I’m very sorry to hear this news. I encountered Gordon Wood’s incredible work fairly recently while doing some deep research on Ben Franklin and the American Revolution. His books were among the best I encountered.
Gordon S. Wood, the eminent historian of the American Revolution, has been identified as the pedestrian struck and killed in the parking lot outside Shaw’s in East Providence on Sunday. He was 92: https://t.co/r098x6i1fD
Welp, that happened faster than I predicted. Thought it would be end of 2027, then early 2027, but agentic traffic growing so fast that bots have now passed human traffic online for the first time in the Internet's history. https://t.co/2zX5bHdhsa
The first Monday in June is celebrated as Jefferson Davis’ birthday here. It's one of 3 state holidays still focused on the Confederacy. Alabama observed Robert E. Lee’s birthday along with MLK Day on Jan. 19 and Confederate Memorial Day on April 27. https://t.co/8Bl60VhBBk
Alabama officials have denied my request seeking records that can indirectly verify whether Tommy Tuberville filed state income tax returns for the years tied to his eligibility to serve as governor.
Tuberville’s Senate financial disclosures show earnings in Alabama and Florida during that time, while property tax exemption forms tied to his Auburn home left income and tax-filing questions blank.
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The court, the panel wrote, was “painfully aware of the gravity of our ruling.” But, it added, “we do not find the issue particularly complex or close.” #alpolitics https://t.co/UaFxqeYiBL
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2 https://t.co/6AGmFrB7x4
The Chicago Cubs are now 2-12 over their past 14 games & have dropped 8 games in a row for the 1st time since a 9-game skid in July '22. Chicago went 0-6 at home this week against the Brewers & Astros, the first winless homestand of at least six games since Sept. 21-26, 2021. ☹️
Just one day after ending "The Late Show" on CBS, Stephen Colbert returned to TV — to host a public access show with rocker Jack White in Monroe, Michigan.
Appearances by Jeff Daniels, Eminem and Steve Buscemi.
"I've found peace in talking about my wife as opposed to talking about the struggle that she endured for two years."
Michael Smith shared a powerful remembrance of his wife, Sarah, who passed away after a brave battle with glioblastoma.
Alabama Values PAC's negative campaigning worked, although lawsuits seem to be forthcoming. But three longtime incumbents the PAC opposed via glossy mailers -- Phillip Pettus, Matt Simpson and Senator Greg Albritton -- were all defeated today in GOP primaries. #alpolitics