500 Pounds of Weed Spill on Missouri Highway, Cops Say 'It's 4/20'

Upcoming Solar Eclipse Will Be the Last One Visible From the US for Decades

Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last One , Visible From the US for Decades. NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years. NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America. . According to NASA, it's the last time the contiguous U.S. will see a total eclipse until August of 2044. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, which darkens the sky. . While these events are not uncommon, they only occur over specific parts of the Earth each time. The last time the continent experienced a total solar eclipse was in 2017. . At the time, the path of the eclipse traveled from Oregon to South Carolina. The upcoming eclipse will enter the U.S. in Texas before sweeping across the nation. Other states along the path are Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. NBC reports that viewers outside of the eclipse's direct path will still be able to observe a partial eclipse

Here Are Some of the Best Winter Wines, According to Sommeliers

Here Are Some of the Best Winter Wines, , According to Sommeliers. Sommeliers told 'Veranda' magazine that the best winter wines can come in any color as long as they offer acidity, are fuller in body and make you feel cozy. Think about what you eat when it’s cold outside or what vegetables are in season—hearty root vegetables, stews, comfort food. So you need wine that can stand up to those things, Kara Flaherty, a certified sommelier and the beverage and retail director for Take Root Hospitality in St. Louis, Missouri, via 'Veranda'. Here are some of the wine experts' top picks:. Best for Charcuterie:, 2021 Quentin Harel "Les Grandes Terres" , ($23). Best for Gifting:, 2019 Trapiche Medalla Malbec , ($21.99). Best for Frigid Nights:, Domaine Jérôme Gradassi Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, ($59.99). Best to Serve with Pasta:, Mateus Nicolau De Almeida "O Clarete" , ($21.99). Best for Rosé Lovers: , Thymiopoulos Vineyards Rosé De Xinomavro , ($24.98). Best for Seafood:, 2019 Ca' dei Frati Brolettino Lugana Superiore , ($28.99). Best for Celebrations:, Une Femme The Betty , ($32.00)

Federal Judge Blocks Biden From Ending ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

Federal Judge Blocks Biden , From Ending ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy. 'The Hill' reports that on Dec. 15, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that the Trump-era immigration policy will remain in place for the time being. The policy sends those seeking asylum to Mexico to await immigration proceedings even if they're not from Mexico. 'The Hill' reports that over 70,000 immigrants have been sent from America to Mexico. President Biden wants to end the policy. . The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that he could do so after Texas and Missouri took legal action against his administration. . But the case was sent to Judge Kacsmaryk for additional proceedings, and he ruled that Texas was entitled to a preliminary injunction. . 'The Hill' reports that this is because the state had , "a likelihood to succeed on the merits of its argument, a likelihood of irreparable harm, the balance of equities tipping in its favor and the public interest being in favor.". Kacsmaryk determined that the Biden administration's October 2021 memo failed to include "key benefits" of the policy and didn't take into account states' costs and more. Kacsmaryk was appointed by former President Trump in 2019

Elon Musk defiantly defends himself in Tesla tweet trial

Elon Musk Testifies in Trial Over Tweets About Taking Tesla Private

Elon Musk Testifies , in Trial Over Tweets , About Taking Tesla Private. On January 23, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the witness stand in a trial to determine whether he intentionally mislead investors with an August 2018 tweet. . On January 23, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the witness stand in a trial to determine whether he intentionally mislead investors with an August 2018 tweet. . The lawsuit made by Tesla investors claims that Musk's tweet stating that he had "secured" funding for taking Tesla private caused them to lose large sums of money. The lawsuit made by Tesla investors claims that Musk's tweet stating that he had "secured" funding for taking Tesla private caused them to lose large sums of money. The tweet has already been ruled as both false and reckless by U.S. Judge Edward Chen. . NBC reports that Musk believes he can convince the jury that he was unaware that the tweet was false when he sent it. . NBC reports that Musk believes he can convince the jury that he was unaware that the tweet was false when he sent it. . Musk has also suggested that movements in Tesla's stock price are not dictated by his personal tweets. Just because I tweet something does not mean people believe it or will act accordingly, Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, via NBC. According to Musk's attorney, Alex Spiro, the Tesla CEO was taking steps to finalize a deal with Saudi backers back in 2018 when he sent the tweet. . According to Musk's attorney, Alex Spiro, the Tesla CEO was taking steps to finalize a deal with Saudi backers back in 2018 when he sent the tweet. . Spiro suggests that Musk was trying to protect the "everyday shareholder" by sending the tweet, which may have contained some "technical inaccuracies.". Spiro suggests that Musk was trying to protect the "everyday shareholder" by sending the tweet, which may have contained some "technical inaccuracies.". Nicholas Porritt, a lawyer representing shareholders, argues that Musk was fully aware the deal with Saudi Arabia's public investment fund was not final at the time. . Nicholas Porritt, a lawyer representing shareholders, argues that Musk was fully aware the deal with Saudi Arabia's public investment fund was not final at the time.