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Cocaine "no worse than whiskey," Colombia's president says
Cocaine "is no worse than whiskey" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose nation is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter.CBS News - 6h -
The flu season feels worse than normal this year. Is it?
It feels like everyone is sick right now. And while that is a slight exaggeration, the real situation isn't too sunny either.The Hill - 23h -
Colombian president Petro claims cocaine is no worse than whisky
Leader’s remarks at chaotic televised cabinet meeting follow surge in production of coca in his countryFinancial Times - 23h -
Jordan's son charged with possession of cocaine
Marcus Jordan, the 34-year-old son of Michael Jordan, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, a second-degree misdemeanor, by police in Florida.ESPN - 1d -
Saturday Sessions: Willow Avalon performs "Tequila or Whiskey"
Born and raised in rural Georgia, Willow Avalon grew up surrounded by country and gospel music. At the age of 12, she taught herself how to play guitar and was soon performing in local bands. She ...CBS News - 5d -
‘Worse than the 1980s’ – that’s the arts sector now. It’s not a good look for a Labour government | Charlotte Higgins
So many pre-election promises: but still a cultural malaise spreads from our schools to museums, galleries and theatres. If a former director of the National Theatre says that “more harm has been ...The Guardian - 5d -
Colombia's president calls for migrants to leave jobs in the US and return home
Colombia’s president is calling on his compatriots working without legal status in the United States to leave their jobs and return home as soon as possibleABC News - 6d -
Panama's president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino says there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama CanalABC News - Jan. 30 -
Super Bowl 2025 early overreactions: Eagles better than last time they faced Chiefs? Kansas City worse?
Early overreactions heading into Super Bowl LIXCBS Sports - Jan. 29 -
Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say
Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
Colombia president welcomes 'compatriots' returned from US: 'The migrant is not a criminal'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro welcomed “compatriots” who have been returned from the U.S. after a brief back-and-forth tussle between the countries, proclaiming that a “migrant is not a ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
President Trump ramps up deportation efforts as tensions flare with Colombia
President Trump ramped up immigration enforcement with a series of raids and detentions in multipe cities and sending hundreds of undocumented migrants on military flights. After Colombia refused ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
White House says Colombia has agreed to take deported migrants
President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration is ramping up in cities nationwide and his mass deportation plan sparked an international standoff after Colombia turned away two U.S. military ...NBC News - Jan. 27 -
Colombia tariffs on hold after agreement on deported migrants, White House says
Earlier Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he rejected deportation flights because the deportees were being transported in military aircraft.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27 -
White House says Colombia agreed to Trump's deportation terms after tariff standoff
The White House said Sunday that Colombia has agreed to all of President Donald Trump’s terms after Trump threatened to impose sweeping retaliatory measures against it, including tariffs and visa ...NBC News - Jan. 27 -
White House says US-Colombia agreement in place after back-and-forth over tariffs, immigration
The White House said Sunday night that a U.S.-Colombia agreement had come together in the wake of a back-and-forth between the two countries over topics including immigration and tariffs. "The ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26 -
Moreno says he will introduce legislation to sanction Colombia
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) said Sunday he will introduce legislation to sanction Colombia this week after the country’s president reportedly denied entry to two planes carrying deported migrants ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Colombia’s president says he will deny entry of US deportation flights
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he will deny entry to the United States's deportation flights as President Trump's immigration plan begins. “The US cannot treat Colombian migrants as ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Gaming Hardware Was Always Expected To Struggle In 2024, But It Was Worse Than One Analyst Expected
Circana has shared new video game data that shows how challenging 2024 was for video game hardware. Total spending on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch devices in the US declined a gargantuan 25%, ...GameSpot - Jan. 24 -
MP abuse worse than Jo Cox era, says sister Leadbeater
Leadbeater says her bill to legalise assisted dying has exposed her to unprecedented levels of "nastiness".BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Column: The narco musical 'Emilia Pérez' isn't as bad as critics say — it's worse
'Emilia Pérez' thinks it's in a transgressive tradition. Instead, it turns out like every other narco movie. The director falls for one of the worst stereotypes.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
American Airlines’ weaker-than-expected guidance ‘not as negative’ as it appeared, says analyst
American Airlines cited “present demand trends” and fuel-price forecasts as it predicted a first-quarter loss.MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Surging Drug Violence in Colombia Dooms President's 'Total Peace' Plan
The clashes between rival guerrilla groups have left 80 dead as Colombia braces for cutbacks in U.S. foreign aid under President Trump.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Colombia reactivates arrest orders for top rebels blamed for deadly violence in cocaine turf war
Colombia’s government is reactivating arrest orders for the top leadership of the nation’s largest rebel groupABC News - Jan. 22 -
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Here's what to know about the more than 200 executive orders President Trump signed
On his first day back in office, President Trump signed more than 200 executive orders ranging from freezing hiring at the IRS to pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeast
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he will declare an emergency over the guerrilla attacks in the northeast that have killed dozens of people and forced thousands to fleeABC News - Jan. 21 -
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Trump presidency will help to ‘occupy Brussels’, says Orbán
Hungary PM says US leader will bolster Europe’s rightwing forces as nationalist politicians attend inauguration. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump ’s presidency will boost ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Colombia vows war against leftwing guerrillas amid more than 100 deaths
Security forces rush to tamp down on rising leftwing violence as 11,000 people remain displaced. Colombia has vowed “war” against leftwing guerrillas, as security forces rushed to contain a wave ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says
A Colombian official says more than 80 people have been killed in the country’s northeast region following failed attempts by the government to hold peace talks with the National Liberation ArmyABC News - Jan. 20 -
More than 80 people killed in Colombia as truce between rebel groups collapses
Violence between National Liberation Army and Farc factions in north-east forces thousands to flee homes. At least 80 people have been killed and thousands displaced in north-east Colombia after ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
At least 80 killed in Colombia after failed peace talks, official says
At least 80 people were killed in northeast Colombia following failed attempts at peace talks with the National Liberation Army, a Colombian official said.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Why Trump’s tariffs may bring worse-than-expected price hikes to consumer electronics
As CES winds down in Las Vegas, one cloud hanging over the desert not often mentioned in all the coverage of newly unveiled gadgets was a prediction by the show’s host of how much prices for ...MarketWatch - Jan. 11
