"The vintage spirits, unseen in public since they last went under the hammer 30 years ago, were the highlights of a Bonhams auction held in Hong Kong for fine and rare wines and whiskies."
"Pollan's new book recounts his experiences with the drugs and also examines the history of psychedelics as well as their possible therapeutic uses."
"Australia’s Liberal Party government says it’s 'encouraging the transition to a digital society,' and cracking down on tax evasion."
"Dookhan was paroled after three years and released from prison before the sentences of those she helped convict were vacated. Despite the clear wrongdoing, the state still fought against dismissing the tainted cases."
"Meanwhile, thousands of people who were arrested previously for what is now legal in many places continue to languish in prisons."
"Under the new bill, marijuana would be removed from the list of substances classified under the Controlled Substances Act. Schumer's legislation would leave in place decisions by states on how to regulate marijuana."
"The Trump administration is abandoning a Justice Department threat to crack down on recreational marijuana in states where it is legal, a move that could enable cannabis businesses in California and other states that have legalized pot to operate without fear of federal raids and prosecution."
"An elite police squad robbing its own citizens, stealing thousands of dollars and re-selling confiscated drugs -- all seven cops were on the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force."
"The public sexual assault of this innocent man turned up nothing. What’s more, the footage of the attack was hidden from public view and only discovered by accident."
"Canada may offer the sharpest glimpse of the future—and the business opportunities—for financial-services companies willing to take the risk."