Black farmer looks to rethink stigma of picking cotton

(NEW YORK) -- Old images of African Americans picking cotton remind many of the oppression suffered by generations of Black slaves before the Emancipation Proclamation. For Black Americans in particular, their history with this famous crop, that helps clothe the world, is complicated.Now Julius... Read More.

Greta Gerwig talks ‘Barbie’ “snub”

Greta Gerwig is addressing what was widely perceived as one of the biggest snubs of the 2024 Oscars nominations.The filmmaker earned a nomination for best adapted screenplay for Barbie along with her writing partner and partner in life, Noah Baumbach, but many fans were... Read More.

Three University of Wyoming swimmers killed in car crash

(NEW YORK) -- Three members of the University of Wyoming swimming and diving team have died in a single-vehicle crash, according to the school.The accident happened on U.S. Highway 287, about 10 miles south of the Wyoming-Colorado border Thursday afternoon, according to the University... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 2/22/24

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONIndiana 129, Detroit 115New York 110, Philadelphia 96Toronto 121, Brooklyn 93Orlando 116, Cleveland 109Dallas 123, Phoenix 113Oklahoma City 129, LA Clippers 107Boston 129, Chicago 112New Orleans 127, Houston 105Denver 130, Washington 110Charlotte... Read More.