A Florida man is scheduled for execution next month after his conviction in the killing of his cousin’s girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter under a death warrant signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday. Richard Knight, 47, will die by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke May 21 as part of a series of death warrants signed by the governor. Knight was convicted in the 2000 murders of Odessia Stephens and her young daughter, Hanessia Mullings, according to WFLA. Prosecutors said Knight and Stephens were involved in an argument the night of the crime. Authorities described the killings in court records…

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Home heating oil businesses struggle to navigate volatile market

LONDONDERRY, NH – Home heating oil firms are facing mounting cost pressures as rising crude and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions squeeze margins and disrupt operations across New England. The recent spike follows a cold winter that boosted demand for heating oil, leaving both consumers and suppliers exposed…

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The deadly dangers of a triathlon — no matter how experienced you are

When tragedy strikes at one of the most grueling sporting competitions on Earth, it would be easy to assume that a lack of preparation was to blame. Unfortunately, the unseen dangers remain even for the most well-trained athletes. Mara Flávia, a 38-year-old Brazilian influencer and triathlete, drowned during the open-water swimming endurance portion of the Texas Triathlon in Lake Woodlands on Saturday. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the victim “drowned while participating in the swim portion of the event,” according to a statement, as its Major Crimes continues their investigation “per normal protocols.” At the time of reporting, the exact…

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