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- Associated Press
Recreational marijuana backers try to overcome rocky history in South Dakota
Advocates of legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota, a mission with a rocky history, submitted thousands of signatures to election officials on Tuesday in the hopes of once again getting the issue on the conservative state's November ballot. Supporters of the initiative turned in about 29,000 signatures to Secretary of State Monae Johnson's office. Twenty-four states have legalized recreational marijuana, including as recently as November 2023 in Ohio, but “no state has as interesting or rocky or turbulent a story than South Dakota,” said South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws Campaign Director Matthew Schweich.
- Reuters
Tunisia detains a prominent activist for migrants' rights
Tunisia's public prosecutor on Tuesday detained Saadia Mosbah, a prominent activist and head of a nongovernmental group that defends the rights of migrants, human rights groups said, hours after President Kais Saied accused some groups that defend Sub-Saharan migrants of treason. Tunisia has been grappling with a severe migration crisis due to an influx of Sub-Saharan Africans seeking to migrate to Europe in boats. Local media reported that the police began investigating Mosbah, whose group combats racism and defends migrants' rights, on suspicion of financial crimes.
- BBC
Australian parents pay emotional tribute to surfers killed in Mexico
"The world has become a darker place for us," say the Australian parents of brothers Callum and Jake.
- PA Media: Entertainment
Game Of Thrones star Ian Gelder dies aged 74
The British actor was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December.
- The Telegraph
PSG down and out after Hummels sends Borussia Dortmund into Champions League final
They brought flares and drums, banners and tifos. They brought a fresh generation of players, unscarred by the past. They brought Kylian Mbappe, the most formidable footballer on the planet. But still it was not enough for Paris St-Germain, a club so desperate for Champions League glory yet so unable to handle the decisive moments of this competition.
- The Canadian Press
Manitoba Opposition Tories say lengthy omnibus bill means less public scrutiny
WINNIPEG — Manitobans may not be able to have public input on a host of proposed legislative changes, including a ban on replacement workers during labour disputes and a tightening of environmental rules. That's because the NDP government has included those measures and others, originally planned as separate pieces of legislation, in an 89-page omnibus budget bill introduced this week. The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act — known by its acronym, BITSA — is put before the legi
- Reuters
McKesson misses quarterly estimates as US pharmaceuticals segment weighs
McKesson Corp reported weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit on Tuesday due to slump in demand for the company's branded and specialty drugs that dragged sales in its U.S. pharmaceutical segment. The segment also sells branded and generic drugs, as well as over-the-counter products and vaccines. Sales in the segment rose 11.5% in the fourth quarter to $68.79 billion, but missed analysts' estimate of $71.65 billion, according to LSEG data.
- Associated Press
Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San Diego
The mother of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico delivered a moving tribute to her sons Tuesday at a beach in San Diego. “Our hearts are broken and the world has become a darker place for us,” Debra Robinson said, fighting back tears. Robinson also mourned the American who was killed with them, Jack Carter Rhoad.
- GuruFocus.com
VAALCO Energy Inc (EGY) Q1 2024 Earnings: Consistent With Analyst Projections
VAALCO's Strategic Acquisitions and Enhanced Production Drive Steady Financial Performance
- GuruFocus.com
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc (CGBD) Reports Q1 2024 Earnings: Surpasses EPS Estimates, Declares ...
Comprehensive Analysis of Carlyle Secured Lending's First Quarter Financial Performance
- WESH - Orlando Videos
Seminole County considers funding indoor sports complex with additional fees on hotel rooms
Seminole County considers funding indoor sports complex with additional fees on hotel rooms
- The Independent
Judge indefinitely postpones Trump’s trial date in Mar-A-Lago classified documents case
Earliest trial could take place under new schedule is late July and it now appears likely it may not hapen before 2024 election
- Deadline
2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Midseason is the new fall. As Hollywood and the broader industry continue to recover from the debilitating dual actors and writers strikes, the 2024 television landscape is coming into focus. All of the broadcast networks have set return dates for most of their shows, but there’s no usual Premiere Week to speak of. But as …
- USA TODAY
Viral ad from 1996 predicts $16 burger and $65k 'basic car': How accurate is it?
Financial planners look at past price growth to predict how living costs will increase in the future.
- The Canadian Press
CFL suspends Argos quarterback Kelly for minimum of nine games
TORONTO — The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against both the player and club. According to the CFL, Kelly is also suspended for Toronto's two pre-season games for violating its gender-based violence policy. Kelly must undergo confidential assessments by an independent expert and attend mandatory counselling sessions conducted by a ge
- Yahoo Life
Jessica Biel bathed in 20 pounds of Epsom salt ahead of the Met Gala. Why?
Here's what Epsom salt baths do, and why there's some controversy surrounding them.
- Idaho Statesman
Wage increases topped 10% for Idaho workers last year. Who saw the most gains, and where
Idaho’s hourly workers made significant wage gains in 2023. Here’s what the data shows.
- The Canadian Press
WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says
NEW YORK — The WNBA plans to commit $50 million over the next two years to provide full-time charter flight service for its teams during the season, the league's commissioner announced Tuesday in a move that addresses years of player safety concerns. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a meeting with sports editors that the league will launch a charter program “as soon as we can get planes in places.” She said it's projected to cost around $25 million per year for the next two seasons. That mea
- Reuters
Eurovision favourites Croatia, Ukraine qualify for grand final
Croatia and Ukraine, two favourites to win Eurovision 2024, were among the first 10 contestants to qualify for the competition's grand final on Saturday, following an initial round of semi-finals in Malmo Arena on Tuesday. Croatia's Baby Lasagna (real name Marko Purisic, 28) and Ukrainian duo, alyona alyona 28, and Jerry Heil, 32, are both among bookmakers' top five together with Italy, Netherlands and Switzerland to win the music kitsch-fest. "For Ukraine this is a big platform ... I think this is the place where you can state your mind freely, openly and for the world to listen," Ukrainian fan Victoria said, as she arrived ahead of the show.
- BBC
Fifa set to vote for 2027 Women's World Cup hosts
Fifa will hold a vote to decide whether Brazil or Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany will host the 2027 Women's World Cup.