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A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
Electric vehicle shoppers are finding incredible deals in the used market, with sales up 12% while prices drop to within $1,300 of gas-powered cars. First-quarter data reveals what might be the best opportunity in EV history for budget-conscious buyers.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
Electric vehicles are finally becoming affordable for everyday Americans, just not the way anyone expected. Used EVs now cost within $1,300 of gas-powered cars, creating the best buying opportunity in EV history.
Toyota's electric vehicle sales more than doubled in March as drivers turned to EVs amid rising gas prices. The Japanese automaker's refreshed bZ SUV became a surprise hit, outselling nearly every EV in America.
A major study of over 8,000 electric vehicles reveals their batteries are holding up remarkably well, with the average EV retaining 95% of its original battery capacity. Even cars with over 100,000 miles often maintain 88-95% battery health, suggesting most EV batteries will outlast the vehicles themselves.
The Georgia Bulldogs just became the first team in SEC history to win all five road series in conference play, capping off a dominant championship season. Their catcher also made NCAA history with a rare power and speed combination that only five players before him have achieved.
Two educators are attempting to break a Guinness World Record by teaching the longest history lesson ever: 30-plus hours covering 5,000 years of Black history. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwen Ebron started their marathon teaching session in Philadelphia, turning endurance into education. #
Electric vehicle adoption is thriving in unexpected ways, with used EV sales soaring 35% in 2025 even after federal tax credits ended. Owner satisfaction has also hit record highs, proving the EV transition is stronger than critics predicted.
A first-time electric vehicle road tripper shares practical lessons from a 350-mile journey that proves long-distance EV travel is totally doable with the right preparation. His honest insights are helping nervous EV drivers feel confident about hitting the open road.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket, creating the first father-to-son assist in NBA's 78-year history. The Lakers teammates made sports history while making a dad's dream come true.
The United States installed over 3,300 fast EV chargers in the first quarter of 2026, continuing the steady buildout that makes electric vehicle road trips easier. The expansion is quietly solving one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: range anxiety.
Lerna Ekmekcioglu, who studies how communities seek justice after hardship, becomes head of MIT's History Section. Her colleagues celebrate a department known for ambitious projects and genuine collaboration.
Students at the University of Ghana participated in an international educational event honoring World War II history for the first time in the country. The Victory Dictation brought together Ghanaian students and Russian expatriates in a unique cross-cultural learning experience.
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Museums and monuments across America are bringing Civil Rights history to life through artifacts, statues, and preserved sites. From Greensboro lunch counters to Medgar Evers' home, these landmarks ensure future generations learn from the courage of everyday heroes.
Workers planting trees outside Notre Dame Cathedral discovered an archaeological treasure trove beneath the iconic church. The dig is revealing 2,000 years of Parisian history hidden underground. ##
Freeman Johnson, the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor at 106, spent decades in silence but now shares his story with schoolchildren and communities worldwide. His message? History matters, but so does the life you build after.
The Los Angeles Dodgers just became the first MLB team ever to start three Japanese-born pitchers in consecutive games. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, and Shohei Ohtani made history this week in a moment that celebrates baseball's growing global reach.
A brilliant engineer who shaped our electrical grid predicted electric vehicles would dominate American roads—he was just a century early. His 1920 list comparing EVs to gas cars reads like it was written yesterday.
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