WASHINGTON – The House voted Wednesday to banish Confederate figures and leaders who pushed white supremacy agendas from Capitol statues, part of a broader effort to remove historical symbols of racism and oppression from public spaces. The bipartisan vote, 305 to 113, came amid a national discussion about racism and …

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Researchers in the UK and Germany have designed a metal that they describe as the first man-made “non-cuttable” material. Called Proteus, the material makes sharp tools “turn on themselves” by creating sandpaper-like dust, blunt blades. The material has a variety of potential uses, from security gates to bicycle locks. Visit …

There’s a good chance the NFL’s Washington franchise has found a new name. Formerly known as the Redskins, the Washington team looks like it could be renamed the Sentinels, which is the same name as the team in the movie called “The Replacements.” A Reddit user apparently discovered that the …

The promises of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to diversify its films are still unfolding mainly if they come true slowly. Finally, more women are being represented and (slowly but surely) more minorities are also gaining substantial roles. In any case, other things are still too much at a snail’s pace. …