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SPRINGFIELD — The smell of raw cannabis is grounds for police to search a vehicle, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The decision runs counter to the court’s previous ruling that the smell of burnt cannabis by itself is not sufficient reason for a vehicle search. The two rulings create a situation in which, though it is illegal to smoke pot in a vehicle, drivers are protected from a search based only on the smell of burnt cannabis, but are not protected from a search based on the smell of raw marijuana. The ruling came in the case of Vincent Molina, of Moline, who was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by a state trooper for speeding on I-88 in Whiteside County, near the Iowa border, in December 2020. After the trooper said he smelled raw cannabis coming from the open window of the car, he searched it and found several marijuana joints in the center console, and cannabis in a sealed box in the glove compartment. Molina was charged with misdemeanor possession because he wasn’t transporting the cannabis in the proper container. The trial court ruled the search was not justified because possession of small amounts of marijuana has been legal in Illinois since the beginning of 2020. The appeals court reversed the ruling. The case was combined at a high court hearing with the case of Ryan Redmond, in which the court ruled that the smell of burnt cannabis by itself was not grounds for a search . While it’s illegal to smoke pot in a private vehicle, the court suggested that the smell of burnt cannabis could come from smoking before getting into the car. “In short, while cannabis is legal to possess generally, it is illegal to possess in a vehicle on an Illinois highway unless in an odor-proof container,” the court wrote in the Molina case. “The odor of raw cannabis strongly suggests that the cannabis is not being possessed within the parameters of Illinois law. And, unlike the odor of burnt cannabis, the odor of raw cannabis coming from a vehicle reliably points to when, where, and how the cannabis is possessed — namely, currently, in the vehicle, and not in an odor-proof container.” Justice Mary K. O’Brien, joined by Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, wrote a strong objection to the 4-2 ruling. Justice Lisa Holder White did not take part in the vote. “I dissent from the majority opinion simply to point out the absurdity of this inconsistency,” O’Brien wrote. “It makes no sense to treat raw cannabis as more probative when the odor of burnt cannabis may suggest recent use, whereas the odor of raw cannabis does not suggest consumption. If the crime suggested by the odor of burnt cannabis is not sufficient for probable cause, then certainly the crime suggested by the odor of raw cannabis cannot be either.” Defense attorney James Mertes said he would appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. “This means that the privacy rights of motorists in Illinois have been turned over to the police officer’s sense of smell,” Mertes said. “While we certainly respect the decision of the court, we share the view of the dissenters that this creates a constitutional absurdity.” State lawmakers previously removed the requirement for storing pot in an odor-proof container in a vehicle from the law legalizing weed , but they did not remove that requirement from the vehicle code. The state Supreme Court suggested that those laws should be made consistent. “I have always understood that the issues at stake are much more important than just my case,” Molina said in a statement through his lawyer. “I am discouraged by the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision, but I am encouraged to now ask that this matter be decided by the United States Supreme Court.” Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Mikel Arteta has challenged and to replicate the "unbelievable" chemistry of 's all-time great midfield of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and . Ødegaard's return from an ankle injury has sparked a dramatic upturn in 's form, winning three games in a week and scoring 13 goals with Saka at the heart of their best football. Only 's (18) has more goal involvements than Saka's 15 so far this season. Last season, Ødegaard passed the ball to Saka more times (322) than any other combination of non-defenders aside from duo and and created 40 chances in open play for each other. Asked if he had ever seen a better understanding between two players, Arteta referenced Barcelona's legendary trio who played together 182 times, winning 68 per cent of games in addition to winning the World Cup and Euros together with . "They can be [the best] in this case because they are an attacking midfielder and a winger," said Arteta of Ødegaard and Saka. "But I've seen centre backs, I've seen midfielders between them having ... I always think about Barcelona with Xavi, Busquets and Iniesta -- it was unbelievable. They didn't even need to look at each other. "Our two centre backs -- [ and ] -- naturally there is a chemistry there that is unbelievable. "So, try to develop those more and more because there is something there that is very difficult to put a number to it. But it's close in a natural way and the more relationships you have make the team the better." Arsenal midfielder said earlier this week that Saka, 23, could be a Ballon d'Or contender if he believes in himself. Pushed on how the international had developed in recent years, Arteta continued: "The way he presents himself, the way he talks, the decisions that he makes. He has a massive role in the team. He is the main figure, with two or three players at the club. "He plays for the national team. He is a very established player right now and he is deciding matches for us. He has earned the right to be that way but at the same time he has stayed so humble, close and charming to everybody."None
