Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year to an individual or organization that has worked to achieve lasting international peace. This year’s winner is […]
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Remembering 9/11
On September 11, 2001, millions of Americans were going about their business on a regular Tuesday. That morning fourteen members of the terrorist group al-Qaeda […]
Artemis II’s Journey to the Moon
On July 20, 1969, human beings first walked on the Moon. Now, the ten-day Artemis II mission will take humans to the Moon again for the first time in […]
Female Players from Africa Shape the NCAA Tournament
It’s March Madness! The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments are annual post-season tournaments that shine the spotlight on the most impressive college basketball stars across the country. Here, btw […]
America250: Telling America’s Story
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The America250 Project is a yearlong celebration of […]
Black History Month: Jesse Jackson’s Activist Life
Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. Jesse Jackson, an important civil rights activist […]
International Human Rights Day
Wednesday, December 10, is International Human Rights Day. It is a day to reflect on what human rights mean and why they are so important. Here, btw takes a closer look […]
Remembering Former Vice President Dick Cheney
You might have noticed that government buildings flew their flags at half-mast last week. That’s because Dick Cheney, former U.S. vice president under George W. […]
The Changing Face of Umpires
When you think about a baseball game, what do you think of? Probably the players, home runs, maybe even the concessions. You might not give […]
The 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
In World War II, the United States and its allies fought against the Axis powers, which at war’s end included Germany and Japan. Did you […]