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Biden jokes the GOP will impeach him because inflation is cooling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

By Josh Boak and Seung Min Kim | Associated PressAUBURN, Maine — President Joe Biden — buoyed by new signs the economy is continuing on the upswing — took a swipe on Friday at House Republicans’ flirtations with an impeachment inquiry, quipping that GOP lawmakers may decide to impeach him because inflation is cooling down.Standing in a textile manufacturing facility in Auburn Biden pointed to inflation statistics that showed the U.S. has the lowest rate of price increases among the world’s biggest economies. Though he was careful to say he was not taking a victory lap on the economy, Biden suggested that his Republican opponents in Congress may need to find a fresh line of attack against him because of improving economic circumstances.“Maybe they’ll decide to impeach me because it’s coming down,” Biden said. “I don’t know. I’d love that one.”Earlier this week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made his most direct remarks yet th...

Closing arguments loom in San Jose State athletics trainer sexual assault trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

SAN JOSE – Defense lawyers for San Jose State’s former head athletic director rested their case Friday, leaving only closing arguments next week before a jury decides whether Scott Shaw was using legitimate medical treatment when he touched the private areas of female athletes.Neither Shaw, who resigned from the university in 2020 at the height of the scandal, nor Sage Hopkins, the whistleblowing swim coach who kept up a decade-long crusade to oust him, took the stand during the defense’s case.The criminal trial in a San Jose federal courtroom marks the closing chapter in an ongoing saga that rocked the university’s athletics department and led to a Department of Justice investigation, more than $5 million in legal settlements and the ultimate resignations of the school’s athletic director and president.On Friday, defense lawyer Jeremy Blank attempted to undermine one of the more shocking allegations in the case – that while performing a hamstring stretch on a soft...

Your Quick and Easy Guide to Medical Marijuana Evaluations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

Sponsored ContentThere is a medical marijuana program in over three-quarters of American states. You’ll generally find many similarities in the application process across the board. However, it’s essential to note that there are also several important differences.For example, certain states still forbid completing an online MMJ evaluation. As such, you must book an appointment with a clinic and hope the physician agrees that medical marijuana will help your condition.It’s also true that doctors in some states are more lenient than others. Knowing what to do during a medical marijuana evaluation will greatly help your cause. Keep reading to learn all about the process, including tips to help increase the chances of you getting the doctor’s written recommendation.What Does an MMJ Evaluation Involve?The purpose of a medical marijuana evaluation is to see if a patient has a legitimate case for using the substance. The process involves scheduling a consultation with a physician licensed ...

Trader Joe's recalls soup product for containing bugs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

(WFLA/KRON) — Trader Joe’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup has been recalled because it contains something... unexpected. The recall is due to insects in the frozen broccoli florets, according to an announcement from the store. The Food and Drug Administration reported that along with California locations, the recall also affects products across Illinois, Florida, Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Subway to give free sandwiches for life to one person who agrees to legally change name to ‘Subway’ The recall affects nearly 10,889 products.The store also announced it is recalling a cooked falafel product in some states due to rocks. The recall does not include California. The grocery chain also recalled two cookie products, Almond Windmill Cookies and Dark Cholate Chunk and Almond Cookies, last week that may have contained rocks.

Oakland armed robbery Friday being investigated by police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

(KRON) -- An armed robbery that occurred Friday afternoon in the 1700 block of MacArthur Boulevard is being investigated by the Oakland Police Department. The robbery occurred just before 2 p.m., police said. Charges dropped in San Francisco Sanchez Stairs crash Officers arrived on the scene and learned that two armed individuals approached the victim and demanded their belongings. The victim surrendered their belongings and the armed individuals fled the scene in a vehicle.Police said the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

LHP Hyun Jin Ryu set to rejoin Blue Jays’ rotation Tuesday against Orioles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday against Baltimore, manager John Schneider said Friday.With the Blue Jays beginning a stretch of 17 games in 17 days Friday, Schneider said Ryu will be part of a six-man rotation.Ryu has not pitched since June 1, 2022, when he left a start against the White Sox after four innings. He had surgery on his elbow 17 days later.Ryu was an All-Star with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019, when he led the major leagues with a 2.32 ERA. He’s 75-45 with a 3.27 ERA in 175 games over nine seasons since moving from the Korean League in 2013.After six seasons with the Dodgers, Ryu signed a four-year, $80-million contract with Toronto in December 2019. He went 5-2 with a 2.69 ERA in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, finishing third in AL Cy Young voting.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

USC still preparing for a European tour as Bronny James recovers at home after cardiac arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Bronny James continues to recover after going into cardiac arrest, his Southern California teammates have been at practice to prepare for a 10-day exhibition tour of Greece and Croatia that begins next week.The tour will run from from Aug. 5-15 and see the Trojans visit Athens and Mykonos, Greece, and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Teams are allowed to go on a foreign tour once every four years under NCAA rules.James was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday and is resting at home, according to a statement from the hospital. His father, Lakers superstar LeBron James, also posted on social media that his family is “safe and healthy.” Bronny James will continue to undergo tests to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest, which occurred Monday morning during a workout at USC’s Galen Center.Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart abruptly stops beating, because of a problem with its electrical activity. While uncommon in young people, sudden cardi...

Human remains found in Saguache County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Law enforcement officials discovered human remains when searching for a missing woman on July 26, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The skeletal remains were found in the foothills west of Saguache Peak off County Road 46AA when the Saguache County Sheriff's Office was searching for Edna Quintana. 2 wanted in shooting that injured 3 women outside 7-Eleven "The remains are believed to be that of a male, approximately 5 foot 9 inches tall, with a pants size of 36Wx30L and not connected to Quintana," the release from the CBI said. Quintana is still missing, the sheriff's office said, and the search for her continues. Anyone with information about the items found with the remains is asked to call the sheriff's office at 719-655-2525.

Mystical shop Bohemi Chic in Lauderhill offers variety of spiritual items to banish bad vibes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

It looks like the characters in Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” could use some good energy. More like they need extra reinforcements, maybe some sage or crystals.Look no further than a Lauderhill shop with just what you need to ditch all that unwanted energy and bring home some good vibes.Jared Leto (as Crump, voice): “This house is dripping with ghosts, but there’s always room for one more.”These ghouls better watch out, because Bohemi Chic is ready to banish their bad vibes.Arianna: “Bohemi Chic is the most mystical shop in the universe, offering an array of candles, crystals, spiritual items and more.”This magic works with the power of your mind.Arianna: “Everything starts with your mind, your spirit, and your body, and these are tools that help you achieve whatever goals you set for yourself, to help attract the energies that you want to bring into your life.”Wanna attract a little more romance? How about some extra cash? Th...

Owner facing animal cruelty charges after 2 dogs saved from hot vehicle in Quincy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:35 GMT

A dog owner is facing animal cruelty charges after Quincy police say officers broke the window of a car to save two dogs on Friday.Officer Sean Klimas and Animal Control Officer Nicholas Malvesti responded to the parking garage on Hancock Street after receiving word that two dogs had been left unattended in a locked vehicle, according to police.After breaking a window, the dogs were turned over to animal control.The owner is now being charges with two counts of animal cruelty.No additional information was immediately available.