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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms.The legislation vetoed Saturday would have allowed those 21 and older to possess psilocybin, the hallucinogenic component in what’s known as psychedelic mushrooms. It also would have covered dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and mescaline.The bill would not have legalized the sale of the substances and would have barred any possession of the substances on school grounds. Instead, it would have ensured people are neither arrested nor prosecuted for possessing limited amounts of plant-based hallucinogens.Newsom, a Democrat who championed legalizing cannabis in 2016, said in a statement Saturday that more needs to be done before California decriminalizes the hallucinogens.“California should immediately begin work to set up regulated treatment guidelines – replete with dosing information, therapeuti...

New York City mayor wraps up Latin America trip with call for ‘right to work’ for migrants in US

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

NECOCLI, Colombia (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams capped off a four-day trip to Latin America on Saturday by calling for a “right to work” for migrants in the United States.He spoke during a visit to Necocli, the northern Colombia town where thousands of migrants start the perilous trek across the roadless Darien jungle into Panama, as they head for the U.S.Speaking from a dock where migrants take boats toward the jungle, Adams said countries in the region need to “come together” to find solutions to the immigration crisis being felt across the Americas as well as in cities in the United States, including New York.He called on the U.S goverment to find pathways for migrants and asylum seekers to work legally in the United States.“When you look at Colombia they have really shown how to absorb individuals into their societies, and one of the most important ways to do it is to allow people to work,” Adams told reporters in Necocli. “Nothing is more humane and, nothing is more Ame...

Boomer Sooner: Gabriel throws late TD pass as No. 12 Oklahoma beats No. 3 Texas in Red River rivalry

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Nic Anderson with 15 seconds left and 12th-ranked Oklahoma won a battle of unbeatens 34-30 over No. 3 Texas on Saturday in their last Red River rivalry game as Big 12 members before moving to the Southeastern Conference.With the SEC Commissioner in attendance, but not the Big 12’s, the Sooners and Longhorns played a classic that must have made Greg Sankey thrilled with his new acquisitions.The pocket was collapsing around Gabriel when he threw the game-winner for the Sooners (6-0, 3-0 Big 12), to Anderson in the back of the end zone. Gabriel completed 23 of 38 passes for 285 yards and ran 14 times for 113 yards and a score. The left-handed quarterback had missed the Sooners’ 49-0 loss in last year’s game because of a concussion. Texas (5-1, 2-1) had erased a 10-point deficit and taken a 30-27 lead on Bert Auburn’s third field goal, a 45-yarder with 1:17 left. The Sooners then went 75 yards in five ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Large businesses in California will have to disclose a wide range of planet-warming emissions under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Saturday — the most sweeping mandate of its kind in the nation.The law requires more than 5,300 companies that operate in California and make more than $1 billion in annual revenues to report both their direct and indirect emissions. That includes things like emissions from operating a building or store as well as those from activities like employee business travel and transporting their products.The law will bring more transparency to the public about how big businesses contribute to climate change, and it could nudge them to evaluate how they can reduce their emissions, advocates say. They argue many businesses already disclose some of their emissions to the state.But the California Chamber of Commerce, agricultural groups and oil giants that oppose the law say it will create new mandates for companies that don’t hav...

4 hospitalized after shooting in Uptown

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after four people were shot in Uptown on Saturday, Chicago police said. According to police, the shooting happened in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue just after 12:30 p.m.Officers said the four victims were in the area when they were approached by two people who pulled out guns and fired shots, injuring all four.  Man dead, another critical after wrong-way crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive According to police, a 26-year-old woman was hit in the face, a 28-year-old woman was hit in the shoulder and head, a 61-year-old woman was hit in the leg and a 43-year-old man was hit in the leg. Officers said all four people who suffered gunshot wounds were taken to the hospital in good condition. Police said no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and police said detectives are conducting an investigation. Anyone with information on Saturday's shooting can leave a tip for p...

