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Arabic numerals to Europe in 1202. His famous number sequence began as a simple rabbit puzzle. Centuries later, this sequence ...

It is so saddening to hear about the recent child suicide. This incident should come as a wake-up call. And this is not an ...

The ongoing Nigerian doctors strike has crippled the public healthcare system. Explore the doctors' demands, the brain drain ...

In less than three hours, a Kanawha County teenager went from a typical day to becoming a victim of sextortion and taking his ...

The Zeenat Haroon Rashid Writing Prize for Women was set up in 2019 to promote and provide support for women who wish to ...

Delaware is packed with hidden gems and budget-friendly fun, proving you can create lasting memories without draining your ...

Research suggests mothers put their children’s future ahead of their own, prioritizing education savings or splurging on ...

A collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter has disclosed that she has terminal cancer, writing in an essay in “The New Yorker” on ...