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A growing number of companies are dropping marijuana drug testing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

As more states make the move to legalize marijuana, a growing number of businesses are eliminating or drastically changing their drug testing policies.“The majority still have their drug-free workplace policies in place,” said Amber Clayton, senior director of Knowledge Center Operations at the Society of Human Resources Management.Clayton said her organization has seen a boost in businesses asking how to navigate the challenges linked to new laws that legalize marijuana.“We’ve been getting questions for years,” she said. “They want to understand what are the laws. What can and can’t they do? Can they have policies? Can they test?”Clayton said the short answer is to always check state laws.But some businesses have done away with marijuana testing altogether, especially for job applicants. About 15% of employers recently surveyed said they have eliminated preemployment drug testing entirely. The move widens the talent pool for businesse...

Undrafted rookie receiver Jason Brownlee is showing Aaron Rodgers and the Jets he can be ‘special’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jason Brownlee’s phone provides a constant reminder of how far he has come in his football journey.And how much further he expects to go.The New York Jets rookie wide receiver’s home screen is a photo of him being coached up by Aaron Rodgers on the field during offseason workouts. It’s a welcome to the NFL moment that will be forever cherished by Brownlee.“I’m definitely going to get it framed,” a smiling Brownlee said after practice Sunday.The undrafted free agent from Southern Miss has been among the early standouts in training camp, regularly making plays and impressing his new quarterback and coaches. He might appear buried on the depth chart behind the likes of Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Corey Davis, Mecole Hardman and Randall Cobb. But being an underdog doesn’t faze Brownlee. It never has.“I’ve been through this type of situation before where I had to start all over and build from the ground up,” Brownlee said in...

ANÁLISIS | 40 millones de formas en que la campaña de Trump se está transformando en su defensa legal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

(CNN) — El fatídico choque entre el embrollo legal del expresidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y las elecciones de 2024 se profundiza en medio de nuevas señales de que su campaña republicana para encabezar las encuestas está diseñada en parte para financiar su defensa y vencer los cargos penales.La noticia de que el PAC (Comité de Acción Política) de liderazgo de Trump, que recauda la mayor parte de su dinero a partir de pequeñas donaciones, ha gastado más de US$ 40 millones en honorarios de abogados para él y sus asociados, surgió a medida que refuerza su control sobre la carrera republicana y aumenta las afirmaciones de que el presidente Joe Biden quiere que lo arresten para que no pueda lograr un sorprendente regreso a la Casa Blanca.Si bien muchos de los rivales de Trump aún desconfían de criticar abiertamente su marasmo legal por temor a alienar a sus partidarios, algunos se están volviendo más vocales después de que el expresidente fuera acusado de nuevos cargos en...

Australia’s Kerr on the bench, Canada’s Sinclair to start in Women’s World Cup group-stage finale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Australia striker Sam Kerr was benched again but Canada captain Christine Sinclair returned to the starting lineup for a pivotal Women’s World Cup group-stage finale Monday between the co-hosts and the Olympic champions. Kerr, Australia’s captain, missed her team’s previous two Group B matches because of a calf injury sustained in training on the eve of the tournament opener.While Kerr was included on the bench and had indicated she’d be available for the match against Canada, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson suggested the decision to play Kerr would always “come down to the wire.”Despite missing their captain, the Matildas won their first match against Ireland 1-0 in Sydney. A 3-2 upset loss to Nigeria in Brisbane meant Australia’s match against Canada was a virtual must-win situation for the hosts.Sinclair, international soccer’s all-time leading scorer, returned to the starting 11 after only playing half of Canada’s 2-1 win over Ireland....

Japan trounces Spain 4-0 to top Group C at the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japan scored three times from lightning breaks in the first half, once in the second and defended resolutely to trounce Spain 4-0 on Monday and top Group C at the Women’s World Cup.Hinata Miyazawa scored twice, Riko Ueki scored once and both were instrumental in each other’s goals as Japan switched swiftly from defense to counter-attack and scored from its only three attempts on goal before halftime.Mina Tanaka came off the bench to score the last in the 82nd minute as Japan, with only 22% of possession, turned on a counter-attacking master class in front of 21,000 fans.Both teams had already clinched places in the round of 16, Japan for the fourth World Cup in succession, Spain for the second. Both had beaten Zambia 5-0 and Spain had the better goal differential after a 3-0 win over Costa Rica. A draw would have been enough to see Spain finish atop a group for the first time in its history.But Spain has struggled against Asian teams in Wor...

