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Court in Canadian province blocks new laws against public use of illegal substances

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Supreme Court of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Friday blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances.The ruling imposes a temporary injunction until March 31, with the judge saying “irreparable harm will be caused” if the laws come into force.The Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act was passed by the B.C. provincial legislature in November, allowing fines and imprisonment for people who refuse to comply with police orders not to consume drugs within six meters (20 feet) of all building entrances and bus stops; within 15 meters (49 feet) of playgrounds, spray and wading pools, and skate parks; and in parks, beaches and sports fields.The act was introduced following concerns from some municipalities and attempts by several city councils to impose extra limits on open air drug use.The Harm Reduction Nurses Association argued the act, which has yet to come into effect, would violate t...

Texas women’s basketball star Rori Harmon to miss rest of season with torn ACL from practice injury

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas standout junior point guard Rori Harmon will miss the rest of the season for the No. 5 Longhorns after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee in practice, the team announced Friday.Texas (13-0) starts its final season in the Big 12 at home Saturday against No. 10 Baylor (11-0). Harmon was the Big 12 preseason player of the year.“I’m heartbroken that I won’t be able to play with my teammates this season, but I’m going to support them and be the best teammate I can be,” Harmon said in a statement released by the school. “We have big goals for this season and those are not going to change.”Harmon was injured in Wednesday’s shoot-around before that night’s 97-52 win over Jackson State and she did not play. She sat on the bench and could be seen limping when she walked off the court.Coach Vic Schaefer did not say then what the injury was or how it happened. Harmon later said in a statement on one of the team...

RHP Lucas Giolito agrees to 2-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, AP source says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

The Boston Red Sox added Lucas Giolito to their rotation on Friday, agreeing to a $38.5 million, two-year contract with the right-hander.The 29-year-old Giolito can opt out of the deal after the 2024 season, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. If he opts out, the contract would be worth $19 million.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced and was subject to a physical.Giolito struggled to an 8-15 record with a 4.88 ERA this year for the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians.The Southern California native allowed 41 homers, second in the major leagues and three fewer than Lance Lynn. Giolito tied for the major league lead with 33 starts. Mixing fastballs, sliders and changeups with occasional curveballs, he struck out 204 in 184 1/3 innings while walking 73, his most 2018. He got 81 of his strikeouts on fastballs, 65 on changeups and 56 on sliders.Selected by Washington with the 16...

Seahawks again without Jamal Adams; DK Metcalf expected to play for Seattle vs. Steelers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Safety Jamal Adams will miss his third straight game for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday despite returning to practice in a limited capacity this week.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said that Adams was able to take part in two days of practice this week, but was unable to go on Friday and the team decided he would sit for the third consecutive week with the Seahawks hosting Pittsburgh on Sunday.Carroll said sitting the past two games helped Adams, but not enough to be back in game action.“It helped him enough to get on the practice field and he could get around and all that, but it’s just not up to the level that he can play at and he knows that, we know that and we talked it through,” Carroll said.Adams hasn’t played since Week 14 against San Francisco while dealing with lingering issues due to the recovery and rehab from the torn quadriceps tendon that he suffered in Week 1 of the 2022 season and kept him out for more than a year.While Adams will sit again, the Sea...

Colts receiver Pittman Jr. out of concussion protocol, on track to play vs. Raiders

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has cleared concussion protocol and coach Shane Steichen said he should be able to play against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.Pittman was cleared a week ago, but showed symptoms of a concussion a day later and was ruled out of last week’s 29-10 loss to the Falcons.Pittman is listed as questionable against the Raiders.“I feel great. I cleared for my second time. I just went back because I had so much fun the first time,” Pittman joked Friday.Pittman went into concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit by Pittsburgh safety Damontae Kazee in the Colts’ 30-13 victory on Dec. 16. Kazee was ejected from the game.Kazee was originally suspended by the NFL for the rest of the season including the playoffs. But that was changed to just the regular season with Kazee eligible to return should the Steelers reach the playoffs.Pittman wasn’t sure if the travel to Atlanta triggered additional symptoms, but he an...

