The torch ritual has drawn mixed reactions, with some community leaders and politicians defending it as part of cultural heritage, while others—including members of the Tiriki community—have rejected ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

A torch song is plainly defined as a sentimental song of unrequited love; the name comes from the phrase “to carry a torch for” (to be in love). It’s most associated with the Great American Songbook: ...