Dozens of New York recreational marijuana stores are in limbo after officials admitted a mistake. Regulators said they improperly measured the legally designated distance between some shops and schools. Now, more than 100 cannabis shops may have to move if lawmakers don’t come up with a quick solution. ‘Utter failure of leadership’ One owner of […]
The White House announced it will conduct an audit of Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits are patriotic and highlight American achievement and progress. The auditors made clear they will look at nearly everything the Smithsonian publishes and presents, including its text and visual displays, current and upcoming exhibitions, social media posts and websites. “This review […]
Heavy-duty truck manufacturers are suing California over the state’s zero-emissions vehicle policy. The lawsuit comes after the Federal Trade Commission concluded that an agreement between truck companies and California’s Air Resources Board raised “antitrust concerns.” The legal challenge involves Daimler Truck, International Motors, PACCAR and Volvo Group — companies that control up to 99% of […]
The college football season kicks off in nine days, and the NCAA has made teams aware that they will not tolerate teams faking injuries to stop the clock. New rules were announced on Wednesday to combat the practice and will go into effect at the beginning of regular season play. How often do players fake […]
New Mexico is facing another state of emergency, this time in response to a rise in violent crime rather than a natural disaster. On Wednesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a executive order requesting federal assistance to support “overwhelmed local resources,” in Rio Arriba County, the city of Española and areas of Pueblos, according to […]
Washington D.C.’s mayor and police chief are welcoming the elevated law enforcement presence in their city since President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the city’s police department. However, as Trump pushes Congress to extend his authority over the district, Washington officials continue to say the takeover was not necessary. Mayor Muriel Bowser told […]
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C., is now allowing its officers to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, according to NBC Washington, which cited an internal memo. Chief of Police Pamela Smith issued an executive order authorizing MPD officers to assist federal immigration agencies in specific ways, even though D.C. remains a sanctuary city. […]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that former NFL head coach Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL can go to trial. The court rejected the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator. Why is Brian Flores suing the NFL? Shortly after being fired as head coach […]
Gen Z may not be spending much on dating, but when it comes to hanging out with friends, the bill adds up fast. A new study by Ally Bank found that many young adults are overspending to maintain social connections, even at the expense of their financial goals. FOMO drives social spending The survey of […]
Four Mexican people and 13 Mexican companies face new sanctions from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. They are accused of assisting in a timeshare fraud targeting Americans, led by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, referred to as CJNG. Timeshare fraud Officials said Mexican cartels targeted U.S. timeshare owners […]
