Enslaved to USA’s Founding Father, Seeking Freedom in France

Abigail has been affiliated with the Jay family since at least 1776, but nothing changed her status in that year’s Declaration of Independence. New York Slavery Records Index He reports how John Jay’s father and grandfather invested in the slave trade in New York, and that John Jay held at least 17 people in his …

Moderna’s Vaccine Profits 3rd Plot on Forbes’ USA’s Richest List

The financial slump at Moderna, the biotech company behind one of three federally approved Covid-19 vaccines, has prompted three new names to be vaccinated. Forbes magazine’s list of the 400 richest people in the United States. Stock prices and exchange rates have also been added to the magazine’s list since early September. Noubar Afeyan, chairman …

USA’s Nelly Korda Wins Gold in Women’s Golf

USA’s Nelly Korda postponed the final round challenge of Japan’s Mone Inami and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko to claim gold in women’s golf at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Six days later victory Xander Schauffele wins gold in men’s golfswept the United States from tournaments at the Tokyo Olympics. Korda, the world’s top ranked female golfer, finished …

Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum Lead Team in USA’s First Half Goal Seeking

Needless to say, having Kevin Durant on your team is such a nice luxury. His 21-point first half performance led the USA 44-39 to France in the gold medal men’s basketball game. Durant went to rest early in the quarter, while Jayson Tatum held the Americans’ charge in check for a time. When Durant returned, …

USA’s April Ross and Alix Klineman Win Gold in Beach Volleyball

TOKYO — Just four years after her transition to beach volleyball, US Alix Klineman won the gold on Friday with her partner April Ross, who took home her third Olympic medal. The Americans won by beating Australia’s Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy 21-15, 21-16 on an extremely hot day at Shiokaze Park. The …