Utah picks 8 growers for medical marijuana program
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah chose eight companies Friday to legally grow medical marijuana for the first time in the conservative state, though…
Giants’ 11-4 loss to Mets ‘a bump in the road,’ Bruce Bochy believes
All good things must come to an end. The Giants’ seven-game winning streak? Good, but over. The New York Mets hit four long…
Hong Kong actor Simon Yam stabbed on stage in mainland China
Veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Yam has been stabbed in the stomach while appearing on stage for a promotional event in mainland China. A man in…
Florida public schools will be required to provide mental health education for students
The Florida State Board of Education voted this week to require public schools to provide students with mental health education. Under the new…
Crypto can prevent money laundering better than traditional finance
Despite common misconceptions, cryptocurrencies like Libra allow better identification and prevention of illegal activity than traditional payment systems. Last week, President Donald Trump spoke out about the…
LA casino revenue down 10 percent year to year
Louisiana casinos have seen substantial declines in revenue in the last year, leading casino advocates to sound the alarm that the state’s gaming…
Massive marijuana bust in California, bales of cannabis put through the chipper
Multiple raids were carried out this week in communities surrounding Perris, California, where law enforcement personnel targeted illegal marijuana grows, seizing roughly six…
Horses killed, jockey injured in ‘freak accident’ at famed racetrack
A “freak accident” at the famed Del Mar racetrack in California — which involved two horses colliding into one another after one of…
South Korean dies from self-immolation near Japan’s Embassy
SEOUL, South Korea — A 78-year-old South Korean man died hours after setting himself ablaze near the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Friday,…