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A Texas judge has stopped a statewide ban on smokable hemp products, giving the hemp industry a temporary but critical win. The ruling, issued Friday, blocks enforcement of new state rules that would have removed popular items like hemp flower and pre-rolled joints from the market. The decision came after three industry groups and several … Read more
A group of transgender Idaho residents has taken legal action against the state, challenging a new law that could criminalize their use of public restrooms. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, targets House Bill 752, which imposes misdemeanor and felony penalties on individuals who use facilities not aligned with their sex assigned at birth. … Read more
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Thursday aimed at widening access to retirement savings, targeting millions of Americans who lack employer-sponsored plans. The move introduces a federal platform, TrumpIRA.gov, designed to connect workers with private retirement accounts rather than create a new government-run system. Officials say the site will act as a centralized … Read more
A man accused of carrying out a series of knife attacks in London now faces multiple attempted murder charges, as authorities warn of a growing threat to the country’s Jewish community. Police say 45-year-old Essa Suleiman has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following violent incidents that left two Jewish men seriously injured … Read more
A sharp surge in cloud revenue is forcing a rethink of what defines Google and its parent Alphabet. For the first time in decades, search is no longer the only engine powering the company’s identity. The shift became clear after Alphabet’s latest quarterly earnings. Google Cloud delivered a standout performance, generating $20 billion in revenue—a … Read more
Union Pacific has renewed its push for an $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, filing a revised proposal aimed at winning over federal regulators who previously rejected the deal. The new application, submitted Thursday to the Surface Transportation Board, attempts to address concerns about market competition and service disruptions. Regulators had asked for more clarity … Read more
A quiet community in western Pennsylvania is reeling after a newly married couple was found dead in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide that unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday. Police say 26-year-old Ryan Hosso shot and killed his wife, 25-year-old Madeline Spatafore, inside their home in Seven Fields, a borough just north of … Read more
Tesla has officially registered more than 300 million shares tied to Elon Musk’s long-running compensation package, a move that sharpens focus on future stock sales and tax obligations rather than any immediate exit by the CEO. The electric vehicle giant disclosed Friday that it filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission covering roughly … Read more
A heated exchange in Washington has exposed growing concern over the financial toll of the Iran war, as top officials struggle to defend rising costs tied to fuel, food, and military spending. During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp criticism from Representative Ro Khanna, who challenged the Pentagon’s estimate … Read more
