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Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal
The Dutch government is allowing 80 “coffeeshops” in 10 towns and cities to only sell legally grown cannabis from licensed producersABC News - 3d -
Check out the Marion Star Best of the Week Performer Polls for boys and girls
Here are the Marion Star's athlete of the week polls. Fans can vote for their favorite nominees as often as allowed through Sunday morning.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention
A request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention.The New York Times - 3d -
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapseABC News - 2d -
UK Home Office’s reform of graduate visas runs into opposition
Education department at odds with plan to curb number of overseas students allowed to stay in BritainFinancial Times - 2d -
British Steel prepares to idle one of its two blast furnaces
The move would allow the Chinese-owned steelmaker to prolong production at the remaining furnace at its Scunthorpe siteFinancial Times - 1d -
Chinese renminbi hits 18-year low as it becomes trade war flashpoint
PBoC has allowed weakening in ‘fixing’ rate for the onshore currency for six consecutive sessionsFinancial Times - 7h -
After a few detours, French boys rise to the occasion of cheese-making in 'Holy Cow'
Directed by Louise Courvoisier, this satisfying import combines a peek into ancient dairy processes with a time-tested tale of belated maturity and growing up.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
A quiet couple connects in the shadows of war and national trauma in 'Việt and Nam'
Directed by Trương Minh Quý, the movie isn't your typical queer drama but rather, a more ambitious statement about divisions that are both public and intimate.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
WNBA mock draft: Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas and Seattle selects French star Malonga 2nd
After that it gets interesting with Olivia Miles' decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal instead of the draft. The Washington Mystics, with a new coach and general manager, control the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom
Cambodia’s authoritarian dynasty had silenced almost all of the country’s independent media. The remaining few are facing extinction because of an executive directive from President Trump.The New York Times - 3d -
House settlement inches closer to final approval
A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multibillion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.ESPN - 2d -
Some Israelis Favor Attacking Iran, Expressing Skepticism About Talks
Many Israelis were surprised when President Trump announced that the United States would engage in “direct” negotiations with Tehran in an effort to rein in its nuclear program.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump orders agencies to ‘sunset’ environmental protections
President Trump directed agencies that regulate energy and the environment to sunset a wide array of environmental protections in an executive order issued Wednesday night. He ordered agencies ...The Hill - 3h -
The scrupulously realistic 'Warfare' takes aim at the combat movie
Filmmaker Alex Garland follows up "Civil War" with a second apolitical thriller, this one co-directed by a military veteran, Ray Mendoza, who lived it.Los Angeles Times - 4h -
India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts
The legislation passed by Parliament on Friday would allow non-Muslims to help administer so-called Waqfs. The move fueled concerns that the rights of Muslims are being infringed on.The New York Times - 6d -
WATCH: First space crew to explore Earth's polar regions returns with splashdown landing
The crew observed Earth's polar regions 430 kilometers above the surface, allowing the Crew Dragon Resilience to travel from the Northern to Southern Pole.ABC News - 6d -
Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.The New York Times - 5d -
How much do stocks have to drop before trading is halted? The details on market 'circuit breakers'
When stock prices and stock futures fall rapidly in a single session, exchanges implement halts in trading to allow a moment for cooler heads to prevail.CNBC - 3d -
Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers neutralize New York Yankees for 6-2 win
The Detroit Tigers produced six runs on just five hits, while Casey Mize allowed one run to the Yankees in six innings.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Florida basketball players describe final stop vs Houston in NCAA championship
Florida basketball players describe final stop vs Houston in NCAA championship as Gators didn't allow Cougars to get off a shot.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Apr 4: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET
Markets see red for a second day in a row after Trump's latest tariff announcement; Supreme Court will allow Trump administration to withhold education grants for nowCBS News - 1d -
Judge in New York will consider blocking future deportations under Alien Enemies Act
Following the Supreme Court allowing the deportation of noncitizens under the Alien Enemies Act, a federal judge in New York will weigh blocking any future removals.ABC News - 1d -
IOC adds mixed gender events to LA28 Olympics as it locks in competition plan
The IOC approved a record number of medal events and an equal number of male and female athletes allowed to compete during the 2028 Olympics in L.A.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mar 6: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Trump delays tariffs on most goods from Mexico for one month; Firing squad executions still being allowed in some states.CBS News - 5h -
What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is ‘hanging up the hi-vis’?
