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New York Post
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Oklahoma mayor proposes $100M reparations plan for descendants of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Tulsa's first black mayor proposed creating a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan for the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre which took place more than 100 years ago. Mayor Monroe Nichols IV, elected mayor in November, says the trust would be used to provide scholarships and housing to the descendants of those impacted by the massacre. He clarified that the trust would not involve direct cash payments, however. 'For 104 years, the Tulsa Race Massacre has been a stain on our city's history,' Nichols said Sunday. 'The massacre was hidden from history books, only to be followed by the intentional acts of redlining, a highway built to choke off economic vitality and the perpetual underinvestment of local, state and federal governments.' 'Now it's time to take the next big steps to restore,' he added. 3 Tulsa's first black mayor proposed creating a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan for the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre. AP The private charitable trust would be created with a goal to secure $105 million in assets, with most of the funding either secured or committed by June 1, 2026. Nichols says the City Council would have to approve the transfer of any city assets to the trust. The plan calls for the bulk of the funding, $60 million, to go toward improving buildings and revitalizing the city's north side. 3 The private charitable trust would be created with a goal to secure $105 million in assets. Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images 'The Greenwood District at its height was a center of commerce,' Nichols told the Associated Press. 'So what was lost was not just something from North Tulsa or the black community. It actually robbed Tulsa of an economic future that would have rivaled anywhere else in the world.' Nichols' push comes just weeks after Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., announced plans to introduce the Reparations Now Resolution, which calls for the US to spend trillions of dollars on reparations for black Americans. 3 Mayor Monroe Nichols IV clarified that the trust would not involve direct cash payments. REUTERS Lee's resolution cites US slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other racially discriminatory laws and policies to justify spending trillions of dollars supporting the descendants of black Americans in the US. 'That's why we recognize that the fight to restore black folks has to be so much more substantive,' she added. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Perth Now
Vile serial killer Rose West's lonely life in jail revealed
One of the world's most notorious serial killers, who almost got away with her crimes, is reportedly living a lonely life behind bars, shunned by fellow inmates and resigned to dying in prison. Rose West, along with her husband Fred, tortured and murdered 12 women and girls in Gloucester, UK in the 1970s and 1980s — including their own daughter. Fred was chillingly open with police as they unravelled his sick and sadistic string of crimes, finding more bodies under multiple homes, however, he adamantly defended his wife's involvement throughout much of the investigation. It wasn't until Rose ignored Fred in court one day that he turned on her, finally telling police that he didn't act alone. Shortly after turning on his wife in a police interview fuelled by rage, Fred escaped justice, dying by suicide while on remand for his crimes in the 1990s. Although Rose thought she had escaped conviction, new evidence regarding the murder of her step-daughter led a jury to deliver a guilty verdict. The judge handed West 10 life sentences for her horrific crimes. Her conviction made West one of Britain's worst ever serial killers and she has been in prison ever since. A source told The Sun that the murderer, who is now 71-years-old, is in a disabled jail cell because 'she can barely walk'. 'She never really leaves the wing she's held on and is escorted all the time by prison officers if she goes anywhere,' the source said. 'Sometimes she sits in the communal areas on her own. 'No one talks to her because everyone knows who she is and what she did, even if she has changed her name. Rose West was given 10 life sentences for her horrific crimes. Credit: Universal History Archive / Supplied 'When I was there, she tried to make friends with the other women and gave them gifts, like vapes, but she was rejected. 'She likes to watch nature documentaries on the TV in her cell, especially ones about birds.' West and her husband are the subject of a new Netflix docuseries called Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story. These days West, who changed her name by deed poll in 2020 to Jennifer Jones, resides at the female-only HMP New Hall prison in West Yorkshire. 'No one wants to talk to her or be close to her. She sits in the social areas around everyone else just to annoy the other women, knowing they don't want to be around her,' a source said. 'Often she's just in her cell on her own and the other prisoners can hear her talking to the TV if they walk past. 'Her hair is grey now and she's put on some weight but she still looks the same and she still wears her glasses. 'She never gets any visitors but still gets loads of post and cards from sick admirers on the outside, which has to go through security checks before it gets to her.' The basement of the Wests' Gloucester home, which was demolished after their cries were discovered. Credit: PA Images / PA Images via Getty Images The couple were accused of murdering 12 people over a period of 20 years, subjecting them to horrific sexual violence, dismembering them and burying them beneath their house. West's victims included her 16-year-old daughter, her eight-year-old stepdaughter and her husband's pregnant lover. When she was convicted after a 31-day trial, Justice Charles Mantell told her she should never be released. Police standing outside number 25 Cromwell Street, the home of murderers Fred and Rosemary West, 23rd April 1994. Credit: Mirrorpix / Getty Images
