Watch: The economics of climate change
The economics of climate change The world produces 53 billion tons of climate pollution every year, and reducing it is no small task. But the costs of a warmer climate are also harmful to the […]
Today’s mortgage rates: posted rates move at 6 of 8 tracked lenders
Posted rates moved on Friday: U.S. Bank FHA 30-Year Fixed to 7.25% (−0.5), Veterans United VA 30-Year Fixed to 6.875% (+0.25), U.S. Bank 7/6 ARM to 6.875% (−0.25), AmeriSave 30-Year Fixed to 5.99% (−0.135), and […]
From talking toliets to rubber masks: 9 wild ads from old newspapers
Ads From Old Newspapers that are Shockingly Wild Let’s take a look at some vintage newspaper ads that shows how the good old days were actually, sometimes, incredibly wild. The Talking Toilet An ad for […]
This day in history: “Monster Mash” hits No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
Monster Mash, a song that was recorded by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett in less than an hour, got banned by the BBC, then won No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, just in time for […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Chuck Berry!
Known as the father of rock ‘n’ roll, Chuck Berry, born in 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri, was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Berry was one of the most popular performers in rhythm-and-blues and […]
9/11 & journalists: What it was like writing the first draft of history
Twenty-five years ago this week, in the immediate aftermath of September 11th, 2001, I was heading for Afghanistan to report for The Boston Globe. I was with a small group of colleagues and we would […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Eminem!
One of the influential and often controversial American rappers, Eminem, was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III in 1973 in Kansas City. Eminem had a rough childhood. After his father abandoned the family, Eminem was raised […]
This day in history: Marie Antoinette loses her head (literally)
This day in 1793 was the last for Marie Antoinette, queen of France. Nine months after the guillotine took her husband, the former King Louis XVI of France, it was Marie Antoinette’s turn to follow […]
Questionable parenting trends from the past
Questionable parenting trends from the year you were born Every generation has trendy techniques, some beloved, some questionable in hindsight. Parenting fads reflect cultural norms, scientific understanding, and societal pressures of each era. Look back […]
This day in history: Dolly Parton releases Jolene
Four months before the release of her 13th album, Dolly Parton released one of the biggest hits of her career, the song Jolene. Released in 1973, Jolene, the first single and title track of her […]