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Massachusetts City First in Nation to Protect Equal Rights of Polyamorous Families

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

Everyone deserves to love freely. And Somerville residents seem to agree with that. The Massachusetts city — that’s situated northwest of Boston — recently passed an ordinance that polyamorous families shouldn’t be discriminated against. This is another step that can help bring the country towards acceptance and provide feasible rights for non-traditional families.But how does this non-conventional type of relationship work — and how can they benefit from the recently-passed ordinance?Somerville Aims to Eliminate Discrimination Against Polyamorous FamiliesIn the last week of March of 2023, Somerville, Massachusetts passed an ordinance that polyamorous families should be protected and not discriminated against. This means they cannot be policed or denied employment for having a non-monogamous relationship. Giving polyamorous families this right through passing an ordinance (by the city council) is recognized as the first in the country.In a Boston.com article, they say that the topic...

Do Plants Have Feelings? Studies Show Tomato Plants “Scream” When Distressed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

Because of the 2020 pandemic, a new generation of plant lovers emerged. And since practically the whole world went on lockdown, many were inspired by the idea that they should plant fruits and vegetables in their gardens as a hobby. It’s fulfilling, for sure — to help Mother Earth and she helps you back by giving you produce. No problem with that! However, plants may actually have “feelings.” The commonly-planted produce — tomato — is quite the chatterbox. And apparently, tomato plants scream when they’re in distress! It’s — umm — a massacre.Scientists Learned That Plants Scream When DistressedTel Aviv University researchers discovered that tomato plants “scream” when they’re stressed out. This is said to happen when they don’t receive adequate amounts of water — or when their stems are cut. However, the plant’s screams cannot be heard by the human ear — as these veggies only emit high-frequency sounds. Some insects, on the other hand, can possibly hear the plant’s...

Different Types Of THC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

View the original article about Different Types Of THC at Real Tested CBD.Even if you have never tried cannabis, chances are you have heard of THC. One of many cannabinoids found in both cannabis and hemp plants, THC is the cannabinoid most commonly associated with marijuana. THC has psychoactive components and is most famous for its potential to create a “high” feeling.Still, there is a lot to know about THC further than the potentially intoxicating effects it can have. In cannabis and hemp plants, there are many different forms of THC and they can each have their own unique effects. Let’s take a closer look at the different variations of THC and what research says about each:What Is THC?THC, also called tetrahydrocannabinol, is one of many chemical compounds found in hemp and cannabis plants. These compounds are referred to as cannabinoids. Each different THC cannabinoid has its own distinctive properties and chemical structure.In basic terms, the chemical structure of THC is simi...

Shooting in downtown Louisville leaves multiple casualties, authorities say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

A shooting in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on Monday morning has left “multiple casualties,” authorities said.The Louisville Metro Police said they are responding to “an active aggressor” on East Main Street in downtown, adding “there are multiple casualties.” FBI Louisville described the incident as a shooting, and other officials urged residents to stay away from the area.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a tweet he was headed to the scene of the shooting. “Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville,” he wrote.CNN has calls out to relevant authorities to follow up for more details.The Louisville metro area, located along Kentucky’s border with Indiana, has a population of about 630,000 people as of the 2020 Census.This is a developing story and will be updated.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

Dalai Lama apologizes after video asking child to ‘suck’ his tongue sparks outcry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

By Manveena Suri, Rhea Mogul and Tenzin Dharpo | CNNThe Dalai Lama has apologized after a video emerged showing the spiritual leader kissing a child on the lips and then asking him to “suck my tongue” at an event in northern India.In a statement Monday, the office for the Dalai Lama said he “wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused,” adding he “regrets” the incident.“His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras,” the statement said.His apology comes after a video of the exchange, which took place during an event in the hillside city of Dharamshala in February, went viral on social media with many users criticizing the Dalai Lama’s actions.In the video, the young boy can be seen approaching the Nobel Peace Prize winner before asking, “Can I hug you?”The 87-year-old sp...