Zambia earns first Women’s World Cup win with 3-1 victory over Costa Rica

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lushomo Mweemba scored the fastest goal at this year’s Women’s World Cup, and Barbra Banda added the 1,000th goal in tournament history, as tournament newcomer Zambia earned its first ever win with a 3-1 victory Costa Rica on Monday. The victory sent Zambia home from its first World Cup on an emotional high. Both teams had already been eliminated from the knockout stage before the match.The Copper Queens’ opening goal, the first in their history, came after just 2 minutes and 11 seconds off Avell Chitundu’s corner kick. Mweemba lofted a volley into the roof of the net over goalkeeper Daniela Solera.Banda scored the milestone goal in the 31st minute on a penalty kick. The referee gave the penalty after the 23-year-old striker appeared to be taken down in the box by Katherine Alvarado. The referee handed out five yellow cards and called a total of 30 fouls in the fast-paced match. In the 47th minute, Melissa Herrera knocked a cross over the line with her c...

Alpine Rescue Team responds to 4 calls on Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Alpine Rescue Team is reminding hikers to be prepared after a busy weekend of calls. The rescue team received four calls on Saturday alone for injured individuals in the mountains at Hermans Gulf, Saint Mary's and Kingston Peak. Videos: Tornadoes captured on camera in Adams County However, Dawn Wilson with Alpine Rescue said it's been busy for a while now."We’ve had a really busy July actually, we’ve had over two dozen rescues in the month of July and we think the rain is out and more people are out enjoying the Colorado backcountry," Wilson said. Alpine Rescue said it's important to know before you go and to know your body. "If you’re out there enjoying Colorado mountains, be safe. Do what you can of being educated and knowing your physical limitations," Wilson said. "The big thing too is social media and making sure you’re not trying to bag a peak or do a certain distance without paying attention to your body and if it's telling you you need to stop and turn ar...

At least 2 dead, several hurt in violent night in Boston that saw 3 shootings, triple stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

At least two people are dead after a violent night in Boston that saw three separate shootings and a triple stabbing, officials said.Officers responding to a report of a person shot at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Washington Street around 8 p.m. found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, according to Boston police. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.Then, around 11 p.m., officers responding to a report of a person shot at the intersection of Weldon and Quincy streets in Roxbury found another person suffering from a gunshot wound. That victim was also taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Their name has not been released.Also Sunday, a man was shot on Draper Street in Dorchester and taken to the hospital with what were considered life-threatening injuries. He is now expected to survive.Nearby, a triple-stabbing around midnight on Charles Street left three people hospitalized w...

Sneaker drive held at Dorchester park in honor of 11-year-old girl murdered 40 years ago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

Community members came together at a park in Dorchester to collect donations in honor of an 11-year-old girl who was killed over a pair of sneakers 40 years ago.The sneaker drive at Ronan Park was in memory of Maryann Hanley, who was killed in the park in August 1983 over allegations of a stolen pair of sneakers.The sneakers collected in the donations drive will go to local athletes, centers for battered woman, and other organizations that support the less fortunate.Hanley’s sister, Janet Kulka, said, “For 40 years, I’ve lived with this and my mother passed away last year and I promised her I would get my sister’s name in the park and I would do everything I could for her … I’m trying to make my sister proud and I want her memory to live on.”

Dorchester man to be arraigned in deadly Jamaica Plain shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:12:24 GMT

A 31-year-old Dorchester man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month in Jamaica Plain, police said Sunday.Dequann Whyte-Cohen was arrested around noon Sunday on a warrant charging him with the murder of Dante Webb, 45, of Jamaica Plain. Whyte-Cohen is slated to be arraigned Monday in West Roxbury District Court.Officers responding to a reported shooting on Forest Hills Street around 1:39 a.m. on July 18 found Webb shot. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.