Political memes
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appears to have confirmed that she killed a family puppy that infuriated her by being “untrainable,” and she claims it only proves how “politically incorrect” she is. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68909801
the Guardian
Kristi Noem ‘had a shot’ at Trump VP slot before dog-killing boast, sources say
No dog person himself, apparently even Trump sees the bad optics in having a ‘puppy killer’ as a running mate
BREAKING: In a historic shift, the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, AP sources say.
https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8
https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8
AP News
US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country.
Political memes
Arizona Supreme Court: "Physicians are now on notice that all abortions, except those necessary to save a woman's life, are illegal" The law from 1864 will take effect in 14 days, unless a court approves a stay of enforcement.
NY Times
Arizona Lawmakers Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban, Creating Rift on the Right
Two Republican state senators broke with their party to ensure final passage of the repeal. Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, is expected to sign it on Thursday.
Political memes
French President Macron says sending Western troops to Ukraine should not be "ruled out" for the future, but no consensus today https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/frances-macron-says-sending-troops-ukraine-cannot-be-ruled-out-2024-02-26/
France would consider sending troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through front lines, Macron says
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/05/02/emmanuel-macron-in-his-own-words-english
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/05/02/emmanuel-macron-in-his-own-words-english
The Economist
Emmanuel Macron in his own words (English)
The French president’s interview with The Economist
BREAKING: Turkey suspends all trade with Israel - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-02/turkey-halts-all-trade-with-israel-officials
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-02/turkey-halts-all-trade-with-israel-officials
Bloomberg.com
Turkey Halts All Trade With Israel, Officials Say
Turkey stopped all trade with Israel as of Thursday, according to two Turkish officials familiar with the matter, adding to already high-running tensions between the once-close allies over the war in Gaza.