More than half of former President Donald Trump’s flagship policy proposals are unpopular with voters, according to a recent poll.Abolishing the Department of Education, cutting corporate taxes and giving the president more control over the civil service and independent federal agencies were amongst the least popular elements of Trump’s so-called Agenda 47. Only nine out … Read more
Police are gaining access to telecommunications data in the investigation into the death of Dimitris Andronikou, also known as “Dimitroui,” after the case was reclassified from attempted murder to murder. Court warrants have been acquired to examine phone and messaging data of suspects and others involved, with the goal of revealing communication patterns to strengthen the evidence against the accused. The suspects remain at large as the Law Office prepares to file indictments for premeditated murder, withdrawing the current attempted murder charges.
The U.S. Justice Department is moving to make marijuana use a less serious federal crime by recommending it be reclassified as a schedule three drug with lower penalties. This shift could bridge the gap between state and federal cannabis laws, leading to more research, medical use, lighter criminal penalties, and increased private investment in the cannabis sector. President Joe Biden initiated a review of the drug’s classification, and public support for marijuana legalization has significantly increased. Reclassifying marijuana could also benefit cannabis businesses by allowing their shares to be listed on major stock exchanges, receiving more generous tax deductions, and facing fewer restrictions from banks.
Around ten EU member states are in agreement with Cyprus regarding the reclassification of certain areas in Syria from unsafe to safe.