By rights, The Shaggs shouldn’t even be a footnote in the history of rock, pop or jazz. Their first and only real album, Philosophy of the World, came out in 1969 in an edition of just 1,000, paid ...

The catch would be that Austin died in 1975, unaware that the band he christened The Shaggs — Dot and Betty on guitar and vocals, and Helen on drums — were about to go on a very strange journey. Back ...

Even in a fast-changing industry, some concepts — like getting the name of the dog — endure. Poynter first published a list of tips for great journalism about 10 years ago. Those 40 “time-tested tips ...

February 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, a celebration of the outstanding contributions Black people have made to our culture. To honor that legacy, we’re reflecting in this ...

According to the DVSA or Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, it takes most people 45 hours of lessons to learn how to drive, plus 22 hours of practising before they pass their practical test. That ...

President Trump has encouraged states to pursue the death penalty. The New York Times editorial board argues it is a cruel and unjust punishment. What do you think? By Natalie Proulx A guest essay ...

These Holocaust lesson plans introduce key concepts and information to middle school and high school students. Grounded in historical context, the lessons utilize primary source materials from the ...