The real cannabis policy power lies beyond the Oval Office

Only Congress has the authority to fundamentally change cannabis laws.

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

The Power of Government Policies

The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Ex-staffer backing Harris to ensure Trump 'never steps foot in Oval Office again'

Sarah Matthews, an ex-spokesperson for former President Trump, said Monday that she is backing Vice President Harris to ensure that the former president “never steps foot in the Oval Office again. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Brussels seeks powers to block ‘killer acquisitions’ in Europe and beyond

Reforms would allow EU regulator to intervene on takeover deals where companies try to stymie smaller rivals

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Quit if you don’t like our office-working policy, Amazon executive suggests

Matt Garman, head of AWS unit, says ‘there are other companies around’, according to transcript. A senior Amazon executive has suggested that staff who do not like the company’s new ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Champions League Power Rankings: Real Madrid, Barcelona climb ahead of El Clasico; Bayern, Juventus fall

Here's how all 36 teams stack up after Matchday 3

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Footballer denies plot to smuggle £600k cannabis

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and two women are told they will stand trial in May during a court hearing.

List: Which states have cannabis on the ballot in November?

Nearly half the country has already legalized medical cannabis, recreational marijuana, or both as of 2024.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates

Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Our future lies in floating islands

Reducing overall methane emissions is the best lever we have for reducing near-term warming. Aquatic methane could be the best lever for reducing overall methane emissions; it’s time to pull that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

The Lies Piling Up in Philadelphia Mailboxes

I took a look at some of the mail showing up in largely Black neighborhoods in southwest Philadelphia.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?

Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threat. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

'Fairytales and lies' - Ten Hag condemns job reports

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag accuses the media of making up "fairytales and lies" about his future.

Republican senator pushes back against KOSA 'lies'

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) pushed back against tech companies' criticism of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), responding in a memo Monday to what she described as "lies" about the privacy ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Sinologist Li Cheng: ‘America is not in the mood to study China’

The political expert on the breakdown of US-Sino relations, what Xi Jinping’s fourth term might hold — and why neither Harris nor Trump makes him hopeful of change

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Steve Bannon Is Out of Prison and Spreading Lies Online

Within hours of being freed from a low-security prison where he’d been serving time on contempt charges, the MAGA architect was rallying his troops on a Rumble stream.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

What are Harris and Trump's policies?

Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song

Willie Nelson, who is 91, will release “Last Leaf on the Tree" on Friday, his second studio album this year

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 hours ago

Bed Bath & Beyond brand gets an in-store renaissance

Shoppers will be able to find Bed Bath & Beyond-branded products in stores again, at The Container Store locations.

Elehear Beyond Review: Super Big Hearing Aids

At nearly twice the size of some competitors, Elehear’s new hearing aids certainly make a statement.

Tech - Wired - October 18

Beyond Inc. to Cut Workforce by About 20%

Beyond Inc. is cutting about 20% of its workforce as part of broader review of its cost structure, which comes after the company invested about $65 million in two retailers to help restore Bed Bath ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Ada Limón’s Poem, ‘In Praise of Mystery,’ Hitches a Ride on a NASA Rocket

NASA and the U.S. Poet Laureate may not be obvious collaborators, but a Jupiter-bound mission helped them find common ground.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

How Election Coverage Extends Beyond Politics

Nearly every team at The Times has some hand in election coverage. Journalists from the Styles, Culture, Business and National desks shared how they’re tackling the moment.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

BlackRock launches ETF that expands beyond the 'Magnificent Seven'

BlackRock's iShares is targeting investors who want to diversify beyond from the "Magnificent Seven" megacap stocks.

Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago

China's premier inaugurates a Beijing-funded airport at the start of a Pakistan trip

China’s Premier Li Qiang has inaugurated a Beijing-funded airport built in restive southwestern Pakistan as he arrived for a regional security meeting in the capital, Islamabad

World - ABC News - October 14

Lies Of P Celebrates First Anniversary With Cool Clothing And Vinyl Soundtrack Release

A little over a year ago, Lies of P arrived on console and PC and earned positive reviews for its souls-like action, tough-as-nails bosses, and creative spin on the tale of Pinocchio. To ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Accused admits 'telling little lies' over son's death

Craig Rowland, who is accused of murdering his infant son, gave evidence for the first time at the trial.

Moldovans go to polls to decide whether future lies with Russia or the west

Presidential election and EU referendum take place amid concerns over interference from Moscow. Moldovans are voting in a presidential election and an EU referendum that will mark a pivotal moment ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts

Donald Trump used a lengthy interview with podcaster Joe Rogan to dig in on his false claims about voting, election fraud and his loss in the 2020 presidential election

Factchecking the most pervasive myths and lies about US elections

False claims include that non-citizens are voting in broad numbers and attacks on the voting and counting process. The conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was stolen is now mainstream on the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Half of Gen Z voters say they've lied about their votes: Survey

Half of Generation Z's voters said they have lied about their votes, according to a new Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll. Among the Gen Z voters in the survey, 48 percent said they had ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

They Realized They Were Singing the Same Tune

When the opera singers Nicholas Martorano and Elizabeth Novella first met, they knew something was meant to be.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

'No white knight coming': Federal authorities will face limits responding to election lies

Federal law enforcement are preparing for election threats and minsinformation, but they're limited by law and already mistrusted by Donald Trump's supporters.

The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control

Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store

Beyond is investing $40 million in The Container Store, providing the struggling retail chain a financial lifeline while returning some Bed Bath & Beyond products back to physical retail locations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Beyond Black Beauty review – this reboot of a classic is clumsy, insipid … and hard to hate

This modern twist on the 1877 novel is an inspirational look at African American horse culture. Shame it’s also saccharine, shallow and full of flat dialogue. As the Paris Olympics drew to a close ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

James Patterson hopes to 'get people thinking' beyond 'themselves' with 'American Heroes'

James Patterson says in these politically divided times, Americans have "never needed heroes as much as they do right now.” The best-selling author is bringing readers stories of bravery in his new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Cradle of Italian carmaking tries to look beyond ‘Mamma Fiat’

Stellantis-owned brand’s painful EV transition has shaken home city of Turin and sparked acrimonious spat with Rome

World - Financial Times - October 18

Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds

Budget move on individual income could raise £7bn a year towards plugging £40bn fiscal shortfall

Business - Financial Times - October 18

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