A U.S. citizen named Kalob Wayne Byers has been ordered to be held in pre-trial detention in Moscow for 30 days after being suspected of drug smuggling with cannabis-laced marmalade found in his baggage at Vnukovo airport. Russian authorities reported that the 28-year-old American faces up to seven years in prison if convicted, with no immediate comment from the U.S. State Department. This comes after a recent prisoner swap between Washington and Moscow, involving Russian cryptocurrency expert Alexander Vinnik and American teacher Marc Fogel, who had been serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for possessing prescribed marijuana, designated as wrongfully detained by President Joe Biden’s administration.
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Opinion: How to talk to children about Canada-U.S. tensions
Mainstream public discourse in early 2025 has been centered on tensions between Canada and the United States, with discussions revolving around Canada potentially becoming the 51st American state and the ongoing trade war. The conflict has seen the U.S. imposing tariffs and issuing threats, prompting Canada to retaliate with counter-tariffs. These developments have sparked widespread debate and concern among the public and policymakers on both sides of the border. Full Article
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