Trump wants to close the Department of Education, joining calls by GOP rivals
Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants to close the Department of Education and have state governments "run the education of our children," pushing for a long-held Republican goal that has been endorsed by several other 2024 GOP candidates.
2023-09-14 06:26
Why Do Truck Drivers Say “10-4”?
“10-4” isn’t any quicker than saying “OK.” But it is a storied trucker tradition.
2023-09-13 03:27
How Trucks Use Runaway Ramps in Emergencies
When a truck’s brakes fail, a runaway ramp is sometimes the one thing preventing disaster.
2023-09-12 23:23
Chuck Palahniuk: ‘I wasn’t a big fan of Fight Club’s finale!’
Years after the movie grew into a cult smash, writer Chuck Palahniuk has admitted he isn’t a “big fan” of the was the film adaptation of his ‘Fight Club’ book ended.
2023-09-12 19:17
'Wow! It’s OK to sound like that?' Radiohead's Thom Yorke credits Neil Young for inspiring signature vocals
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke has revealed it was artists like Neil Young and Jeff Buckley who gave him the confidence to embrace his naturally high singing voice.
2023-09-12 17:56
Bass player to Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen and Miles Davis dies
Jazz bassist Richard Davis, who received acclaim for his work on Van Morrison's 1968 album 'Astral Weeks', has died at the age of 93.
2023-09-11 19:46
Roundup: Alba Baptista, Chris Evans Get Married; Best of NFL Week 1; Michigan State Suspends Mel Tucker
Alba Baptista and Chris Evans got married, the best of Week 1 of the 2023 NFL Season, Michigan State suspended Mel Tucker and more in the Roundup.
2023-09-11 19:19
Mel Tucker, Michigan State University football coach, suspended without pay amid ongoing investigation
Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker has been suspended without pay amid an ongoing investigation, the university announced Sunday.
2023-09-11 06:15
Florida state colleges may allow entrance exam favored by many conservatives
By Sharon Bernstein Florida's public university system is poised to authorize a new entrance exam that emphasizes classical
2023-09-08 18:25
Generation AI: education reluctantly embraces the bots
By Barbara Lewis and Supantha Mukherjee LONDON/STOCKHOLM At leading Swedish university Lund, teachers decide which students can use
2023-09-07 16:50
Liam Neeson scolded by George Lucas for making lightsaber noises
Liam Neeson has revealed he and Ewan McGregor were scolded by Star Wars creator George Lucas for making lightsaber noises while they were trying to film a fight scene for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
2023-09-07 15:16
China wants to ban clothes that 'hurt nation's feelings'
A draft law sparks debate with locals calling it excessive and questioning how it would be enforced.
2023-09-07 14:17