Day: April 24, 2023

On this day in history, April 24, 1800, Library of Congress is born, oldest federal cultural institution in US

4:02 am April 24, 2023

On this day in history, April 24, 1800, President John Adams — the second president of the United States — approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the purchase of “such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress,” according to the website of the Library of Congress. The research library — the oldest […]

Josh Brolin shares nude photo while ‘prepping for a scene’ of ‘Outer Range’ season two

3:07 am April 24, 2023

Josh Brolin bared it all online – almost. The 55-year-old actor went completely naked to work on his tan lines while “prepping for a scene” on season two of “Outer Range” in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “We are taking things in a different direction now,” he teased in the snap shared with his three million […]

Chicago teens charged with misdemeanor for stealing car, causing crash that killed baby, hurt 3 others

2:01 am April 24, 2023

Two Chicago teens have been charged with only a misdemeanor for stealing a car and crashing it into a pickup truck, resulting in the death of a baby and the wounding of three passengers. The boys, age 14 and 17, were speeding down West Washington Road where they blew through an intersection and collided with […]

Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brown drop 31 points each, Celtics push Hawks to the brink

1:58 am April 24, 2023

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics led nearly the entire way, holding off the Atlanta Hawks for a 129-121 victory Sunday night and commanding 3-1 lead in the opening-round playoff series. The Celtics can deliver the clincher Tuesday night when the series returns to Boston for Game 5. […]

Guns, fear and the media: Experts explain the shifting gun culture in America

1:54 am April 24, 2023

Guns have always been a central feature of American culture. However, over the years the culture surrounding gun usage has shifted. Sociologist Dr. David Yamane and psychologist Dr.Kevin Gilliland explain on “Sunday Night in America” how the uptick in senseless violence across America has created a heightened sense of fear and an increased need for […]