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Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Free Idaho Webcam Shows Bench Lake Fire Footage
Redfish Webcam: Real-Time Insight into the Bench Lake Fire. The Redfish Lake webcam, operated by Discover Sawtooth, has become an indispensable resource for those closely monitoring the Bench Lake fire. This live feed allows viewers to witness the significant escalation of the wildfire, which has more than doubled in size over recent days and consumed 738 acres.
Supreme Court’s blow to federal agencies’ power will likely weaken abortion rights – 3 issues to watch
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling means that judges will have more power than scientific experts in determining whether people should be able to get an emergency abortion, for example.
Managing generative artificial intelligence in Idaho’s public higher education
The use of artificial intelligence in Idaho is a new concern state officials are faced with. This year, Idaho lawmakers passed two laws restricting the use of AI to generate deep fakes in political campaigns and AI-generated sexual depictions of children. Now, Idaho colleges and universities are grappling with the new technology and its implications […] The post Managing generative artificial intelligence in Idaho’s public higher education appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Thunderstorms elevate the fire threat as impending heat wave builds
Thunderstorms will affect parts of our area until around sunset thus increasing the threat of new fire starts. Thursday, any storms will be focused towards Southern parts of the Magic Valley. Any moisture leftover will form a few clouds over the Valley floors. Otherwise, it will be mostly hazy and hot by the afternoon.
Generative AI is speeding procurement, but not without risks
Procurement, the process of purchasing products and services from commercial bidders, is a heavily regulated and lengthy affair that sometimes takes months or years to complete. But as cities and states explore uses of generative artificial intelligence, a few, like the State of Idaho and the City of Murray, Utah, are finding early success when applying the rapidly advancing technology.
Iowa State University research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle
As avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., including multiple herds in Idaho, Iowa State University researchers have found a possible connection as to why the virus is being found in raw milk. A study published this month by a team in Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine […] The post Iowa State University research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
60 in 60: #32 Utah State’s Robert Briggs (Running Back)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Coming in at No. 37 is Utah State running back Robert Briggs. Briggs is the 10th Aggie to crack our list through 29 picks. The most recent selections from Utah State are No. 44 Blaine Spires (DE), No. 45 Falepule Alo (OL), and No. 49 Broc Lane (TE).
State of Utah Looking Good in New College Football Game
For those of us who wanted to spend as little as possible, EA Sports College Football 25 doesn’t come out until this Friday the 19th. For those who decided waiting 11 years for a new college football game was long enough, early access has dropped for buyers of the deluxe edition.
Utah State Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State volleyball was honored with the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT, as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Wednesday. In addition to the award, Utah State also earned the Team Academic Honor Roll distinction, representing the top 20 percent of team GPAs among Division I volleyball programs.
‘Early-childhood education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built’
Robert Sanchez is the new executive director for the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. He was born in raise in Nampa, traveled the world in the military and has returned to Idaho to help improve opportunities for all children. Read his profile. Here are his thoughts on...
Growing Idaho: KTVB viewers sound off on housing
BOISE, Idaho — Last week, the Growing Idaho story was about how Idaho's lower wage earners, specifically minimum wage earners, could never afford a home. Justin Corr’s post on Facebook got more than 230 comments. The KTVB post got more than 1,200 comments. Let's look at some. Sid...
NUL baseball: Blue Sox jump out to big lead, hold off Wolverines
SMITHFIELD — A comfortable win was well within the grasp of the Smithfield Blue Sox, but, to the credit, the Providence Wolverines refused to go down without a fight. And what a battle the visitors ended up waging.
USU’s Aggie Creamery to celebrate National Ice Cream Day early at its newest location with free ice cream, activities for families | News
LOGAN – Even though Sunday, July 21st is National Ice Cream Day, Utah State University’s Aggie Creamery will kick off the summer celebration a few days early at its new location across from USU’s football stadium. The public is invited to join in on a “Cow to...
Risch, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign and AI Influence on Federal Lands Policy
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries and Artificial Intelligence (AI) bots from influencing the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) electronic public comment system. Currently, the federal government’s online comment system allows submissions from individuals, organizations, and...
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