What’s next for marijuana legalization after Oklahoma vote?
Voters in Oklahoma have rejected a ballot measure that would have made the state the 22nd in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana
Day: March 8, 2023
Four ex-bankers face Swiss trial over accounts ‘linked to Putin’
All four deny the charges, which include allegations of violating Swiss anti-money-laundering law.
Lawyer: DNA proves XXXTentacion’s alleged killer’s innocence
An attorney for the man accused of gunning down rising rap star XXXTentacion during a 2018 robbery has told a jury that DNA evidence proves his client and another man are innocent.
It’s Women’s Day. Here are 20 important WA women you should know about
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Soccer player dies after collapsing during practice in South Africa
The midfielder collapsed at a training Tuesday morning, his soccer club announced in a statement.
Google Expands VPN Access To All Google One Members, Rolls Out New ‘Dark Web Report’ Feature
Google is expanding VPN access to all Google One members on all plans and rolling out a new dark web report feature for all subscribers. From a report: VPN by Google One was previously only available to members on the Premium 2TB plan, but will now be …
Prince Harry and Meghan say they will use royal titles for their children
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announced that their daughter had been christened in a private ceremony in California, publicly calling her Princess Lilibet Diana.
A cartel’s mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings
A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength.
Kate Middleton wears camo gear as she visits Irish Guards with new honorary colonel title – Fox News
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Tweets Of The Day
Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico have been found dead, the head of Russia’s Wagner group says his forces have taken full control of eastern Bakhmut, and more. 5⃣ stories you need to know today pic.twitter.com/Z9uwNwgy52
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 8, 2023
• Russia’s Wagner Group claims control over eastern part of Bakhmut
• Reports: Pro-Ukraine group behind Nord Stream sabotage, Kyiv denies involvement
• Two Americans kidnapped in Mexico return to the US, another two were killedToday’s top stories in 1 minute: pic.twitter.com/5ltHh1ArSV
— DW News (@dwnews) March 8, 2023
President Xi Jinping accused the U.S. this week of trying to isolate his country and hold back its development, reflecting the Communist Party’s growing frustration that its pursuit of prosperity and global influence is threatened by U.S. restrictions. https://t.co/83iwwJIYSI
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 8, 2023
Thousands of people staged a second straight day of protests in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, rallying against a ‘foreign agents’ law which critics say signals an authoritarian shift and harms Georgia’s chances of closer ties with Europe https://t.co/mDmPckFrb9 pic.twitter.com/qdRVkUmp4I
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 8, 2023
US, European powers express alarm at Iran enriching uranium to 84% https://t.co/1fNoVriWhb pic.twitter.com/fjLXvU61Jy
— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) March 8, 2023
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress that data will determine how much interest rates will go up. As @jdlahart explains, the rate in the long run could be higher than the Fed initially telegraphed. #WSJWhatsNow https://t.co/uSCW9iss7p pic.twitter.com/Oa127CnYlJ
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 8, 2023