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After ringing in the New Year, many people will also have errands to run, whether that's making returns or heading to the grocery store. Many retailers, grocers and pharmacies will be open on New Year's Day, though some have modified hours. Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day. On New Year's Day, Target stores will open. Walmart will also be open. JCPenney said stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Most Macy's will be operate on regular store hours on New Year's Day. TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense stores will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year's Day. Kohl's will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year's Day. Whole Foods is open with modified hours depending on location. Kroger will be open as normal. Aldi is closed on New Year's Day. Trader Joe's is closed all day New Year's. Costco will be closed on New Year's Day. Wegmans will open on New Year's Day at 6 a.m., except for New York City's Astor Place and Brooklyn stores which will open at 7 a.m. Safeway and Albertsons stores will be open on New Year's Day. Jewel-Osco, ACME and Shaw's stores and pharmacies will be open on New Year's Day but most pharmacies will be closed. Vons stores and pharmacies will be open on modified hours on New Year's Day, though their pharmacies will be closed. Tom Thumb stores will be open on New Year's Day, and pharmacies will be closed. CVS said many locations will be open for the New Year's holidays, but to check with local stores before visiting as some may be on reduced hours or closed. Rite Aid stores will be open regular hours on New Year's Day. Walgreens will be open during regular business hours on New Year's Day, but pharmacy hours will vary by location. The US Postal Service will not deliver mail on New Year's Day. There is no UPS pick up or delivery service on New Year's Day, but its Express Critical service is available. FedEx will not be doing regular pickup and delivery on New Year's Eve, but its Home Delivery, Office and Custom Critical services will be open. FedEx will be closed on New Year's Day except for its Custom Critical service. Most banks follow the Federal Reserve banking holidays, so most teller services will be closed on New Year's Day. As always, you can use mobile banking services and ATMs. The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will not be trading on New Year's Day. (This story was originally published in 2023.) (The-CNN-Wire & 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved.)AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:56 p.m. EST
The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump's movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump's Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer's comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar." Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government , weighed in, defending the tech industry's need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump's world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Musk, the world's richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump's movement but his stance on the tech industry's hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry's need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent," he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Trump's own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump's businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country" and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country," he told the “All-In" podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump's budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended Monday’s losses to close lower against the greenback yesterday, as the global economic outlook prompted investors to shift interest towards safe haven currencies, an analyst says. At 6pm, the local currency edged down to 4.4675/4720 against the US dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 4.4570/4625. SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes said the BRICS tariff threat still casts a shadow over regional markets, particularly as the Chinese yuan exerts downward pressure across regional currencies. “With Chinese bond yields dropping ominously, there is a clear market anticipation of deeper rate cuts by China to bolster its weakening economy. This has resulted in a widening interest rate differential between the United States and China; not only is the yuan falling, but it is dragging the Asean currency basket along with it. “Amidst this financial turbulence, Donald Trump’s unpredictable social media posts continue to inject a sense of tension and caution among traders, especially in Malaysia, leaving those betting against the US dollar in a particularly precarious position,” he told Bernama. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said market sentiment remained uneasy about the recent remarks by Trump on tariffs amid his approaching inauguration on Jan 20, 2025. “Perhaps, the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Dec 17 and 18 would shed more light on how the Federal Reserve sees the economy as they will share their latest macroeconomic forecast, especially prospects for the Fed Fund Rate in 2025,” he said. The ringgit was also traded lower against a basket of major currencies. It weakened versus the British pound to 5.6643/6700 from 5.6613/6683, depreciated against the euro to 4.7003/7050 from 4.6856/6914 and eased against the Japanese yen to 2.9825/9859 from 2.9648/9687 at Monday’s close.
