Pleasant T. Rowland aimed to make heirlooms when she created American Girls after an aha moment in Colonial Williamsburg. The former elementary school teacher and textbook author was 45, and she ...

This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. In the early days of 2025, there was a ...

A character introduced during Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder that representation matters, and that we need lots more.

The American Girl doll Marisol Luna was introduced in 2005. (Tim Boyle / Getty Images) On Sept.17, just two days into Hispanic Heritage Month, American Girl released the doll and character Raquel ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — On Sept. 10, hundreds gathered at Veterans Memorial Park to dedicate the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Memorial Monument, honoring the thousands of aviators and crew ...

They tell us that we are all so young, with so much ahead of us and close to nothing behind us. Yet we’re supposed to tell you who we are based on a 500-word essay. To infuse those words with our ...

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw sent the sports world into a frenzy when he announced Thursday that he would retire at the end of the season. The three-time Cy Young winner is undeniably ...

Since making her Hollywood debut back in 2016 with Monster Trucks, Samara Weaving has consistently proved herself to be one of the most charismatic and ultra-talented stars of her generation. She can ...

Suede have spoken to NME about their new album ‘Antidepressants’ – with frontman Brett Anderson declaring: “I don’t think there’s any other band of our generation that are still making records as ...

David Lee, Webtoon Entertainment COO & CFO, joins CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss Webtoon's new deal with Disney. Five Republicans Join Democrats to Defeat Censure College Football World Erupts After ...

A secret shop hidden in an Upper East Side commercial building has become a mecca for lonely hearts seeking to meet their new synthetic sex partner. Customers who pay a $50 deposit can walk in and ...

Influencer Lola Doll is in critical condition after suffering multiple gunshot wounds outside of her home. “The Guyana Police Force is investigating an alleged incident of discharging a loaded firearm ...