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U.S. to reclassify cannabis as low-risk drug, in major shift
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, an official said Tuesday -- a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion. The US attorney general sent a proposal to the White House on Tuesday to "reclassify...
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Google US market share drops below 80%, lowest since 2009 as Bing AI usage spikes
According to the latest data from web analytics firm StatCounter, Google’s share of the North American search market has fallen to its lowest point since 2009, with Bing and Yahoo making notable gains. As of April 2024, Google’s share is 79.89%, while Bing and Yahoo have captured 11.86%...
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US Republicans vote to remove wolf protections
The Republican-majority US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would remove endangered species protections for the gray wolf across much of the country, sparking outrage among conservationists. Sponsored by Representative Lauren Boebert, a right-wing firebrand from Colorado, the...
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Yen’s plunge raises specter of new Asia currency crisis
TOKYO — The Japanese yen’s 12% plunge this year has traders wondering if the Group of Seven might have a currency crisis within their ranks. The good news: not yet. The bad news, though, is that there are still seven months left in this year of dangerous living for Japan’s currency. Especially when...
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Why Bitcoin Price Dropped Today? When Will It Recover?
Bitcoin price is officially in a bear market as it is now down over 20% after falling for three consecutive days this week. Investors pulled money out of the crypto market in anticipation of hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve retreat from three interest rate cuts this year. Stagflation and sticky...
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Democrats cast aside worries of campus protests hurting Biden
Democrats are casting aside worries that college campus protests opposing the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza could spell trouble for President Biden in November. Biden and his White House aides have mostly opted to keep their distance when it comes to weighing in on escalating tensions on campuses around...
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Stock market today: futures drop after Starbucks and McDonald's misses
Traders. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images US futures slid as traders weighed Amazon's earnings beat against Starbucks and McDonald's misses. The earnings suggest AI demand remains robust but consumer spending may be slowing. The Federal Reserve is set to provide an update later on the likely...
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Tron Founder Justin Sun Endorses Dogecoin, Shiba Inu & Other Meme Coins
Tron DAO founder and CEO Justin Sun endorsed Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Floki (FLOKI) and other meme coins in the latest Token 2049 conference. Sun believes that meme coins are the “first thing” that set the crypto industry apart from traditional finance. In addition, he encouraged...
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UN Secretary-General calls for international investigation into mass graves reports in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave deep alarm over reports of the discovery of mass graves at several locations in Gaza, including Al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals, affirming that 'it is imperative that independent international forensic investigators are allowed immediate...
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Ethereum Price: Whale Dumps $6M ETH Amid Crypto Crash
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has recently experienced a notable price plunge of nearly 7.8% within a span of 24 hours, triggering concerns among investors amidst the broader turbulence in the Ethereum market. This sudden downturn in Ethereum’s price has prompted a...
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