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King of the Scatterguns
The single best and most economical arm for hunting and defense in the Wild West was the double-barreled shotgun.
The Beginnings of the Bird Cage
Owner Billy Hutchinson led it through some difficult times.
A Gut Punch Turns into a Miracle Reprieve
A dedicated father/daughter team is restoring a historic New Mexico treasure.
Selling the Mythic West and the Real West
Parade saddles, illustrations and movie memorabilia were sold at auction.
Letter carriers' union rallies for better worker protections
Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) recently held a rally in front of Harlem's Manhattanville Post Office on West 125th Street.
Celebrating the Black immigrants who shaped NYC's history
New York City turns 400 years old this year and centuries of literal blood, sweat, and tears have gone into making the city what it is a titan of industry, a bastion of culture, a tiny archipelago with millions of people, and a place that has always been home to immigrants of all kinds.
Newark cut street homelessness in half in 2023 - can NYC follow suit?
In 2022, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka rolled out \"The Path Home\" to end chronic homelessness in New Jersey's biggest city.
Yona Deshommes and Riverchild Media
The world of book publishing has not been historically kind to Black and Brown authors.
Traffic deaths rose in Black and Brown communities last year despite general Vision Zero gains: TransAlt
Racial and class disparities persisted last year in the city's traffic deaths, despite marked improvements under the decade-old Vision Zero program.
Manhattan sees spike in anti-migrant attacks as hate crime cases remain high
In 2023, the Manhattan District Attorney initiated just one hate crime prosecution based on national origin.
Black and Brown communities continue long history of mutual aid
Before social safety nets were enshrined through government programs like Medicare, free-and-reduced school lunches, or food stamps, charity-the idea of the wealthier aiding the needy-was the social norm.
Roosevelt Island's Black executives fired, discrimination suit continues
Executives of the Black Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) - its CEO and President Shelton Haynes, and General Counsel Gretchen Robinson-were fired last year amidst a racial discrimination lawsuit against the state.
In Praise of Poetry
APRIL IS National Poetry Month, and poetry lovers in Texas have an extra reason to celebrate.
Making Scents
SALES OF PERFUME and fragrance products shot up 32% in 2022 and have kept rising.
GLAD TO HEAR IT
3 STORIES TO Make Your Day
Just a Snore or Something More?
Sleep apnea is on the rise, and it can be dangerous. How to tell if you or your sleeping partner has it.
Filling the (Kitchen) Cabinet
A husband and wife formalize their division of labor
The Americas
Narrated by Tom Hanks
THE CRAZIEST HOTEL STAY EVER
It all started when no one was at the front desk to greet them. So the friends stepped up, and soon they were in charge.
Some People Have All the Luck
Once in a while, the toast does fall jelly-side up
OUT OF THE WATER!
A HORRIFIC SHARK ATTACK NEARLY KILLS A SWIMMER... 90 MINUTES LATER, IT HAPPENS AGAIN
"I CAN'T STOP!"
A sports fan gets sucked into online betting. It nearly wrecks his family.
The LADIES' MAN IN MY BACKYARD
The soap opera at the bird feeder became a lesson in life
Rx Mistakes Pharmacists Want You to Quit Making
For starters, take your pills out of the medicine cabinet
WE FOUND A FIX!
25 creative cures for everyday dilemmas, from cleaning to cooking to tech and more
A Piggyback Ride from a Stranger
After an elderly woman broke her leg on a hill, a hiker spent hours carrying her down
The Best Guy I Know
When Uncle George calls, it's always worth picking up
Tea Time
1 POP THE kettle on: April 21 is National Tea Day. Actually, a dozen days throughout the year celebrate tea in its many forms (chai, iced, bubble, etc.), and on any given day, more than half of Americans have a cup. Together, we drink more than 85 billion servings each year, most of it Lipton. Bigelow is the next biggest brand name.
My Lucky Day
Six tales of good fortune sure to make you smile
My Dead Friend Zoe
Starring Sonequa Martin-Green