Trump scores more wins in GOP primaries in Connecticut to Minnesota
Former President Donald Trump again proved his endorsements are game-changers in the Republican primaries, scoring big wins in Connecticut and Wisconsin. Also in Tuesday’s primary, Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of “The Squad,” nearly lost her seat to a pro-police Democrat in Minnesota’s 5th District. In Connecticut, Leora Levy, who was supported by Mr. Trump beat polls and predictions a week ago by defeating his moderate Republican opponent, Themis Klarides, in the Republican Senate primary. With 99% of the votes counted on Wednesday, Ms. Levy received 51%. Ms. Klarides, a former state House minority leader who had the support of…
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College Football World Reacts To ‘Wrongful Termination’ News
PULLMAN, WA – NOVEMBER 23: Washington State Cougars fans cheer on their team during the game against the Washington Huskies at Martin Stadium during the 111th Apple Cup on November 23, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington defeated Washington State 28-15. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images) Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has filed a claim against the university seeking $25 million for wrongful termination. Rolovich and four of his aides were fired last October after refusing to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The claim was filed with the Washington Office of Risk Management on April 27, according to…
Read More »Biden vs. Trump? CT election takes shape with presidential figures at the heart of races
Connecticut Republicans on Wednesday embraced the recent conservatism that Leora Levy of Greenwich harnessed to win the party’s U.S. Senate nomination in a low-turnout primary election. They hope to build on Levy’s momentum in a fall campaign with a statewide and congressional ticket that ties U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, the state’s congressional delegation and Gov. Ned Lamont with the Democratic president Joe Biden. But Democrats see Levy’s narrow 10-point victory over moderate Themis Klarides of Madison as a sign of weakness to be exploited this fall in a blue state where it has been 24 years since the last Republican…
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NASCAR World Reacts To The 2023 Noah Gragson News
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JULY 30: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 30, 2022 in Indianapolis , Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) James Gilbert/Getty Images On Wednesday, Petty GMS Motorsports announced the latest addition to its 2023 driver lineup. Up-and-coming NASCAR star Noah Gragson has been promoted to the full-time Cup Series and will drive the No. 42 car for the Richard Petty-Maury Gallagher-owned organization. The NASCAR world took to Twitter to react to this…
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KarXT Schizophrenia Win; CBD for Anxiety; No Nuplazid for Alzheimer’s Psychosis
The EMERGENT-2 phase III trial met its primary objective by achieving a significant reduction in PANSS total score with oral KarXT (xanomeline-trospi) versus placebo in people with schizophrenia, Karuna Therapeutics announced. Up to 87% of people with opioid use disorder may not be receiving life-saving medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. (International Journal of Drug Policy) After 12 weeks, young people with anxiety resistant to cannabidiol treatment had an average decrease of 42.6% in symptom severity. “Young people had fewer panic attacks and were able to do things they couldn’t do before,” said Paul Amminger, MD, PhD, of Orygen…
Read More »Breaking news: Apex to submit wind farm special use permit application in next two weeks | Local News
MONTICELLO – Apex officials announced Wednesday morning that they are close to completing the special use permit for a proposed wind farm and plan to submit it to the county by the end of the month. “We expect to receive this application as soon as next week or the week after,” said Kent Dougherty, Apex Energy’s vice president of development. Dougherty told the county board that if the application is approved, construction would begin in the spring of 2023 and be completed by the end of 2023. Before approval, the zoning board must send a recommendation to the county board….
Read More »Delivery driver dragged 500 feet during carjacking in Connecticut
By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story WALLINGFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) – A food delivery driver in Wallingford was carjacked and dragged 500 feet, police say. Police said the incident began in the area of Chimney Hill Road on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. A report first noted a suspicious vehicle in the area. Officers located the suspect vehicle, which was identified as an older black Honda Accord with tinted windows and a white trash bag covering its license plate. A driver was traveling on Chimney Hill Road. Police said they tried to stop the car, but the driver…
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CBD reduces anxiety symptoms by up to 50% in young people
Share on PinterestResearchers believe that cannabidiol (CBD) could be an effective treatment for anxiety in some people. Merve Betül Karakus/EyeEm/Getty ImagesMany young people have anxiety, which interferes with their ability to go about their daily lives.Treatment for anxiety includes a variety of approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and sometimes the use of medication. A recent pilot study found that cannabidiol (CBD), the non-mind-altering part of cannabis, almost halved chronic anxiety symptoms in young people.The study adds to existing research suggesting that CBD could be a successful treatment option for youth with treatment-resistant anxiety. Everyone experiences some level of anxiety. However,…
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