Judge blocks key parts of Iowa law that bans some school library books and forbids discussion of LGBTQ+ issues

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Judge blocks key parts of Iowa law that bans some school library books and forbids discussion of LGBTQ+ issues.Source

Ravens can clinch the AFC’s top seed if they beat Miami; both teams are coming off impressive wins

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

MIAMI (11-4) at BALTIMORE (12-3)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBSOPENING LINE: Ravens by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Dolphins 10-5; Ravens 10-5.SERIES RECORD: Ravens lead 10-8.LAST MEETING: Dolphins beat Ravens 42-38 on Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore.LAST WEEK: Dolphins beat Cowboys 22-20; Ravens beat 49ers 33-19.DOLPHINS OFFENSE: OVERALL (1), RUSH (5), PASS (1), SCORING (1).DOLPHINS DEFENSE: OVERALL (4), RUSH (5), PASS (10), SCORING (13).RAVENS OFFENSE: OVERALL (5), RUSH (1), PASS (21), SCORING (4).RAVENS DEFENSE: OVERALL (6), RUSH (12), PASS (6), SCORING (1).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Dolphins plus-3; Ravens plus-10.DOLPHINS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Tua Tagovailoa threw for 293 yards last week against the Cowboys, which put him at more than 4,000 in a season for the first time in his career. The previous time he played Baltimore, Tagovailoa threw for a career-high 469 yards and six touchdowns.RAVENS PLAYER TO WATCH: Standout CB Marlon Humphrey has battled through foot and ca...

No. 15 Notre Dame cruises to a 40-8 win over No. 21 Oregon State in the Sun Bowl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Steve Angeli passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns, guiding No. 15 Notre Dame to a 40-8 victory over No. 21 Oregon State in the Sun Bowl on Friday.Angeli went 15 for 19 and tossed TD passes of 8 yards to Jayden Thomas, 13 yards to Jordan Faison and 13 yards to Jeremiyah Love. The sophomore was making his first start for the Irish (10-3) in place of Sam Hartman, one of many players who opted out of the game.Jadarian Price of Notre Dame rushed for 106 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown.Notre Dame had seven players – all starters – opt out of the game. That included Hartman and standout running back Audric Estime.Oregon State (8-5), which finished the season on a three-game losing streak, had three starters opt out and four others enter the transfer portal — including starting quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei and backup Aidan Chiles.Jimmy Valsin III had the lone score for Oregon State, catching a 33-yard pass from Ben Gulbranson. Offensive lineman Tyler Voltin ra...

Police: Burglary suspect orders Uber to pick him up from crime scene

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Wheat Ridge Police Department said Friday that a burglary suspect ordered an Uber to pick him up from the crime scene.It happened Thursday night. Police said officers responded to a burglary call at Blue Sky Plumbing. The caller saw a hole in the fence and said they had security footage of a man stealing tools. Man charged with murder in death of Topgolf coworker According to Wheat Ridge police posts on X, officers arrived on the scene before the suspect made it to his ride. There, officers spoke with an Uber driver, who said he was picking up a man named Jose and that his passenger was walking to the car.That's when police said officers intercepted the man, who provided a fake name. Police found over $8,600 worth of Milwaukee-brand tools in a backpack.He was taken back to the police department and fingerprint scanners confirmed his real identity. Police said they will be recommending a felony theft charge and six misdemeanor charges to the First Judicial Dist...

Former Larimer County child welfare caseworker arrested on 99 counts

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A former Larimer County child welfare caseworker was arrested Friday on suspicion of falsifying documents, submitting fraudulent reimbursement requests and other crimes on the job, according to a release from the sheriff's office.The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said that Sandra Spraker, 45, was hired by the county's Department of Human Services in April 2022. After training, she began working as a Child Protection Services caseworker in October of that year. Man arrested after multiple Edgewater homes hit by gunfire In the early summer of 2023, the sheriff's office said her supervisors noticed performance concerns and started closely reviewing her cases. They discovered "significant inconsistencies" in her official documentation, including falsified case reports and requests for reimbursement for local travel that never happened.By Sept. 8, she was placed on administrative leave, and she resigned on Sept. 15. The Department of Human Services reported its findi...