President Richard Nixon, two years after starting the war on drugs, admitted in a secret recording that marijuana was “not particularly dangerous.” This revelation suggests that the criminalization of marijuana was politically motivated. New York Times reporter Ernesto Londoño, who covers drug use and counternarcotics policy, highlights the implications of Nixon’s admission in the context of drug policy.
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A plea deal is being discussed for Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022, with mixed reactions from the victims' families. The Goncalves family expressed outrage over the handling of the plea, emphasizing their grief and frustration with the prosecutor's office, as Kohberger's trial is set to move to Boise amid concerns of fair proceedings. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man named Bryan Kohberger, who is...
Read moreCanada Resumes U.S. Trade Negotiations After Cancelling Digital Services TaxCanada canceled its controversial digital services tax following the suspension of U.S. trade talks by President Trump, who emphasized the importance of strong trade relations with the U.S. French President Macron criticized tariffs imposed by powerful nations as a form of "blackmail." Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Canada has stopped a tax that would have affected U.S. tech companies so it can start talking...
Read moreA 30-year-old man, Bryan Kohberger, is set to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty for the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, although the Latah County prosecutor's office has not confirmed a plea deal. Victim Kaylee Goncalves' relatives expressed their anger towards the state for what they view as a failure in the case. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man is going to say he did...
Read moreA rapidly spreading brush fire known as the Wolf Fire in Southern California has burned over 2,400 acres and is only 10% contained, leading to evacuations in affected areas. Firefighting efforts involve 300 personnel and four helicopters, while extreme heat warnings are in effect across the region, exacerbating fire conditions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A big fire called the Wolf Fire is spreading in Southern California, burning a lot of land and...
Read moreGE Appliances is accelerating its plan to move jobs back to the U.S., driven by U.S. trade policy and tariffs on imports from China, according to executive Lee Lagomarcino. The company announced a $490 million investment in a Kentucky plant to create 800 jobs, aiming to enhance local manufacturing and development, with operations expected to start by early 2027. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: GE Appliances is moving its washing machine and dryer...
Read moreFederal investigators revealed that the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc was moving backward at over 6 mph when it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on May 18, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The preliminary report noted mechanical issues and communication challenges among the crew and pilots, with a final report expected to take over a year to complete. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Federal investigators found that the Mexican Navy ship...
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