Joe Edwards is a Live News Reporter based in Newsweek's London Bureau. He covers topics related to weather, climate, and extreme weather events. Joe joined Newsweek in April 2024 after graduating ...

Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...

At a time when President Donald Trump is implementing numerous potential changes to the United States government, people became aware of nine stars on American flags on official government websites.

Founded on November 21, 1789, North Carolina was one of the US's thirteen original colonies. Its rich history at the beginning of American history makes it a core part of our nation, and it's ...