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The Two Disputed Founders of Labor Day

Ahead of next week’s holiday, learn about labor activists Peter McGuire and Matthew Maguire, who have both been described as the “father of Labor Day.”

By Colin McEvoy

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We’ve Been Looking for Amelia Earhart for 86 Years. A Photo May Have Finally Found Her

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The Real Barbies Inspiring Margot Robbie's Outfits

By Chelsey Sanchez

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The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombings

By Colin McEvoy

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Jane Birkin, the Everlasting Style Icon, Has Died

By Quinci LeGardye

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Who Is Walt Nauta, the Man Indicted with Trump?

By Colin McEvoy

Movies & TV

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Griselda Blanco’s Family Sues Netflix for Series

By Tyler Piccotti

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The 2024 Oscar Nominations in Major Categories

By Tyler Piccotti

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These Are the 2024 Emmy Award Nominees

By Tyler Piccotti

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The Tragic True Story of the ‘Ferrari’ Movie

By Tyler Piccotti

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Meet Mary Austin, the Woman Who Stole Freddie Mercury's Heart

Go inside Freddie Mercury's relationship with Mary Austin, the woman who inspired Queen's song "Love of My Life."

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Music

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SZA, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Olivia Rodrigo Will Go Head to Head at the 2024 Grammys

By Tyler Piccotti

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Wynonna Judd Explains Her Odd CMAs Performance

By Tyler Piccotti

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15 Famous Country Singers of the Past and Present

By Tyler Piccotti

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The History of ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’

By Tyler Piccotti

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Taylor Swift Is Officially a Billionaire

By Mehera Bonner

Trivia

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Why Is the Academy Award Statue Called “Oscar?”

By Colin McEvoy

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Marilyn Monroe Didn't Actually Pose for the First Issue of 'Playboy'

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Which Historical Figures Are on U.S. Money?

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin and 6 Other Artists Who Were Blacklisted in Hollywood During the Red Scare

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