Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing - AP News

Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing  AP News

US business activity recovers in April, war with Iran is boosting prices, S&P Global survey shows - Reuters

US business activity recovers in April, war with Iran is boosting prices, S&P Global survey shows  Reuters

Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK

In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

Justice Dept. Targets Hundreds of Citizens in New Push for Denaturalization

The Trump administration is assigning denaturalization cases to regular prosecutors, which could lead to a surge of people stripped of U.S. citizenship.

By Ernesto Londoño and Hamed Aleaziz

Why the U.S. Is Such an Outlier on EVs - WSJ

Why the U.S. Is Such an Outlier on EVs  WSJ

U.S. to host new round of Israel-Lebanon talks as ceasefire nears expiration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.

By Karen DeYoung

Trump administration moves to reclassify marijuana to schedule III drug

Marijuana had same classification as heroin, LSD and others before Trump signed an order to move it to schedule III Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The Trump administration has moved to reclassify marijuana, more than four months after Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general to move it from schedule I to schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The schedule I classification meant marijuana was alongside her...

By Edward Helmore

The Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes things like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine, and anabolic steroids.

By Bill Chappell

Trump admin loosens regulations on state-licensed medical marijuana

Carney says lifting U.S. liquor ban depends on Trump ending assault on steel, autos, lumber

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the provincial ban on U.S. liquor could end quickly if the Americans bend on the tariffs that have pummeled key sectors in this country like steel, autos and forest products.

Trump administration reclassifies cannabis in major shift that could expand scientific research

Trump administration to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III, easing research barriers but not legalizing the drug or changing current federal penalties.

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug

US President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government. The order signed by Todd Blanche does not legalise marijuana for medical or recreational use under US law. But it does change the way it is regulated, shifting licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I – reser...

By Associated Press

DesignRush Selects Top 10 Cybersecurity Companies in the U.S. - The Globe and Mail

DesignRush Selects Top 10 Cybersecurity Companies in the U.S.  The Globe and Mail

Trump administration reclassifies medical marijuana as a 'less-dangerous drug'

President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, easing research barriers and granting tax relief. The change falls short of federal legalisation but marks a major shift in US cannabis policy.

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The US keeps talking about gas prices — but its diesel costs that could impact your life the most

Since the start of the war in Iran on February 28, the average price of a gallon of diesel has gone up by around 45 percent

By Mike Bedigan

Why some Social Security offices are temporarily closed across the US

Some Social Security offices are temporarily closed. Zhang Fengguo/Xinhua via Getty Images A slew of Social Security offices are closed due to staffing and facility issues. Rural beneficiaries may be more affected by closures, with some closed offices staffed by just one worker. The SSA workforce has shrunk by 12% in the wake of DOGE efficiency cuts. Social Security beneficiaries seeking in-person help might encounter new obstacles — including faulty HVAC systems. More than a dozen Social S...

China’s standing rises across Latin America as US reputation plummets

A German foundation is taking the pulse of the region, which has become the main stage for the power struggle between the two superpowers

By Naiara Galarraga Gortázar

This Warren Buffett Stock Is Now a No-Brainer Buy -- Thanks to the Trump Administration

The U.S. Is World’s Largest Market for African Storytelling Content, Next Narrative Africa Fund Study Says

The United States is the world’s largest market for African storytelling content — accounting for 8.7% of global demand — followed by the U.K., South Africa, Canada, France, Brazil and China. That’s among the takeaways of a study released on Thursday by the Next Narrative Africa Fund, launched in 2024 by former diplomat and lawyer […]

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China’s quiet diplomacy: Inside Beijing behind-the-scenes role in Iran-US war

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

The US Department of Justice said on Thursday that it was immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes to US drug policy in decades. The Trump administration immediately moved FDA-approved marijuana products and state-regulated medical marijuana from a group of drugs classified as highly addictive to one that has a low to moderate potential for abuse. Acting Attorney General...

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US reclassifies some marijuana products as less-dangerous

The US Department ⁠of Justice has said it was immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes to US drug policy in decades.

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

The U.S. Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Thursday. The announcement does not legalize marijuana across the United States. In a post on X, Blanche said the Justice Department was “immediately rescheduling FDA-approved marijuana and state-licensed marijuana from Schedule I to […]

Climate Change Kept Off Agenda For G7 Meet In Paris To 'Avoid Row With US'

The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut had said the Group of Seven would focus on "less contentious issues" to appease the US.

Trump considering plan to send Afghan refugees who helped US to Congo - NYT

AfghanEvac President Shawn VanDiver criticized the move, describing it as giving the refugees a choice between "the world’s number one refugee crisis to the world’s number two refugee crisis.”

India says trade talks with US remain constructive after Washington visit

Foreign minister spokesman says both sides working towards beneficial and ​forward-looking trade agreement

By Reuters

PM Carney rejects US pressure, says Canada negotiating as equal

Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada is not yielding to U.S. pressure in ongoing trade talks, stressing that Ottawa is negotiating as an equal partner while seeking areas of mutua...

Pot Stocks Soar As DoJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana As Less Dangerous Drug

Pot Stocks Soar As DoJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana As Less Dangerous Drug Pot stocks are moving higher in premarket trading in New York after the Justice Department and DEA announced that FDA-approved marijuana-based drugs and state-licensed medical marijuana products will be moved immediately from Schedule I to Schedule III. This is a major shift in how the federal government classifies these types of cannabis products. *DOJ RECLASSIFIES MEDICAL MARIJUANA AS A LESS-DANGEROU...

By Tyler Durden

US eases access to marijuana for medical use

The US government has reclassified marijuana to a lower-risk category, expanding patient access to medical treatments and enabling more research. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-eases-access-to-marijuana-for-medical-use/

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US eases access to marijuana for medical use

The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy. The post US eases access to marijuana for medical use appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Morocco Aborts International Drug Trafficking Attempt, Seizes 700 Kilograms of Cannabis

Morocco’s police aborted an international drug trafficking attempt on Wednesday in Oujda.  The post Morocco Aborts International Drug Trafficking Attempt, Seizes 700 Kilograms of Cannabis appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Safaa Kasraoui

Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds

Online fashion retailer Asos is seeking refunds from the US for £7m in tariffs it paid in the first half of its financial year.

By Abubakar Ibrahim