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Md. lawmakers, regulators already contemplating changes to cannabis law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

Will Tilburg (right), acting director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration and Senate Finance Chair Melony G. Griffith (D-Prince George's County).(Courtesy Maryland Matters/Bryan P. Sears.) Will Tilburg (right), acting director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration and Senate Finance Chair Melony G. Griffith (D-Prince George's County).(Courtesy Maryland Matters/Bryan P. Sears.) Maryland’s cannabis industry is less than two months old and lawmakers and regulators are already contemplating tweaks in the coming General Assembly session.Since July, the new recreational adult use industry has recorded sales of almost $90 million. The expectation is that sales will surpass $1 billion.Will Tilburg, acting director o...

Police investigate 2 'suspicious deaths' in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Aurora are investigating two suspicious deaths near the intersection of East 22nd Avenue and Galena Street Saturday morning.Firefighters initially responded to a report of an unresponsive person laying on the ground. It was quickly determined they were dead.Police responded to the scene around 6:55 a.m. and a second person was found a short distance away from the first person.It was determined that they were dead as well.CSI and the Major Crime Homicide Unit responded to the scene as well.FOX31 is gathering information and will provide updates as soon as they become available.

Big Greater Boston cases and where they go next: From Karen Read to Brian Walshe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

The husband accused of murdering and dismembering his wife in their Cohasset home on the first day of this year and then hiding her body, which has never been found, is back in court this week.It’s one of several big cases that have made this year such a newsy one.Brian Walshe, 48, was indicted for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, 39, in March, and was arraigned on the charge in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham on April 27. At that time, Judge Beverly J. Cannone denied him bail and set a next court date for Aug. 23, this Wednesday, a date confirmed by the clerk’s office last week.The case has been largely dormant since that time, minus a treasure trove of District Court-level filings that were released when the case was kicked up to the Superior Court, as the defense and prosecutors build their cases.The grisly case has garnered national attention with its details, including alleged Google searches found in the days following Ana Walshe’s disappearance, including “How long ...

Another harrowing night for Okanagan amid B.C. wildfire state of emergency

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

WEST KELOWNA — Residents of West Kelowna and Kelowna have endured another harrowing night surrounded by wildfires that form the epicentre of a battle against hundreds of blazes across British Columbia.The provincewide fire fight has triggered a provincial state of emergency, with about 15,000 people evacuated from their homes across B.C., and a further 20,000 under evacuation alerts.A series of new evacuation orders were issued by the City of Kelowna, Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation Friday night, in addition to alerts warning residents to be ready to leave at short notice.Fires deemed out of control are now burning on both sides of Lake Okanagan, including the devastating McDougall Creek fire that the BC Wildfire Service says covers 105 square kilometres.But conditions overnight were calmer than during Thursday and Friday’s desperate battle against flames that consumed numerous homes and other properties, including the Lake Okanagan Resort.At least one evacuation order f...

Greek authorities rescue dozens of migrants on small boats in Aegean Sea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities on Saturday rescued nearly 80 migrants in inflatable dinghies trying to cross from Turkey to the nearby eastern Aegean Sea islands in three separate incidents, the coast guard said.In recent weeks, Greece has seen a rise in such arrivals, mostly in small unseaworthy boats provided by smugglers.A coast guard statement said a patrol boat located 41 people early Saturday on an inflatable dinghy which was drifting off the island of Lesbos. All were safely evacuated and taken to a reception center on the island.Following a chase earlier Saturday, a coast guard patrol boat stopped another dinghy carrying 17 people near the eastern Aegean islets of Arkii. The migrants were taken to the island of Patmos, while one of them was arrested on suspicion of belonging to a smuggling ring.Late Friday, another boat carrying 17 people was found adrift off the island of Samos. One of the migrants required medical treatment, while the rest were taken to a receptio...

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

A state of emergency remains in place today across British Columbia as threatening wildfires force thousands of residents to evacuate from homes in the Okanagan in the southern Interior and elsewhere in the province. Here are the latest developments on the B.C. wildfires (all times are PT):7:30 a.m.:The Lower East Adams Lake Wildfire has prompted evacuation orders in the Shuswap Lake area east of Kamloops.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District and area Indigenous nations issued evacuation orders Friday night for the Scotch Creek, Lee Creek, Celista, Magna Bay and Little River areas.The Scotch Creek and Takana Bay bridges were closed and Scotch Creek residents were told to evacuate by boat.—  This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2023. The Canadian Press

British and Swiss police break up a crime ring and recover a valuable Ming vase in a sting operation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A sting operation at a London hotel helped authorities recover a 15th-century Chinese vase worth about 2 million pounds ($2.5 million) and break up the criminal ring believed to have stolen the artifact from a Swiss museum, British police said Saturday.The vase, which dates to the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, was one of three items stolen from the Museum of Far Eastern Art in Geneva in 2019.The Metropolitan Police Service made the announcement after a London court on Friday found two men guilty of charges related to the gang’s effort to sell the vase. A third man pleaded guilty to similar charges earlier this year, and two other men who were arrested in London are awaiting trial in Switzerland for their alleged role in the burglary. All five are from southeast London.“The organized crime group involved in this offending believed they could commit significant offenses internationally and that there would be no comeback,’’ said Detective Chief Inspector Matt Webb, ...

Large wildfire ravages forest in northern Greece as 7 villages are ordered to evacuate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities on Saturday ordered seven villages evacuated near the northeastern border with Turkey due to a large summer wildfire burning out of control and whipped on by high winds.The fire service said more than 100 firefighters, assisted by nine water-dropping aircraft, were struggling to contain the blaze. The forest fire broke out early Saturday near the village of Melia, east of the town of Alexandroupolis.The evacuation orders were issued as a precaution and no damage to buildings or injuries to humans were reported. Authorities shut down a section of a major highway in the area due to heavy smoke drifting across it.Another smaller wildfire was burning outside Thessaloniki, in the north, the second-largest city in Greece. Earlier, firefighters brought under control a blaze on the western island of Cephalonia.The fire service has issued a high wildfire alert for the weekend.Last month, deadly wildfires caused havoc in central Greece, and forced the e...

Nissan recalling more than 236,000 cars to fix a problem that can cause loss of steering control

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break, possibly causing drivers to lose steering control.The recall covers certain Sentra compact cars from the 2020 through 2022 model years. Tie rods help vehicles move the wheels for steering.Nissan says in documents posted Saturday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that if tie rods become bent, they can break and affect the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.Owners should contact dealers if their steering wheel is off center or they feel a vibration. At first, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods. Once a new design is available, they will replace both the left and right tie rods at no cost to owners.Letters notifying owners will be mailed starting Oct. 5. A second letter will go out once parts are available.Many of the same vehicles were recalled in 2021 to fix the same problem, the documents say. Cars...

'Weekend Break' visits 2023 Ribfest Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:27 GMT

CHICAGO — A popular event in Chicago for BBQ fans is making it's return to North Center once against in 2023. Featuring a variety of vendors from the Chicago area and the entire country, Ribfest Chicago opens up Saturday and continues through Sunday evening at 4000 N. Lincoln Avenue. We decided to feature the event on Saturday's "Weekend Break" on WGN Weekend Morning News as Christine Flores made her way to the festival site to preview what's ahead the next two days. Christine spoke to Mike Frost, who works for Chicago BBQ Company, about what he's looking forward to this week while also showing off the brisket he made for Ribfest. The event also features a number of out-of-town vendors, including Nikki Haggerty of Austin Texas Lightning BBQ.She spoke with Christine during one of the segments on the WGN Weekend Morning News on August 19.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delive...