A hidden tunnel in Pennsylvania, possibly connected to the Underground Railroad, has been discovered.
Summary by NewsWall Mar 26 23
- "We are not positive, but we do think it may be related to the Underground Railroad," said Michelle Long, director of the Merrick Art Gallery.
- Folklore has it that the two-story brick Edgar house was linked to the Erie-Pittsburgh Railroad via a tunnel beneath what is now the Merrick Art Gallery.
- According to Mike Spratt of the New Brighton Historical Society, the tunnel discovered beneath the Merrick confirms that folklore.
- Could that former church have served as an entrance to the tunnel, connecting it to the Edgar House, which historians have determined was an Underground Railroad safe house?
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- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Pamela Anderson to Star Opposite Liam Neeson in ‘Naked Gun’ Remake: The Naked Gun remake has added Pamela Anderson to a cast that also includes Liam Neeson ...
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Quick Glance: New Cast for 'Naked Gun' Reboot
- Pamela Anderson will be seen alongside Liam Neeson in the upcoming Naked Gun reboot, set for release in July 2025.
- Directed by Akiva Schaffer, the modern interpretation of the classic comedy franchise will promise laughs for new audiences.
- Details about Anderson's character in the film are being kept under wraps, creating anticipation among fans for the return of the beloved series.
- The original Naked Gun hit theaters in 1988 and was successful enough to inspire two sequels. The reboot aims to bring the series' distinctive humor to modern viewers.
Courtroom Drama: Judge Accuses Trump of Trying to Intimidate Jurors on Day 2: Donald Trump is at it again, muttering something out loud in the courtroom and ...
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BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
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🔊 Donald Trump's criminal trial for hush money paid to a porn star gets underway in New York. Find out more about day one developments and jury selection on ...
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FBI opens criminal probe into Maryland bridge collapse, Washington Post says: The FBI has opened a federal criminal probe into the March 26 bridge collapse in ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
Donald Trump's media firm to roll out streaming platform in phases: Trump Media & Technology Group is planning to roll out a live TV streaming platform in phases ...
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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Confirmed: Stuff’s new 6pm bulletin to run on Three from July 6: The print news giant has beaten out NZME to create a 6pm bulletin to replace Newshub at Three ...
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Courtney Love Thinks Taylor Swift Is a Bore: The former “Hole” singer took shots at Swift, as well as Lana Del Rey and Madonna, in a new interview with The ...
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Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
Video shows people damaging ancient rocks near Las Vegas: A hiker recorded two men pushing rocks from the ancient formation in a Nevada park.
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Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
Trump Media stock slides again to bring it nearly 60% below peak : The stock price for Donald Trump’s social media company is sliding again ...
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Quick Glance: The Truth About Truth Social: An Overview
- Thanks to the backing of Trump supporters, Truth Social has reached a billion-dollar valuation, boosting the stock price.
- However, it is a disastrous business.
- Revenue in 2023 amounted to less than $4 million.
- Losses totaled $58 million.
Caitlin Clark selected with No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana ...
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US to award Samsung $6.4 bln in grants for Texas chip production complex: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea's ...
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WNBA draft: Chicago Sky select South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso with the No. 3 pick
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US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender care for minors: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let a Republican-backed law in Idaho that criminalizes ...
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Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Judge dismisses some claims against Meta's Zuckerberg over social media harm: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday won the dismissal of some claims in a ...
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Ringgit easier against US dollar at closing: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its downtrend today to end lower against the greenback due to continued positive ...
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Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?
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Quick Glance: Beyoncé: Diversity in Country Music and Challenges Ahead
- Beyoncé's latest project is not only No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the second consecutive week, but she became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country album chart.
- Beyoncé's steamrolling into country music – and her motivation behind it — has reignited discussions about the genre’s origins and its diversity.
- Reyna Roberts is part of a new generation of artists, like Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and Willie Jones, who are fusing country with other genres like hip-hop.
- Fans and experts seem to agree that Beyoncé has created an education on Black country trailblazers like Linda Martell and Rhiannon Giddens, and is providing an immeasurable amount of attention toward existing artists.
Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.
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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: The World Was Safer Under Trump
- Former PM Liz Truss expresses hope for Donald Trump to win the next US election, stating that the world is on the brink of a strong conflict and requires a strong America more than ever.
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