Afghan-born activist Nasrine Abou-Bakr Gross understands the challenges women in her homeland confront simply to read and learn. Her family legacy—her parents were the first couple to graduate from high school in Afghanistan—fuels her passion for ensuring that every woman has the opportunity to pursue education.
A set of World Cup videos posted by visiting fans is shedding new light on the everyday moments that define America’s character. This opinion piece, penned by Mary McNamara, spotlights how outsiders can sometimes see and share what locals might overlook.
Manhattan became a jubilant sea of blue and orange as the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson hoisted the championship trophy high while thousands of fans and celebrities gathered for a ticker-tape parade down the legendary Canyon of Heroes. It was a moment the city had been awaiting for more than five decades.
A new blaze has erupted at a trash facility in which Orrington holds a 25% stake, raising alarms about the substantial taxpayer money tied up in the plant. The town has invested at least $3.7 million, intensifying concerns about how another fire could impact the community’s finances.