Black America Web
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Black America Web
President Donald Trump Goes On Angry Rant Against President Vladimir Putin, X Points Out The Issue
President Donald Trump promised many things on the campaign trail that largely have not manifested in ways that some hoped, including his charge to end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump aimed at Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the clashes between his nation and Ukraine via his Truth Social network. On Sunday (May 25), President Donald Trump fired a salvo of words towards President Vladimir Putin, illustrating that the supposed close union between the superpower leaders is not as rock solid as promoted. 'I've always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him,' Trump wrote on Sunday. 'He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I'm not just talking about soldiers. Missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever. I've always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that's proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!' Much of Trump's dissatisfaction with Putin carried over to Tuesday (May 27) with the president writing, 'What Vladimir Putin doesn't realize is that if it weren't for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He's playing with fire!' It isn't plainly stated as to what bad things President Trump is referencing here, considering that he's considered Putin a close friend despite the contentious nature of the relationship between the nations. The Kremlin responded on Monday (May 26) after being asked about Trump's comments regarding Putin. 'We are really grateful to the Americans and to President Trump personally for their assistance in organising and launching this negotiation process,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. 'Of course, at the same time, this is a very crucial moment, which is associated, of course, with the emotional overload of everyone absolutely and with emotional reactions.' On X, President Donald Trump's jabs towards Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked some reactions. We've got them listed below. — Photo: Universal History Archive / Getty President Donald Trump Goes On Angry Rant Against President Vladimir Putin, X Points Out The Issue was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists reveal signs of crucial life-sustaining process on Mars: 'I knew right away how important this discovery was'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An artist's illustration of Mars's Gale Crater beginning to catch the morning light. | Credit: Universal History Archive/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images NASA's Curiosity rover has found some of the best evidence yet that ancient life may have existed on Mars — and an answer for what could have wiped it out. When drilling into rocks on Mount Sharp, the central peak of the Red Planet's Gale Crater, the rover found evidence of siderite, an iron carbonate whose presence suggests Mars once had a carbon cycle. This hints that Mars once had potentially habitable conditions, and therefore possibly even life. The finding, hidden from satellite scans, raises hopes that once samples collected by the Perseverance rover are brought to Earth, scientists may find evidence that ancient life once thrived on our now-desiccated neighbor. The researchers published their findings April 17 in the journal Science . "When it became apparent that these rocks contained siderite in such high quantities, I was unbelievably excited," study lead-author Ben Tutolo , an associate professor with the department of earth, energy and environment at the University of Calgary, told Live Science. "One of the biggest questions in Mars science is: 'Where are all the carbonates?' So I knew right away how important this discovery was." For roughly the last 4 billion years, Earth's carbon cycle has been key to its habitability — cycling carbon between the atmosphere, land and ocean, thus providing the key material for all living things and setting the atmospheric thermostat for them to thrive. The slow carbon cycle makes up half of this system. Spewed out from volcanoes, carbon dioxide is absorbed by calcium-rich oceans to form limestone rock that is subducted back into the mantle, heated and released once more. Related: Mars was once a 'vacation-style' beach planet, Chinese rover scans reveal Yet despite Mars showing plentiful signs that ancient rivers and lakes once criss-crossed the planet, neither rovers nor satellite scans had found any evidence of carbonate minerals that would imply a carbon cycle there. The Curiosity rover's discovery changes all of that. Landing on Mars' Gale Crater in 2012, the rover has traversed 21 miles (34 kilometers) of the 96-mile-wide (154 km) meteor impact crater, dutifully investigating the geology within. In 