Innovation and ambition have always been tied to the American spirit, and these characteristics were at an all-time high in the throes of the space race of the ’50s and ’60s. That vigor hasn’t slowed; it’s evolved with technology and the expertise of the country’s bravest and most brilliant explorers.

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a month after a devastating election loss that exposed cracks in the very foundation of their party, Democrats remain deeply divided over the extent of their political problem — or even if they have one. A number of Democratic leaders are downplaying the strength of Donald Trump’s victory

More than 3 million businesses in the United States are owned by members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. But entrepreneurs of Asian descent, particularly women, face more barriers than those who aren’t part of minority communities. Those challenges include lack of funding and support and a

THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) — Biram Senghor regularly pays his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time. The 86-year-old has no way of knowing which grave belongs to his father, M’Bap Senghor, one of the

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden has joined Golden State’s Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers. Harden hit the milestone in the first half of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 126-122 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. He hit three 3s in the first half

Today is National Day of Rest for Black Women. So, sorry if you’re reading this from work. Much like Black Girl Day Off, which arrived in the middle of October, today may be difficult for some to take off and really prioritize the rest they need. While the day has

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted convoys. It blamed the breakdown of law and order in large part on

A new trend has surfaced on TikTok called the “winter arc,” where people work on selected goals from October through January to prepare themselves for the upcoming year. This typically involves TikTokers motivating themselves to go to the gym more often while maintaining a healthy diet.  But the purpose of

Wilmer Valderrama’s habit is one that his social followers may be familiar with (#MyHourADay). But it all started offline during an early morning out in Afghanistan’s arid desert while traveling with the USO. “Everything was very quiet. I looked up—you could see every star,” he says “The air of the

Workplace gift giving can enhance team dynamics, morale and company culture by fostering positive relationships and recognizing achievements. But when should you give gifts? And what types of gifts are appropriate? It can take time to decipher what may or may not be suitable. We asked etiquette experts, HR professionals