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Columbus, OH

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This article may contain AI-generated images. The 19th century was a time of significant social and economic transformation, marked by the decline of feudal systems and the rise of industrialization. However, in many parts of Europe, particularly in Russia, serfdom persisted as a brutal and dehumanizing institution. This article provides a historically accurate and chronologically detailed account of serfdom in the 19th century, exploring its origins, conditions, and eventual abolition, with a look at its lingering effects up to the present day.

Serfdom in the 19th Century: A Condition Worse Than Slavery

During the construction of a new archaeology center in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, archaeologists have discovered the remnants of a 17th-century home, believed to have been built around 1660. This finding marks the oldest known colonial structure in the area. The excavation, which began last spring, revealed a 32- by 24-foot...

Remains of 17th-century home unearthed in Colonial Williamsburg

South Carolina State

Chicago, IL

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Five people who suffered devastating losses from gun violence promised to push for gun reform. "Our losses do not weaken us. They strengthen our resolve. We will secure safer...

People who lost loved ones to gun violence spoke at the DNC, pushing for gun reform

Emily Standley Allard

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

War History Online

Soviet and Japanese POW camps were considered to be some of the most notorious of WWII, but what about the US-operated Rheinwiesenlager?

Did the Allies Break Their Own Rules With The Prison Camps That Held German POWs After WWII?

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

In an unprecedented step, the U.S. has imposed sanctions in recent months on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Palestinians and posed obstacles to peace. We hear from one Israeli who the U.S. has taken action against.

Why is the U.S. Sanctioning Some Israelis?

William Henry Johnson, a member of the renowned Harlem Hellfighters, held his own against a surprise ambush by dozens of German soldiers.

Henry Johnson Didn't Receive The Recognition He Deserved For Single-Handedly Fighting Off an Entire German Squad

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Okay, so it seems like everyone I know has come down with COVID this summer – even the people known as NOVIDs (never had COVID before). I’m been lucky so far. What do I need to know to protect myself during the current surge?. You probably know all...

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a NOVID and don't want to catch COVID. Can you guide me?

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — sang “The Star-Spangled Banner." The Chicks were once one of the biggest names in country music, as the band’s breakthrough albums — 1998’s Wide Open Spaces and 1999’s Fly — each achieved the Recording Industry Association of America’s coveted diamond status, signifying sales of more than 10 million copies each.

Watch The Chicks and Pink perform at the DNC's final night

Audio will be available later today. A newly released report from the National Institutes of Health says fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is associated with lower IQ in children.

Flouride and IQ

When David Rashid took over US autoparts maker Plews and Edelmann, the company was losing business to its Chinese rival, Qingdao Sunsong. Both companies make power steering hoses, but Sunsong was offering its hoses to retailers at a much lower price. Then, in 2018, the Trump administration threw companies like...

The trade fraud detective

Civil War ghost town residents faced economic decline, disasters, and societal changes. After desertion, they struggled with reintegration and fading memories. Haunting legends and supernatural myths emerged, adding to the eerie atmosphere. Today, archaeology reveals relics and community efforts preserve these remnants. The stories of these ghost town residents are a chilling reminder of the lasting impact of the war. Explore further to uncover the full tale of these abandoned communities.

What Happened to Civil War Ghost Town Residents?

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

New York City, NY

Time now for StoryCorps. Today, memories of a character on one of New York City's most popular beaches. Oswaldo Gomez, better known as Ms. Colombia, was a fixture in Jacob Riis Park. You couldn't miss her. She sported a green beard and was accompanied by a miniature poodle and a foul-mouthed parrot. Ms. Colombia was once a lawyer who immigrated to New York in 1975. She earned her nickname by giving free legal advice to fellow Colombians. Her friends Victoria Cruz and Carlos Villacres came to StoryCorps to remember her.

CHARACTER ON THE BEACH

J. Souza

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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Hyattsville, MD

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Bladensburg, MD

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Glen Echo, MD

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A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War

Four years ago, voters in the U.S. became familiar with voting by mail. But a new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum opens Saturday as...

A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War

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