RUGBY NEVER STOPS being a game about taking your chances. We saw that again tonight in Thomond Park as Leinster marched to a bonus-point win and Munster came away from their home festive inter-pro with nothing. Ian Costello, Munster’s interim head coach, summed up a feisty battle in the simplest terms possible. “They had five chances five metres out from the line, they took four,” said Costello after his side’s 28-7 defeat. “We had four quick taps and a five-metre lineout and converted one. Costello added that the Munster’s scrum was under pressure throughout, with five penalty concessions in that area. “If you’re off in any area against Leinster, unfortunately you can be on the end of a scoreline like that,” he said. “It’s pretty frustrating based on some of the positive elements of our performance, unfortunately.” It felt like a rather familiar night in Thomond Park, where Leinster made it six wins in a row against Munster. With a host of their Ireland international returning, the men in blue were powerful and punchy in contact while making big gains in the set-piece. Munster battered the Leinster tryline for a 15-minute spell in the first half to no avail, even with Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien sin-binned, before the visitors marched down the other end and scored their second try through out-half Sam Prendergast. Having trailed 14-0 at the break, Munster did manage to make a strong start to the second half as Tom Ahern crossed for what proved to be their only try but Leinster responded swiftly with a third score through Josh van der Flier. It was a key moment in the game. “Yeah, it was because I felt we counter-rucked it and had gotten the ball back,” said Costello. “So there’s a bit of confusion around that, it was a big swing. “To be fair to them, they brought a lot of power off the bench in the last 20 minutes, they were very, very strong, very impressive.” Costello was asked if Munster received feedback on that moment before van der Flier’s try when it appeared they had earned a turnover only for a Leinster player to pop the ball off the ground. “No idea,” said Costello. “It happened twice in the game, don’t know. We counter-rucked, new offside line, my understanding is you can’t pick the ball up and score, you know. Anyway, that’s just a moment or two in the game.” Indeed, Munster had no gripes about the outcome on a night where Leinster’s international quality showed. Costello was keen to point to a few positives but he wasn’t sugar-coating this defeat. “Last week [against Ulster], our ball retention was poor and some areas of our attack that are usually strong were off. I know we got four really good tries but we had 30% possession. “It was closer to 50% tonight and still made errors but I thought our intent was good. You would have seen that we looked to kick early and we looked to turn them, get the crowd into the game. We put a lot of emphasis on our kick chase and got some great return out of that. “Unlucky that one kick went dead but we had a particular change-up to the way we were playing and I suppose as positive as that was, if we don’t convert when we get within five metres of the line against a side like Leinster, then they convert when they’re five metres out, that can be immaterial.
(AP) — Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was filed last week in federal court, focuses on a cluster of 13 facilities in northeastern Maryland operated by Delaware-based W.L. Gore & Associates. It alleges the company polluted the air and water around its facilities with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, jeopard izing the health of surrounding communities while raking in profits. The lawsuit adds to other claims filed in recent years, including a class action on behalf of Cecil County residents in 2023 demanding Gore foot the bill for water filtration systems, medical bills and other damages associated with decades of harmful pollution in the largely rural community. “PFAS are linked to cancer, weakened immune systems, and can even harm the ability to bear children,” Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a statement. “It is unacceptable for any company to knowingly contaminate our drinking water with these toxins, putting Marylanders at risk of severe health conditions.” Gore spokesperson Donna Leinwand Leger said the company is “surprised by the Maryland Attorney General’s decision to initiate legal action, particularly in light of our proactive and intensive engagement with state regulators over the past two years.” “We have been working with Maryland, employing the most current, reliable science and technology to assess the potential impact of our operations and guide our ongoing, collaborative efforts to protect the environment,” the company said in a statement, noting a Dec. 18 report that contains nearly two years of groundwater testing results. But attorney Philip Federico, who represents plaintiffs in the class action and other lawsuits against Gore, called the company’s efforts “too little, much too late.” In the meantime, he said, residents are continuing to suffer — one of his clients was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. “It’s typical corporate environmental contamination,” he said. “They’re in no hurry to fix the problem.”
