On November 16, 1974, a group of scientists sent a message to the stars, with the hope that someone out there might be listening. read more
After World War II, IBM worked to influence the new balance of power by locating facilities for the production of its electric typewriter across Europe. read more
Legionnaires' Disease, an Illness of Affluence: It started with a sudden outbreak of illness at a Philadelphia hotel in 1976. The victims were overwhelmingly American Legion member, who were gathered for an annual conference, that year swelled by Bicentennial fervor. The party screeched to a halt as dozens of attendees were sickened.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday he is banning transgender individuals from accessing bathrooms on the House side of the Capitol complex that correspond to their gender identity. read more
Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday at age 84. read more
Kids vote like their parents. Ever since Nixon-McGovern. The youth vote is a nonstarter.