LOS ANGELES — Amid concerns that California’s cannabis industry is overtaxed and on the brink of collapse, children’s and youth advocates say cutting marijuana taxes could put badly needed social service programs in jeopardy.Small cannabis farmers and business owners have repeatedly asked the state to overhaul the industry’s tax system as they struggle to stay…Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — Republicans are blocking votes on President Joe Biden’s five nominees for the Federal Reserve, infuriating the White House and creating an impasse at a time when the central bank is under increasing pressure to combat inflation.The GOP’s boycott during a Senate Banking Committee hearing this week stalled the nominations of Jerome Powell for…Continue Reading
An enormous, 58-foot-tall swell that crashed in the waters off British Columbia, Canada, in November 2020 has been confirmed as the largest “rogue” wave ever recorded, according to new research.The monster wave, which struck off the coast of Vancouver Island, reached a height roughly equivalent to a four-story building, scientists said. Characteristics of the wave…Continue Reading
Disney is dropping most of its indoor mask requirements for fully vaccinated guests at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Starting Thursday, face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated guests in most indoor and outdoor spaces at the parks, according to Disney World and Disneyland’s websites. Guests, regardless of vaccination status, will still be required…Continue Reading
Howard University and Presbyterian College officials are investigating after a group yelled threats and slurs at the historically Black universities women’s lacrosse team on Friday.The team, composed of all people of color, was making its way inside Presbyterian’s Bailey Memorial Stadium in South Carolina just before 3 p.m. when the team members were verbally assaulted…Continue Reading
Donald Trump’s spamming of Republican donors could kneecap party efforts to build a steady funding stream for future elections and compete with Democratic fundraising, top GOP officials are privately warning.Why it matters: The former president’s decision to bombard donors with numerous daily emails and texts is sucking up record sums. Four top GOP digital strategists tell…Continue Reading
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India The Murugappa Group, well known among quizzing enthusiasts for creating innovative quizzes is back again with a brand-new event – ‘The Good Quiz’. Hosted by renowned Quizmaster, Dr. Navin Jayakumar, ‘The Good Quiz’ will be an exclusive online quiz that aims to test people’s knowledge of all that is good –…Continue Reading
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare COVID – 19 Vaccination Update – Day 397 India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 174 CroreMore than 31 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm Posted On: 16 FEB 2022 7:53PM by PIB Delhi India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 174 Crore (1,74,19,80,825) today. More than 31 lakh (31,12,641)…Continue Reading
SYDNEY ― Many of Sydney’s iconic beaches, including the famed Bondi Beach, were closed Thursday after an ocean swimmer was killed by a shark, the first fatal attack in the city in almost six decades, authorities said.The man, who has not been identified, was swimming at the city’s Little Bay, a popular spot for families,…Continue Reading
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region, a senior Biden administration official said Wednesday.Russia has massed about 150,000 troops east, north and south of Ukraine, according to…Continue Reading
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