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The Houston Police Department and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced a change this week to how evidence is stored and processed for criminal cases after a rodent infestation caused some issues.Police Chief Noè Diaz announced in a press conference that in October the HPD noticed the rats were consuming old marijuana in the evidence property room.”400,000 pounds of marijuana and storage and the rats are the only ones enjoying it,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Houston Mayor John Whitmire walks through the Houston Police Department evidence room. (Houston Police Department)”Think about it, they are drug-addicted rats. They’re tough…

The biggest supermarket merger in American history is dead. In the space of just a few hours on December 10th, federal and state judges both sided with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), America’s main antitrust regulator, to block the acquisition of Albertsons, a big supermarket chain, by Kroger, another such firm. By the next day the pair were adversaries: Albertsons has not only called off the deal, it is also now suing Kroger for failing to make “best efforts” to get regulatory approval.

New South Wales trains will return to normal scheduling for now after the Fair Work Commission placed an interim pause on its approval for rail unions to undertake industrial action amid a long-running pay dispute with the state government.The decision came after the NSW premier Chris Minns announced on Thursday – after commuters faced havoc for a second day – that it had made an urgent application to the commission to end the union’s protected industrial actions and move to an arbitrated decision.Late Thursday afternoon, the Fair Work Commission set the hearing date for the dispute to next Wednesday. Given…

Negotiators agreed to a cease-fire deal in GazaNegotiators from Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, President Biden and other leaders said yesterday, raising hopes that a 15-month war that killed at least 45,000 Palestinians and destroyed much of the enclave could soon come to an end. The truce is set to take effect on Sunday, the Qatari prime minister said. Read the latest.The agreement needs to be formally ratified by the Israeli cabinet and the government, and both sides were still working on concluding some of the logistical matters, according to officials…

We love this baked ziti with spinach and artichokes! It’s easy and has the most amazing creamy layer made with sour cream, pesto, and mozzarella cheese. It is so good! Our baked ziti with spinach and artichokes is a mashup between classic baked ziti and spinach artichoke dip. It’s super simple to make, and thanks to that creamy layer of pesto and sour cream, it’s super delicious, too! I’m always game for baked pasta, and this ziti is truly one of my favorites. It’s also really pretty on the table, so it works well for entertaining and the holidays! More…

Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.TOP 3:- Los Angeles wildfires spark loss and grief, affecting mental health- Experts warn of physical effects of wildfire smoke- FDA bans red food dye due to cancer risk: ‘Long time coming’ A woman reacts as she evacuates following powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area on Jan. 8, 2025. (David Swanson/Reuters)MORE IN HEALTH FAMILY SUPPORT – Experts share the signs that your loved one may be ready for assisted living. Continue reading…NO SUGARCOATING – A new study…

MELBOURNE: Few understand the pressure created by the hype of teen success like Jelena Dokic, so the former world No.4, who shocked tennis with a run to the Wimbledon semi finals as a 17-year-old, has no desire to make headline grabbing predictions about teen prodigy Emerson Jones.Jones, who at 16 is the world’s No.1 junior and last week broke through for her first WTA Tour victory by beating top 50 player Wang Xinyu, will make her Australian Open main draw debut on Tuesday, with the expectant eyes of a nation already on her.Over the past week she has drawn headlines…

Rolls-Royce reveals today the Phantom Dragon, a unique commission inspired by Chinese dragon legends. The one-of-one Phantom Extended was curated by the Private Office Shanghai and designed for a client in China. This bespoke project marks the start of celebrations for the centenary of the iconic Phantom nameplate, which debuted in 1925.The Phantom Dragon pays tribute to the Year of the Dragon, blending traditional Chinese motifs with Rolls-Royce’s signature craftsmanship. The centerpiece is the intricate marquetry in the Gallery, a unique interior glass that runs across the dashboard. This artwork, made of 297 hand-cut wood pieces, depicts two dragons guarding…

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia is showing that breakups could become an opportunity for personal and professional reinvention.Fresh off her high-profile split from musician Zach Bryan in October, LaPaglia graced the January digital cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. As she explained to the outlet, it was her way of “reclaiming who I am as a woman, reclaiming my body and my decisions and my choices.”The cover arrived shortly after LaPaglia turned heads at the Golden Globes in a metallic gown with a plunging neckline that was quickly dubbed her “revenge dress.” The look was seen as a bold statement not only on…

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