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Target stores in at least 5 states receive bomb threats over Pride items

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

(The Hill) - Target stores in at least five U.S. states had to be evacuated over the weekend after receiving bomb threats, which tie into the recent backlash the U.S.-based retail chain received for its Pride Month merchandise. The Washington Post reported on Monday that local news outlets in parts of Oklahoma, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Louisiana received emails from unknown individuals about bomb threats at the stores. In one email sent to Oklahoma City NBC affiliate KFOR, which is owned by Nexstar Media Group, the individual listed seven locations in and around the Oklahoma City area, claiming that two of the locations already had bombs in them, adding that they hid the bombs inside of products. “The bombs will detonate in several hours, guess which ones have the bombs. Time is ticking,” the email reads, also ending with the date “4/19/1995,” the date of the Oklahoma City bombing.  Oklahoma City Police Department spokesperson Gary Knight said t...

Unraveling the Mysteries of THC-O: Understanding the Potentials of this Unique Cannabinoid

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

Cannabis has long captivated our interest with its abundance of naturally occurring compounds, collectively known as cannabinoids. At the forefront is the notorious delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or delta-9 THC, best known for its psychoactive properties.But there’s a THC newcomer to the scene, named THC-O, or THC-O-acetate. So, what is it and should you try it? Let’s take a look.What is THC-O?THC-O is not a “naturally occurring” cannabinoid but rather a synthetic derivative of THC. While the term synthetic may cause concern, it’s important to note that THC-O is derived from natural substances. The process involves the acetylation of THC, resulting in a compound that, while sharing similarities with delta -9 THC, each exhibits its own unique characteristics.When compared to delta-9 THC, THC-O is reported to be significantly more potent. This factor underscores the importance of cautious consumption and awareness of its potential effects.The Experience with THC-OUnderstandi...

Nia Archives is Off Her Head

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

Nia Archives is Off Her Head: English jungle/drum & bass producer, DJ and songwriter  Nia Archives has released new single and video “Off Wiv Ya Headz.”“I wanted to make a spooky edit for Warehouse Project last Halloween and this is what I came up,” she said in a statement. “I love the a-trak remix and I just wanted a jungle version of it.”“It’s official – a quintessentially junglist summer is upon us,” reads a press release. “Following her support slot for Beyonce in London as the first artist to do so on her Renaissance Tour, the inimitable superstar Nia Archives returns with a seismic summer banger “Off Wiv Ya Headz”. A percy club cut that’s been a staple of her sets and setting crowds alight since it’s debut at WHP Manchester last Autumn and most recently at Primavera Barcelona, We Love Green and Love Saves The Day, this high energy jungle version of A-Traks clubland famous remix of “Heads Will Roll” is the first solo sin...

Los Gatans can apply for federal disaster relief for storm damage

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

Disaster assistance centerSanta Clara County officials urge community members who were impacted by the January storms to apply for federal disaster assistance. The application period is open until July 25.To provide on-site assistance, the county has set up a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Pavilion at Redwood Estates, where officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and several state agencies will be available to help residents with registration.The center, at 21450 Madrone Drive in Los Gatos, is open June 13, 1-6 p.m.; June 14-27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and June 28, 9 a.m.-noon.FEMA amended its Major Disaster Declaration on May 25 to include Santa Clara County for the Individual Assistance Program, which includes temporary emergency housing or money for home repairs of primary residences and help with disaster-related medical, dental, personal property, transportation and moving and storage expenses.To apply for individual assistance, community members will need to bring ...

Hose used to flood car’s interior in Campbell

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

June 58 a.m. on the Los Gatos Creek Trail: Someone found four spent and an unspent 9mm rounds along the west side of the trail.10:49 a.m. in the 2200 block of South Bascom Avenue: An officer located a brown 2012 Toyota Corolla that had been reported stolen. A man, 35, was seen leaving the vehicle and was contacted. He was in possession of methamphetamine for sales, packaging material, cash, a scale, paraphernalia and burglary tools. He is out on bail for narcotics sales.5:40 p.m. in the 200 block of East Campbell Avenue: During an argument, a man, 58, hit the victim and fled. The victim desired prosecution, and the man was later located.6:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone stole approximately $1,500 worth of merchandise, which he dropped in the parking lot before fleeing in a 2004 black Honda CR-V.7:40 p.m. in the 00 block of West Campbell Avenue: A 2006 Volvo reported stolen out of San Jose on June 4 was located.9:59 p.m. in the 2300 block of South Winchester...

