US Takes Steps to Reclassify Marijuana
The US Drug Enforcement Administration is planning a significant shift in drug policy by reclassifying marijuana to a less severe category, marking a historic change. Currently labeled as a “Schedule I” substance along with...
Gérard Depardieu to Face Trial Over Alleged Sexual Assaults
Acclaimed French actor Gérard Depardieu is set to face a criminal trial this October, following allegations of sexual assaults against two women during the filming of “The Green Shutters” in 2021. The Paris public...
Nationwide Campus Protests Over Israel-Hamas Conflict Lead to Arrests and University Crackdowns
Protests linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict have escalated across several U.S. universities, leading to significant confrontations and administrative actions as commencement ceremonies near. At the University of Texas at Austin, a notable clash involving...
Tensions Flare at UCLA as Demonstrations Turn Physical
Violence erupted on the UCLA campus Sunday when pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups clashed after a barrier separating them was breached. According to UCLA Vice Chancellor Mary Osako, the incident led to physical altercations among...
HIV Cases Linked to “Vampire Facial” Procedure at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported the first documented cases of HIV transmission through a cosmetic procedure involving needles, specifically “vampire facials,” at an unlicensed medical spa in New Mexico....
Biden Administration Postpones Menthol Cigarette Ban Amid Health and Political Concerns
The Biden Administration has announced another delay in implementing a ban on menthol cigarettes, a move first proposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2021. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra...
Colorado Paramedic Sentenced in Elijah McClain Case; Co-defendant Also Faces Legal Repercussions
Former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic Jeremy Cooper was sentenced to four years of probation, 14 months of work release, and 100 hours of community service for his role in the death of Elijah McClain....
Investigation Opens into Ohio Custody Death Captured on Body Cam
In Canton, Ohio, the death of 53-year-old Frank Tyson, who died in police custody after being handcuffed and held facedown, has sparked an official investigation. The incident, which occurred in a local bar following...
Troubled Teen School in Jamaica Faces Abuse Allegations and Arrests
Atlantis Leadership Academy, a school for troubled teens run by Americans in Jamaica, has come under intense scrutiny after allegations of severe abuse led to the arrest of five employees on charges of child...
ByteDance Considers Shutting Down TikTok in U.S. Rather Than Selling
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, would prefer to shut down the popular video app in the U.S. if forced to divest it, rather than selling it to an American buyer. According to...