Jackdaw
A private investigator is called in to solve a theft at a paleontology lab.
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News of the Week: Random Notes, Two Million Pennies, and the Amazing World of tm:rw
In the news of the week ending August 8, 2025, are licking stamps, grooming lounges, and cooking with peaches.
Biking America’s Coast-to-Coast Trail
From the banks of the Potomac to Seattle’s Space Needle, a coast-to-coast bike trail is becoming a reality — one pedal revolution at a time.
Considering History: The U.S.S. Indianapolis, Jaws, and the Human Horrors of War
Just before the end of World War II, an American cruiser on a secret mission experienced one of the ghastliest naval disasters in U.S. history. But it was only 30 years later, when the movie Jaws was released, that the true horrors of the U.S.S. Indianapolis were revealed in one of the greatest monologues ever.
Women’s Work: Votes Won, Rights Denied — The Long Fight for Women’s Suffrage, Part 2
The 19th Amendment didn’t guarantee the vote for all women, so their fight continued.
Revolutionary Roots in Virginia’s Historic Triangle
Learn about our nation’s birth through diverse voices.
News of the Week: Phone Etiquette, Hula Hoops, and What the Post Office Does If They Can’t Read Your Handwriting
In the news of the week ending August 1, 2025, are saying hello, sloppy handwriting, and scrumptious sandwiches.
Love at First Bite
Our celebrity chef shares a favorite summer lamb recipe guaranteed to impress.
The Quantum Herring
You can’t break out of a time loop without sacrifice.
News of the Week: Shark Week, Corn Sweat, and the Joy of a Great Moon Pie
In the news for the week ending July 25, 2025, are the end of summer, Midwest humidity, and all the SPAM recipes you could ever want.
Con Watch: Don’t Let a Scammer Spoil Your Vacation
Your relaxing holiday can quickly turn into a nightmare. Make sure you’re aware of the latest vacation scams.
Our Better Nature: Keeping Deer and Rabbits Out of Your Garden
Deer and rabbits are adorable, but become less so when they start chomping on the vegetables you’ve toiled over all spring. Here are a few tips to stop those hungry herbivores.
News of the Week: Random Notes, Samuel Clemens, and a Tale of Two Sundowns (One Real and One Fake)
In the news for the week ending July 11, 2025, are Manhattanhenge, Mark Twain, and making meat.
Holding Room
If they’d passed on the street, she wouldn’t have recognized this wreck of a man who once upon a time meant everything to her.
Considering History: The Scopes Monkey Trial and the History of Attacks on Educators
This week marks the 100th anniversary of one of the most sensational trials in American history.
The Trilogy Redefining Women’s Boxing
On July 11, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will make history when they square off for the third time.