On Feb. 3, 1957, Latvian citizen Anna Paikens wrote somberly to her son, who had recently moved to Minneapolis: âÄúYou know that well that I am lonely. When I receive your letter it is like a sun ...

How directors and writers striving for a PG-13 rating have learned to ration the use of a four-letter obscenity.

In this Sept. 15, 2019 file photo, former Venezuelan military spy chief, retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal, walks out of prison in Estremera on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. Carvajal now awaits ...

Frank Athen Walls' victims include a 19-year-old junior college student who was sunbathing and a young Air Force couple who ...

Frank Athen Walls, 58, was executed by lethal injection for the 1987 murder of Ann Louise Peterson, one of five killings ...

Application Writing is the process of drafting a formal request to someone in an authoritative position to seek permission, ask for something, or apply for a post. An application is written in the ...

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Ubique means “everywhere” in Latin, so the verb ubiquit literally means “to become ubiquitous”—or in other words, to seem to appear everywhere. Ever needed the perfect word to describe a neighbor ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

Welcome to Love Letters, a podcast featuring real people sharing poignant, funny, and fascinating stories about important moments in their relationship lives. Guests of all ages talk about dating, ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

December 27, 2025 • A powerful winter storm is impacting parts of the U.S. with major snowfall, ice, and below zero wind chills. The conditions are disrupting holiday travel and could last through ...