2 teens in the hospital after shooting in Roseland

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

CHICAGO — Two teen boys are in the hospital after they were shot by someone they know in the Roseland neighborhood Saturday afternoon, according to the Chicago Police Department.CPD said a 15-year-old and 16-year-old boy were in the 9400 block of South Lafayette Avenue around 1:30 p.m. when they were approached by someone they know, who then pulled out a handgun and opened fire on them.The 15-year-old was shot in the leg and taken to Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park in good condition.The 16-year-old was shot in the hand and also taken to Little Company of Mary in good condition. 4 hospitalized after shooting in Uptown Those who have information that could help police make an arrest and conviction in the investigation of this incident can file anonymous tips online with CPD at cpdtip.com.Police have no one in custody as area detectives continue to investigate.

2 teens in custody after carjacking suspect leads officers on chase in Cook County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

JOLIET, Ill. — Police say two teens are in custody in connection to an alleged carjacking and police chase on Friday.According to police, around 12:25 p.m. on Friday, officers spotted a Mercedes Benz in the 800 block of Ewing Street that they believed was involved in an aggravated carjacking that occurred earlier in the morning near 107th Street and La Grange Road in Cook County.While on the scene, officers arrested a 16-year-old boy who exited a home near the parked vehicle. Man dead, another critical after wrong-way crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive While investigating, officers spotted a person, who was later identified as a 15-year-old boy, who appeared to be asleep in the driver's seat of the car. Police approached the Mercedes Benz and officers say that is when the teen in the driver's seat allegedly put the car in drive and attempted to flee the scene by driving around police vehicles in the area. Police allege that the teen almost hit an officer while attempting to flee th...

What is Israel’s Iron Dome and how does it work?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

(The Hill) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war against Palestinian militants after they launched a surprise attack on his country on Saturday.The Palestinian militant group Hamas, the group that rules Gaza, led the deadly, multi-front attack that left at least 200 people dead.Israel has touted the success of its Iron Dome air defense system, but it's not yet clear how effective the system was in today's attack given the number of rockets launched into Israel. Biden vows ‘rock solid and unwavering’ support for Israel following Hamas attacks What is the Iron Dome?The Iron Dome is Israel's air missile defense system that can defend against short-range rockets, intercepting them in the air above the state. According to Israel’s Ministry of Defense, it’s capable of successfully handling multiple rockets at a time.Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, the system became operational in March 2011 and performed its first intercep...

Man riding farm vehicle arrested for second DUI 17 minutes after release from first DUI arrest

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A man operating a farm vehicle in Pennsylvania was arrested and accused of driving under the influence just 17 minutes after he was released from custody for the very same thing, Pennsylvania State Police say.The driver, identified a 49-year-old man from Lancaster, was first taken into custody on the evening of Sept. 16, after Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say he tried to flee the scene of a crash in a 1974 International Harvester 4000 series. According to the crash report, the International Harvester and a 2011 Toyota RAV4 were at a stop sign when the farm vehicle backed into the SUV and tried to leave the area. The driver of the RAV4 followed behind, honking to try and get the tractor operator's attention, police said in a news release.The driver of the tractor later admitted to police that he had been drinking before getting behind the wheel, PSP said. Woman accused of crashing weddings and stealing gifts in three states arrested in Mississippi ...

Royce Lewis not ready to play field yet, but Twins haven’t ruled it out for ALDS

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:14 GMT

HOUSTON — The Twins are not ruling out the potential for Royce Lewis to get back out to third base in the American League Division Series. But they’re also not going to rush him into the field, either.Lewis, who strained his left hamstring Sept. 19, has been making what Rocco Baldelli called “gradual progress,” but the Twins are going to be careful as they proceed with him, letting him serve as their designated hitter for the time being.Baldelli said the rookie was in a good place to help the team win games — as he did in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series with two home runs — but he wasn’t at a spot yet where he or the medical staff felt comfortable sticking Lewis at third base.“We can’t put him in a spot where he’s going to stretch himself and compromise himself,” Baldelli said. “So when we’ve gotten over that point, over that hump, then we’ll do it. Then we’ll put him out in the infield and let him go. We’re just not quite at that point yet.”Lewis ...