Texas is on the verge of mandating more than 5 million of its public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teachings into American classrooms. https://t.co/dEFkVVJadA
A glimpse of an era when even the most ordinary things were wrapped in elegance, 1910.
Around 1910, even the smallest household details were designed with beauty in mind. Door hardware wasn’t just functional—it was part of the home’s character. Knobs, lock plates, hinges, and keyholes were often decorated with floral motifs, geometric patterns, brass accents, and intricate metalwork.
This was an era when craftsmanship shaped everyday life. Designers embraced ornament rather than hiding it, turning ordinary objects into works of art. Influenced by Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Nouveau styles, these fixtures were built from durable materials like brass and bronze, meant to age gracefully over decades. Decorative door hardware was commonly sold through catalogs, allowing homeowners to choose designs much like they selected furniture or wallpaper—a reminder that beauty was once found in even the most routine parts of daily life.
Trying to escape the summer heat, New Yorkers sleep on a fire escape during a sweltering night in New York City, 1948.
In 1948, before air conditioning was common, New York City’s summer heat often became unbearable. On the hottest nights, tenement residents dragged mattresses, pillows, and blankets onto fire escapes, where even a slight breeze offered relief from the sweltering apartments inside.
A famous photograph taken on August 30, 1948, on East 11th Street shows women and children sleeping side by side beneath the open sky, turning fire escapes into makeshift bedrooms. The image captures both the harsh realities of postwar city life and the ingenuity of New Yorkers finding ways to cope with extreme heat.
Critical #MissingPerson 14-year-old Amin Bolton was last seen in the 800 block of Barnaby Street Southeast, on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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Critical Missing Person 23-year-old Tremayne Warren, was last seen in the 2300 block of R Street SE, on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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MAJOR BREAKING: The House Oversight Committee just VOTED 24-19 to issue a subpoena against AG Pam Bondi in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
I dare her to act like this in front of the American people when it comes to transparency for the victims in the Epstein case. I can't wait until 2027 when Trump also will get subpoenaed.
Don't stop talking about the Epstein files. If this man were Muslim, the whole world would be condemning Islam right now.
Because he's Jewish, everyone is silent.
#EpsteinFiles
Am I wrong in thinking this from the Post is excessive? A single location of a DC outpost of a NYC based chain which is pretty soulless if you've visited though that crueller is tasty
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Steven Eugene Smith was killed in action on February 7, 1968 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Steven was 18 years old and from Middletown, Ohio. K Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Remember Steven today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
Collapse with entrapment 1100 block V St NW. significant collapse rear of 2 story row house with a worker severely trapped. Working to shore and secure hazard area. Rescue operations in progress. #DCsBravest