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Review: Ben Franklin, Frankenstein, and the Wonders of Electricity

Minnesota's Bakken Museum celebrates the spark of imagination that brings new ideas to life.

Reason · Sep 18

Scenes from a colonial resurrection: First-person interpretations of history draw America 250 crowds

America’s 250th birthday has been a banner year for the actors of Historic Philadelphia, Inc. who immerse visitors in Colonial history via first-person interpretations and true stories

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Inside Trump’s remodel of Jackie O’s Rose Garden. Fewer flowers and more statues

During Trump's initial term, first lady Melania Trump arranged the placement of a work by Japanese American artist Isamu Noguchi near the Rose Garden, marking the first inclusion of an Asian American artist in the White House collection

The Independent UK · Aug 22

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Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution

Benjamin Franklin's son William was buried in London following his death in 1813, more than three decades after he was forced to leave America

The Independent UK · Aug 16

How Benjamin Franklin's Simple Money Rules Could Help Lower Your 2026 Taxes

Start your midyear tax planning with these simple, timeless money rules.

Kiplinger · Jun 28

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

Benjamin Franklin understood something fundamental about money that still shapes modern economies: Money only works when people believe it is real.

The Conversation · Jun 4

‘Not a good look’: witnesses refuse to appear before NSW parliamentary hearings after court ruling

Chris Minns’ chief of staff launched legal action to avoid giving evidence. Since the court ruled in his favour, others are doing the same

The Guardian - AU · May 5

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6 of America’s most historic hotels – from a Santa Fe hacienda to a Charleston inn

These properties all have fascinating pasts

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Darren Aronofsky wages war on art with his new AI-generated American Revolution drama series, presented by Salesforce

Look at what we've done with the world.

PC Gamer · Jan 30

How Authentic Was Abbott Elementary In Relocating The Cast To An Abandoned Mall? Janelle James Opened Up About ‘Lots Of Smells’

At least the animatronic Ben Franklin head is dead!

Cinemablend · Jan 22

Chris Minns’ chief of staff argues court should not be able to compel him to give evidence to parliamentary inquiry

James Cullen took legal action to avoid facing an inquiry examining the leaking of confidential material on the proposed sale of Rosehill racecourse

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025

Family of Cheryl Grimmer say ‘what we want now is the truth’ after NSW MP names suspect in parliament

Girl’s family had told the man, known by pseudonym ‘Mercury’, to meet with them by Wednesday midnight or they would make his identity public

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2025

Sotomayor urges better civic education so people know difference between presidents and kings

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says improved civic education across the country would help people make better decisions

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

NSW political staffers to appear at caravan plot inquiry after being threatened with arrest for failing to attend

Staff for premier Chris Minns and police minister Yasmin Catley to attend voluntarily after upper house president indicated warrants would be sought

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2025

NSW upper house president seeks advice from Bret Walker over possible political staffer arrests

High-profile barrister consulted over arrest warrants for five government staffers who did not attend inquiry into Dural ‘fake terrorism plot’

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

We sent a Tesla owner to test drive the new Model Y – here’s what they thought

Tesla owner and Independent reader Ben Franklin heads out for a test drive in a Model Y Launch Series to decide if he should upgrade

GamesRadar · Feb 3, 2025

Civilization 7 review: "A revolutionary strategy game that cements the series' legendary status"

PC Gamer · Dec 18, 2024

Civilization 7 will let you hand the keys to the nukes to Benjamin Franklin and Harriet Tubman, and guess what? America's just showed up

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The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2024

‘He has different personas’: inside Benjamin Franklin’s life as a scientist

A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work

Salon · Jul 25, 2024

Biden passes the torch — but why?

Donald Trump is now the last old white man in the presidential race — and Joe Biden isn't happy about it

The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024

Read a transcript of Biden’s speech on dropping out of the presidential race

‘I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,’ Biden said in a speech from the Oval Office

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Joe Biden’s full remarks from the White House about ending his campaign

The remarks were delivered from behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval office

The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024

‘Capable’ Harris and Biden’s legacy: key takeaways from the president’s address

Joe Biden gave his first speech since quitting the race – here’s what to know from the roughly 10-minute address

The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2024

‘We were going down fast’: how Benjamin Franklin saved America

Apple’s new drama series Franklin, starring Michael Douglas as the founding father, recalls a vital time in US history as he travelled abroad for help

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2024

Art Gallery of NSW’s $344m building extension finally named more than a year after it opened

Newer building named Naala Badu, meaning ‘seeing waters’ in the Dharug language, while older building named Naala Nura, or ‘seeing country’

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