How a French bank conquered Haiti
Another loan The second half of the 19th century should have presented Haiti with a huge opportunity. The global demand for coffee was high and… Read More »How a French bank conquered Haiti
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“Don’t die for me, I need you!” 911 calls offer no reason St. Johns man shot his neighbor and then himself
chavez Three 911 calls on an afternoon of May 14 are each disturbing chapters in the same sad story. One comes from Anthony Carl Chavez’s… Read More »“Don’t die for me, I need you!” 911 calls offer no reason St. Johns man shot his neighbor and then himself
Invade Haiti at Wall Street’s urging. The US is required.
‘The triumph of the wolf’ An angry mob dragged Haiti’s president from the French consulate and killed him in July 1915, part of the political… Read More »Invade Haiti at Wall Street’s urging. The US is required.
‘Tan Mom’ 10 Years After Child Endangerment Charge – ‘I’ve Always Been a Great Mom and I’ll Always Be a Great Mom’
Patricia Krentcil in 2012, when she became a household name.Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Patricia Krentcil, dubbed “Tan Mom” in 2012, said the constant media scrutiny was… Read More »‘Tan Mom’ 10 Years After Child Endangerment Charge – ‘I’ve Always Been a Great Mom and I’ll Always Be a Great Mom’
What we learned about TV during the biggest week
Stocks plummeted and Covid cases rose. Who’s ready to buy some ads? For the first time in three years, the upfronts—the shop windows the media… Read More »What we learned about TV during the biggest week
I have lived in Alaska for 21 years. Here are 10 things tourists should know before visiting.
I moved to Alaska 21 years ago.Amy Newman; Jay Juno/Shutterstock I moved to Alaska over 21 years ago and there are things tourists should know… Read More »I have lived in Alaska for 21 years. Here are 10 things tourists should know before visiting.
Texas Cites Clarence Thomas to Defend Its Social Media Law
Florida law remains blocked and the state is very interested in the outcome of the battle in Texas. Florida filed a Supreme Court memorandum Wednesday… Read More »Texas Cites Clarence Thomas to Defend Its Social Media Law
For elite? Yes. Showy? Yes. But also effective.
Ana Lopes, a Portuguese-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist, was visiting the World Economic Forum Davos in 2015 when something unexpected happened. “I was actually there with… Read More »For elite? Yes. Showy? Yes. But also effective.
Local news anchor catches Lauren Boebert for saying the silent part out loud
A local Colorado news anchor reminded viewers of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) of the past of the racist “replacement theory” that allegedly inspired the massacre… Read More »Local news anchor catches Lauren Boebert for saying the silent part out loud
Even under Corporate Raiders, Elon Musk is a pirate
The history of mergers and acquisitions is filled with relentless corporate raiders, crushing wars of words, and people trying to rip each other off. T.… Read More »Even under Corporate Raiders, Elon Musk is a pirate
58-year-old missing man found to have died ‘quickly and painlessly’ in San Jose
A 58-year-old man who went missing in San Jose, California, died “peacefully and quickly” last weekend, according to his family. Ching-Fu “Peter” Lan was reported… Read More »58-year-old missing man found to have died ‘quickly and painlessly’ in San Jose
Boeing’s Starliner Docks with Space Station for NASA
Once the troubleshooting was complete, a final push from the thrusters pushed it into contact with the docking port. After a successful return from the… Read More »Boeing’s Starliner Docks with Space Station for NASA
Cat reunited with owners 16 years after running away
Ritz the cat ran away 16 years ago and his owners have never given up hope of his return. A few weeks ago, a woman… Read More »Cat reunited with owners 16 years after running away
Envahissez Haiti, man Wall Street. Les États-Unis s’executent.
‘Le triomphe du loup’ En juillet 1915, une foule ivre de colère traîne le president haitien hors du consulat de France et l’assassine. C’est la… Read More »Envahissez Haiti, man Wall Street. Les États-Unis s’executent.
Love Rival accused of executing a world-class cyclist just before the race in Texas
Instagram/Mo Wilson When Anna Moriah Wilson’s boyfriend returned home to her Austin apartment late on May 11 to find Wilson unconscious and covered in blood… Read More »Love Rival accused of executing a world-class cyclist just before the race in Texas
