Haiti Installs New Leadership Amid Ongoing Crisis
On Tuesday, April 30th, Haiti’s transitional council, set up to steer the country toward stability, took a significant step by appointing new leadership. The council named Edgard Leblanc Fils as...
Federal Shift in Marijuana Policy Marks Historic Rescheduling
On Tuesday, April 30th, the Biden administration announced a pivotal change in the federal stance on marijuana by moving to reclassify it as a Schedule III controlled substance, recognizing its...
New Obstacles for Britain’s Trade and Consumers With Brexit Border Checks
As of Tuesday, April 30th, the United Kingdom has begun implementing stringent post-Brexit physical inspections and regulatory checks on plant and animal imports from the European Union, marking a significant...
NYPD Arrests College Students and Forcibly Clears Out Protests at Columbia University and CUNY
On Tuesday, April 30th, a significant police operation unfolded at Columbia University and the City College of New York (CUNY), where NYPD officers were deployed to clear out protesters...
Discounted Metro-North & LIRR Fares to Coincide With NYC Congestion Toll Launch
As New York City gears up for the introduction of congestion pricing this summer, certain commuters using the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North could benefit from fare reductions. The...
ICJ Declines Nicaragua’s Request for Immediate Action on German Arms Deals
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled against implementing urgent measures regarding German arms sales to Israel following an appeal from Nicaragua. Nicaragua had contended that these arms sales...
VIDEO: Exclusive Interview with Assemblywoman Rajkumar on Spearheading the Groundbreaking SmokeOut Act to Combat Illegal Cannabis Sales
The New York State Assembly has approved the SmokeOut Act as part of the state budget, granting local authorities the power to close illegal cannabis stores and imposing fines of...
New Airline Regulations Mandate Automatic Refunds for Delays and Transparency in Fees
The Biden administration issued new regulations this week aimed at protecting airline passengers from unexpected fees and ensuring they receive timely refunds. The regulations, which mandate airlines to automatically refund...
NY Court Overturns 2020 Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction
New York’s highest court overturned the 2020 rape conviction of former film producer Harvey Weinstein, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the #MeToo movement and beyond. The court ruled...
