Abraham Lincoln

The third Monday of February is ‘Presidents’ Day’ in the U.S. It is a federal holiday observed in the country as most banks and government offices along with NYSE and Nasdaq remain closed. What Happened: Presidents Day, honors two of America’s most influential leaders,...

In a fascinating revelation, a recent survey highlights that a vast majority of Americans, spanning both major political parties, would support Abraham Lincoln if he were to run for president in the current era. What Happened: According to a YouGov survey released on Monday, 76% of Americans...

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was one of the prominent members of Congress who may have influenced President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential election. Now, Pelosi is calling for Biden to be added to Mount Rushmore and honored as one of top presidents. What...

Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” is a day of historical significance for the U.S. that is on June 19. The event commemorates June 19, 1865, just after the Civil War ended when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of enslavement for...

Each week, Benzinga Buzz compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. There's an old saying that's usually attributed to former President Abraham Lincoln, but I think it appears...

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), has ambitious plans to retain and engage users on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.  What Happened: With over four billion social media users, Meta faces growing competition from...

If you're one of many Americans who has a piggy bank or a place to save old coins, you could be in luck with the value of the coins rising over the years thanks to the value of commodities like copper and zinc. Many old pennies are now worth more than 1 cent. The bad news is its illegal to melt...

Bill Gates is a business icon and a philanthropist who is an inspiration to many. The tech entrepreneur and billionaire recently shared his recommendation regarding five of his all-time favorite books. Gates’ recommendations underline his eclectic tastes. The curated list could be consulted...

For many, particularly federal workers, today means a day off because it’s Presidents' Day. Plans are in place for a long weekend of travel, binge-watching TV, maybe sleeping in today, and for those in New Orleans, sleeping off the fun from the first weekend of Carnival parades. But...

President Donald Trump, perhaps practicing pardoning himself should wrongdoing emerge from the investigation into his Russia dealings, isn't the first Oval Office occupant to exercise this sweeping power. With Hurricane Harvey bearing down on Texas, Trump on Friday night pardoned infamous...