Government
Climate Activists Chip the Case Protecting the Magna Carta
The two protesters, who are both in their 80s, held up a sign that read, "The government is breaking the law"
Chechnya Bans Music That Isn't Between 80 and 116 Beats Per Minute
Officials have given artists until June 1 to rewrite material that does not fall within the accepted range
EPA Sets First Federal Limits on Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
Public water systems will have to test water and reduce levels of six types of PFAS if they aren't in compliance with the new rule
Stressed About Taxes? Blame the Ancient Egyptians
The civilization developed the world’s first known tax system around 3000 B.C.E.
The True History Behind Netflix's 'Shirley' Movie
A new film dramatizes Shirley Chisholm's history-making bid to become the first Black woman president in 1972
Auction House Cancels Sale of Looted Ethiopian Shield
Heritage officials have called for the return of the artifact, which British forces seized in 1868
Italian Minister Accused of Owning Stolen 17th-Century Painting
Vittorio Sgarbi is under investigation for laundering an artwork that vanished from a castle over a decade ago
Minnesota Reveals New State Flag Design
Submitted by a 24-year-old Minnesotan, the updated flag is expected to fly on May 11
How Sandra Day O’Connor Brought Compromise to the Supreme Court
The first woman justice to serve on the nation's highest court died on Friday at age 93
See the Top Contenders for the New Minnesota State Flag
Picked from more than 2,600 submissions, the finalists pay homage to the state's motto and nickname
The Evolution of Columbus Day Celebrations, From Italian Immigrant Pride to Indigenous Recognition
The holiday has been controversial practically since its inception
Alleged Alien Corpses Displayed to Mexican Congress Did Not Convince Scientists
Self-described UFO expert Jaime Maussan, whose claims of extraterrestrials have been debunked in the past, said the specimens were "non-human"
Venice Will Start Charging an Entry Fee Next Year
By charging daytrippers to visit on peak travel days, the city hopes to combat overtourism
Austria Offers Free Rail Travel in Exchange for Getting a Tattoo
Six people with a "Klimaticket" tattoo received an unlimited one-year public transit pass
The U.S. Government Is Trying to Stop an Upcoming Titanic Expedition
A company is planning a mission to recover artifacts, including the famed Marconi wireless telegraph, in 2024
New Legal Challenge Reignites Battle Over Tunnel Near Stonehenge
The plan could threaten the landmark's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Parisian Booksellers Have Lined the Seine for Centuries. Now, They're Fighting to Stay
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, city officials are trying to relocate the bouquinistes for security reasons
Minnesota Starts Work on a New State Flag
The old flag—often criticized for its poor design and offensive images—is slated to be replaced in May
Whistleblower Alleges U.S. Government Is Covering Up Alien Life at UFO Hearing
A Pentagon spokesperson has denied the claims, while lawmakers are pushing for information on UFOs to be declassified
How Many Died in Nazi Concentration Camps on British Soil?
The U.K. is investigating the death toll on the island of Alderney, which German soldiers occupied in 1940
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