After three years, thousands of arrests and a state crackdown on protests, the group is ending direct action after a polarising campaign. On the morning of Valentine’s Day 2022, Hannah Hunt stood ...The Guardian - 5d -
Death Stranding Movie Reportedly Finds A Director Who Seems Like A Great Fit
The Death Stranding movie has just taken another major step forward, as A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski will reportedly helm the live-action adaptation of the Hideo ...GameSpot - 3d -
Nintendo Confirms $10 Price Tag For Zelda Switch 2 Upgrade Packs
One of the more mysterious elements of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was the Upgrade Packs, the one-time-purchase codes that let owners of certain Nintendo Switch games to access each game's ...GameSpot - 3d -
Why Switch 2 Launch Title Welcome Tour Is $10: "It's Not An Exorbitant Price"
One of the games revealed during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct was Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour , a paid game that introduces players to the new features of the system through minigames, ...GameSpot - 2d -
David Squires on … fan protests and influencers in the world of football
Our cartoonist on legacy fans being taken for granted and YouTube ballers taking the game in a new direction. Buy a copy of a cartoon in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: ...The Guardian - 2d -
Manchester City insider reveals what he has ‘heard’ about transfer chase for Florian Wirtz
The pursuit of Florian Wirtz from within Manchester City may have taken a fresh turn in a positive direction following new information from one club insider.The Premier League champions are ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Elon Musk reportedly made personal appeals to Trump over tariffs
The Washington Post is reporting that Elon Musk, one of President Donald Trump’s top advisers, made direct appeals to the president, personally asking him to rethink his aggressive tariff plan.NBC News - 2d -
Saliba ‘so happy’ after stopping childhood friend and ‘best player in the world’ Mbappe from scoring in Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid
Arsenal defender William Saliba says beating Real Madrid and close friend Kylian Mbappe was one of the best nights of his career so far.Rice scored from two direct free-kicks before Mikel Merino ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Carlo Ancelotti continuity at Real Madrid ‘practically impossible’
If Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid was a topic of debate before Tuesday night, their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates may have definitively swung it in one direction. After tight games ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Five of the best Champions League free-kicks ever
Declan Rice made history on Tuesday night after becoming the first player to score two direct free-kicks in a Champions League knockout game.The Arsenal midfielder scored two fantastic free-kicks ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Xbox Games Showcase Announced For June 8, Here's What To Expect
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and it's coming on June 8, promising details on upcoming Xbox games. There will be another event, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, immediately ...GameSpot - 1d -
Iran's pres. insists Tehran does not seek nuclear bomb, dangles US opportunities
Iran’s president again has pledged his nation is “not after a nuclear bomb” ahead of talks between Tehran and the United States, going as far as dangling the prospect of direct American investment ...ABC News - 1d -
Mario Kart World Is $80 Because That's What People Will Pay For It, Analyst Says
One of the biggest talking points following the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was how Mario Kart World is priced at $80 USD. That's $10-$20 higher than most major AAA games, prompting people to ...GameSpot - 1d -
Luka: Was trash-talking fan, not ref, when ejected
Luka Doncic says he was trash-talking with a courtside fan in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' loss to the Thunder when an official thought Doncic's ire was directed at him, leading to an ejection ...ESPN - 1d -
Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America
The Israeli spyware maker, still on the US Commerce Department’s “blacklist,” has hired a new lobbying firm with direct ties to the Trump administration, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - 1d
