Florida State

Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles, CA (LAI) — In a significant crackdown, federal authorities have charged 23 individuals, allegedly affiliated with a transnational street gang, for their involvement in a widespread methamphetamine trafficking operation. This announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The operation led to the apprehension of 17 individuals, with four already in state custody and two still being sought.

Federal Charges Against 23 Suspects in Major Meth Trafficking Operation Linked to Transnational Gang

New Hampshire State

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that John Santiago a.k.a. Freddy Muniz, age 46, has been sentenced for his conviction of (i) conspiracy to sell fentanyl; and (ii) possession with intent to sell approximately half a kilo of fentanyl. Mr. Santiago was found guilty after a jury trial in September of 2023.

Fentanyl Offender Receives 20 Years to Life Sentence in State Prison

LOS ANGELES (LAI) — An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.0 just hit the Ojai area. Early reports indicate the quake was felt as far south as Port Hueneme Naval Base. No injuries or damage has been reported.

Did You Feel It? An Earthquake Measuring Magnitude 4.0 Just Hit the Ojai Area

Chicago, IL

Illinois State

Benzinga

In Chicago, a dispute between "Marijuana Moms," a group of Illinois lawmakers who supported legalizing cannabis, and McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally, referred to as the "Dad for Mental Health," is intensifying the debate over cannabis' mental health effects and legalization.
The Marijuana Moms include state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, Speaker Pro Tempore Jehan Gordon-Booth, former state Sen. Toi Hutchinson and former state Sen. Heather Steans.
The feud arose shortly after Kenneally imposed a mandate on McHenry County marijuana retailers to display warnings about risks, such as psychosis and depression, linked to cannabis use. McHenry is the sixth-most populous county in Illinois. At the time, Cassidy and Steans issued a statement saying that Kenneally...

'Marijuana Moms' vs. Prosecutor Dad: Illinois Lawmakers And State's Attorney Clash Over Cannabis

New York City, NY

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, Microsoft Corporation co-founder Bill Gates and “kings” could potentially pay $1 billion for Mar-a-Lago, according to a witness in an ongoing fraud trial involving former President Donald Trump.
What Happened: Lawrence Moens, a Palm Beach real-estate broker, is set to testify next week in a New York civil fraud trial involving Trump. Moens was named by Trump as an expert defense witness, Business Insider reported. 
“It’s like a fantasy list,” Moens said.
“I could dream up anyone from Elon Musk to Bill Gates and everyone in between,” he added in a pre-trial deposition, referring to ultra-billionaires who might be interested in buying the property.
“Kings, emperors,...

Elon Musk, Bill Gates And 'Kings' Might Pay $1B For Trump's Mar-A-Lago: Ex-President's Expert Witness To Testify In New York Fraud Trial

Oregon State

Beaverton, OR

While on maternity leave, kindergarten teacher Becky Powell embarked on a digital venture that transformed her career.
According to CNBC, Powell utilized her child's rest periods to craft educational materials. By leveraging the platform 'Teachers Pay Teachers,' the Beaverton, Oregon resident shared her resources with other educators.
This online marketplace offers an array of educational content for various academic levels and subjects. Powell’s online shop, Sight Word Activities, focuses on literacy resources for young learners, especially kindergarteners and first-graders.
Initially, Powell earned $21,000 in her debut year on Teachers Pay Teachers. Last year, the store generated $125,500, translating to an average of slightly...

Educational Side Hustle Turns Into Financial Boon For Oregon Teacher

Iowa State

Standard, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Claremont, NH

CONCORD — Whatever is in the Claremont Police Department’s internal affairs records that state Rep. Jon Stone is trying to hide from the public, it’s bad, his lawyer told the New Hampshire Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Rep. Jon Stone’s Records As a Cop Are Humiliating, Lawyer Tells NH Supreme Court

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

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New York State's Legal Cannabis Industry 'In A Precarious Position' Acreage Releases Impact Analysis

Acreage Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: ACRHF) (OTCQX: ACRDF) (CSE:ACRG.A.U) (CSE:ACRG.B.U) released a New York Illicit Cannabis Market Absorption Analysis, in which it examines the state's current trajectory...

New York State's Legal Cannabis Industry 'In A Precarious Position' Acreage Releases Impact Analysis

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