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In the 1840s, Alabama farmers embraced a drought-resistant livestock grass; it became a crop-choking weed that could poison cattle

First brought to Alabama for cattle feed in the 1840s, Johnsongrass has since proliferated throughout the United States via seeds and extensive underground stems. This invasive grass now threatens agricultural output in nearly all states. Alarmingly, it has the ability to release hydrogen cyanide when stressed, highlighting a potential risk…

The Times of India

Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an extraordinary relationship the two had despite the demands the new president had undertaken

The Independent UK

NFL Mailbag: How the Trey Hendrickson-Bengals Contract Feud Could Resolve

The star defensive end is searching for a new contract, and Cincinnati hasn’t met his demands yet.

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Pittsburgh Men Stabbed Each Other Because One Wanted Heroin, The Other Didn't Want to Clean a Litter Box: Police

Two men who stabbed one another in Pittsburgh couldn't agree on why they attacked each other.

Latin Times

A Test Suite for Proposals to Restrict "Doxing"

The term "doxing" is not well defined, but is often used broadly to refer to publicly disclosing a person's name,… The post A Test Suite for Proposals to Restrict "Doxing" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Holly Johnson on orgasmic pop and his second coming: ‘It’s a miracle of modern science I’m still here’

His band, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ruled the charts in the 1980s with their libidinous, unapologetically queer songs. Then he was told he had months to live. As a new exhibition celebrates Johnson’s art and influence, he tells the hidden story

The Guardian - UK

UPS Stock Insider Buying: 5 Key Reasons to Pay Attention

This top-ranking insider just made his first ever transaction, after first joining the company's board in 2009.

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‘It’s a warm hug’: Hundreds of tubas fill the Palmer House with velvety holiday tunes

Players from 10 to 87 years old played tubas of all sizes at the Chicago stop on the annual “TubaChristmas” tour.

Chicago Sun-Times

Archivists give sports fans rare glimpse into early days of women’s football

The picture, published in The Sketch on March 27 1895, is part of a collection of historical artefacts stored at the London Metropolitan Archives.

The Independent UK

Queensland police bungle could render hundreds of officer misconduct rulings invalid

Exclusive: court of appeal ruling into disciplinary procedures may mean sacked officers need to be reinstated or compensated

The Guardian - AU

Paul Johnson obituary

Prolific journalist and historian who shifted allegiance from the left of Labour to become an ardent Thatcher supporter

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