McDaniel was the first Black person to ever win an Oscar, which was displayed at Howard University until the late 1960s when it mysteriously disappeared. Source
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The 10 best internet services in 2023: Top choices ranked by our experts
Surf with confidence with the best internet service providers across the country. Source
The best internet routers in 2023: How to get blazing fast wireless speeds and great connectivity
Check out the best internet routers you can buy to ensure a speedy, reliable connection no matter where you are in your home. Source
New York City Ballet celebrates 75th anniversary
The company’s first show in 1948 featured 16-year-old Ruth Lawrence Doering, who finished her dance despite her shoe breaking mid-performance. Source
New York City Ballet celebrates 75 years
The New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th year with a special performance that included dancers from its very first show. Nancy Chen has the story. Source
Academy to replace Hattie McDaniel’s missing Oscar
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is finally replacing Hattie McDaniel’s long-lost Oscar. McDaniel was the first African-American person to win an Oscar, but the statue went missing from Howard University, where it had been donated after her death, decades ago. Source
Saltwater threatens New Orleans’ drinking water
Drought conditions brought the Mississippi River to unusually low levels. As a result, New Orleans’ drinking water could become contaminated by saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. Omar Villafranca has the story. Source
Target closing 9 stores in major cities
Target announced that it is closing nine stores in major cities next month, citing “theft and organized retail crime.” Source
Amazon faces lawsuit in landmark monopoly case
Tech and retail giant Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general, who claim the company operates as an illegal monopoly. The lawsuit alleges Amazon stifles competition by charging sellers high fees, which in turn also raises prices for consumers. Jo Ling Kent has the details. Source
House Speaker McCarthy scrambling to avoid shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trying to bolster support for spending bills to fund the government. But the bills House Republicans are pushing have almost no chance of passing the Senate, which would likely lead to a government shutdown. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source