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Could EU institutional bias sabotage efforts to stop cigarette smoking?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

Consultations with pre-determined outcomes are invariably a terrible idea. They are used to provide justification for actions that authorities have already decided to take. It should be obvious that when the European Commission consults stakeholders and the wider public there should be no hint of bias in favour of only wanting to hear the ‘correct’ view. Yet the Commission’s recent consultation on tobacco control suggests that it thinks it already knows the ‘right’ answer to a crucial question, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.The European Commission’s three-month consultation on the evaluation of the legislative framework on tobacco control closed in May and its outcome is awaited. What has become the key issue in discouraging the smoking of cigarettes is the role of alternative tobacco products in getting smokers to give up cigarettes. But it’s hard not to fear that a supposedly in-depth consultation will deliver a superficial answer that conflates smoking with the consumption ...

Ways you can use AI to earn money on the side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

In today's rapidly evolving world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as an unstoppable force, transforming industries and reshaping the job market. Embracing AI and learning to leverage its tools can unlock a world of opportunities for people seeking to expand their earning potential. By including AI side hustles into their skill set, individuals can tap into a growing market demand and stay ahead of the curve.Moreover, AI has flooded various aspects of our lives, from personalized recommendations on streaming platforms to advanced data analysis in business operations. As businesses and consumers recognize the potential of AI, there is a heaving demand for professionals skilled in its implementation and usage.The gig economy, with its focus on flexible work arrangements and diversified income streams, has created a fertile ground for AI side hustles. Are you passionate about increasing your earning potential? Look no further! In this guide, we have listed down some great...

Arsonist sought in as many as 12 fires set in Reseda

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

Authorities believe the same person may be responsible for as many as 12 fires, including one that burned a pickup truck in the Reseda area over the past several days.Firefighters were alerted to several rubbish fires burning around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Vanowen Street and Reseda Boulevard, Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief Thomas Gikas said. Crews managed to douse all of the fires and no injuries were reported.A pickup truck burned in one of several fires started in the Reseda area on Sept. 12, 2023. (Key News Network)“In this area, I think we’ve had a total of about 12 rubbish fires in the past three nights,” Gikas said.Most of the incidents involved fires burning in alleys and trash cans but a pickup truck was also torched. Video obtained by KTLA show flames shooting several feet into the air as crews worked to douse the fire in the bed of the pickup truck. Baby found inside abandoned stroller in L.A. A pile of burned leaves and damage to the back window o...

Baby found inside abandoned stroller in L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

A baby was found unattended early Tuesday morning in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles. A passerby called 911 around 3 a.m. to report a child abandoned in a stroller in the 100 block of Larchmont Boulevard. Arriving officers confirmed finding a 2- to 3-year-old Black female baby, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said. The child was said to be in good condition but was taken to a local hospital to be checked out. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services was notified and will investigate, the spokesperson said. No further details about the baby, or the search for the parents, were immediately available.

Brazen thief breaks into Beverly Grove home while family slept inside

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

A Beverly Grove family is concerned for their safety after home surveillance cameras captured a brazen burglar who broke into their home while they were asleep and swiped cash and the family car. The incident occurred Sunday around 3:30 a.m. with the thief jumping a locked gate and wandering around the backyard before slipping inside the home.  Rabbi Moshe Nourollah, the homeowner, examined the damage where the thief broke in and said he still can’t believe that someone would do that.  “Coming in the middle of the night, bombarding somebody’s house, stealing, that’s insane, you know what I mean?” he told KTLA.  The security cameras on the home did not deter the crook, and the family’s alarm system was not activated.  “He came in from the back door,” Batya Nourollah said. “Police said he pried open the door, he came inside, took the wallet. He came upstairs where I was sleeping in my bedroom. It's mortifying."It wasn’t until the next day that the Nourollah’s disco...

