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Brendan Ruberry

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Mexico arrests cartel leader amid widening gang crackdown

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum intensifies her gang crackdown.
Mexico’s President Claudia SheinbaumQuetzalli Nicte-Ha/Reuters

US reclassifies marijuana as less harmful substance

The decision removes some barriers to research and generates tax benefits for the legal cannabis industry.
Marijuana flags are seen as protesters gather to smoke marijuana on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.Yuri Gripas/Reuters

Trump’s Fed pick vows central bank independence

During his congressional confirmation hearing, Kevin Warsh responded “absolutely not” when asked if he would be the president’s “sock puppet.”
Kevin WarshKevin Lamarque/Reuters

EU seeks to relax corporate merger rules

The EU is planning a “radical shake-up” of corporate merger guidelines, as it seeks to build global champions capable of competing with US and Chinese firms, the Financial Times reported.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.Yves Herman/Reuters

Black Democrats want a post-Trump plan. The candidates are working on it.

Nearly a dozen potential presidential contenders showed up at Rev. Al Sharpton’s conference to talk to a deeply influential bloc of the party.
Al Sharpton. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

Trump escalates attacks on Pope Leo over war criticism

US President Donald Trump refused to back down from his row with Pope Leo XIV, who has spoken out against the war in Iran.
AI image of Trump as Jesus-like figure@realDonaldTrump/Truth Social/Handout via Reuters

NASA’s historic Moon mission heralds new space race

A crew of astronauts prepared to journey around the Moon for the first time in 50 years, traveling the furthest ever from Earth.

Hong Kong exhibition decodes the city’s beloved cafés

“The Cha Chaan Teng Codex” explores the visual and culinary language of the city’s famously cramped and welcoming spaces.

The oldest job in journalism: New York Post ‘runners’ defy AI

In an age of shrinking newsroom budgets, mass layoffs, and AI, sending human beings to physical locations is something of a luxury.

Iran war threatens global chip supply

Barring a quick end to hostilities, Taiwan will struggle to satisfy its needs for liquefied natural gas, as well as other chemicals on which chip production depends.

Noma’s head chef resigns on abuse allegations

René Redzepi, who helmed Noma since 2003, stepped down following a New York Times investigation into past employee abuse.

China surpasses US as world’s billionaire capital, report shows

China’s new tech elite is expected to keep a low profile, however.

China’s Luckin Coffee acquires Blue Bottle

China’s largest coffee chain continues its aggressive westward expansion.

Trump open to armed militias in Iran, WSJ reports

Trump is open to backing armed militias to help topple Iran’s government, The Wall Street Journal reported, as the expanding war raises questions about Washington’s endgame.

AI agents drive buzz for Raspberry Pi mini-computers

The low-cost machines are now being sought for running AI agents like OpenClaw.

Science magazine founder courted Epstein for cash, emails show

The founder of Nautilus referenced Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal past as he sought to build a relationship with the convicted sex offender.

US consumers shoulder tariff costs, NY Fed report shows

The report comes as US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime faces growing backlash.

Anthropic donates to super PAC focused on AI safety

Anthropic said it would donate $20 million to a super PAC focused on AI safety and regulation, setting up a fight with rival and top political spender OpenAI.