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The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China

President Donald Trump shared on Truth Social that he has “ authorized a 90 day PAUSE , and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%.” Trump also raised the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Apr 10, 2025 5:51 AM Read more >

Pam Bondi announces seizure of $510M worth of illegal drugs from vessels linked to cartels

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — U.S.

Apr 9, 2025 3:16 PM Read more >

Maryland lawmakers end session in a tough budget year, worries about federal cuts

ANNAPOLIS, Md.

Apr 7, 2025 10:14 PM Read more >

Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal

BEMMEL, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands expanded a government-run initiative on Monday allowing legal cannabis sales.

Apr 7, 2025 6:56 PM Read more >

Drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump is charged with violating his release

NEW YORK (AP) — A convicted New York drug dealer whose 10-year federal prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump is back in custody after he was accused of several crimes, including assaulting a toddler.

Apr 4, 2025 6:50 PM Read more >

New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi'kmaq community

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve under new provincial regulations.

Apr 4, 2025 12:57 PM Read more >

Teen girl may have meant to hurt Kenneth Lee but didn't intend to kill him: defence

TORONTO — A teen girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless man during a chaotic and violent swarming in downtown Toronto may have meant to hurt him, but she didn't intend to kill him, her defence lawyer argued Thursday.

Apr 3, 2025 12:21 PM Read more >

Cannabis retail expansion in Canada came with only a small uptick in the number of consumers

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Michael J.

Apr 3, 2025 7:22 AM Read more >

Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

Most teenagers don’t use drugs. There’s data to show that because of a 50-year-old government survey that may now be in jeopardy. The entire 17-member U.S.

Apr 2, 2025 4:42 PM Read more >

Michigan's top court says police can't search cars solely because of marijuana odor

DETROIT (AP) — The odor of marijuana alone isn't a sufficient reason for police to search a car without a warrant, the Michigan Supreme Court said Wednesday.

Apr 2, 2025 2:04 PM Read more >