Judge rules Ohio law banning cities from regulating flavored tobacco products unconstitutional From a courtroom in Columbus, a judge has ruled a new state law that prevents cities from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products does not pass constitutional muster. 05/20/2024 - 2:33 pm | View Link
Smoke shops take a hit as flavored tobacco ban upheld in Columbus Flavored tobacco sales will remain banned in the city of Columbus and several other Franklin County cities. A Columbus judge ruled Friday that a state law prohibiting cities like Columbus from banning ... 05/17/2024 - 4:03 pm | View Link
Fight over flavored tobacco ban could take another turn Friday A judge will hear arguments Friday over a new state law that blocks cities from making their own rules on flavored tobacco.The city of Columbus is front and center in this legal fight, as it did make ... 05/16/2024 - 11:56 pm | View Link
Atlanta — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who brought a sprawling racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and others, has won the Democratic primary in her bid for reelection.
Willis defeated progressive attorney Christian Wise Smith in the primary election and is now set to face off against Republican Courtney Kramer in the fall.
Minneapolis — A former employee sued the city of Minneapolis on Tuesday, alleging ex-police Officer Derek Chauvin hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee in January 2020, just as he did four months later when he killed George Floyd.
Patty Day, then employed by the Public Works Department, wants over $9 million in damages for her injuries, which included a broken tooth, a deep cut that left a scar on her hand, persistent arm and shoulder pain, and psychological issues including anxiety, depression and flashbacks.
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“Chauvin is the most infamous police officer in Minnesota (if not United States) history,” according to the complaint filed in federal court.
Mexico City — It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees.
At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, were found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. Others were rescued by residents, including five that were rushed to a local veterinarian who battled to save them.
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“They arrived in critical condition, with dehydration and fever,” said Dr.
Portland, Maine — An independent commission investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine history plans to explore allegations that police officers arriving without orders created “chaos” during the search for the gunman.
Chairman Daniel Wathen said commissioners intend to address some of the “disturbing allegations” in a report by the Portland Police Department special reaction team.
Most people are familiar with the best things to eat for a healthy heart: vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins like fish. Some fish like salmon also have the added benefit of being full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats that can help to raise good cholesterol and lower triglycerides.
Or so we thought.