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3 questions for Jesse Andrews, whose book 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' has been banned in 3 states
Author Jesse Andrews, whose 2012 novel “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” became the 10th-most-banned book in America last year, questions the real harm of exposing young people to books.
Hitting the Books: How NASA helped JFK build his 'Nation of Immigrants'
After Apollo: Cultural Legacies of the Race to the Moon, explores the myriad ways that putting a man on the moon changed the American Experience.
Black Lives Matter once unified America. Now its chapters are divided on progress.
Three years removed from the groundswell of support for Black Lives Matter, many of the movement’s leaders are divided on the outcome of the biggest movement in U.S. history. Some share frustration over a perceived lack of progress, while others celebrate the ongoing journey.
Black Lives Matter support plummets from 2020 peak: Report
During the "summer of racial reckoning" in 2020, support for the Black Lives Matter movement reached an all-time high in a show of unity nationwide against systemic oppressions. But three years later, a drastic decline shows waning fervor for a movement that many say has produced few gains.
Sydney Leroux on the World Cup, Angel City and soccer mom etiquette I The Rush
Soccer star Sydney Leroux is on the show, chatting with Jared about lofty expectations for the USWNT in 2023 World Cup, reuniting with her old national team pals at Angel City FC, her recovery from an ankle injury and how she’s fully morphed into a soccer mom with her young son Cassius. Plus, Sydney gets us pumped up for the UKG NWSL Challenge Cup, featuring a historic million-dollar prize pool.
3 mistakes end in 3 shootings: Experts divided on whether they represent a national trend
Three shootings in less than a week of young people mistakenly approaching the wrong home or car have led many to question whether the incidents are indicative of a national trend.
Armed with rifles, a ‘mudroots’ Detroit group wards off crime
Rather than being threatening, New Era Detroit’s open display of guns — broadly legal in Michigan — is hailed by many people for protecting Black women in dangerous neighborhoods at night.
Italy's new far-right leader, Giorgia Meloni, finds support among GOP lawmakers
Giorgia Meloni, the head of Italy’s far-right nationalist political group, declared victory on Tuesday after her coalition won a clear majority. Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister.
Teacher shares 'huge difference’ between schools in Denmark vs. America: ‘A million times better’
A grade school teacher is going viral after sharing the “huge difference” she’s experienced in her job since moving abroad.
Cheney predicts lengthy fight for American democracy in campaign's closing message
Rep. Liz Cheney released a closing video statement ahead of a Republican primary in Wyoming she is expected to lose next week. In her message, she framed the congressional race as a bigger fight for American democracy.
Melissa Joan Hart rewears 21-year-old eagle dress to mark Fourth of July
Melissa Joan Hart, 46, recently shared a series of photos chronicling the long history of one of her favorite dresses: a sleeveless red piece with a bald eagle image, which she’s worn on the Fourth of July every year since 2008.
Can Americans fight in the Ukrainian military? Yahoo News Explains
Since the war in Ukraine started, a number of foreign fighters, including U.S. citizens, have entered the country to help fight against the Russian forces. Now four months into the conflict, at least two American veterans fighting alongside the Ukrainian military have been captured — but the Kremlin claims international laws regarding prisoners of war don’t apply. Matthew Schmidt, the program coordinator for international affairs and an associate professor of national security at the University of New Haven, explains the legality of U.S. citizens fighting in foreign wars and the laws protecting captured soldiers.
The Rush: Steph Curry’s historic night is foiled by Celtics who steal Game 1
Steph Curry makes history and the Celtics make a massive comeback to shock Golden State in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James becomes the first billionaire active player in NBA history and Coco Gauff is trying to make history of her own, showing poise, strength and maturity en route to the French Open championship match.
Biden says most Americans can remove masks, return to work safely
On Friday, President Biden echoed what he said in his State of the Union address, reiterating that ”most Americans can remove their masks, return to work and move forward safely,” citing desired vaccination and hospitalization rates.
UPS delivers 1 billionth COVID-19 vaccine dose
UPS is a key player in global COVID-19 vaccine delivers, and announced its 1 billionth dose delivery on the 1 year anniversary of the first shipment of dose shipments in the U.S.
How fintech statup Qoins is helping customers get out of debt
Qoins Co-Founder and CEO Christian Zimmerman joins the Yahoo Finance Live panel to discuss how his company is tackling the U.S. debt crisis.
Ryan Crouser | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA shot-putter Ryan Crouser shares how he managed the pandemic, the creativity behind his training
Emma Coburn | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA steeplechaser Emma Coburn shares how she prepared for this year's Olympics, navigting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jade Carey | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA gymnast Jade Carey shares some of the advice other Olympic athletes have given her.
Dawn Staley | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA women's basketball coach Dawn Staley shares her strategies for success at the Olympic level.
Sue Bird | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA basketball player Sue Bird shares her Olympic basketball journey, the importance of playing a certain role.
Simone Biles | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA gymnast Simone Biles shares how she prepped for Tokyo, the meaning behind the Olympics and how these games will be different.
Laura Zeng | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA gymnast Laura Zeng shares the orgin of rhythmic gymnastics, a few of her accomplishments and the excitement for the Tokyo Games to begin.
Yul Moldauer | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA gymast Yul Moldauer explains the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level.
Evita Griskenas | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA gymnast Evita Griskenas explains how she got into rhythmic gymnastics.
A'ja Wilson | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Profile
Team USA women's basketball player A'ja Wilson shares her baskebtall journey, playing under Dawn Staley at South Carolina and teaming up with some of the best ladies in the world.