NewsYahoo NewsWhat is a Russian oligarch?
Russia is pretty much in the news on a daily basis lately, and the term “Russian oligarch” has been thrown out a time or two.
NewsYahoo NewsWho is Clive Davis?
It’s not Grammy weekend without Clive Davis and the Recording Academy’s pre-Grammy Gala the night before. But who is Clive Davis?
NewsKatie CouricDaylight Saving Time explained
Except for Hawaii, most of Arizona and U.S. overseas territories, the United States and about 70 countries worldwide have Daylight Saving Time — sometimes known as “Summer Time” abroad. Not everyone is a fan of Daylight Saving Time. Whether or not Daylight Saving Time actually saves energy is up for debate. Other concerns include sleep deprivation and associated risks, like car accidents and workplace injuries.
NewsBianna GolodrygaMagnetic strips vs. credit card chips
Many of you may have noticed that your credit card has had a bit of a makeover recently. That’s because the United States is finally getting chip cards for increased credit card security.
NewsKatie CouricThe debate over trade explained
As long as there’s been free trade, people have been divided on the issue, and not always along party lines. But during this election season, two candidates who don’t see eye to eye on most issues in fact have similar positions on trade — Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.
NewsKatie CouricContested conventions explained
Donald Trump may be the Republican frontrunner, but it isn’t clear yet whether he’ll be able to lock up the nomination before the Republican National Convention this July.
NewsKatie CouricSuperdelegates explained
As the battle between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination heated up, there’s been a word that’s been thrown about a lot — superdelegates.
NewsKatie CouricSupreme Court nomination process explained
The Supreme Court of the United States — one of the three branches of the U.S. government and the legal backbone of our system of checks and balances —has a vacant seat, following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13, 2016 at the age of 79.
NewsBianna GolodrygaThe origins of Black History Month
Every February, Black History Month, or National African-American History Month, is observed in the U.S. to celebrate and honor the contributions and impact of black Americans throughout the nation’s history.
NewsBianna GolodrygaCaucuses vs. primaries explained
Before the race to the White House can become one-on-one for the 2016 general election, the parties need to formally select their nominees. The man or woman with the most delegates becomes the nominee. Caucuses are local meetings of registered party members during which they vote as well as discuss business.
NewsBianna GolodrygaThe Flint water crisis explained
For almost two years, there has been a water crisis in Flint, Mich. The problem has been gaining more and more attention over the past few months, and on Jan. 16, President Obama declared a state of emergency for the city.
NewsKatie Couric2016 presidential election calendar explained
It’s 2016, and you know what that means. The election is kicking it into high gear. But before we choose the 45th president of the United States, there are a few stops along the road to the White House.
NewsBianna GolodrygaThe State of the Union address explained
On January 12, President Obama will make his final State of the Union address.
NewsKatie Couric2015 in review
As we celebrate the start of a new year and new opportunities, here’s a look back at all the news, trends and biggest moments of 2015.
NewsKatie CouricThe dark Web explained
The Internet provides us with so much — social networks, information, cute cat videos — but is there more to it than meets the eye?
NewsKatie CouricThe visa waiver program explained
Since the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, there’s been a greater focus on how people enter the United States.
NewsKatie CouricEncrypted messages explained
By Kaye Foley Terrorists in the modern age have a tool in their arsenal that allows them to operate under the radar: technology. Think of Egyptians and cryptography or Julius Caesar and the Caesar cipher.
NewsKatie CouricGluten explained
Not everyone can easily digest it, especially people with celiac disease, wheat allergy or gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to damage the small intestine when gluten is eaten. A wheat allergy, although rare, affects a person in a similar fashion to many allergies, causing sneezing, itching and hives. Others in the scientific community say that gluten is bad for our overall health and that it should be avoided, even if there’s been no confirmation of gluten intolerance or sensitivity.
NewsKatie CouricThe black box explained
By Kaye Foley Although plane crashes are statistically rare, when one does happen, it’s the black box that is key to figuring out what went wrong. A black box is an electronic device stored in the tail of the plane that records flight information. Airplanes have two of them: the CVR , or cockpit voice recorder, and the FDR, or flight data recorder.
NewsKatie CouricHouse Speaker shuffle
Rep. Paul Ryan is running to be Rep. John Boehner’s replacement as speaker of the House. The House GOP is meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28 to make their nominee selection official, and the full House votes the next day.
NewsKatie CouricUrbanization explained
Urbanization — the expansion of cities — is on the rise. People across the globe are heading into urban areas looking for work, education and health care. Others arrive, fleeing wars and natural disasters. Without the proper planning, the rapid increase in urban areas, especially in developing countries where most growth is happening, can lead to some big problems.
NewsKatie Couric3D printing explained
By Kaye Foley Today 3D printing is opening up a whole new world of printed potential, from prosthetic limbs, organs and blood cells to plane parts, jewelry, clothing and even medicine. Welcome to the brave new world of 3D printing — the process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file, allowing us to go above and beyond what can be done with traditional manufacturing. The process of 3D printing has roots back in the 1980s. Chuck Hall, an engineer, patented “stereolithography,” which uses ultraviolet lasers to solidify layers of a photoreactive resin.
NewsKatie CouricThe Fed and interest rates explained
By Kaye Foley For the past year, the Federal Reserve and Chair Janet Yellen have been hinting that an increase in interest rates could be coming soon. Six and a half years ago, the Federal Reserve lowered the rates to nearly zero when the U.S. economy hit a recession and needed a boost. The Fed has decided against raising interest rates for now, which would have been the first increase in nine years. “Most participants continue to expect that economic conditions will make it appropriate to raise the target range for the federal funds rate later this year,” Chair Yellen said.
NewsKatie CouricThe migrant crisis explained
The current migrant crisis — the worst since World War II — has captured headlines with stories of the struggles, desperation and tragic casualties. About 4 million of them have left the country, looking to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and now countries in Europe for shelter. More than 340,000 migrants have arrived at the borders of European Union nations so far this year. The journey to Europe is extremely difficult, costly and dangerous.
NewsKatie CouricRosé wine explained
Fun fact: Rosé is actually not made by mixing white and red wine, as some believe. The historic French region of Provence is believed to be the birthplace of the rosy drink, over 2,000 years ago. Unlike a fine red wine, rosé is generally best in its first year or two after bottling and comes at refreshingly reasonable prices.
