Donald Trump's raised fist makes comeback at inaugural address. But what does it mean?
Donald Trump after his inaugural address as the 47th President of the United States raised a clenched fist yet again. It is a gesture Trump has deployed on many occasions – most memorably in the ...
Elon Musk gets the coveted White House email address; here's how people can reach out to him
Elon Musk has finally received his official White House email address. This means that general citizens will now be able to ...
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Trump Inauguration dubbed 'a coronation of our country's descent into oligarchy'
Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States with some of the richest people on the planet ...
Symbol of unity? Inauguration news coverage illustrates differences that pull country apart
A presidential inauguration is traditionally a symbol of the traditions that bind Americans together. Mainstream media ...
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The Rod of Asclepius: The Symbol of Medicine from Ancient Greece
The Rod of Asclepius remains a symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day. Asclepius was a demi-god son of ...
It took more than a dream to establish Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
In 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day cleared Congress, and President Ronald Reagan signed it.
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Walmart sparks controversy with $102 knockoff version of luxury status symbol: 'Will break apart so quickly'
In a move that's sparked controversy, Walmart recently released a handbag created to mimic the designer Birkin bag from ...
Nearly 50 Years After Texas A&M Graduation, Veterinarian Finally Gets His Aggie Ring Thanks to 24-Year-Old Student
Dr. Rohn Hendricks, an equine veterinarian and Texas A&M University alum, finally received the one thing he never had after ...
Lab-Grown Diamonds Vs. Mined: What’s The Difference?
Lab-grown diamonds are gaining in popularity, taking market share from their mined counterparts.. How do you decide which is ...
The hidden symbolism of first ladies’ inaugural fashion
The presidential inauguration has long been an opportunity for the first lady to make an immediate first impression — and ...
A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war
A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link between Europe and the Arabian ...
How Does a Real Person Become a Character?
But this trope is also a minefield, especially when dealing with real people, and missteps have high stakes: Fictionalizing a life risks turning a person into a puppet, or reducing them to a symbol or ...