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The number of vehicles earning either of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety two awards has jumped to 71 from 39 this time last year, giving consumers more choices for optimum protection in crashes. The number of winners in the top tier — Top Safety Pick+ — has increased by 11 for 2015, despite a tougher standard for front crash prevention. Collision claims go up in ZIP codes around NFL stadiums on game days, especially when the home team loses, a new HLDI analysis has found. more »

The National Recording Registry picks are diverse and fascinating, ranging from the 1915 Broadway musical, "They Didn't Believe Me," to U2's breakthrough rock album, "The Joshua Tree." Teaching History with 100 Objects consist of historically significant Irish posters, English canons, Chinese tea pots, Viking scales, and many fascinating objects. Opening the Road Box showcases a collection related to Merce Cunningham and his dance company who reinvented the world of modern dance for over 50 years. The Building Inspector site invites motivated amateurs to take the historical New York City street atlases and "test drive them", "making those lost places findable." more »

Frederic Leighton conveys the weight of Flaming June's body and suggests the pulse of living flesh beneath gauzy veils of fabric. The vibrant colors of gown, scarves, and hair blaze against cool white stone, and the reflection of the bright midday sun on the shimmering sea in the background evokes a sultry atmosphere brimming with sensuality. more »

Governors in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Tennessee, Utah and Wyoming have asked lawmakers to approve detailed proposals for expanding the federal-state health plan for low-income adults, in some cases restarting previous efforts to seek approval for expansion. Alabama, North Carolina and Texas governors said for the first time they were open to the idea of expanding Medicaid. Other than Arkansas, no Southern state has expanded Medicaid. more »