Movie buffs will recognize the iconic “Broomhandle” Mauser as the template for the BlasTech DL-44 blaster that Han Solo uses in the Star Wars film franchise. But this gun’s real-world ...

“What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas.”—Official Las Vegas advertising slogan It turns out that that slogan is not only applicable to more risqué and naughty nocturnal activities.

It’s the quintessential blues riff, but what is its strange history? Performed by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elmore James, we trace the song’s origins. Trying to recall where you first ...

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All five regents of Western New Mexico University have agreed to resign from office, but not soon enough to protect the public purse or the school’s reputation. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan ...

Years after saying goodbye to social media, Meghan Markle is returning to Instagram. The Duchess of Sussex reintroduced herself to the platform on Wednesday with a new, simple social media handle ...

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The wife of Prince Harry, 42, is making her comeback on the photo-sharing app, having stepped away in 2020, and is appearing to forego her Duchess of Sussex title by simply using the handle @ ...

Tyler George of the World Curling Athlete Commission discusses the recent testing at the WFG Masters of different broom technologies by professional players; recent advances have led top teams to ...