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In the 1860s, Thomas Hogg sent Japanese knotweed to his brothers New York nursery; within decades, the ornamental had become a serious pest

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Introduced to North America in the 1860s, Japanese knotweed was once admired for its appearance and practical uses. Its rapid growth later made it a persistent nuisance. The plant spreads through underground rhizomes and tiny stem fragments, forming dense stands that can shade out other vegetation. (Wikimedia Commons)

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Thomas Hogg U.S. marshal to Japan, and over the following years, Hogg sent plants home to his brother James, who ran a nursery in the Yorkville section of Manhattan. One of them was Japanese knotweed. A 2017 paper in the Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society by Peter Del … Read more

Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years each in sex trafficking and rape case

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The Alexander brothers received 30-year prison sentences after 11 women addressed the court about assaults and their enduring effects (AP)

Three brothers convicted of leveraging their wealthy lifestyle to drug and rape dozens of women were each sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison after one victim described her attack as an “eternity of terror” and the judge slammed their behavior as shameful, degenerate and monstrous. The Alexander brothers received 30-year prison sentences after 11 … Read more

In 2003, two brothers bought a Queens home for $850,000; after racketeering convictions and years of forfeiture litigation, the property is heading to a federal auction with bidding starting at $900,000

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In 2003, two brothers bought a Queens home for $850,000; after racketeering convictions and years of forfeiture litigation, the property is heading to a federal auction with bidding starting at $900,000

In 2003, brothers bought Queens home for $850K; after convictions, it heads to auction at $900K (Image Credit: CWS Government Auctions) A Forest Hills home in Queens that was once owned by two brothers convicted in a major counterfeiting case is now headed for a federal auction, more than two decades after they bought it … Read more

Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 and spent 14 months saving it from demolition; four decades later, the restored property is asking $1.13 million

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Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 and spent 14 months saving it from demolition; four decades later, the restored property is asking $1.13 million

Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 (Image Credit: Christopher White via Realtor.com) A historic mansion in Ypsilanti, Michigan, that once appeared headed for demolition has taken a remarkable turn over the past four decades. Christopher and Steve White, two builders who had previously renovated historic properties … Read more

Meet Anvith Yalamanchili, the 17-year-old Dubai student who watched his brother’s school commute triple to 45 minutes and built a free carpool service that drew 1,000 sign-ups

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Meet Anvith Yalamanchili, the 17-year-old Dubai student who watched his brother’s school commute triple to 45 minutes and built a free carpool service that drew 1,000 sign-ups

Anvith Yalamanchili,17, has developed a car-pooling platform that has received institutional backing too from Damac When a student’s morning school journey in Dubai Sports City suddenly tripled from 15 minutes to 45 minutes after three new campuses opened nearby, his older brother decided to find a way to solve the traffic problem. Anvith Yalamanchili, a … Read more

In 1918, three Indiana brothers opened a bicycle and tire shop; 108 years later, the same family still runs it, with six employees retiring after 40+ years and tenures reaching 50 years

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In 1918, three Indiana brothers opened a bicycle and tire shop; 108 years later, the same family still runs it, with six employees retiring after 40+ years and tenures reaching 50 years

An Indiana tyre and bicycle business started by three brothers in 1918 is still operating under the same family ownership 108 years later. The business has also built an unusually loyal workforce, with several employees staying for more than four decades. A report published by local news outlet The Addison Times highlights the business’s long … Read more

From ‘enemies’ to ‘patriotic brothers’: Pakistan changes stance on PoK protesters ahead of polls

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From 'enemies' to 'patriotic brothers': Pakistan changes stance on PoK protesters ahead of polls

Pakistan PML-N has softened its stance on PoK protesters, calling them “patriotic brothers”, as the party prepares to form a government in the region. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s led PML-N appears to be softening its position towards protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with a senior government adviser now describing the vast majority of demonstrators … Read more