On Oct. 22, 1797, the first silk parachute jump from a high altitude was made by Andre-Jacques Garnerin, who dropped in a ...

While Uluwatu’s first wave is ingrained in surfing folklore, Padang’s is a lesser-known story. Here, Peter “Grub” McCabe ...

Doris Hille on Sunday celebrated her 100th birthday, which was Wednesday. Doris Hille turns 100 years old yesterday. The ...

Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Oct. 23, through Wednesday, Oct. 29 ...

On this day in 1975, legendary singer-songwriter Elton John landed yet another No. 1 hit with the controversial "Island Girl." ...

Uh oh, did you miss National Boss Day 2025 today, Oct. 15, 2025, and forget to grab a Boss Day card to send a message of appreciation for the person in charge of your workplace? Don't fret; you still ...

The second Monday in October is a federal holiday known as Columbus Day, but some now observe it as Indigenous Peoples Day instead. Christopher Columbus is a controversial figure, criticized for ...

The government shutdown 2025 will continue through the holiday weekend and the Oct. 13 holiday, Columbus Day, with a Senate vote failing to reopen the government on Thursday. The Senate returns today, ...

Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best bargains, based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best ...

Monday, Oct. 13, has the unique distinction of being the day two holidays are celebrated– Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Former President Joe Biden issued the first presidential ...

You are a touchy one. People will rub you the wrong way today. But remember that getting needlessly annoyed will bring nothing but more complications. Contemplate in seclusion about the root cause of ...