Ever wondered what happened to the Confederates after the American Civil War ended? Well, some of them headed south, literally. They migrated to Mexico, hoping for a new beginning. Todd W. Wahlstrom's book, "The Southern Exodus to Mexico, " dives into this lesser-known story. It's not just about los
Over the last weekend, the musical Wicked shocked everyone by outperforming the action movie Gladiator II at the box office. Wicked raked in $114 million, while Gladiator II earned $55. 5 million. This was a big deal because Gladiator II is a sequel to a popular movie, and it cost a lot to make. Des
Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic
In recent times, some blue state governors have been very vocal about their opposition to certain policies, even forming groups to resist them. California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts have been at the forefront of this movement. But there's a catch. People are leaving these sta
The 1990s was a unique era for tech and marketing. Companies were experimenting with new gadgets, trying to replace old ones before they had reliable alternatives. This period brought us some amazing devices and campaigns, but also some quirky ones. Millennials who grew up in the 80s and 90s have a
The Embraer Phenom 300 has taken the business jet world by storm. With almost 800 jets delivered, it's been the best-selling business jet for over a decade. Introduced in 2009, this light business jet has been updated with the Phenom 300E, which was certified in 2020. Unlike its predecessor, the Phe
Jujutsu Kaisen might be a hit anime, but it's not just about action and laughs. It's packed with life lessons that can make a real difference. Let's break down a few. First off, it's all about protecting the vulnerable. Characters like Yuji and Gojo are always ready to step up and help those in tro
Universal's "Wicked" is casting a spell worldwide, projected to rake in around $165 million in its opening weekend. The majority of this comes from North America, with an estimated $117 million, while the international box office contributes about $48 million. This debut makes "Wicked" the biggest o
Bebe Winans, a close friend of the late Whitney Houston, shared some personal memories about her at a recent event. He reminded us that even superstars have ordinary desires and struggles. Winans, now 62, recalls Houston's big heart and how she wanted to do simple things, like walking in malls. Her
Imagine the stock market as a serene ocean, where big fish like the S&P 500 swim smoothly. But enter the crypto world, and it's like a stormy sea! Bitcoin has skyrocketed by 40% in just a month. It's not alone—even risky penny stocks and leveraged ETFs are riding high. So, what's making the waves? S
