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On This Day: ‘The Secret Storm’ Ends Its 20-Year Television Run (1974)

On This Day: ‘The Secret Storm’ Ends Its 20-Year Television Run (1974)

The Secret Storm was a staple of American television, captivating audiences with its dramatic storytelling for two decades. Airing on CBS from 1954...

On This Day: Negro League Star Buck Leonard Enters the Hall of Fame (1972)

On This Day: Negro League Star Buck Leonard Enters the Hall of Fame (1972)

Buck Leonard, born Walter Fenner Leonard, was a prominent figure in Negro league baseball, known for his exceptional skills as a first baseman. His...

On This Day: Josh Gibson Is Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1972)

On This Day: Josh Gibson Is Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1972)

Josh Gibson is often celebrated as one of the greatest power hitters in the history of baseball, yet his career was largely confined to the Negro L...

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

The investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues

Before Vonn's crash, Iranian coach called the skier her 'superhero' — and hoped to get her pin

Before Vonn's crash, Iranian coach called the skier her 'superhero' — and hoped to get her pin

Athletes at the Winter Olympics in Italy are proudly wearing pins from other teams, and some are showing them off on social media

Reed wins Qatar Masters. He completes torrid Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 2021

Reed wins Qatar Masters. He completes torrid Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 2021

Patrick Reed returns home with a major career change and two European tour victories

On This Day: The Sci-Fi Classic ‘Planet of the Apes’ Premieres (1968)

On This Day: The Sci-Fi Classic ‘Planet of the Apes’ Premieres (1968)

Since its release in 1968, *Planet of the Apes* has left an indelible mark on popular culture. The film's exploration of themes such as human natur...

On This Day: Igor Stravinsky’s ‘Danses Concertantes’ Premieres in Los Angeles (1942)

On This Day: Igor Stravinsky’s ‘Danses Concertantes’ Premieres in Los Angeles (1942)

Igor Stravinsky's Danses concertantes, composed in 1942, is a quintessential example of his neoclassical style. This chamber orchestra piece, commi...

On This Day: The First-Ever NFL Draft Is Held (1936)

On This Day: The First-Ever NFL Draft Is Held (1936)

The 1936 NFL draft marked a pivotal moment in the history of American football. Held on February 8, 1936, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia...

Top defensive coordinator candidate is off the board for the Browns

Top defensive coordinator candidate is off the board for the Browns

He’s not pulling out of the Browns’ job specifically per se, but there is one less candidate on the board for Cleveland to consider.

Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say

Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say

JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers over Palestinians, Israeli media reported.

On This Day: Walt Disney Studios Is Officially Founded (1926)

On This Day: Walt Disney Studios Is Officially Founded (1926)

Walt Disney Animation Studios has been a cornerstone of the animation industry since its inception. Founded in 1923, the studio has undergone numer...

US Treasury's Bessent says Fed will take its time on balance sheet moves

US Treasury's Bessent says Fed will take its time on balance sheet moves

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he would not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheet, even under Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh, who has criticized the U.S. central bank's bond purchases.

Olympics-Curling-Italy and US win to boost playoff hopes, Britain's perfect streak ends

Olympics-Curling-Italy and US win to boost playoff hopes, Britain's perfect streak ends

By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Olympic champions Amos Mosaner and Stefania Constantini of Italy edged closer to qualifying for the mixed doubles curling playoffs at the Milano Cortina Games on Sunday, while Britain had their winning run ended by Switzerland.

On This Day: ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Premieres in Los Angeles (1915)

On This Day: ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Premieres in Los Angeles (1915)

Griffith, is often cited as one of the most controversial films in American history. Released in 1915, its portrayal of African Americans and the g...

On This Day: A Key Civil War Victory Expands Union Control in North Carolina (1862)

On This Day: A Key Civil War Victory Expands Union Control in North Carolina (1862)

Roanoke Island, located in Dare County, North Carolina, is steeped in history that dates back thousands of years. From its early Native American in...

On This Day: Washington’s Smithsonian Castle Welcomes Its First Visitors (1855)

On This Day: Washington’s Smithsonian Castle Welcomes Its First Visitors (1855)

The Smithsonian Institution Building, commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle, is a landmark on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Its history ...

On This Day: ‘Flora’ Becomes One of the Earliest Operas Performed in America (1735)

On This Day: ‘Flora’ Becomes One of the Earliest Operas Performed in America (1735)

La Flora, an opera composed by Marco da Gagliano and Jacopo Peri, is a fascinating work that combines music, mythology, and political allegory. Fir...

Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks vs. Patriots pre-game chat, open forum

Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks vs. Patriots pre-game chat, open forum

The Seahawks play for the Super Bowl today! Let’s hang out for a bit in this pre-game discussion post.

Drake Maye and Caleb Williams both won 2025–in their own way

Drake Maye and Caleb Williams both won 2025–in their own way

As someone who follows both the Patriots and Bears, @kdthompson5 can appreciate the growth of their franchise quarterbacks.