2022 and 2023, Curiosity drilled four samples from rocks in the crater and analyzed the mineralogy using its onboard X-ray diffractometer before beaming the results back to Earth. When Tutolo and his colleagues unpacked this analysis, they found that the rocks didn't just contain traces of siderite, they were rich in it — making up between 5 % to 10% of the sample's total weight. Mixed among the carbonate were other minerals, particularly highly water-soluble magnesium sulfate salts, which the researchers believe are acting to "mask" the siderite's signal from satellite scans. "Because similar rocks containing these salts have been identified globally, we infer that they, too, likely contain abundant carbonate minerals," Tutolo said. "Summing the carbonate that all of these deposits likely contain indicates that they may hold a substantial portion of the CO2 that was formerly implicated in warming Mars." An 'imbalanced' cycle The researchers believe that if their sample is representative of the whole planet, it likely points to Mars having an "imbalanced" carbon cycle. As Mars seemingly lacked Earth-like plate tectonics, toward the tail-end of its habitability Mars likely recycled its carbon into its atmosphere through chemical reactions with acidic water, a hypothesis supported by the presence of sulfate and iron-oxide minerals found within the sample. RELATED STORIES —NASA may have unknowingly found and killed alien life on Mars 50 years ago, scientist claims —'Building blocks of life' discovered on Mars in 10 different rock samples —Just 22 people are needed to colonize Mars — as long as they are the right personality type, study claims But this process was top-heavy, pulling more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and into rocks than it released back. In the long run, this diminished the planet's ability to support an atmosphere, possibly snuffing out Mars' ancient life at the same time it began to flourish on Earth. "Life may have been forming about that time on Earth. Our oldest fossils are about 3.5 billion years old and life must have formed before then," Janice Bishop , a senior research scientist at the Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute and the writer of an accompanying perspective piece on the study, told Live Science. "As the atmospheric gasses [on Mars] were lost over time to space, the atmosphere became thinner and the planet became colder. Estimates of surface ages indicate that Mars has been cold and dry for at least 2 billion years."
Black America Web
06-05-2025
- Black America Web
Alcatraz Prison's 10 Most Notorious And Infamous Inmates
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Universal History Archive / Getty Alcatraz, often referred to as 'The Rock,' was more than just a prison; it was a formidable fortress designed to house some of the most dangerous and uncontrollable criminals in American history. Located on a lonely island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was as much a psychological prison as it was a physical one. While its inmates remain infamous, it was the haunted environment of the institution itself that truly secured its place in history. Alcatraz was isolated by design. Surrounded by icy, treacherous waters and powerful currents, the prison was essentially escape-proof. Its remote location imposed a unique kind of punishment far beyond incarceration. Even for hardened criminals, being cut off from the outside world, unable to see beyond the water's edge, was a constant reminder of their sentence. RELATED | Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz Prison The whistle of the ferry or the faint sounds of the nearby city were agonizing teases of freedom, close yet eternally out of reach. This isolation wasn't only physical; it weighed on inmates mentally. For many, knowing that life continued just across the cold bay was worse than the steel bars and razor wire. The prison wasn't just a building; it was a world of its own, one built to break the spirits of those within. The federal government transformed Alcatraz into a maximum-security prison in 1934, specifically to contain the nation's most high-profile and unmanageable inmates. The facility boasted strict routines and rigid discipline, making it the final stop for those who had defied the control of other aspect of its design aimed to create an environment where control was absolute, and hope was other prisons of the era, Alcatraz was unyielding. Guards were heavily armed, every inch of space was monitored, and the rigid schedules left no margin for personal freedom. Luxuries were nonexistent. Even the cells were minimalistic, measuring just about 5 feet wide and 9 feet long. Life at Alcatraz was deliberately harsh. While inmates were offered basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter, there was little else. Recreational opportunities were scarce, and any resistance to the crushing monotony resulted in severe punishment, including time in 'The Hole' – a cold, pitch-black solitary confinement cell that pushed prisoners to their psychological limits. Rules were strict, and silence was often enforced as a way to control the prison population. The simple act of speaking could result in punishment. Over time, the silence became suffocating, eroding morale and driving home the reality of each prisoner's isolation. Many inmates later reported that the psychological strain of Alcatraz was worse than the physical imprisonment. Take a look below at Alcatraz Prison's 10 Most Notorious And Infamous Inmates. Alcatraz Prison's 10 Most Notorious And Infamous Inmates was