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

Trump to unveil new drug price deal with Regeneron amid affordability push

Regeneron would be the 17th drug company to agree to lower its prices as part of the administration’s Most Favored Nation initiative.

By Dan Diamond

Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases – report

Justice department has already identified 384 foreign-born people whose US citizenship it wants to revoke The Trump administration is reportedly pushing the justice department to pursue hundreds of denaturalization cases, in which Americans born outside of the US are stripped of their citizenship. The justice department has already identified 384 foreign-born US citizens, whose citizenship it wants to revoke and will begin the process in the coming weeks, according to the New York Times. Con...

By José Olivares

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

Regeneron inks drug pricing deal with Trump, will offer new hearing-loss therapy for free

Regeneron is the latest in a string of major drugmakers to make pricing concessions for new and existing medicines under agreements with Trump.

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.

What is Europe's plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz?

France and the UK are leading efforts to establish a multinational mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Questions remain about the scope of the operation and whether it can bring lasting stability.

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...

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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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UK hosts positive talks on Strait of Hormuz mission: ‘Millions are looking to our leaders, we can’t let them down’

The military planning conference in London had aimed to build on talks held by Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris last week

By George Lithgow

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

Trump's 'Gold Card' visa: One cleared, hundreds await as $1 million residency plan rolls out

The Trump administration's 'Gold Card' visa program, offering US residency for a $1 million fee, has approved only one applicant to date. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated hundreds more are under review, with all applicants undergoing extensive vetting and paying a $15,000 processing fee. The initiative aims to attract wealthy and skilled individuals to the US.

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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.”

US sets preliminary antidumping duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos

Regeneron is said to have reached a drug pricing deal with U.S.

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

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Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as new warship arrives in Mideast

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is under no pressure to end the war with Iran, but 'the clock is ticking' for Tehran, as a third aircraft carrier arrive...

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