ATLANTA — Jimmy Butler remained away from the team Friday as the Miami Heat flew to Atlanta for Saturday’s second stop on their three-game trip. Butler has been away from the team the past three games due to what initially was listed as a stomach ailment, an absence that coincided with yet another round of trade speculation. Having exited last Friday’s home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter, when he also appeared to turn an ankle, Butler then missed last Saturday night’s loss in Orlando, Monday night’s home victory against the Brooklyn Nets and then Thursday night’s win in the rematch with the Magic at Kia Center. Butler was listed as out Thursday due to “return to competition reconditioning.” Thursday was the eighth game missed this season by Butler, who missed 22 of last season’s 82 games, as well as a play-in game and the Heat’s 4-1 first-round playoff ouster at the hands of the Boston Celtics. In addition, Butler, 35, also has been limited to a pair of seven-minute appearances this season, one due to a November ankle sprain that kept him out the next four games, and then last Friday’s game against the Thunder. Amid Butler’s absence have been reports of disenchantment with the Heat and a desire for a trade, with the Heat previously having shut down the possibility of an extension that the six-time All-Star remains eligible for through June. In the wake of such conjecture, Heat President Pat Riley issued a statement Thursday that said, “We usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches. Therefore, we will make it clear — we are not trading Jimmy Butler.” The Heat’s three-game trip continues Saturday against the Hawks before concluding Sunday against the Houston Rockets. The Heat are 4-4 in Butler’s absence this season. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has started in his place the past two games. Jaquez stepped forward in Thursday night’s 89-88 victory over the Magic in one of his most complete performances of the season, a 15-point outing that included 3-of-5 shooting on 3-pointers and five steals. “It meant a lot,” Jaquez said of helping fuel the victory. “It’s been something that I’ve been working on a lot, as far as the little things, trying to be the best defender I can be, on the ball, off the ball, doing all the little things to help our team win games. That’s really been my focus, just to keep getting back to that.” Jaquez entered Thursday 11 of 45 on 3-pointers, with just two total conversions in his previous 10 games. “I mean, it feels good to hit a few, I ain’t gonna lie,” he said. “But my teammates, they never told me to stop shooting. They always said to let it fly. That just gives me confidence. It’s something that I work on every single day. “When they’re not going in, it’s tough. But to see a couple fall, it ends up feeling like the ocean. It’s been great just trusting in the work and just trusting that process.” Erik Spoelstra said the overall performance is what resonated with the coaching staff. “It’s not about the threes necessarily,” he said of the 2023 first-round pick out of UCLA. “The reason we drafted him and the reason he’s had success over the course of his college career and last year is he does winning things. And sometimes that can get clouded. It’s normal in this league. Everybody has narratives and expectations. It’s the last line in that box score, unfortunately. “He’s at his best when he’s filling up a lot of the things, in the box score or not in the box score. And he just did a lot of winning things.” ©2024 South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Visit sun-sentinel.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Support Independent Arts Journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today . Already a member? Sign in here. Support Hyperallergic’s independent arts journalism for as little as $8 per month. Become a Member Recently, I’ve entered my 11th year as a gallery guard at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). Since 2022, I’ve also been a member of the SAM Visitor Service Officers (VSO) Union , where we have been working to organize gallery guards to achieve better wages, restoration of our retirement benefits, and greater worker protections at the museum. In recent weeks, after 27 months of contract delays by SAM, negotiations have reached a breaking point, and workers have had no choice but to take drastic measures. Our union is independent, which means we are worker-run and organized, but this was not by choice. The National Labor Relations Board, even under the Biden administration, failed to protect our right to affiliate with a national union. The museum’s Board of Trustees took advantage of a legal loophole around “security workers” in the National Labor Relations Act to stop our affiliation with International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) Local 116 in 2022. This move deprived us of the funds, legal support, and infrastructure that partnering with a large union provides. On the positive side, this also more quickly exposed that the Board’s interests and incentives run counter to the needs of SAM employees. Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities We know that the SAM Board comprises some of the wealthiest people in Seattle, and that they derive benefits from being on the Board. For example, Board members profit financially from their association with museums in numerous ways , one of which is increasing the value of their personal art collections. Several also leverage their so-called “ philanthropy ” at our arts institutions to launder their corporate reputations and ties to environmentally damaging industries . This reputation of benevolence is then often exploited for political power . Additionally, donors have a huge amount of control over how their funds are used, meaning that in many cases, personal projects can be pursued through the museum’s nonprofit structure. Museums offer some of the best “bang for your buck” in benefits, as far as philanthropy goes. However, the situation is changing with the growth of the museum union movement , which has responded to income inequality and the housing crisis nationwide. In the past, many donors could earmark donations exclusively for personal museum projects, and worker compensation stayed out of their sight. But because conditions in the US have worsened for working people, museum employees no longer do it as a “fun, part-time job,” but rather for survival. This year, the cost of living in Seattle has become unmanageably expensive. It costs about $33 per hour to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Seattle in 2024, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Amid these conditions, why won’t the SAM Board of Trustees support their employees? The museum’s bargaining rep stated in November of 2023, via an emailed response to the VSO Union request for information, “The Employer has never asserted, nor will it ever assert, either a present inability to pay, or a prospective inability to pay during the life of the contract being negotiated.” Rather, they explained that while SAM has ample finances (assets of around $360 million, according to the 2021 IRS form 990), it has difficulty maintaining existing properties, and property upkeep will continue to take precedence. This explanation would have carried more weight if the museum had not announced in January they would be pursuing further expansion. SAM’s most recent five-year strategic plan includes plans to “develop” the collection, exhibition programs, and gallery spaces. Board Member Jon Shirley, a major art collector and former president, CEO, and director of the tech giant Microsoft, said in a 2018 interview that showcasing his Alexander Calder collection “takes a lot of room,” and suggested “taking down the floors above it” to create additional space “because we own those floors.” Shirley also led the development of the Olympic Sculpture Park (OSP) in 2007, one of SAM’s most ambitious expansions which also became the city’s largest greenspace. But as SAM’s operations expanded to include OSP during this same period, the institution dealt its workers a blow they have yet to recover from. Around 2006, the museum Board terminated the pension program for SAM’s frontline workers. Shirley, who was Board president at the time, allocated his donations toward his passion: creating a space to display his Calder collection. And the workers suffered greatly for it. In prior years, we had earned a pension benefit that allowed workers to retire with dignity, instead of being forced to work past retirement age. Sadly, the Board continues to chip away at our current, insufficient retirement benefits. In the bargaining room, SAM continues to claim that with further expansions and upgrades, the museum may someday become more profitable; and if it does, security guards should trust that these future benefits will be passed on to its workers. But instead of waiting for those benefits to trickle down, our union authorized a strike vote last month, with 96% of votes in favor. We plan to go on strike beginning this Friday, November 29, unless SAM’s Board of Trustees changes course and offers a contract that allows its workers to survive in Seattle. For two years, the Board has refused outright to meet with us, so now we take the argument directly to them. On November 19, we held a rally at our museum during the VIP preview of Shirley’s second Calder show this year. We sent our message to the Board loud and clear: Art institutions need to stop acting “symbolically,” and start supporting their employees for real. We hope you enjoyed this article! Before you keep reading, please consider supporting Hyperallergic ’s journalism during a time when independent, critical reporting is increasingly scarce. Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires. Our journalism is funded by readers like you , ensuring integrity and independence in our coverage. We strive to offer trustworthy perspectives on everything from art history to contemporary art. We spotlight artist-led social movements, uncover overlooked stories, and challenge established norms to make art more inclusive and accessible. With your support, we can continue to provide global coverage without the elitism often found in art journalism. 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