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French skipper wins Route du Rhum

French sailor Tom Laperche has won the Route du Rhum, setting a new record in the transatlantic yacht race. The 29-year-old crossed the finish line in Guadeloupe on his first attempt, beating the previous 2022 record by around six hours. A remarkable debut in one of sailing's toughest competitions!

French skipper wins Route du Rhum

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Death Row Pastor Urges Gina Hinojosa To Halt Executions in Texas

The Reverend Jeff Hood urged Texas' governor-elect to do everything she can to slow the pace of executions after taking office.

  • Reverend Jeff Hood urges Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to halt executions.
  • Hood's Execution Intervention Project advocates against death penalty.
  • Hinojosa, civil rights attorney, opposes death penalty but decides case-by-case.

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