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The polls keep getting worse for Biden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

President Joe Biden’s poll numbers keep getting worse.November started with New York Times/Siena College polls showing Trump ahead in four of the six swing states, but more indicators of Biden’s electoral peril soon followed. The president’s standing in head-to-head matchups with Trump is falling: Among the latest surveys this month from 13 separate pollsters, Biden’s position is worse than their previous polls in all but two of them.And while polls suggest most of the movement comes from voters abandoning Biden — who might become undecided but not swing to supporting Trump — the Republican has also started to gain steam. Trump’s vote share in the national polling average is higher now than at any point in the past year.The state-level data are just as striking: In addition to those New York Times/Siena polls, within the last week and a half, other surveys have shown Trump ahead by 8 points in Arizona and 5 points up in Michigan.Biden’s recent slide — and his political predicament s...

Israel accuses Spain, Belgium leaders of backing ‘terrorism’ after Gaza remarks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

Israel lashed out at the leaders of Spain and Belgium for their comments about the situation in the Gaza Strip, labelling the remarks “false statements” made “in support of terrorism.”Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “strongly condemns the comments” by Spanish Prime Ministers Pedro Sánchez and Belgian leader Alexander De Croo during a visit Friday to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, the prime minister’s office said in a statement on X.In Rafah, Sánchez and De Croo gave a joint press conference during which they both criticized Israel’s attacks on civilians in the Gaza Strip and stressed the need for more humanitarian aid.“The indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians, including thousands of children, is completely unacceptable. Violence will only lead to more violence,” Sánchez said, according to a report by Spanish newspaper El País. Sánchez also said Spain would be open to unilaterally recognizing a ...

Alberta Energy Regulator reports runoff spill at Suncor’s Fort Hills oilsands site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator says a spill at Suncor Energy’s Fort Hills oilsands site spanned more than a year, releasing close to 10,000 cubic metres of surface runoff from a containment pond.  The regulator says on Oct. 9, the energy company reported an “unplanned release” of around 662 cubic metres from the pond adjacent to Fort Hills into the Athabasca River. But on Nov. 24, Suncor informed the regulator that the spill was likely much larger than originally reported and may have been happening since June 2022 due to a faulty valve.The regulator says it visited the site and found the valve is not currently leaking, adding it will be reviewing sampling data from June 2022 through to November 2023. It says Suncor has taken water quality samples of the pond, the results of which indicate the water spilled into the river was “within release criteria parameters for discharge.”It says the pond the water was released from “is not related to mining, extraction or tailings proce...

Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, underwent a CAT scan, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.The test at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where Francis was treated for a respiratory infection earlier this year, was done to rule out any possible respiratory problems and came back negative, Bruni said in a statement.Earlier Saturday, the Vatican said the pope had canceled his audiences because of the flu.Francis is due to travel on Friday to Dubai for the COP28 conference on climate change. Bruni provided no information about any change in his plans and in fact the Vatican on Saturday gave new details about his itinerary, suggesting the trip was still on.The pope will turn 87 next month. When asked about his health in a recent interview — after setbacks that included abdominal surgery just a few months ago...

Hamas is set to exchange more hostages for Palestinian prisoners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas was preparing to release more than a dozen hostages Saturday for several dozen Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, part of an exchange on the second day of a cease-fire that has allowed critical humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and given civilians their first respite after seven weeks of war.While uncertainty remained around the details of the exchange, there was optimism, too, amid the scenes of joyous families reuniting on both sides. On the first day of the four-day cease-fire, Hamas released 24 of the about 240 hostages taken during its Oct. 7 attack on Israel that triggered the war, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison. Those freed in Gaza were 13 Israelis, 10 Thais and a Filipino.On Saturday, Hamas provided mediators Egypt and Qatar with a list of 14 hostages to be released, and it has been passed to Israel, according to a Egyptian official speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not permitted to talk about details o...

Elon Musk's Bastrop 'town' gets bodega, salon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) – Elon Musk's new "town" in Bastrop County for employees of two of his companies now has a bodega, salon, and pub coming soon. The Boring Company partnered with Lennar Corp., one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, in 2022 to build 110 subdivisions in a project codenamed “Project Amazing.” The Wall Street Journal reported in March that Musk was planning to create a town near a SpaceX industrial site and the Boring Company’s  Bastrop headquarters.  MORE: New homes for Elon Musk’s workforce planned in Bastrop County Musk posted to his platform X, formerly Twitter, after the WSJ article was published, calling it “false.” Hyperloop Plaza, near Space X and the new development, now has several amenities, which are reportedly open to the public, and merchandising branding the community space.The Bastrop community has had a mixed reaction to Musk's presence in the low-key Austin suburb. Much of the concern from the community has to do with Musk's Bor...

'Small Business Saturday' is today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Small businesses start with one person and a dream, and for many small businesses, the busy season started Friday."We absolutely love this time of year because we do get to see so much more traffic than we see normally during the beginning parts of the year," Spice Village owner Jennifer Wilson said.As heavyweight retailers dominate sales on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday is a day that helps the little guys compete with big box competitors."Kohl's has the same thing over and over again. Whereas nearly every day, the shop owners here bring out different things," Spice Village employee Natalie said.Small Business Saturday aims to remind consumers they play a key role in helping their local economy thrive."It's also just supporting local small businesses, which I love doing," Natalie said.Saturday marked the 14th anniversary of the shop's small movement. Natalie said shopping at small businesses is a one-of-a-kind experience."Shopping at small businesses,...

Albany woman reported missing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 21-year-old Azalea Gardner, of Albany, has been reported missing. Azalea is approximately 5'2" and weighs roughly 125 pounds, with pink hair and blue eyes. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Azalea Gardner (APD)Azalea was reportedly last seen on November 22 around 4 p.m. in the area of Morton Avenue and South Pearl Street in downtown Albany. Police say she was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and black boots.Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the Albany Police Department’s Detective Division at (518)462-8039.

Man fatally stabbed outside of liquor store; suspect remains on the loose 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

Police in South Los Angeles are searching for a suspect connected to a fatal stabbing outside a liquor store. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the stabbing occurred around 11:20 p.m. Friday night near Lucky Liquor on South Main Street in South L.A.’s Florence neighborhood. Responding officers found the male victim with a stab wound outside the store. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died. Surveillance footage shows the victim walking out of the store with a female friend moments before he was stabbed. (RMGNews)Surveillance footage shows the victim walking out of the store with a female friend moments before he was stabbed. (RMGNews)Surveillance footage shows the victim walking out of the store with a female friend moments before he was stabbed. (RMGNews)Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and victim were involved in a confrontation that escalated into the fatal stabbing, police said.  6 detained after shooting at North...

The “Tired Terpene” — A Beginner’s Guide To Linalool

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:23:31 GMT

Read the original article about Linalool at Real Tested CBD.Cannabinoids give cannabis its unique effects, but they aren’t responsible for this plant’s unique scent. The aromas you pick up when you smell a batch of hemp flowers are related to compounds called “terpenes.” Although terpenes aren’t unique to the cannabis plant, they play a central role in giving each strain its flavor profile. Plus, many researchers believe terpenes may contribute to each CBD hemp strain’s distinctive effects.While scientists are still discovering new terpenes in cannabis strains, a few “primary terpenes” appear in many cannabis hybrids. For instance, linalool is commonly found in many popular hemp flowers. Most often, when customers see high linalool percentages in their CBD extract, they could safely bet on a “soothing” experience. This floral terpene has a strong reputation for inducing relaxing effects that may make it a perfect fit for nighttime relief.Shining A Light On Linalool — What CBD Fans S...