Tracy Grant

Are Olympic Medals Made of Gold? Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. For athletes who stand on the top step of the Olympic podium and get a gold medal placed around their necks, the moment—and the med... See more

Is There a Kennedy Curse? The Kennedy family has known great privilege and power. Often referred to as American political royalty, the name Kennedy is associated with presidents, senators, and ambassadors. It is also associated with tragic loss, including... See more

Why Are Some Scandals Called “-Gates”? Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. In the early morning hours of June 17, 1972, five burglars broke into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate ... See more

What’s in the Government Reopening Deal? The longest government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be on the verge of resolution. Here’s what you need to know: When will the government reopen? Probably soon, but there’s some government bureaucracy that n... See more

What are Zohran Mamdani’s positions on key policies? Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to run the biggest city in the United States revolved large... See more