Most cannabis companies that list their stocks in the United States grow their products in indoor greenhouses, often in Canada. But a company named Flora Growth that went public on the Nasdaq on Tuesday is taking a different approach. Although headquartered in Toronto, its agricultural operations are in Colombia. And it cultivates cannabis the old-fashioned
Continue ReadingChickens are in short supply. Part of the blame goes to Tyson’s roosters. The meat processor, which sells poultry along with beef and pork, said that its chicken volumes have been low in part because the roosters it uses for breeding are not meeting expectations. “We’re changing out a male that, quite frankly, we made
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Former acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller is expected to tell Congress Wednesday that he was concerned sending US troops to Capitol on January 6 would have encouraged the conspiracy of a possible “military coup,” according to his prepared testimony obtained by CNN. Former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, at the same hearing, will reaffirm
Continue ReadingThe men charged in last year’s killing of Ahmaud Arbery entered not guilty pleas on federal hate crime and attempted kidnapping charges Tuesday. While previous court appearances in their state court proceedings in Glynn County were conducted via video link, Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William Bryan appeared in person before the federal judge —
Continue ReadingUS stocks sold off Tuesday and the Dow briefly tumbled more than 600 points, as investors grow increasingly concerned about raw material price spikes, shortages and inflation. Prices are rising all over the place as commodities, shipping costs and more related categories become more expensive. The shortages and global supply issues have been lurking in
Continue ReadingImages captured by two different telescopes are showing our solar system’s largest planet in a new light. The Gemini North telescope in Hawaii and the Hubble Space Telescope have captured Jupiter in visible, infrared and ultraviolet light, revealing striking atmospheric features of the gas giant in detail. These include superstorms, massive cyclones and, of course,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story EL DORADO COUNTY, California (KOVR) — A sizzling search has been underway in the foothills for a pig that, so far, has eluded authorities. It’s been spotted by multiple property owners miles apart from each other in El Dorado County. The Slimmer family is used to seeing animals
Continue Reading Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller and former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen will testify Wednesday about their actions during the Capitol insurrection. Read their prepared testimony here:
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TAHOE, California (KOVR) — Tahoe is a roaring tourist attraction year-round, but when the snow melts, that’s when experts say black bears pose a threat – and it’s getting worse every year. “It’s a real problem every summer. It was heightened last year during COVID with so many
Continue ReadingAmazon destroyed more than 2 million suspected counterfeit products that third-party sellers sent to its fulfillment centers last year as part of a crackdown on counterfeit merchandise on its website. The numbers were released Monday in Amazon’s first report documenting the company’s efforts to block counterfeits from appearing on its online marketplace. The report comes
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, California (KCAL KCBS) — At least three vehicles driving on a Riverside freeway had their windows shot out with BB guns late Sunday night and early Monday morning, the latest in a series of such shootings that have occurred on Southland freeways over the past several weeks.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The victims who were killed in a Woodlawn neighborhood in Baltimore County came from all walks of life. The community experienced a morning of terror on Saturday. “We just woke up with a loud bang and everything in the house started to lean over,” one
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story COMMERCE CITY, Colorado (KCNC) — Thieves targeting catalytic converters stole more than $20,000 worth of motor pieces from a Colorado nonprofit that helps recovering addicts in the Denver area improve their lives. The Stout Street Foundation houses men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addictions and relies
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish appeared on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on Monday night, where she talked about her changing hair styles, performed her new single and discussed her recent British Vogue cover. Colbert wanted to get to the bottom of if Eilish is often wearing a wig nor not, asking if her former jet black
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An award-winning documentary about an incredible 6,000-mile journey made by a local Marine Corps veteran is set for national release Tuesday. Sean Streicher spoke with Marine Corp Veteran Jonathan Hancock and the film’s director, both from Maryland, about the documentary. The hike took Hancock across
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story GRIFFITH, Indiana (WBBM) — An emotional Northwest Indiana mother spoke out Monday after her 7-year-old son was run over by a car that jumped the curb. The little boy miraculously survived. Family held down the driver as they waited for police. But as CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar
Continue ReadingThe immediate family of Andrew Brown Jr. will have the chance Tuesday to view police body camera video of Brown’s death, following a judge’s order that authorized the viewing. Brown was fatally shot April 21 when Pasquotank County deputies in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, were trying to execute a warrant. Protesters and family members have
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A delayed, shortened high school basketball season finally begins next week in Central Oregon and across the state. But there are some widespread COVID-19-related issues that could have an impact on the ability of some schools to participate in games.
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The Little Kits Early Learning Program, a new child care program planned in Bend, is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Continue ReadingTrainer Bob Baffert said in a statement Tuesday that Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit had been treated prior to the race with an ointment containing the steroid betamethasone. Medina Spirit, whose victory in the Derby has been cast in doubt after a positive drug test, arrived at the Pimlico race track Monday ahead of Saturday’s
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