British Columbia Rolls Back Drug Decriminalization
Canadian province British Columbia plans to re-criminalize public hard drug use, partially reversing a January 2023 policy aimed at addressing a severe opioid crisis....
Politics
US Unveils Fresh $6B Military Aid Package for Ukraine
Following the release of $1B in military assistance earlier in the week, the US unveiled a fresh $6B package of weapons at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Friday....
Science & technology
Federal Regulator Investigates Tesla Autopilot Recall
Federal regulators are investigating the efficacy of Tesla's steps to fix safety concerns around its Autopilot system after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published the findings of its nearly three-year investigation into the system....
Environment & Energy
Sunak Announces Major Initiative for Nuclear Energy, Submarines
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared a "national endeavour" for a £763M (US$964M) investment in nuclear energy by 2030, including over £200M ($252M) to secure Barrow as the site for the UK's nuclear submarine building.
Health
Fauci to Testify Before Congress Again
Former head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Anthony Fauci is slated to testify again before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3....
Money
Microsoft, Google Report Profits Fueled by AI Investment
Tech firms Google and Microsoft reported major profit increases for Q1 of 2024, driving up their respective stock prices and possibly indicating the viability of their heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI)....
Crime & justice
Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction Overturned
In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, voted to overturn Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction....
Culture
Mattel Announces New, More 'Inclusive' Scrabble
Toy and game manufacturer Mattel announced it will launch a more 'inclusive' and 'collaborative' version of Scrabble, marking the biggest change in the 75-year history of the board game....
Sports
NBA Ban Raptors' Jontay Porter for Gambling Scandal
The National Basketball Association (NBA) banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after determining that he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games — going as far as to bet against his own team....