Cayman Islands to ask voters whether to ease marijuana laws
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands plans to hold a referendum on whether to make the possession of small amounts of marijuana a minor…
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Despite all the hoops to jump through, Culver farmer is excited about $822K USDA grant to help them go solar
Kerry Backsen has learned a thing or two over the years about running a combination feed mill, 1,300-acre farm, retail store and trucking company…
Continue ReadingRare whale died of chronic entanglement in Maine fishing gear
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal authorities say a rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of…
Continue ReadingJennifer Hudson questions boyfriend Common about his talk of marrying her
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — And Common is telling you he’s not going nowhere, Jennifer Hudson. The singer and daytime talk-show host…
Continue ReadingItalian family believes painting found in a dump in 1960s is a Picasso and seeks authentication
Associated Press MILAN (AP) — An Italian family hopes to prove definitively that a painting discarded from a villa on Capri more than 60 years ago…
Continue ReadingResidents of landslide-stricken city in California to get financial help
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — As much as $10,000 will be distributed to some residents of a peninsula on the edge of Los Angeles where…
Continue ReadingThe US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged on
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The union representing striking U.S. dockworkers has reached a deal to suspend the strike until Jan. 15 to…
Continue ReadingThe US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and…
Continue ReadingIndiana man sentenced for neglect after rat attack on his infant son
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man convicted of child neglect for a rat attack that left his 6-month-old son with disfiguring injuries has been…
Continue ReadingJack Smith’s Pursuit: Trump’s Lies, Giuliani’s Fall, and the Battle for America’s Future
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The relentless…
Continue ReadingDozens of migrants still missing off Djibouti’s coast after smugglers forced them out of boats
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Rescuers are searching for dozens of migrants from Africa still missing after smugglers apparently…
Continue ReadingTikTok personality ‘Mr. Prada’ charged in the killing of a Louisiana therapist
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A TikTok personality known as Mr. Prada is charged in the bludgeoning death of a Louisiana therapist whose body…
Continue Reading“Tu padre está en problemas”: la desesperada búsqueda de una familia continúa tras el paso de Helene
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — A salvo en su casa de Illinois el viernes por la tarde, Matthew Cloyd sabía que el huracán que había azotado la…
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Oregon statewide student assessment scores show progress, but ‘more work ahead’ to return to pre-pandemic levels
The Oregon Department of Education released results Thursday from the Oregon Statewide Assessment System’s spring 2024 summative tests, which…
Continue ReadingJustice Department and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking operations aimed at US officials and civil society
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Justice Department and Microsoft on Thursday announced the seizure of more than 100 web domains…
Continue ReadingBelarus opposition urges immediate release of over 200 political prisoners in dire state
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian opposition leader in exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Thursday said 224 political prisoners in…
Continue ReadingMessi, Inter Miami to open playoffs at home on Oct. 25. And it’ll be shown live in Times Square
AP Sports Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi’s first MLS Cup playoff match with Inter Miami will be on Oct. 25. And it’ll be…
Continue ReadingGoogle’s search engine’s latest AI injection will answer voiced questions about video and photos
AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is pumping more artificial intelligence into its search engine. New features will enable people to…
Continue ReadingVatican Bank fires couple whose marriage breached new workplace ban
By Jack Guy and Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — The Vatican Bank has fired two employees whose recent wedding violates a newly-introduced ban on…
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Staffing issues close Madras DMV office Thursday
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Madras office of Oregon DMV is closed Thursday, officials announced. Much business with DMV can be…
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