Jane Doe wearing ‘disco’ dress found on Lake Erie shore in 1980 identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

Exactly 43 years to the day after a woman’s body was found on the shores of Lake Erie in Sandusky, police have verified her identity as that of Patricia Eleanor Greenwood, who was born in 1948, according to a news release.On March 30, 1980, the partially decomposed body of a young woman was discovered on the beach near Cedar Point Road.She was determined to be Caucasian, between the ages of 20 and 30 and estimated to be about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighed 120 pounds.The woman was wearing a size 12 “disco style” dress.No hair, scars, jewelry or identifying items were found on her body.The United States Marshals initiated the investigation after finding a teletype from 1980 in another missing person’s cold case file, the release said.And in 2021, the Porchlight Project, a nonprofit dedicated to funding DNA testing and genetic genealogy for cold cases in Ohio, offered to fund the effort to discover this Jane Doe’s identity.Sandusky Police Department Detective Eric Costante sent a t...

Why does an 8-month-old Los Gatos puppy prefer to potty indoors?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

DEAR JOAN: My 10-pound, 8-month-old puppy (part Havanese/part poodle) is very bright, very sweet and a challenge. I purchased him from a breeder when he was 6 months old.I take him out regularly to go potty, and he also seems comfortable going through the doggie door. However, he seems to prefer to poop in my home, and he periodically pees on the bed of my other dog, a 9-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback, who is also very smart and friendly.My two dogs seem to get along pretty well, and my puppy also plays with my daughter’s two small dogs, more his age and size.I hope I am not too late in helping him learn to always poop and pee outside. He was neutered a few weeks ago.— Sidney Mygatt, Los GatosDEAR SIDNEY: The first step is make sure there isn’t a medical reason for this behavior. Ask your vet to check your puppy for intestinal parasites and food allergies. If he’s perfectly healthy, then we look for other reasons.He might not be comfortable going outside. Dogs feel vulnerable wh...

TasteFood: A different kind of mimosa — psst, asparagus is involved

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

Are you seeking inspiration for a festive springtime platter to serve for brunch? Look no further than this very green salad, layered with fresh, clean and simple ingredients that sing spring. Asparagus, eggs and quinoa are layered over a bed of baby greens, drizzled with a briny citrus and caper vinaigrette. Elegant, light and healthy, this is an all-day salad; it’s not only good for brunch, but for lunch and dinner as well.In this recipe, hard-cooked eggs are quartered as well as grated. Eggs mimosa is a French culinary term for grated or sieved hard-cooked eggs. It’s aptly named for the brilliant yellow mimosa flowers that bloom in spring and share the same sunny color as the crumbled egg yolks. Typically, the crumbled eggs are showered over toasts and salads or used as an ingredient in deviled eggs.It’s also notable that the word “mimosa” applies to the popular orange juice and champagne morning cocktail (no relation to eggs). So, I’ll just le...

3 in custody following 5-year-old girl killed after shooting on I-880 in Fremont: CHP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

FREMONT, Calif. (KRON) -- Three people are in custody for the killing of a five-year-old girl after a shooting Saturday night on I-880 in Fremont, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP). The shooting took place on Saturday night as the victim and her family were going out to dinner.Officials said someone pulled up to the victims' car and fired shots. One of those shot hit 5-year-old Eliyanah Crisostomo, killing her within seconds. No other information about the victim is available at this time. Suspected DUI crash injures CHP officer on SR-242 KRON4 initially reported the shooting that happened around 6:40 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital but later died of her injuries, CHP said. Santa Cruz police spotted a car around 10 p.m. that they believed to be connected to the shooting. Police said suspects inside the car tossed a gun out the window. Officers were able to arrest three and recover the gun.Several lanes on southbound 880 near Fremont's Warm Springs District and...

Police seize 250g of fentanyl from unattended backpack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:38:55 GMT

(KRON) -- San Francisco police said they found narcotics inside an unattended backpack while patrolling the 1200 block of Market Street in the Tenderloin District. The backpack was hanging on a fence, police said.(San Francisco PD)(San Francisco PD)Inside, police said they found 249.5 grams of fentanyl, 33.9 grams meth and 27.8 grams of heroin, among other narcotics and property.