Boy, 12, struck by Metro bus, critically injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized Monday after he was struck by a bus belonging to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The child was hit just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Bellaire Avenue and Chandler Boulevard in Valley Village, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.He was taken to a local hospital in critical but stable condition.Footage from the scene shared to the Citizen app showed debris in the roadway at the crash site, while the bus remained parked nearby.The incident is being investigated as a traffic collision, and no further details were available, police said. Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

New Swiss Hospital Report Highlights The Risk of a CBD OD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

The popular opinion on CBD is that it’s “super-safe” for healthy adults — and, in most cases, that’s true. However, dosage will always affect the safety profile of a supplement. Even though CBD is non-intoxicating, it can have adverse effects if people take too much.There’s also a concern in the medical community that CBD could interact with other herbs or medications. For these reasons, even CBD proponents never recommend mixing hemp products with prescription pills or herbal supplements.A recent case study out of Switzerland highlights the significance of carefully dosing CBD products. As this report reveals, people who use CBD products carelessly could suffer significant health issues.Swiss Patient Suffers Heart Issues After Taking Tons Of CBD OilAccording to a patient report from the University Hospital of Geneva, a woman in her 50s recently complained of severe heart issues. Specifically, researchers claim this patient was suffering from cardiac ar...

High school football rankings Week 4, 2023: Bay Area News Group Top 25

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

The expectations were high for San Ramon Valley this season, given that numerous key players returned from last season’s team that reached a state championship game, including quarterback Luke Baker.So far, the Wolves have topped the hype.They enter their home showdown on Friday night against McClymonds having opened the season with wins on the road over three solid opponents, all by double digits.With victories over St. Ignatius, Acalanes and Elk Grove, SRV moved up one spot in this week’s Bay Area News Group rankings, from No. 4 to No. 3.Valley Christian (now No. 5) and McClymonds (now No. 6) also moved up.Three new teams entered the Top 25: No. 22 Menlo School, No. 23 Hillsdale and No. 25 Las Lomas.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.On to the rankings …Bay Area News Group Top 25(Mercury News & East Bay Times)No. 1 SERRA (3-0)Previous ranking: 1Last week: Central-Catholic-Modesto 38-7U...

Escaped Pennsylvania murderer now armed with a stolen rifle, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

By Nouran Salahieh | CNNThe convicted killer who escaped from an eastern Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is considered “armed and extremely dangerous” after he stole a rifle from a homeowner’s garage, police said Tuesday morning.The homeowner encountered 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante when he stole the rifle and fired several shots at him using a pistol, Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said. There is no indication Calvacante was injured as a result of the shooting.The latest sighting of Cavalcante brings a heightened sense of danger as the search enters its 13th day Tuesday.Live updates: The latest on the manhuntThe fugitive was spotted in Chester County’s South Coventry Township, about 20 miles north of the county prison he escaped from, according to an emergency alert sent by Chester County officials Monday night to area residents via email and text message.“Residents in the area are asked to lock all external doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain...

Taste-Off: The best fresh goat cheese — and the ones to avoid

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:12 GMT

At first bite, soft goat cheese tastes pungent, earthy and perhaps a bit peculiar to those used to eating cream cheese made with cow’s milk. Goat cheese is tart and sassy and packed with unexpected funky flavors.But those adventurous enough to go for a second and third bite often fall hard for the snowy white cheese as its tangy, bright flavors are a genius counterpoint to everything from beets to blueberries. Creamy goat cheese can be used to top pizza or salad, smeared on a bagel, stirred into pasta or simply served with crackers as an instant appetizer.In terms of nutrition, goat cheese is naturally higher in vitamins and minerals and lower in calories and cholesterol than cheese made with cow’s milk. Even better, goat’s milk contains a unique, bold-flavored, fatty acid that not only transforms the flavor of the milk but also lowers the lactose content and promotes good digestion.Fresh goat cheese comes in a handful of flavors, including versions infused with honey, pepper or her...