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Texas may ban THC products just a few years after legalization started a big business
2025-04-28 06:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
At a store selling hemp products outside of Houston, Texas, a sign notifies customers that the state Legislature might be passing a ban on most consumables containing THC. Andrew Schneider/Houston Public Media hide caption toggle caption Andrew Schneider/Houston Public Media HOUSTON Just six years after Texas legalized hemp products, the state may be about to ban most of them again as key lawmakers say the sales have led to abuses and safety issues. The Texas Senate passed a bill last month that would ban nearly all consumable hemp products with THC, the main intoxicating element in cannabis, and it's now under consideration in the state House. "This is a poison in our public and we, as the Legislature, our number one responsibility is life and death issues," said Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who's leading the effort to ban consumable hemp products. The 2018 farm bill passed by the U.S. Congress allowed states to roll back restrictions on hemp. When the Texas Legislature did so a...
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Major Manchester road CLOSED with police officer in hospital after serious crash
2025-04-28 04:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
Part of a busy east Manchester road was closed off following a 'serious' crash with a police officer in hospital. A section of Hyde Road, in Gorton, was closed this morning (April 22) following a crash involving two cars, one of which was a police car. The other vehicle was a suspected stolen vehicle. A 21-year-old has been arrested. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) says two men were taken to hospital following the incident. One of them was a police officer, who has serious injuries, GMP have said. Chief Inspector Michael Parker, of GMP's Roads Policing Unit, said: "Our drivers are highly qualified and undertake regular and rigorous training. "However, this incident shows the dangers they face each and every day to keep our roads safe. We constantly patrol the road network to catch those who are intent on breaking the law, whether that be dangerous driving, driving under the influence or having no insurance." The road is understood to have been closed since at least 4...
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Florida defeats Houston in nail-biter to win first national championship since 2007
2025-04-28 01:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
An NCAA Tournament defined by its lack of suspense came down to its final possession Monday.Florida won its third national championship 65-63 by overcoming a 12-point second-half deficit and making one final defensive stand.Houston got the ball back with 19 seconds left but could not get a final shot off. Catching a pass well beyond the 3-point line with five seconds left, Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp jumped for what would have been a game-winning attempt but pump-faked seeing the defense of Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. Sharp avoided traveling by bouncing the ball while he was in the air, but a teammate could not rush over in time to grab it and throw up an attempt in time before the clock ran out.Houston was denied what would have been its first national title. Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson, 69, was trying to win his 800th career game and become the oldest coach ever to win a mens basketball title. Instead, he was left frozen after the final possession gone wrong, and it was 39-yea...
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