Rebecca Heliot

This Conquistador Changed History. Neglect Haunts His Tomb in Mexico

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I am grateful that you appreciate the work done I did at The Oklahoman along with the great journalists that work there. I hope I can continue the work elsewhere. Thank you for the kind words!

After 10 meaningful months at The Oklahoman, my time with the newsroom has come to an end.

If you know of any opportunities where I can continue telling impactful stories, engaging with audiences, and making a difference through meaningful work, I’d love to hear from you.

What challenges await the next pope? Chicago Catholics weigh in Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and “listening to the cry of the poor.”

Chicago scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and “listening to the cry of the poor.”

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How do outdated building codes impact Oklahoma’s housing market? In the long term, it’s higher utility bills for the long run.

Anyone in #oklahomacity living in a Lennar home? If so, I want to speak with you. Email me at RHeliot at Oklahoman dot com.

What can $2 million buy in Oklahoma City? See inside one home for sale Oklahoma City's luxury real estate market has designed homes to meet demands. Here's a glimpse of what luxury homebuyers might be looking for.

What can $2 million buy in Oklahoma City? See inside one home for sale

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'All we have left is the dining hall': Fire claims Kiowa tribe members' historic church In Mountainview, a small town mourns the loss of their beloved historic church. All that remains is its dining hall for Sunday services.

A small rural Oklahoma town lost a 131-year-old church to fires stirred by high winds. This is how they move forward.

'The fire kind of took them over.' Oklahoma fire death toll rises to 4 with more risky weather forecast As firefighters evacuated homes amid 20-foot-high flames, they saw a badly burned man walking toward them. The man urged them to save his son.

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'The fire kind of took them over.' Oklahoma fire death toll rises to 4 with more risky weather forecast

Higher fire risks, strong winds expected Monday and Tuesday in Oklahoma — The Oklahoman Local meteorologists forecast more heavy winds to hit central and southwest Oklahoma. After last week's events, experts caution Oklahomans to stay safe.

Strong winds led to several wildfires in Oklahoma, leaving two dead. More extreme weather is coming this week.

Investors applaud Devon's strong Q4 earnings Devon Energy outpaced analyst expectations in 2024 Q4. Executives expressed positive outlooks, despite tariffs.

Devon Energy beat analyst estimates in the fourth quarter of 2024. It has big plans for the next year.

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Tariffs on Chinese goods have Oklahoma business leaders bracing for rising costs Tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect this week, starting a trade war with two powerful countries. In Oklahoma, prices on outsourced products rose

Tariffs on Chinese goods will affect supplies to businesses across many industries in Oklahoma, from clothing to housing.

Oklahoma State University alumna identified as victim in plane crash near DC An Oklahoma State University graduate was among the 67 people killed when a plane and an Army helicopter collided Wednesday night near Washington, D.C.

Out of the sixty passengers and four crew members who died Wednesday during a plane collision in Washington was Oklahoma State University Alumni Lindsey (Carter) Fields.

Trump plans to unleash American Energy: How will it impact Oklahoma? Local and national industry leaders agreed that Trump's new energy policies were overdue. But, that won't stop renewables from coming to Oklahoma.

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Could more data centers come to Oklahoma? UAE-based company announces $20B investment plan A UAE investment firm planned to expand across eight states in the sunbelt. Government officials commented on the potential economic impact.

Could more data centers come to Oklahoma? UAE-based company announces $20B investment plan

Canoo, the electric vehicle startup that was promised $100 million in incentives, files for bankruptcy Canoo, the electric vehicle startup that once promised to employ thousands of Oklahomans, filed for bankruptcy on Friday.

After furloughs and stock changes, the EV manufacturer Canoo filed for bankruptcy Friday night.

The Cherokee Nation has been awarded $10.7 million for EV charging ports. The federal government awarded the Cherokee Nation over $10 million to meet clean energy goals. The tribe wants to add them near public areas.

The Cherokee Nation has been awarded $10.7 million for EV charging ports.

Ardent Health to expand EMS, ambulatory services to several Oklahoma cities A new law went into effect Jan. 1 to mitigate ambulance-related costs. Now, a health care company plans to bring more ambulances to the state.

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Marijuana tax revenue sluggish as wholesale prices continue to fall in Oklahoma Whether it's oversupply, steep competition or unregulated alternatives, the price of medical marijuana remains low.

FYI: Marijuana tax revenue sluggish as wholesale prices continue to fall in Oklahoma by @denwalt.bsky.social

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'We didn't know she was dead': How an NBC News investigation helped families find answers Survivors were stunned and heartbroken after learning from reporters that a Texas medical school had dissected and studied their relatives’ bodies without consent.

This fall, we published the names of 1,800 people whose unclaimed bodies were used without consent by a Texas medical school

I got some surreal emails afterward, including from people who didn't even know their mom or brother was dead

Here are some of their stories: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Spend a lot on your pet for the holidays? You're not alone. Read more about how pet ownership has grown -- and changed in recent decades and how much people are spending on their dogs and cats in my @usatoday.com story
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We will keep following this story @stlouisatheists.bsky.social.

'We have no choice.' Canoo's capital woes led to furloughs, pause at OKC factory Canoo announced another round of furloughs Dec. 18. and plans to idle factories in Oklahoma. The company cited capital struggles as the reason.

'We have no choice.' Canoo's capital woes led to furloughs, pause at OKC factory

Oklahomans likely to have cheaper natural gas bills this winter due to forecast Gas providers expect residents in Oklahoma to save money on heating and similar expenses this season. Meanwhile, electricity rate hikes continue.

Electricity rates might be up in Oklahoma, but natural gas costs are down. Read more:

Economic development creates strong, competitive labor market in Oklahoma Jobs open up in the state as Oklahoma business booms. How do employers keep up in the labor market? They get more competitive.

Part of The Oklahoman’s Top Workplace series. Check out my latest:

'Sick season' is near: Viruses like flu, COVID and RSV circulating in Oklahoma, US Winter brings with it a higher risk of infectious diseases. Here are the common viral outbreaks seen in the United States and Oklahoma.

“Weekly reporting of flu cases shows a slight uptick in Oklahoma during Thanksgiving. For the first time this flu season, more than 100 people tested positive for some variant of flu that week.” Reporting by @denwalt.bsky.social