Reactions amid mass shootings honor quiet heroes
The Washington Post reflects on Lori Gilbert Kaye Riley Howell Kendrick Castillo and Makai Dixon who faced gunmen to save others amid shootings at a California synagogue UNC Charlotte and STEM School Highlands Ranch It condemns political fear over gun reform and urges universal background checks assault rifle bans and safe storage.
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Trump repeats Puerto Rico aid fiction at Florida rally
AP facts check notes Trump claimed Puerto Rico received 91 billion for hurricane aid, a figure contradicted by Congress having distributed about 11 billion. White House projection of 50 billion in future funds is speculative. The piece also questions Trump’s broader income claims and notes ongoing racial wealth gaps despite lower unemployment.
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Too many cars to keep up with five years without inspection
Lanny Griffith recounts the comical chaos of owning five cars in six years across two states, letting inspections lapse for years, and finally getting his SUV tagged. He jokes about being perceived by officials as a city hall insider and notes his truck is now street legal again.
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Priceless gifts from my mother and guidance
A Baytown Sun column reflects on a mother's enduring gifts beyond material things. Unconditional love, a sense of self-worth, joy in small things, care for others, independence, family ties, opportunities for growth, and faith shaped the author. The piece ends with a Mother’s Day reminder and contact note for Ginger Stripling.
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Notable Events on This Date in Early U.S. History
On this date 1611 Sir Thomas Dale arrived as Virginia deputy governor and enforced order. In 1865 Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured in Irwinville Georgia by Union forces. In 1869 a golden spike marked the completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Utah. In 1924 J Edgar Hoover was named acting director of the Bureau of Investigation.
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Today in History Highlights From 1963 to 2019
Key events include the Rolling Stones recording their first Decca single in 1963, John Wayne Gacy’s 1994 execution for 33 murders, and 2013 scientists noting CO2 levels reached an unprecedented global milestone. It recalls Trump Kim Singapore meeting plans and Erma Bombeck’s quip about unsolicited advice.
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