Teen Writes to Ozzy Osbourne for Class Project—2 Years Later Mail Arrives
In a middle school computer class in Millis, Massachusetts, a then-teenaged Chad Hill was given a simple assignment: write a letter to a company, athlete, or celebrity using the school’s computer lab. While most of his classmates aimed for free candy or Nike swag, Hill chose something different. He wrote to his hero—Ozzy Osbourne. “I […]
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Man With Green Card for 23 Years in Alligator Alcatraz Has Hearing Canceled
A Cuban immigrant detained and held in Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” facility after about 25 years of legal U.S. status had his court hearing canceled last minute and without provided cause, according to his attorney. Why It Matters The abrupt cancellation of a scheduled immigration court hearing on July 23 for 31-year-old Gonzalo Almanza, a green […]
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ICE Detains Obama-Award Winner Living in US for 20 Years
A Pennsylvania man who came to the United States as a child and was once recognized by former President Barack Obama is now being held in federal custody following a routine court appearance. Darwin Contreras, 27, has lived in the United States since he was 7 years old, and was a recipient of the President’s […]
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Almost 20 Years After Katrina, a Filmmaker Visited New Orleans. Everyone Told Her the Same Thing.
A visitor in New Orleans might frolic around the French Quarter, revel in Mardi Gras culture or get lost in a blues performance. When trying to track down the tastiest jumbo, it is easy to forget the trauma that meanders the Mississippi. But for residents, there is no getting away from the impacts of Hurricane […]
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Woman Feeds Feral Cat for 2 Years, Tears Over What Happens on Moving Day
Hearts have been melted across the internet after a woman moved house and made sure to take along with her the feral cat she had been feeding. For almost two years, April Serieno Marcum was taking care of an adorable feral cat in her neighborhood. She would regularly feed the feline, provide her with water, […]
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US Nuclear Weapons ‘Deployed’ to UK for First Time in 17 Years
The United States military has moved nuclear weapons to British soil for the first time in close to two decades, new analysis indicates. Open-source analysts identified an aircraft taking off from the Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, bound for the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Lakenheath, in the east […]
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Next Year’s New Electric Cars Will Sound Like Classic V8s
Today’s electric cars sound like vehicles from a sci-fi movie. They emit sounds ranging from ethereal to high-pitched whines to rocket-like noises and simulated flatulence. Those sounds pair with slow motion and simulated shifts to create a new-age ambiance that has many car enthusiasts longing for the sounds of engines past. As Mercedes-AMG works to […]
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Texas Reservoir Fills to Levels Not Seen in 20 Years
Excessive rainfall this month has eliminated much of the drought across Texas, with some lakes jumping more than 30 feet in less than two weeks. Among the lakes witnessing a significant rise is Lake Buchanan, a popular reservoir in Central Texas. Why It Matters Texas has battled years of drought that have seen many of […]
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Trump Tariffs Blamed for Sharpest E-Commerce Slowdown in Years: Survey
Online retail activity in the United States has experienced its sharpest slowdown in over a decade, as new data indicates widespread declines across many e-commerce categories. Why It Matters The downturn comes as President Donald Trump‘s administration pursues a more aggressive trade policy, imposing tariffs that have directly affected both consumer buying habits and retailer […]
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Fake Psychologist Who Worked Government Jobs for Years Sentenced to Prison
A Denver judge sentenced a woman to four years in state prison after she pleaded guilty to charges related to her use of fake credentials to secure government jobs as a psychologist. Shannon McShane’s fraudulent qualifications enabled her to work in several state agencies over six years. The 58-year-old was a family evaluator in courtrooms […]
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