One man stabbed near North Beach, one suspect in custody

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was stabbed multiple times near the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco on Monday night, according to the San Francisco Police Department. One dead, six injured in Antioch shooting Just before 10 p.m., officers with SFPD's Central Station were called to the 200 block of Broadway Street after receiving a report of a stabbing in the area. Officers found one man at the scene with apparent stab wounds. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The officers aided the victim until emergency medical responders arrived at the scene and transported him to a local hospital. The suspect in the stabbing is also a man and he was detained at the scene. Charges have not yet been filed. Anyone with more information about the stabbing is asked to...

Exploring the economic impact of sportbetting in the US

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

This content is provided by Bazoom.The subject of how legalized sports betting would affect the economy of the United States is complicated and multi-faceted. Over the past few years, the number of states that have passed legislation to legalize sports betting and the number of people who participate in the activity have both increased. Because of this, the positive economic effects of betting on sports have greatly expanded.Promotes tourismSports betting has significantly boosted the tourism sector, which has had a positive effect on the US economy. Sportbetting has grown in popularity as more states permit it, giving those looking to partake in this sort of entertainment a more appealing choice. Also, the rising popularity of sports betting has increased tourism-related spending both locally and nationally. For instance, a recent Oxford Economics research found that sports betting supported nearly 51,000 employment and $3.2 billion in economic activity in the recent past.For insta...

Body of missing DC woman found in Charles Co., police say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

A D.C. woman, who was reported missing in April, was found dead in Waldorf, Maryland, and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office has now launched an investigation into her killing.According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, at 6:40 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to Holly Spring Drive after someone saw what looked “to be a partially covered body.”The body, later identified as 32-year-old Danielle Moss, was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy, which determined that her death was a homicide, the sheriff’s office said.D.C. police said Moss was reported missing in April. She was last seen in the 2300 block of Q Street in Southeast D.C. Her stepmother, Gloria Hammond, told NBC Washington that she was supposed to have dinner with her family but never made it.“Danielle was so vibrant. … She was a beautiful, beautiful personality,” Hammond said. “I talked to Danielle every day, every day.”T...

Bunge to buy Viterra in $18 billion deal that would create an agricultural powerhouse

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

Bunge is buying Viterra in a deal valued at approximately $18 billion to create a global agricultural giant. Viterra shareholders will receive about 65.6 million shares of Bunge stock, valued at approximately $6.2 billion and about $2 billion in cash. Bunge will assume $9.8 billion of Viterra debt.Bunge’s grain and softseed handling capacity will grow while it expands origination capabilities in key regions and crops where Bunge doesn’t have a strong presence. “The combination of Bunge and Viterra significantly accelerates Bunge’s strategy, building on our fundamental purpose to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world,” Bunge CEO Greg Heckman said in a prepared statement Tuesday.The deal would create a scale that puts Bunge closer to Archer-Daniels Midland and one of the nation’s largest private companies, Cargill. But the buyout will also likely put it in the crosshairs of anti-trust regulators in the U.S.The combined bus...

GM, Samsung SDI teaming to build more than $3B EV battery cell plant in Indiana

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:04 GMT

General Motors and Samsung SDI have selected New Carlisle as the site of a new electric vehicle battery cell plant in Indiana.The companies announced in April the joint venture to build the more than $3 billion electric vehicle battery cell plant without specifying the location. The plant will create 1,700 manufacturing jobs, Governor Eric Holcomb said in a statement on Tuesday.The project is GM’s fourth joint venture battery cell factory. It has announced three others with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution. A 900-worker factory near Warren, Ohio, is starting to build cells, while plants in Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Lansing, Michigan, are in the works.The new Indiana plant will house production lines to build nickel-rich prismatic and cylindrical cells and is expected to help significantly increase the accessibility and affordability of electric vehicles. The facility will have more than 30 GWh of capacity once finished.GM has five plants in Indiana with more than 5,700 employees. ...