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May 15 2024
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California woman, 55, makes history with marathon swim that's a creepy, wild, shark-infested triumph
Amy Appelhans Gubser was a swimmer in college, but when she graduated more than three decades ago, she hung up her cap and goggles and went about the business of working as a nurse and raising two children. She didn’t swim seriously again until about 10 years ago, when a friend coaxed her into the ocean — with Gubser resisting all the way. On Saturday, Gubser, 55, became the first person, male
Los Angeles TimesMay 21 2024
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U.S. national security advisor: Saudi deal close; U.S. may show draft to Israel
HaaretzMay 14 2024
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‘Superhuman feat’: Woman, 55, makes history with swim from Golden Gate Bridge to Farallon Islands
When she came back out, 17 hours later, Gubser was at the Farallon Islands, 29.7 miles away. She had become the first swimmer to complete the treacherous Gulf of the Farallones swim in the outbound direction, and just the sixth swimmer to do it in either direction, according to the Marathon Swimmers Federation. “It was the toughest thing that I have ever set out to do,” said Gubser, 55, on
San Francisco ChronicleMay 16 2024
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50 years ago in Expo history: The 'carnival-like atmosphere' of downtown Spokane impressed as much as the fair itself
A Spokane Chronicle writer said the Expo ’74 pavilions weren’t the only thrilling tourist sights. He said visitors were just as impressed by Spokane’s newly revamped downtown. Those who returned to Spokane after a long absence were awed by “the central business district with its plazas, fountains, plantings, sculptures boutiques and skywalks.” “Such visitors thrill to discovering an almost
Spokesman ReviewMay 02 2024
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Feds called in to help investigate cause of largest building fire in Tri-Cities history
What may be the largest structure fire in Tri-Cities history is continuing to burn 10 days after it started, sending toxic smoke from burning plastic and other materials drifting over nearby homes. Fire officials still don’t know what sparked the destructive blaze at Lineage Logistics’ Kennewick cold storage warehouse, but Benton Fire District 1 has asked for help from the U.S. Bureau of
Tri-City HeraldMay 21 2024
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U.S. News and World Report names Virginia city 8th best place to live in U.S.
(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. is an expansive country, full of widely different cities — from the coastal towns to mountainous neighborhoods, small towns and sprawling metros, your options are nearly overwhelming if you’re looking to relocate. Of all the places to live in the United States, it’s a Florida city that stands as the best, according to U.S. News and World Report’s latest rankings. After
ABC 8 WRICMay 07 2024
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History for Detroit City FC with road stunner vs. MLS team in U.S.Open Cup penalties
History for Detroit City FC with road stunner vs. MLS team in U.S.Open Cup penalties Detroit City FC pulled off the organization’s second-ever upset of an MLS side in the U.S. Open Cup’s Round of 32 on Tuesday night, as Le Rouge stunned defending champion Houston Dynamo in 11 rounds of penalty kicks at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. DCFC goalie Carlos Saldaña delivered the winning kick after
Detroit Free PressApr 04 2024
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History Comes to Life at POBMS
Seventh and eighth grade students at Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School were recently treated to a special performance that spotlighted the life of Anne Frank. The one-woman show—A story of Perseverance Hope & Love — starring Sheryl Faye, imparted valuable lessons to the students about antisemitism, World War II and the horrific treatment of Jewish people by Nazi Germany during that
Patch.comApr 28 2024
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History of Denver’s parks, cemeteries, suburbs are the topic of new books
This month, several Denver-area histories serve as summer tour guides. “The Scenic History of Denver Cemeteries: From Cheesman Park to Riverside,” by Phil Goodstein (New Social Publications) Of the first dozen people buried in Mount Prospect, Denver’s first cemetery, two were hanged for murder, five died from gunshot wounds, and one committed suicide. No wonder the early city fathers wanted
The Denver PostMay 02 2024
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'Unfrotsted': Jerry Seinfeld's movie about the fictional history of Pop-Tarts
'Unfrotsted': Jerry Seinfeld's movie about the fictional history of Pop-Tarts
'Unfrotsted': Jerry Seinfeld's movie about the fictional history of Pop-Tarts Audio will be available later today.
NPR's A Martinez talks to comedian Jerry Seinfeld about his new Netflix film, Unfrosted. It's a made-up history of Pop-Tarts, and the cereal rivalry between Post and Kellogg's.
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