Here's what we know: Why is the U.S. phasing out pennies? While the penny has been a part of our currency for more than 100 years, over the last couple of decades, there has been debate about ...

The bacterium Yersinia pestis caused the Black Death — killing up to 50 million people in the mid-fourteenth century — as well as an earlier plague across the Mediterranean in the sixth ...

IU Indianapolis recently removed two prominent signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Discrimination has no place here” from its downtown campus. The banners were displayed on the ...

The United States Treasury will soon cease the production of pennies, a move prompted by the rising cost of minting them exceeding their actual value. This decision underscores a broader trend ...

While some advocate for eliminating the penny and potentially the nickel due to production costs exceeding face value, this raises logistical questions about pricing and transactions. Although ...

To make a nickel, it'll run you about 13.8 cents. Do you own an old penny worth as much as a million dollars? What are wheat pennies worth? Excited online headlines will blare "Lincoln Wheat Penny ...

DJ the Black Bear was euthanized Friday morning by veterinary staff 'due to progression of his previously diagnosed spinal osteoarthritis, the zoo said. He was estimated to be 22 years old.

The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate the life and legacy of legendary musician and songwriter Allen Toussaint with the release of the 48th stamp in the Black Heritage series. The first-day-of ...

For the past eight weeks I’ve been doing a rain dance every day, and it’s finally paid off. We got nearly 30mm of rain over the past week. This was a saviour for our spring barley, which was ...

Universal Orlando's Epic Universe offers diverse dining experiences, from immersive settings to authentic cultural dishes. Restaurants like the Atlantic and the Blue Dragon offer sit-down ...

Joe Fortes, an early immigrant to Vancouver from Trinidad and Tobago. Canada Post has released new stamps in honour of Black History Month, featuring two black Canadians, one an early immigrant from ...

Opponents of Florida's upcoming black bear hunt are buying hunting licenses and entering the permit lottery. They hope to obtain permits and not use them, potentially disrupting the hunt.