Jan. 1 PM 2018 No.1100

AP News Dictation Jan. 1 PM 2018@打雷不怕 No.1100

1. The arrival of the New Year in California brought with broad legalization of Marijuana. Pot is now legal in the state for those 21 and older. Individuals can grow up to 6 plants and possess as much as an ounce of the drug.
2. New York City and Boston both held mayoral inaugurations on Monday. Mayor Marty Walsh took the oath in his second term as Boston's chief executive. And Mayor Xxx began his second term in NYC.
3. Iran continues to see anti government protest. Local media reporting 12 people have died so far. The protests have received supports from president Trump and Israeli prime minister.
4. And people world wide are celebrating the first day of the New Year with quirky traditions including jumping into icy water. Thousands of celebrators in NY, Germany, the Netherland and Italy all brave the chili weather to take part in the events.