After struggling in recent months, companies that focus on the booming marijuana sector could be primed for a takeoff. What’s happening: Everyday investors are increasingly excited about legislation in Washington that could dramatically change US marijuana policy. And on Tuesday,Amazon announced its support for the federal legalization of marijuana — indicating a growing willingness in
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KAUAI, Hawaii (Lincoln Journal Star) — Search and rescue teams in Kauai on Tuesday resumed on-ground efforts to find a 23-year-old University of Nebraska-Lincoln student who went missing. The Kauai Police Department announced Monday that the aerial search had been called off for Samuel Martinez, a microbiology student
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GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING EVERYONE… A powerful ridge of high pressure has parked over the western United States and will likely deliver record high temperatures to many today. Central Oregon will see highs in the mid 90’s and with a little moisture moving in over those warm temperatures, a slight chance of some scattered thunderstorms. NW
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ASHVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A viral video on Facebook is now at the center of the latest road rage investigation in Asheville. The video captures the tail end of a Monday morning encounter on Bruce Road in West Asheville. The 24-second recording shows a man getting out
Continue ReadingA Florida man accused of killing an iguana last year wanted a charge of animal cruelty dismissed on the basis of the state’s “stand your ground” law. A judge has denied his motion. PJ Nilaja Patterson was arrested after allegedly beating, dragging and kicking a 3-foot iguana in Lake Worth, Florida, on September 2, 2020,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LAKE BISTINEAU, Louisiana (KTBS) — The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they found a body Wednesday morning near the Lake Bistineau Spillway. That’s the same area where a teenager disappeared Tuesday evening in a boating accident. First responders worked through the night in their recovery effort for
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WAIPAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — City and County officials said a clog of rags and grease sent untreated wastewater out of a manhole in Waipahu on Tuesday. The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) responded to a call at 94-550 Kupuohi St. An estimated 1,050 gallons spilled out with 10
Continue ReadingA Belarusian activist stabbed his own throat during a court hearing in Minsk on Tuesday, according to local human rights watchdog Viasna 96. According to the organization, Steffan Latypov, who is facing allegations of organizing protests and resisting arrest, stabbed himself in the neck during the hearing because of alleged threats from authorities against his
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Christopher Jordan served in the U.S. Army until he was injured. “I was already disabled from the military from an injury. And I was disabled in the civilian world too, so they said I couldn’t work no more,” Jordan said. Like so many last
Continue ReadingKamala Harris will try to deepen the United States’ “strategic partnership and bilateral relationship” with Guatemala and Mexico on her first foreign trip as vice president, according to her senior staff members. Harris will visit the region next week as part of her role leading diplomatic efforts to stem the flow of migration from Central
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BUFORD, Georgia (WGCL) — A massive fire destroyed several boats and watercraft at a Buford marina late Tuesday evening. Hall County Fire Services rushed to the Holiday Marina on Lake Lanier after reports of a blaze in the area. Firefighters say they were able to quickly extinguish the
Continue ReadingBy now, you’ve probably heard of a cyberattack involving JBS — one of the country’s largest meat producers. But what is JBS? And what happened? And where, exactly, is the beef? Here’s what we know: What is JBS? JBS USA is part of JBS Foods, which is one of the world’s largest food companies. It
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Connecticut continues to build momentum in the fight against the coronavirus. Doctors in New Haven are focusing on helping children with a set of lingering symptoms they call “long COVID.” A program is available and it’s giving families hope. Doctors said most kids
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — Arrest warrants have been issued for the adoptive parents in the case of a young boy in Vancouver who starved to death. Karreon Franks, 15, was just 70 pounds when he died in November. Warrants were issued for Karreon’s adoptive parents, Jesse Franks and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Michigan (WNEM) — A Saginaw County teen, who just celebrated graduating from St. Charles High School, was killed in a crash over the holiday weekend. It happened Sunday evening in Bridgeport. The community left devastated by the sudden loss of 17-year-old Kirsten Franzel. St. Charles High School
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Olympic hockey gold medalist Imran Sherwani has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, after first noticing symptoms while in his early 50s. Sherwani, who won gold with Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, said he expects to eventually be unable to remember his sporting achievements. He scored two
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST CHARLES COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — A busy night of shootings across St. Louis and a rising homicide rate are two reasons why State Rep. Nick Schroer plans to echo lawmakers on the west side of Missouri in a call for a special session in Jefferson City this
Continue ReadingAmazon announced Tuesday it supports the federal legalization of marijuana, and that the company is revising a controversial workplace policy critics say has been used to keep employees working at a breakneck pace. The twin announcements, Amazon said, are aimed at reiterating the company’s commitment to being an attractive employer. In a blog post, Dave
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph launched its biggest campaign to encourage parishioners to return to in-person services across its 98 parishes. The “Come Home to Communion” campaign can be seen in handouts, social media, and on billboards across the KC metro. With
Continue ReadingAfter a big box office weekend for “A Quiet Place,” AMC stock was making a lot of noise on Tuesday. Shares of AMC Entertainment shot up roughly 20% in trading on Tuesday. It’s welcome news for the beleaguered theater chain, the biggest in the world, as it attempts to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic. The
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