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There’s growing concern about the safety of consuming a supplement known as kratom, derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia that has exploded in popularity in recent years.  Used in a variety of products — including drinks, pills, powders and brewed tea leaves — kratom is marketed as an energy booster, relaxant and pain reliever.  But it’s increasingly …

The U.S. exploration company OceanGate used “intimidation tactics” to “evade regulatory scrutiny” in the years leading up to the June 2023 Titan submersible tragedy, according to findings released by the U.S. Coast Guard Tuesday.  Those conclusions are part of an over 300-page report released by officials into the incident, which killed five people onboard when the sub imploded underwater while …

A surprising figure is celebrating Figma’s successful IPO: Lina Khan, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission. In a Friday afternoon post on X, Khan linked to an article about Figma’s impressive first day of trading and argued the IPO is “a great reminder that letting startups grow into independently successful businesses, rather than be bought up by existing giants, …

CK Hutchison in talks to invite Chinese investor for ports sale after Beijing’s scrutiny  Reuters Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal  AP News CK Hutchison eyes Chinese bidding partner for $22.8 billion port sale  Yahoo Finance CK Hutchison Says May Invite China Investor to Join Port Deal  Bloomberg.com CK Hutchison to invite ‘major’ Chinese investor for $23bn Panama …

Harvard’s Leader, Penny Pritzker, Faces Intense Scrutiny in Trump Fight  The New York Times What the right’s war on college is really about  vox.com Harvard Nemesis Wants Trump’s College Crusade to Reach Every Campus  Bloomberg.com MAGA taking control at all American colleges  People’s World Will Harvard learn that conservative policy ideas have produced mostly better results?  The Norfolk Daily News Source link

Detainees at an ICE facility in the Florida Everglades referred to Alligator Alcatraz allege harsh punishments from guards. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the first deportation flights have begun from the new migrant detention center referred to by President Trump and others as Alligator Alcatraz. The remote facility in the Everglades has come under intense scrutiny and …

Thune backs scrutiny of Fed HQ renovations  Politico Fed Chair Jerome Powell hit with criminal referral by House GOP Trump ally  Fox News The Fed’s $2.5B renovation irking President Trump and team  Fox Business Breaking Down the $2.5 Billion Price Tag of the Fed’s HQ Renovation  Bloomberg Fed Takes Fresh Steps to Defend Renovations as White House Intensifies Attacks  The New York Times Source link

Lloyd Howell has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his leadership has caused in recent weeks. “Two years ago, I accepted the role of Executive Director of the NFLPA because I believe deeply in the mission of this union and the power of collective action to drive positive change for the players of America’s most …

Kalyn Kahler Close Kalyn Kahler ESPN Kalyn Kahler is a senior NFL writer at ESPN. Kalyn reports on a range of NFL topics. She reported about the influence of coaching agents on NFL hiring and found out what current and former Cowboys players really think about the tour groups of fans that roam about The Star every day. Before joining …

Tesla is on trial in Miami today in a case that accuses Elon Musk’s company of liability in a fatal crash involving Autopilot. The driver-assist system has come under scrutiny in the past for a number of fatal incidents, but Tesla has only rarely faced a jury trial over the question of whether Autopilot was at fault for someone’s death. …