US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.
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Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
Microsoft announces its first voluntary retirement program, for staff whose years of employment and age add up to 70+; source: 7% of US employees are eligible (Jordan Novet/CNBC)
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Microsoft announces its first voluntary retirement program, for staff whose years of employment and age add up to 70+; source: 7% of US employees are eligible — Microsoft will offer voluntary buyouts to some U.S…
Autonomous weapons will be ‘key part’ of US warfare: Joint Chiefs chairman
Gen. Dan Caine said the Pentagon is looking at autonomous tech for drones and command-and-control, but lawmakers have questions.
World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel; talks resume between Israel, Lebanon – Haaretz
Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel; talks resume between Israel, Lebanon HaaretzIsraeli military says launches from Lebanon intercepted ReutersLive Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East The Jeru…
Russia Warns European Nations Against Hosting French Nuclear-Capable Bombers
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans in March to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal and said France may allow European partners to host its nuclear-capable aircraft on temporary deployments.
Giggling killer tells judge she is ‘amusing’ as he’s sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder
Marcus Terry, 43, was found guilty of second-degree murder in December for killing his cellmate Ray Matos in 2021
Luxury cosmetics giant Rituals discloses data breach impacting member personal details
Rituals disclosed a breach where hackers accessed and downloaded some My Rituals members’ data, including names and addresses. Luxury cosmetics giant Rituals disclosed a data breach impacting My Rituals members after attackers gained unauthorized access to its systems and downloaded part of the database. The security breach occurred earlier this month, and the company is […]
Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit
Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.