He may not read it regularly, but the commander-in-chief provided a plug that ought to save the military’s “hometown newspaper.”
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Stars and Stripes, At Least For Now
Tag Archives: History
The HeLa Line
Albeit decades late, a Black woman’s unwitting contribution to science is being acknowledged, along with past injustices.
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A California Hurricane? Well, It’s 2020
Only two tropical cyclones have struck California since statehood. They came 81 years apart; the last one was 81 years ago.
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SS Cotopaxi And The Bermuda Triangle
Along the Southeastern coastline, the Atlantic Ocean yields its secrets grudgingly.
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We’ll Meet Again
Vera Lynn’s music offered a vision of togetherness to a nation separated by war – and, much later, by a pandemic.
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Europe’s Restored Borders
Borderless land travel may return to continental Europe after the pandemic, but revitalized frontiers will likely remain.
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The Queen’s Speech
COVID-19 is demonstrating that a surprisingly broad range of leadership styles seem to work for different audiences.
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Texas Picks Another Doomed Fight
Remember the Alamo: Texas sues California in a battle that is not likely to win favorable terms for the Lone Star State.
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Steerage Would Be An Improvement
If you think airline economy seats are like the steerage of steamship days, think again. Steerage was much nicer.
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An Appealing City
Can New York City save itself? Maybe, if its movers and shakers stop missing the point.
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