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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Weed and Booze: How Enforcement Works in the U. S.

As more and more states legalize marijuana for adult use, the tasks of state and local police are shifting. We took a look at how different states and local areas handle the enforcement of cannabis and alcohol laws, both where weed is legal and where it isn't. In states where marijuana is legal, co

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Missouri Judge Stands by Transgender Surgery Ban

In Missouri, a judge has decided he can't overturn the state's ban on transgender surgeries. This ruling comes just before a big Supreme Court hearing on a similar case from Tennessee. The judge, Craig Carter, said he couldn't overturn the ban because there's no agreement on the safety and ethics of

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Thinking About Kids: The Naloxone Laws

Have you ever thought about how laws are made to protect kids? One important law deals with a medicine called naloxone. This medicine can save lives when someone has taken too much of a certain drug. In some places, doctors can give this medicine to kids who might be at risk. But is this always a go

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Nov 25 2024OPINION

New York’s Luxury Marijuana Shops: A High-End Twist?

Imagine walking into a sleek, wooden-paneled building in Manhattan. You’re not in a high-end fashion store or an art museum, but in Charlie Fox, a three-story cannabis emporium set to open in December. It’s one of several new, luxurious marijuana shops in New York City. These dispensaries aim to gla

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Challenge of Handling Unlawful Deaths

When someone is killed illegally, their remains can be crucial in revealing human rights abuses. However, cases like this are often complex and can make legal procedures tricky. These situations usually have red flags, requiring special investigation to figure out the cause of death and any human ri

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Sneaky Food Sellers: The Hidden Side of Street Eats in NYC

Did you know that the delicious street food you grab on your lunch break might be hiding a not-so-delicious secret? A Brooklyn restaurant called Guisa’o has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It's become the headquarters for an illegal food-vending scheme where up to 50 migrant women s

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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

Big Guy, Small Desk: A Struggle for Size-Friendly Workspaces

Imagine being a large guy, trying to fit into a tiny workspace. That's exactly what William Martin, a 6-foot-2, 360-pound employee at the New York Public Library, faced. He's suing for a whopping $4. 6 million, claiming his bosses forced him to work at a desk too small for his size, causing anxiety

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Nov 24 2024CRIME

Photos of Diddy at a Party: What Do They Show?

Pictures have surfaced showing rapper and businessman Sean "Diddy" Combs in an unusual situation at one of his parties. In the photos, Diddy, who was 34 at the time, is seen eating a chocolate-covered strawberry off a naked woman. The woman is lying on a table covered in food and fruit, with a leaf

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Nov 24 2024CRIME

The Fight for Lost Cash: A Man's $42K Seized and Returned

Imagine sending a package with $42, 000 inside, only to have it seized by police in another state. That's what happened to Henry Cheng, a California jewelry wholesaler. His money was stopped at a FedEx facility in Indiana, and he had to go through a legal battle to get it back. Civil forfeiture all

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Why Trump's Sentence Hit Pause Button

In an unexpected turn, a New York judge has pushed back Donald Trump's sentencing. Why the sudden change? Trump was found guilty of 34 crimes linked to a "hush money" case before the 2016 election. His team isn't pleased and wants the case thrown out. They argue that if the judge agrees, a new trial

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