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GOP Lawmakers In Ohio Finally Approve Rules Allowing Cannabis Sales To Begin In June, Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Can Join In
China's Semiconductor Spending Tops US With $142B Commitment: Global Chip Race Heats Up
NY Cannabis Office Overhauled: Gov. Hochul Plans To 'Unclog The Licensing Bottleneck'
China's Semiconductor Spending Tops US With $142B Commitment: Global Chip Race Heats Up
NY Cannabis Office Overhauled: Gov. Hochul Plans To 'Unclog The Licensing Bottleneck'
Michael Cohen Says He Never Wanted To Go Into Law, Was Offered $375K To Work For Donald Trump: 'Going To Be A Lot Of Women Coming Forward'
Biden Vs. Trump: Incumbent Fails To Win Voter Confidence To Steer Economy As New Poll Identifies Inflation As Major Pushback

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Melania Trump Source Of Ex-President's 'Locker Room Talk' Defense, Testifies Michael Cohen
Former President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, testified on Monday that it was Melania Trump who suggested the infamous "locker room talk" defense to mitigate the fallout from the "Access Hollywood" tape.
Richard Branson Urges Georgia To Revoke 'Awful Bill' Labeled 'The Russian Law' By Opponents As Mass Protests Hit Former Soviet Republic
Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, has called for the withdrawal of a controversial bill in Georgia, amid widespread protests. The bill, if passed, would require organizations receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as "agents of foreign influence."
Nigel Farage, Brexit Champion, Discloses Confidential Job Offer From Donald Trump: 'Very Heavily Involved With The Election Campaign'
Ron DeSantis Ends Rumors About Wife Casey Running for Florida Governor: She Has 'Zero' Interest
Trump Slams Judge, Defends Actions Following Michael Cohen's Testimony In Hush Money Trial: 'Really A Very Sad Day For The Country'
Trump Vs. Biden: New Swing State Poll Reveals Winner, One Key 2024 Election Issue Could Influence Result (Updated)
A new 2024 election poll of swing state voters shows Donald Trump with a commanding lead. One key factor could be determining the race in these markets.
Trump's Erstwhile Lawyer Testifies To Former President's Involvement In Hush Money Payment: 'Don't Worry Michael, You Will Get Paid Back'
Michael Cohen testified to making payments on behalf of Donald Trump to keep stories of affairs from becoming public.
GOP Governors In Vermont And Alaska To Weigh In On Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Task Force Bills
House members recently approved the Senate measure, that seeks to set up an eight-person psychedelic-assisted therapy working group, with amendments. Vermont Senators gave the green light to the revised language of the bill, S.114, on Friday, approving changes previously made in the state's House of Representatives. The bill, from Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick (D), which was first passed in the Senate, before the amendments in the House would "review the latest research and evidence of the public health benefits and risks of clinical psychedelic-assisted treatments" and "examine the laws and programs of other states that have authorized the use of psychedelics by health care providers in a therapeutic setting." Meanwhile, in Alaska, the state Senate members on Friday approved a House-passed measure to set up a task force with an aim to study how to license and regulate psychedelic-assisted therapy. That is if substances like MDMA and psilocybin are approved on the federal level.
MoonPay Donates $1 Million to Coinbase-Initiated Stand With Crypto PAC
Crypto payments infrastructure firm MoonPay contributed $1 million to Stand With Crypto, an advocacy group with a political action committee initiated by the crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN). A MoonPay representative confirmed the amount to The Block.
Chinese Companies Secure Bids To Explore Iraqi Oil And Gas Fields, US Firms Absent
The bidding process, which took place on Saturday, saw Chinese companies securing bids for five out of the 29 projects available. The auction, which spanned three days, encompassed exploration blocks in central, southern, and western Iraq, including an offshore block in the Arab Gulf waters.
China Refutes Philippines Claims Of Creating Artificial Island In South China Sea: 'Groundless And Pure Fabrication'
The Philippine government is considering filing a legal case against China over the destruction of coral reefs within its exclusive economic zone.
Amid Rising Threats From China, North Korea, Japan's Military Faces Setback Due To Drop In Female Recruits, Increase In Harassment Cases: Report
The panel's report, released in August, emphasized that the military's inadequate harassment education and the absence of centralized oversight of training are contributing to the institution's cultural issues.
Ken Griffin Calls Campus Protests 'Performative Art,' Urges To Uphold 'Western Values:' 'We're Not Actually Helping Palestinians Or Israelis'
Griffin, a major donor to his alma mater Harvard University, voiced his concerns over what he perceives as a "cultural revolution" in U.S. education.
US, China To Discuss AI Risks In Geneva: Will Washington's Policies Be Up For Negotiation?
The United States and China are set to meet in Geneva to discuss the potential risks of advanced artificial intelligence. The U.S. officials have made it clear that their policies will not be open for negotiation during the talks.
Russia Prepared For Confrontation With West Over Ukraine, Says Lavrov: 'If They Want It To Be On The Battlefield, It Will Be On The Battlefield'
Russia has issued a warning to the West, indicating its readiness for a potential military confrontation in Ukraine.

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