On July 28, 1973, the serene atmosphere of Watkins Glen International Raceway in upstate New York transformed into one of the largest live music venues the world has ever seen. The Summer Jam rock festival attracted an estimated crowd of approximately 600,000 people, creating a historic moment in American music and setting a new benchmark
What does it take to create a literary activism story? A lot of time, energy and effort. Not every story about book censorship or library challenges makes the cut for the weekly link roundup, as each story is examined for as much context and insight as possible. For news to be reported, time and energy
Beginning just in time to commemorate a tragic milestone later this year, American Express and a host of New Yorkers, including the mayor, laid the foundation stone at the historic 2 World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan on July 9. Scheduled to open as soon as 2031, the second-tallest structure in the renovated WTC
“Well, it’s the first song on the album,” she continued, “and I think there’s no better place to hear it. I’m very proud of this work, and I made all the videos and footage with my friends to accompany the song, and it’s like a big theme throughout the record: me and my friends –
A rainbow and lightning suddenly appear in the New York City sky after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026. The stunning weather was captured in a series of photos. Photojournalist Gary Hershorn, who shared a photo “New York City came out with a beautiful rainbow for Taylor
Monteferraulo Collection/Getty Images President Donald Trump’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence has been a dollar-burning bonanza so far this year. The Great American State Fair, the latest debacle, has a barely functional Ferris wheel on the National Mall and poorly built pavilions that make
Diana Russini used her position as an NFL insider to get out of a traffic ticket, a ploy the new York Times Criticized as “unacceptable conduct”. On April 14, Russini resigned from his position as NFL Insider. athleticowned by the new York Times. His resignation comes just a week after photos surfaced of Russini hanging
The alleged suspects dumped boxes containing $1.2 million worth of Apple devices. (US Department of Justice) June 24, 2026 at 7:00 am EDT key takeaways: Three men face federal charges after allegedly hijacking a truck filled with $1.2 million worth of Apple products outside a Long Island mall. The suspects allegedly tied up the two
Jaguar has set the Type 01’s official debut date in New York for October 2026, ending years of speculation and setting a tight deadline for the brand’s most consequential showcase in decades. The announcement, confirmed on June 23, gives enthusiasts a solid chance to get moving – and gives Jaguar a platform on which to
Colin Temple/Shutterstock How long you can park at rest sites and whether it is legal to sleep overnight at rest sites will depend on the laws of the state you are visiting. The specifics of whether it is legal to sleep in your car at a New