The Grandmaster Plan to Turn Hordes of Kids Into Chess Fanatics
Pandemic boredom and a Netflix mini-series, “The Queen’s Gambit,” played a part. But Chess.com was also plotting its own moves.
China Says Chatbots Must Toe the Party Line
The Communist Party outlined draft rules that would set guardrails on the rapidly growing industry of services like ChatGPT.
Coloring History’s Gray Areas, With Strong Moral Outrage
Éric Vuillard writes short historical narratives known for their irony. His latest, “An Honorable Exit,” delves into France’s defeat in the First Indochina War.
U.S. Pulls Diplomats From Sudan, and an Exodus Begins
With hopes fading that two warring generals will end their battle anytime soon, diplomats and other foreigners began heading for Sudan’s doors.
10 Best Hunter Hayes Songs of All Time
Hunter Hayes is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame in the early 2010s with his unique blend of country and pop music. Born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Hayes began his musical career at a young age, learning to play multiple instruments and performing in local shows. He later moved to Nashville
10 Best David Ruffin Songs of All Time
David Ruffin was a legendary soul singer who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the iconic Motown group The Temptations in the 1960s. With his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, Ruffin became one of the most beloved and influential figures in the history of soul music. Even after leaving The Temptations in
10 Best Waylon Jennings Songs of All Time
Waylon Jennings was a legendary figure in the world of country music, known for his distinctive voice, rebellious attitude, and groundbreaking contributions to the genre. Over the course of his career, Jennings released countless classic songs that have become beloved staples of the country music canon. From his early hits in the 1960s to his
10 Best Rush Songs of All Time
Rush is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, with a career spanning over four decades and a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of music lovers. The band’s unique blend of hard rock and progressive elements, combined with their intricate instrumental passages and thought-provoking lyrics, set them apart
10 Best The Moody Blues Songs of All Time
The Moody Blues are a British rock band that have been creating music for over five decades. Their unique sound, combining rock, classical, and psychedelic elements, has made them one of the most influential bands in music history. With numerous albums and countless hit songs to their name, choosing the top ten best songs of
TBE# 16 – State of Black America 2023: Confronting the threat within
By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League “Our sense of belonging and prosperity relies on freedom from violence. That freedom requires confronting the threat that armed violence poses to our democracy and the hate-fueled rhetoric that feeds it. Moreover, keeping voters and elections safe from political violence is necessary to advance free