Over 260 people were arrested in Hong Kong on Monday amid escalating clashes between pro-democracy student protesters and police. Some schools and universities across Hong Kong are closed today as demonstrations continue across the territory. Over 3,000 people have been arrested since the protests broke out in June.
Brazilian Former President Lula Freed from Prison
Brazilian ex-President Lula gives speech after prison release
Thousands of supporters of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have gathered to see the former Brazilian president after he was released from prison.
Lula spoke at a metal workers union meeting near Sao Paulo on Saturday, and was greeted with applause and cheers by the crowd.… Read the rest
Hong Kong: Police Shoot Student Protester at Close Range
In Hong Kong, two people are in critical condition as anti-government protests escalated today. Police shot a student protester at close range. The shooting was captured in a video that has since gone viral. A pro-Beijing supporter was doused in flammable liquid and burned after an argument with protesters. Pro-democracy protesters have called for a
How Vietnam veterans expanded America’s cannabis strains
Veterans in the U.S. and Canada are becoming increasingly open to trying cannabis when first-line drugs aren’t working. But their governments aren’t making it easy.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs still refuses to prescribe it, even though many veterans report finding relief from chronic pain and PTSD by using medical cannabis. In Canada, the … Read the rest
These Companies Want to Make CBD More Affordable for Veterans
It’s no secret that cannabis helps combat veterans. But THC isn’t the only cannabis compound that may help those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pain, and other symptoms. CBD, a non-intoxicating compound produced by the cannabis plant, may also help.
But finding affordable CBD can be difficult for veterans and other vulnerable demographics … Read the rest
Keystone Pipeline Spills 9,120 Barrels of Oil in Dakota Wetlands
A section of the Keystone Pipeline spilled half an Olympic swimming pool’s worth of sludgy oil into a North Dakota wetland on 29 October. Cleanup is underway, but ecologists say that residue from this type of oil spill could persist in the wetlands for a long time.
“There is big difference between conventional oil and … Read the rest
Is Texas About to Execute an Innocent Man? Rodney Reed’s Family Demands Retrial Amid New Evidence
The state of Texas is facing growing calls to halt the upcoming execution of Rodney Reed, an African-American man who has spent over 20 years on death row for a rape and murder he says he did not commit. A group of 26 Texas lawmakers — including both Democrats and Republicans — have written a … Read the rest
Ex-Twitter Workers Charged with Spying for Saudis as part of Kingdom’s Growing Crackdown on Dissent
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two former Twitter employees with helping Saudi Arabia spy on thousands of the kingdom’s critics. Ali Alzabarah and Ahmad Abouammo are accused of giving the Saudi government detailed information about users, including telephone numbers and email addresses linked to the accounts, as well as internet protocol addresses that … Read the rest
The War On Drugs Isn’t Over, According To The FBI
FBI data indicates that drug possession arrests are on the rise again, following a nine-year decline. Here are two facts that, when read side by side, might hurt your brain. A 2018 study found no correlation between legalizing marijuana and crime rates, with some states, like California, actually experiencing a decrease in crime. However, crime … Read the rest
Microsoft Japan Says Four-Day Work Week Experiment Led to a 40 Percent Increase in Productivity
According to Bloomberg, the switch to a four-day work week resulted in a 40 … Read the rest