Missouri voluntarily eases enforcement against hemp-based THC products
The state agreed Tuesday to curtail its regulation of products that contain THC derived from hemp and are sold at stores without the need for a special license.
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Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations. The hacking campaign known as Flax Typhoon installed malicious software on thousands of internet-connected devices, including cameras, video recorders, and home
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina’s highest court hears challenge to law allowing more time for child sex abuse suits
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s highest court is weighing whether a state law that gave adults who were victims of child sexual abuse two additional years to seek civil damages is constitutional or not. The state Supreme Court heard Wednesday five cases involving individuals who sued based on changes in a 2019
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Jefferson City man charged in July crash that caused serious injuries
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with DWI in relation to a July 8 crash that injured himself and a woman. Zachary Parsons was charged with driving while intoxicated – causing serious physical injury and two misdemeanors: Fourth-degree assault and reckless driving. A no-bond warrant was issued on Wednesday. He
Continue ReadingLawyers question whether a drugged French woman was truly unconscious during alleged rapes
Associated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — Lawyers for some of the men accused of raping an unconscious French woman who had been drugged by her husband questioned her Wednesday about her habits, personal life and sex life, and even questioned whether she was truly unconscious during the encounters. Gisèle Pelicot’s testimony came a day after
Continue ReadingJean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for ‘SNL’ season 50
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart is taking her comedy to a new audience — she’ll kick off “Saturday Night Live’s” landmark 50th season. NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as
Continue ReadingKentucky lawmaker recovering after driving a lawnmower into an empty swimming pool
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky lawmaker who was critically injured when the lawn mower he was riding plunged into an empty swimming pool has made progress in his recovery, a legislative spokesman said Wednesday. State Sen. Johnnie Turner was able to sit upright and communicate on Tuesday and continued to improve Wednesday, said Dustin
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New judge coming for suspect in Osage Beach police officer chase death
The man charged in a crash that killed an Osage Beach police officer will get a new judge on his case.
Continue ReadingConnecticut aquarium pays over $12K to settle beluga care investigation
Associated Press A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales have died from illnesses since 2021 has agreed to settle a federal investigation that found alleged animal care and water quality violations. Mystic Aquarium will pay a $12,200 fine as part of the settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture while not admitting or denying that
Continue ReadingIs Israel preparing for a war with Hezbollah?
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The specter of all-out combat between Israel and Hezbollah seems closer than ever before. Tensions rose sharply after Israel’s defense minister announced a “new phase” of the war and an apparent Israeli attack set off explosions in electronic devices in Lebanon. Hopes for a diplomatic solution appear to be fading
Continue ReadingUN members vote to demand Israel end occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — United Nations members voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to demand that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. The resolution was adopted in the UN General Assembly after receiving 124 votes in favor. Fourteen countries voted against, including the United States, Hungary, Israel, Argentina, Czechia, Fiji, Malawi,
Continue Reading‘Hidden Figures’ of the space race receive Congress’ highest honor at medal ceremony
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden at the U.S. Capitol. Darden watched the ceremony from her
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Callaway County man charged with first-degree domestic assault
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Steedman man was charged with two felonies after he was accused of seriously injuring a woman during an assault on Tuesday. Nathan Cole Riley, 37, was charged with first-degree domestic assault and resisting arrest. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance was held
Continue ReadingFAA investigating after Delta passengers report bleeding ears and noses
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a Delta Air Lines flight leaving Salt Lake City last weekend developed cabin pressure issues and left some passengers with bleeding eardrums, headaches and bloody noses. The flight was traveling Sunday from Salt Lake City to Portland, Oregon, when pilots of the five-year-old
Continue ReadingTulane’s public health school secures major gift to expand
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A longtime donor who has given more than $160 million to Tulane University is the new namesake of the university’s expanding graduate school of public health. The honor for Celia Scott Weatherhead was announced Wednesday by Tulane officials. The university says donations from Weatherhead and her late husband Albert constitute the
Continue ReadingWoman suffers leg burns after hiking off trail near Yellowstone Park’s Old Faithful
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A New Hampshire woman suffered burns on her leg after hiking off trail in Yellowstone National Park and falling through a thin crust over scalding water in a thermal area near the Old Faithful geyser. Park officials say the 60-year-old woman, along with her husband and their dog, were
Continue ReadingTeamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union. “Unfortunately, neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests of working people are always put
Continue ReadingMilwaukee’s new election chief knows her office is under scrutiny, but she’s ready
Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — This year’s presidential election will be the first overseen by a new elections chief in Milwaukee, a city that is under intense scrutiny in every major election. Elections chief Paulina Gutierrez says it’s not threats or worries about conflicts at the polls that keep her up at night. Instead, it’s
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s former opposition candidate, Edmundo González, on Wednesday said he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in July’s presidential election, which electoral authorities claim was won by President Nicolás Maduro. The revelation of the letter is the latest strain to the country’s political crisis, which was exacerbated
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2 Jefferson City residents displaced after Wednesday morning house fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Jefferson City residents were displaced from their home in the 100 block of North Polk Street after a fire, according to a Wednesday press release from the Jefferson City Fire Department. The release says that JCFD responded to a fire at a home at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were
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