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Minnesota Partners With Metrc To Implement Track-And-Trace System For Its Medical Cannabis Program

Metrc, a provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., has entered into a contract with the state of Minnesota to support the regulation of medical cannabis, the company's 19th government contract to date nationwide.

Benzinga · Mar 17, 2022

VIDEO: Ukrainian Soldiers Bomb Russian Artillery Division, Bring Down Fighter Jet

Military success comes as Biden offers details on $800 million in additional U.S. aid to Ukraine.

Zenger · Mar 16, 2022

Biden to grant temporary deportation relief to Afghans in the United States

The Biden administration will grant temporary deportation relief and work permits to Afghans without permanent legal status but who are currently in the U.S., a move that could aid those evacuated after last year's U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

U.S. sees 'serious escalation' in North Korea launches using new ICBM system

North Korea deployed a relatively new inter-continental ballistic missile system in Feb. 26 and March 4 test-firings, a senior Biden administration official said on Thursday, calling it a serious escalation requiring a united global response.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

Ukraine is not developing biological weapons, US intelligence official assures senators

WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told lawmakers Thursday that Ukraine is not pursuing biological or nuclear weapons, a claim that U.S. officials have described as part of a broader Russian campaign of disinformation.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2022

Why Apple, Disney, IKEA and hundreds of other Western companies are abandoning Russia with barely a shrug

Many companies in the U.S. and elsewhere have been quick to sever ties to Russia – going well beyond applying the sanctions ordered by their governments.

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2022

Nasdaq, S&P 500 And Dow Jones Composite All Close Sharply Lower

U.S. indices traded lower Monday amid the continued escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with attempts of a ceasefire and Mariupol evacuation failing. Oil prices have gained after the U.S. indicated it's considering a ban on Russian oil imports.

Benzinga · Mar 7, 2022

More Russians, Ukrainians seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

A growing number of Russians and Ukrainians are traveling to Mexico, buying throwaway cars and driving across the border into the United States to seek asylum, a trend that could accelerate as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced more than a million people to flee their homes.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

In unofficial capacity, Pompeo urges US to recognize Taiwan

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for the U.S. to give diplomatic recognition to Taiwan

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

In S. Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Ahead of the March 9 presidential election in South Korea, major candidates are embroiled in a heated debate over how to address a foreign policy challenges that include the U.S.-China rivalry, North Korea's nuclear threats and badly strained ties with Japan

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022