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February 21, 2024

Boxing legend Mike Tyson calls out Biden, wants clemency for all federal marijuana offenders

Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion and cannabis entrepreneur, wrote a letter to President Biden and the White House urging the president to grant clemency to federal marijuana offenders.

February 21, 2024

‘Gas station heroin’ is growing threat in New Jersey, health officials warn: ‘Dangerous and addictive’

A dangerous drug is causing a spike of illnesses in New Jersey, health officials warn. In many cases, it’s sold on corner convenience store shelves. Addiction experts shared concerns.

February 21, 2024

University of Alabama at Birmingham pauses in vitro fertilization following state Supreme Court embryo ruling

The University of Alabama at Birmingham stopped in vitro fertilization procedures after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos have the same legal status as children.

February 21, 2024

Spain's birth rate drops to the lowest level since records began over 80 years ago

Spain has reported another year of declining birth rates with just 322,075 babies born in 2023. Some regions are offering financial benefits to encourage families to have children.

February 21, 2024

Alabama frozen embryo ruling will limit fertility treatment access, critics say

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created during fertility treatments are children under state law. Critics said this risks limiting fertility treatments in the state.

February 21, 2024

Drug recovery books were stolen from San Francisco libraries, so city officials want to offer them for free

More drug recovery books are stolen from San Francisco's public libraries than any other genre. Now, city officials want to expand a pilot program to provide offer for free.

February 21, 2024

Gaza teen cares for 3 dogs while living in a tent after being displaced by the Israel-Hamas war: 'My friends'

A teen from Gaza is currently living in a tent while taking care of his three dogs. His family was displaced during the Israel-Hamas war, but he continues to care for his furry friends.

February 21, 2024

Florida elementary school confirms 6th case of measles amid outbreak

Health officials at Florida's Department of Health and officials at Broward County Public Schools have confirmed a sixth measles case at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston.

February 21, 2024

Rand Paul: 'Never, ever let Gavin Newsom anywhere near the White House'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., ahead of the 2024 presidential election, is warning that Americans should “never, ever let Gavin Newsom anywhere near the White House."

February 21, 2024

Dem states, cities overrun by migrants funneled millions in federal COVID-19 aid to support illegals

Cities and states overwhelmed by the surge in illegal immigrants in recent months earmarked millions of dollars in COVID-19 funding to support migrants with cash payments.