McHattie’s Tea House to be preserved as part of Woodbury development
A house built by Woodbury’s first settler, Scottish immigrant John McHattie, is being preserved and turned into a clubhouse for a new neighborhood devoted to senior housing.
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A former Arizona officer was indicted after fatally shooting a man in a wheelchair
A former Arizona police officer who fatally shot a man in a motorized wheelchair last year was indicted for manslaughter, according to court documents released Thursday.
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Oklahoma Executes Man Despite Clemency Recommendation
James Coddington, who was convicted of murdering a co-worker with a hammer, is the first of 25 men the state is aiming to execute over the next 28 months.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/25/us/oklahoma-execution-coddington.html
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Ching Shih: The Chinese Prostitute Who Became The Most Successful Pirate in History
Ching Shih was born in Guangdong province, China, in 1775 as Zheng Yi Sao (a.k.a Shi Yang, a.k.a. Shi Xianggu), the daughter of a poor farmer. At thirteen, like many other girls her age, she was pushed into prostitution to help support her family’s living expenses.https://weird-history-facts.com/pirate-chinese-prostitute-ching-shih/
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Dennis Rodman planning Russia trip in bid to get US basketball star released
Dennis Rodman is planning a trip to Russia in a bid to secure the release of fellow basketball star Brittney Griner.
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Half of Principals Eyeing Career Change: Survey
An uptick in stress is a result of shortages being reported by school districts across the country – one being driven by a need to add new positions to help recoup lost learning.
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The US is making a big down payment on climate change. Here’s what needs to come next.
The Inflation Reduction Act was never meant to solve climate change on its own. Advocates are looking ahead to 2050, when the world needs to reach a point of not adding more CO2 to the atmosphere.
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Prince Philip’s messy mustard prank landed him in ‘a lot of trouble’ with Queen
Prince Philip was always known for being quick-witted and having a great sense of humour. However, the Iron Duke also used to play pranks on members of the Firm.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1645316/prince-philip-mustard-prank-queen-elizabeth-ont
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California’s new gun law could curb the use of ‘ghost guns.’ What are they?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill that will allow people to sue distributors of illegal assault weapons, parts to build them, .50 caliber rifles and guns without serial numbers.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/22/ghost-guns-california-law/10128633002/
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London bloodbath: Murder probe as man stabbed to death during brutal heatwave
The victim was treated by paramedics on the scene before being rushed to hospital.
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