A selection of protests that led to new U.S. laws or fed into legal change, from the Boston Tea Party to March for Our Lives, with each outcome explained
Know your protest rights before you march, from First Amendment protections and permits to recording police, staying silent and keeping your phone private
How investigators determine the cause of a train crash, traced through 10 stages from wreckage mapping and event recorder data to lab work and the NTSB's final report
These consumer boycotts that worked, from Montgomery's buses to #DeleteUber, show how organized buyers and activists helped push companies and institutions to change policies, contracts and practices
These seven protest tactics that changed American history, from the Greensboro sit-ins to Cesar Chavez's fast, show how ordinary Americans put pressure on businesses, employers and governments
A Halloween pet safety guide to 10 hazards for dogs and cats, from chocolate and xylitol to glow sticks, costumes and open doors, with signs to watch for
These festivals honoring the dead, from Mexico's Día de Muertos to Japan's Obon, show how 8 countries remember ancestors with altars, graves, food and fire
Many Halloween traditions trace their origins to Gaelic festivals, Irish folklore and medieval church customs, and these eight show how jack-o'-lanterns, costumes and trick-or-treating took shape
These 6 Halloween driving safety tips cover speed, distractions, peak hours, backing up, headlights and crosswalks to help drivers protect trick-or-treaters on neighborhood streets
Knowing when an older parent should stop driving starts with 10 warning signs, from new dents on the car to missed stop signs and getting lost on familiar routes
The end of daylight saving time shifts sunrise, sunset and your body clock, and these 10 effects and adjustments explain what changes for your sleep and daily commute
These 8 famous protest slogans, from “Sí, se puede” to “We are the 99%,” began with specific causes and still shape how people rally, campaign and argue today
These 10 car safety features, from Volvo's three-point seat belt to automatic emergency braking, show how engineering and U.S. regulation reshaped crash protection and prevention
These 10 causes of car crashes, drawn from NHTSA research, show how speeding, impairment, distraction, weather and vehicle defects contribute to crashes and injuries on U.S. roads
These dangerous jobs in America, from logging and commercial fishing to roofing and power-line work, carry serious fatal injury risks rooted in specific, well-documented hazards
These 12 picks from the most beautiful train stations in the world span Beaux-Arts New York, Gothic Mumbai and contemporary Liège, with the architects and history behind each design