Is Superman the ultimate immigrant? The iconic superhero was first created in 1938, a period when anti-immigrant sentiment was high in the United States. Die-hard fans at a major comic convention in San Diego say the alien from another planet represents the immigrant spirit. Superman isn’t the only superhero fans find relevant in today’s political and social climate.

ON THIS DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY On July 25, 1898, US forces invade Puerto Rico, a territory of Spain, during the Spanish-American War, which leads to the island’s eventual status as a commonwealth of the United States, giving the US authority over its 1 million residents. (Photo: US troops in Puerto Rico in July 1898.)

President Trump is bailing out American farmers for expected financial lossescaused by his trade policies. Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and retaliatory measures of other countries are expected to cost US food producers billions of dollars. White House officials say the domestic short-term pain is necessary to achieve long-term gains for the US economy.

VIDEO EXPLAINER: Why do countries conduct joint military exercises? Countries have different weapons, standards and practices when it comes to their militaries. Friendly nations conduct war games to work out all the kinks so that, if necessary, they’ll be ready for the real thing — actual combat.

Where are the most educated Americans choosing to live and put their degrees to work? A new study finds that not all highly educated people settle in the same areas. Here’s a list of 2018′s Least & Most Educated Cities in America.

VIDEO: Not so unsociable after all. Joining an e-sports arena is kind of like becoming a member of a gym where you pay a monthly fee to use the facilities. The difference is that video gamers are paying for the privilege of unlimited play at e-sports arenas.

VIDEO: Art is a touching experience …literally…for some visitors to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The museum offers free, special programs for the blind or the partially sighted. Services include both verbal imaging and guided touch tours.