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Colombia President Ivan Duque Touts Opportunity in Cannabis, Says It's a ‘Different Story’ Than Cocaine

Colombia President Ivan Duque Touts Opportunity in Cannabis, Says It's a ‘Different Story’ Than Cocaine

Colombia's President Ivan Duque has high hopes for the medical marijuana industry despite the ongoing drug war in his country and considers it a different story than cocaine.
Pres. Joe Biden Touts $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Ahead of Monday Signing, Says It Will Boost Economy in Time

Pres. Joe Biden Touts $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Ahead of Monday Signing, Says It Will Boost Economy in Time

By Paola Hernández
President Joe Biden is set to sign the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law during a ceremony at the White House on Monday.
Justice Department Sues Uber for Allegedly Overcharging Disabled Passengers With Its Waiting Time Fees

Justice Department Sues Uber for Allegedly Overcharging Disabled Passengers With Its Waiting Time Fees

By Paola Hernández
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against ride-hailing company Uber for allegedly overcharging disabled passengers through the imposition of extra waiting time fees.
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Astronauts Forced to Wear Diapers After SpaceX Capsule’s Toilet Damaged

By Paola Hernández
The SpaceX astronauts, who were on a trip back to Earth, were forced to wear diapers after a toilet on the Dragon capsule of the company broke in advance of their journey from the International Space Station.
AMC Entertainment to Extend the Reach of Its Popcorn Outside Movie Theaters

AMC Entertainment to Extend the Reach of Its Popcorn Outside Movie Theaters

By Paola Hernández
AMC Entertainment is eying to sell its popcorn outside the theaters as cinemas continue to struggle amid the COVID pandemic.
Texas Nightclub King Convicted for Allowing Drug Dealers to Peddle Cocaine in Clubs' Bathrooms

Texas Nightclub King Convicted for Allowing Drug Dealers to Peddle Cocaine in Clubs' Bathrooms

By Paola Hernández
A federal jury has convicted a Texas nightclub magnate in a case he was accused of allowing cocaine sales in the bathrooms of his clubs to keep profits high.
Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver Accused of Fostering 'Toxic' Workplace Plagued by Racism, Misogyny

Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver Accused of Fostering 'Toxic' Workplace Plagued by Racism, Misogyny

By Paola Hernández
The owner of NBA team Phoenix Suns, Robert Sarver, has been accused of racism and misogyny based on the details of an ESPN story.
Heidi Planck: Missing California Mom's Ex-Husband Believes Her Boss, Under Investigation for $43M Fraud, Has the Answers to Her Disappearance

Heidi Planck: Missing California Mom's Ex-Husband Believes Her Boss, Under Investigation for $43M Fraud, Has the Answers to Her Disappearance

By Paola Hernández
The ex-husband of missing California mom Heidi Planck claimed that the boss of the investment firm where she was working has the answers to her disappearance.

Facebook Official Announces Plans to Shut Down Facial Recognition

By Paola Hernández
Facebook announces that they will remove facial recognition features in their social media app. A Facebook official announced their plan on Tuesday about terminating the social media giant's facial recognition system, citing "societal concerns.
Pharmacist Arrested for Distributing Drugs Out of His Drugstore in Exchange for Sex

Pharmacist Arrested for Distributing Drugs Out of His Drugstore in Exchange for Sex

By Paola Hernández
A pharmacist in Pennsylvania was arrested after he was found distributing drugs out of his drugstore in exchange for sex.

[UPDATE] California Man Faces Assault Charges After Attacking American Airlines' Female Flight Attendant

By Paola Hernández
California man who attacked a female American Airlines flight attendant is now facing federal charges.
Southwest Airlines Investigates Pilot’s Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chant Over Intercom

Southwest Airlines Investigates Pilot’s Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chant Over Intercom

By Paola Hernández
A Southwest Airlines pilot was heard saying an anti-Biden chant, "Let's Go, Brandon," over the intercom during a flight.
SBA Administrator Announces Grantees for Biden-Harris Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program

SBA Administrator Announces Grantees for Biden-Harris Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program

By Paola Hernández
SBA said the Community Navigator Pilot Program will provide funding to 51 organizations that will work with local groups to connect entrepreneurs to government resources.
This Cheap Anti-Depressant Drug Could Stop Severe COVID, New Study Shows

This Cheap Anti-Depressant Drug Could Stop Severe COVID, New Study Shows

By Paola Hernández
A new study found that a cheap and available anti-depressant drug can decrease the risk of severe COVID among those at high risk.
American Airlines Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant, Punches Her in Face, Breaking Her Nose

American Airlines Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant, Punches Her in Face, Breaking Her Nose

By Paola Hernández
A passenger attacked an American Airlines flight attendant on Wednesday, resulting in a broken nose and being hospitalized.

Mark Zuckerberg Rebrands Facebook to Meta as tech Company Dives Into Metaverse

By Paola Hernández
Facebook changes its name to "Meta" as Mar Zuckerberg's company dives into the metaverse.
Chicago, Los Angeles Launch Universal Basic Income

Chicago, Los Angeles Launch Universal Basic Income

By Paola Hernández
Chicago and Los Angeles are launching a universal basic income program, with the two being the largest basic-income pilots in the United States.
Ecuador Pres. Guillermo Lasso Calls for Dialogue With Indigenous, Civil Society Groups on Day 2 of Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

Ecuador Pres. Guillermo Lasso Calls for Dialogue With Indigenous, Civil Society Groups on Day 2 of Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

By Paola Hernández
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso calls for a dialogue with indigenous and civil society groups who are protesting against the fuel price hike.
Michael Jordan's Game Worn, Rookie-Year Nike Air Ships Sneakers Sell for Record-Breaking $1.47 Million

Michael Jordan's Game Worn, Rookie-Year Nike Air Ships Sneakers Sell for Record-Breaking $1.47 Million

By Paola Hernández
A pair of game-worn Nike Air Ship shoes that Michael Jordan used during his rookie year was sold for $1.47 million at auction on Sunday.

NBA Star Enes Kanter Slams Nike Over Company's Silence on China

By Paola Hernández
NBA Star Enes Kanter rips Nike over their silence on issues that concerns China. NBA Star Enes Kanter ripped Nike over their silence on China's certain issues, which the sports apparel company failed to voice out their stand.
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