at Hidden Brain, tells of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Jamie Spurway's story is about travel and what it feels like to be lost.
Here are 100+ books to learn about all 50 states (and then some)
Planning a summer trip and want to learn more about your destination? We have a list of more than 100 book recommendations for all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Sex Pistols aim to give Queen Elizabeth's jubilee a touch of punk
A certain anti-authoritarian anthem linked to the punk rock pioneers and the British monarch, is being re-released as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her platinum jubilee.