By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday unveiled a historic proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana, a rule that, if adopted, would also allow more research into its medicinal benefits. The proposal, first announced in April, would reclassify cannabis from a so-called Schedule One drug to a Schedule Three…
UPDATE: The Mavs won by a score of 104-92. On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 5 of their second round playoff series (in Oklahoma). During the game, Kyrie Irving made NBA history by edging out Paul Pressey (420) and Mike Bibby (420) for 78th place in all-time…
Walmart Thursday beat expectations for quarterly profit and revenue as the discounter made significant gains in e-commerce, generated profits with new businesses like advertising and won over more high-income shoppers. The big-box retailer said it now expects to hit the high end of or slightly beat its previous full-year guidance. Walmart expected net sales growth…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Calls for Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles to resign are growing louder amid scathing allegations. The latest controversy involves a Spectrum News report that accuses Miles of funneling money to out-of-state charter schools. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is committed to investigating. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath appointed Miles to his current…
THE Thunder changed his starting lineup Wednesday night, benching Josh Giddey in favor of Isaiah Joe to optimize floor spacing for Game 5 of their semifinal matchup against Dallas, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. The series is currently tied at two games apiece. The No. 6 pick in the 2021 draft, Giddey had started…
By: James Colgan May 14, 2024 Jon Rahm’s defense of the PGA Tour raised eyebrows Tuesday at the PGA Championship. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s always difficult to stay on good terms with an old flame. Somewhere between the scorched earth ex and the definitely still in love is a happy medium that…
Getty Images Chivas and Club America meet at Estadio Akron on Wednesday in the opening game of the Liga MX playoff semifinals. The Eagles are unbeaten in seven games heading into this one after beating Pachuca while the Guadalajara team beat Toluca in the quarter-finals over two matches. Fernando Gago’s men are unbeaten in 10…
PHOENIX (AZFamille) — A garbage truck driver is dead after an explosion reported Wednesday afternoon at a semiconductor factory north of Phoenix. Police say Cesar Anguiano-Guitron, 41, was taking out trash around 2:45 p.m. at the TSMC factory construction site along 43rd Avenue just north of Loop 303, when there was a possible problem involving…
Liverpool are in talks with Atalanta and Teun Koopmeiners’ agent as they try to win the race for the 26-year-old star, according to reports. There will be significant changes at Liverpool this summer as Arne Slot prepares to take over from Jurgen Klopp as manager. In a bid to help Liverpool continue to challenge for…
Fortunately for the Celtics, Jayson Tatum’s career progression has come with an ever-growing skill set and shoulders. Tatum carries a huge offensive burden for the Celtics on these shoulders, which are starting to look like a tribute to Dwight Howard. But Tatum’s value doesn’t lie in being a one-way offensive star; it is the combination…