Idaho Pulls Out of Powerball Because of Overseas Expansion
An Idaho state committee killed a bill that would have allowed the popular lottery to continue in the state even after it expanded to Australia and Britain.
How a Museum Show Honoring Breonna Taylor Is Trying to ‘Get It Right’
An upcoming exhibition brings Black contemporary artists to Louisville’s Speed Art Museum to honor Taylor and her legacy. For the curator Allison Glenn, it’s been an intense journey.
Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, Whose Art Museum Promoted Women, Dies at 98
She used her networking skills and social connections to establish the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, the first of its kind.
This Black Family Ran a Thriving Beach Resort Near L.A. 100 Years Ago. They Want Their Land Back.
Willa and Charles Bruce were among the first Black people to settle in Manhattan Beach, Calif., but the city shut down their resort in 1924. Now, the county is considering returning the land.
Seattle’s Virus Success Shows What Could Have Been
The Seattle area once had more coronavirus deaths than anywhere else in the United States. A year later, the region’s deaths per capita are lower than any other large metropolitan area.
Derek Chauvin Will Now Face a Third-Degree Murder Charge
The judge overseeing the trial of the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd has allowed prosecutors to add an additional charge.
Detroit Museum Tries to Change After Review Cites a Culture of Fear
Outside investigators hired by the Detroit Institute of Arts said that current and ex-employees told them they had feared retaliation if they disagreed with leadership.
Derek Chauvin Trial: Five Jurors Are Quickly Chosen
The quick pace of juror selection and an awaited ruling from the State Supreme Court means opening statements in Derek Chauvin’s trial are likely to begin on March 29 as scheduled.
Why $4-a-Gallon Gas May Be Coming Your Way This Summer
The oil industry, known for boom-bust cycles, is resisting the temptation to pump more oil — for now.
Drone Video of Bowling Alley Wins Praise From Hollywood
A drone video shot in a Minneapolis bowling alley was hailed as an instant classic. One Hollywood veteran said it “adds to the language and vocabulary of cinema.”
Despite Pandemic, 300,000 Expected at Daytona Beach Bike Week
Bike Week typically draws a half-million people to the Daytona Beach area, but a smaller crowd is expected this year. Still, some worry that it could be a superspreader event.
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