Kristy Alpert is a freelance travel writer who specializes in California (and its many adventures). In this Big Sur attractions list, Alpert guides travelers through the many highlights of the area, and even offers tips for spotting whales. U.S. News ...

In 1995, a young rapper named Jay-Z appeared on The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, a radio program that served as an essential proving ground for any fledgling New York MC. The gifts that would transform Jay-Z into a million-selling megastar were ...

Big Mac facts: There’s a lot to know! With so many years behind it, the beloved Big Mac has a fascinating history. But how much do you really know about the classic sandwich with two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions ...

Sharael Kolberg has wealth of knowledge about the Hawaiian islands, having lived there for several years. She has called O'ahu and Maui home and is a graduate of the University of Hawaii's journalism program. There are two active volcanoes in Hawai'i ...

These days, having a pair of vintage Levi’s Big E jeans in your arsenal is akin to having a membership to a secret club, an “if you know, you know” establishment with a faded indigo dress code. But why do these jeans, with their covetable red tag ...

Elizabeth Blessing is a financial writer and editor specializing in growth investing, high-yield stocks, small caps, and gold investing. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and researcher who has ...

The differences between people’s personalities can be broken down in terms of five major traits—often called the “Big Five.” Each one reflects a key part of how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. The Big Five traits are: Openness to experience ...

The University of Memphis’s unprecedented proposal to gain membership into the Big 12 wasn’t enough to convince the league’s administrators to welcome the Tigers into the fold. According to multiple reports on Monday, Big 12 athletic directors ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and behavioral finance. Adam received his master's in economics ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- As Brett Yormark ducked into a waiting car service Tuesday night, it may have been the first time he was recognized outside the office in his still-new job. "That's the Big 12 commissioner!" gushed a group standing on a street corner as ...

This is BYU’s first appearance in the Big 12 title game in program history. The Cougars joined the league three years ago. After an opening 5-7 campaign in the conference, head coach Kalani Sitake has won more than 10 games in back-to-back seasons. BYU’s 21 wins in the last two years are the most in the conference.