LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA scoring record, once thought to be unbreakable, is being shattered. LeBron James surpassed the Hall of Famer last year to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. And on Saturday, the four-time MVP became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points in a career. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE […]
Xavier Worthy blazes to NFL Combine history
Saturday was perhaps the highlight day of the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, as quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers worked out at Lucas Oil Stadium. While it’s traditionally the quarterback who changes direction, Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy will definitely get his share of the headlines as well. why? Because Worthy just carved out his […]
Gaza — A defining moment in our moral history
When I arrived in Jerusalem last week, a colleague greeted me with these words: “Traveling here is not just a journey through space, but a journey through time.” For me it was February. For the people I met in Israel, today is still October 8th. Across the Middle East there are sources of trauma rooted […]
Nick Dunlap sinks Hole in 1 at Cognizant Classic, looks for more PGA Tour history
Nick Dunlap made history at American Express in January. There he became the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991. He was also the youngest winner since 1910. But on Friday he once again made history for himself and left his mark. First hole-in-one in history As a PGA […]
Texas Panhandle Wildfire Claims 2nd Life, Largest Fire in State’s History, 2nd Largest in U.S.
A second victim was killed in the Smokehouse Creek wildfire in the Texas Panhandle on Thursday. The fire, now the second-largest fire in U.S. history, has burned about 1.1 million acres (an area larger than the state of Rhode Island) and is less than 5 percent contained, according to latest reports. Amarillo resident Cindy Owen […]
Women’s History Month: Everything you need to know about the month-long celebration
Women’s History Month is held each March. Now is a time to honor and celebrate women, past and present, who have made a positive impact on society. Each year, we encourage women to show their support for women-owned businesses, reflect on women in history, share information about events on social media, and host their own […]
Oprah Winfrey exits WeightWatchers board, will donate stock to African American history museum
Oprah Winfrey announced that she is parting ways with Weight Watchers’ board of directors and donating her shares to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The media mogul and former talk show host first joined WW International’s board of directors in 2015, before launching a high-profile marketing campaign in 2020 as […]
Wisconsin advances bill mandating Asian American history studies in schools
A bill that would require Asian American history to be taught in Wyoming schools inched closer to becoming a reality this week after a state Senate committee voted to advance the bill. Tuesday state senate committee I voted Win 6-1 and advance Act, SB240; This would require education on Asian Americans and Hmong Americans from […]
Sen. John Thune Has Had Long, Rocky History with Trump
Despite Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.)’s support of former President Donald Trump, Thune frequently criticizes Trump, his policies, tactics, and his ability to win the general election. I’ve been criticizing it. Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) approved Former President Donald Trump this week, long after many in the Senate Republican leadership, including National Republican Senatorial […]
Russell Wilson vs. Sean Payton has potential to be messiest breakup in NFL history
Russell Wilson isdenver broncos The partnership is almost over. Well, at least while Sean Payton is head coach. When Payton was hired last year, it felt like a bad omen to Wilson. Wilson will need to transition from a free-spirited, deep-ball, no-ball passer to a disciplined, timing passer underneath. While he improved from a disastrous […]