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In the 1840s, Alabama farmers embraced a drought-resistant livestock grass; it became a crop-choking weed that could poison cattle

First brought to Alabama for cattle feed in the 1840s, Johnsongrass has since proliferated throughout the United States via seeds and extensive underground stems. This invasive grass now threatens agricultural output in nearly all states. Alarmingly, it has the ability to release hydrogen cyanide when stressed, highlighting a potential risk…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an extraordinary relationship the two had despite the demands the new president had undertaken

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

NFL Mailbag: How the Trey Hendrickson-Bengals Contract Feud Could Resolve

The star defensive end is searching for a new contract, and Cincinnati hasn’t met his demands yet.

Sports Illustrated · May 21, 2025

‘It’s a warm hug’: Hundreds of tubas fill the Palmer House with velvety holiday tunes

Players from 10 to 87 years old played tubas of all sizes at the Chicago stop on the annual “TubaChristmas” tour.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023

Archivists give sports fans rare glimpse into early days of women’s football

The picture, published in The Sketch on March 27 1895, is part of a collection of historical artefacts stored at the London Metropolitan Archives.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

Queensland police bungle could render hundreds of officer misconduct rulings invalid

Exclusive: court of appeal ruling into disciplinary procedures may mean sacked officers need to be reinstated or compensated

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2023

Paul Johnson obituary

Prolific journalist and historian who shifted allegiance from the left of Labour to become an ardent Thatcher supporter

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023