originally published on Source:Getty Al Capone, nicknamed 'Scarface,' was sent to Alcatraz in 1934 to sever his connections with the outside world and his criminal empire. Convicted of tax evasion in 1931, Capone was initially imprisoned in Atlanta, where he manipulated the system for special treatment. To prevent further corruption and ensure strict control, authorities transferred him to Alcatraz, a maximum-security prison designed for the most dangerous and influential inmates. At Alcatraz, Capone's power was neutralized, and he lived under strict conditions until his health deteriorated, leading to his release in 1939. Source:n/a George 'Machine Gun' Kelly, a notorious gangster and kidnapper, was sent to Alcatraz in 1934 after his conviction for the high-profile kidnapping of oil tycoon Charles Urschel. Known for his violent reputation and use of machine guns, Kelly was considered a high-risk inmate. Authorities transferred him to Alcatraz to prevent escape attempts and limit his influence within the prison system. At Alcatraz, Kelly was reportedly a model prisoner, but his time there symbolized the federal government's crackdown on organized crime during the 1930s. Source:Getty Robert Stroud, famously known as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz,' was sent to Alcatraz in 1942 due to his violent behavior and reputation as a dangerous inmate. Initially imprisoned for manslaughter, Stroud's repeated violent acts, including the murder of a prison guard, led to his transfer to Alcatraz, a facility designed for the most unruly and high-risk prisoners. Despite his nickname, Stroud was not allowed to keep birds at Alcatraz, as he had in previous prisons. His time there was marked by isolation, and he became a symbol of the harsh realities of life in the infamous penitentiary. Source:Getty Alvin 'Creepy' Karpis, a notorious Depression-era gangster and leader of the Barker-Karpis gang, was sent to Alcatraz in 1936 after his capture by the FBI. Known for bank robberies, kidnappings, and violence, Karpis was considered highly dangerous and a flight risk. Alcatraz's maximum-security environment was deemed the best place to contain him. He spent 26 years there, the longest of any inmate, before being transferred. Karpis's time at Alcatraz reflected the prison's role in housing America's most infamous and unmanageable criminals. Source:Getty Arthur 'Doc' Barker, a member of the infamous Barker-Karpis gang, was sent to Alcatraz in 1935 due to his involvement in violent crimes, including bank robberies and kidnappings. Authorities considered him a high-risk inmate because of his criminal history and escape potential. While at Alcatraz, Barker attempted to escape in 1939 but was shot and killed by guards during the attempt. His transfer to Alcatraz highlighted the prison's role in isolating the most dangerous and unmanageable criminals of the era. Source:Getty Mickey Cohen, a notorious mobster and former associate of the Chicago Outfit, was sent to Alcatraz in 1961 after being convicted of tax evasion. Known for his involvement in organized crime, gambling, and racketeering, Cohen's imprisonment was part of the government's efforts to crack down on mob activity. Alcatraz was chosen to isolate him due to his influence and connections. During his time there, Cohen was reportedly injured in an attack by another inmate. His stay at Alcatraz symbolized the federal government's determination to dismantle organized crime networks. Source: Henry Young was sent to Alcatraz in 1936 after being convicted of bank robbery and murder. Known for his violent tendencies and escape attempts, he was transferred to Alcatraz for its high-security environment. While there, Young was involved in the infamous murder of fellow inmate Rufus McCain in 1941, which led to his trial and further notoriety. His case highlighted the harsh conditions and brutality within Alcatraz, later inspiring the 1995 film Murder in the First . Source: Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson, a prominent Harlem crime boss, was sent to Alcatraz in 1954 after being convicted of drug conspiracy charges. Known for his leadership in organized crime and his influence in Harlem, Johnson was considered a high-profile inmate. Alcatraz's strict security was deemed necessary to contain someone of his stature and connections. His time at Alcatraz reflected the federal government's efforts to target major figures in organized crime during that era. Source:Getty Frank Morris was sent to Alcatraz in 1960 due to his history of bank robberies and repeated prison escapes, which made him a high-risk inmate. Known for his intelligence and resourcefulness, Morris became infamous for his role in the 1962 escape attempt alongside the Anglin brothers. The trio's daring escape, involving a raft made of raincoats, remains one of Alcatraz's greatest mysteries, as their fate was never confirmed. Morris's transfer to Alcatraz highlighted the prison's role in housing the most cunning and escape-prone criminals. Source:Getty Clarence and John Anglin were sent to Alcatraz in the late 1950s after multiple bank robbery convictions and repeated escape attempts from other prisons. Their history of trying to break free made them ideal candidates for Alcatraz, known for its high security. The brothers gained infamy for their 1962 escape attempt with Frank Morris, using a homemade raft to flee the island. Their fate remains a mystery, fueling speculation and legend about whether they survived. Their transfer to Alcatraz underscored the prison's purpose of containing the most escape-prone inmates.
