Singapore Executes Woman For Heroin Possession: Why Do Punitive Drug Approaches Persist Worldwide?
On July 28, 2023 the Singapore law enforcement authority hanged 45-year-old Saridewi Binte Djamani following a “drug trafficking” charge. She was found possessing a little over 30 grams of heroin back in 2018. The decision makes the first time the Lion City executes a woman in almost 20 years, following 36-year-old Yen May Woen who […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Comments Lead To Speculation Of Asset Sale, Sending The Mouse’s Stock Price To COVID-19 Lows
Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger has recently been the subject of criticism from the creative community for his comments on the ongoing strike by Hollywood writers and actors. Iger, who has long been admired by both Wall Street and his employees, has been accused of being “tone deaf” and unrealistic in his economic […]
VA Docs May Soon Recommend Medical Marijuana, Psychedelics Research: Bill Gets House Greenlight
The GOP-controlled House of Representatives recently passed two amendments of a comprehensive Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon/VA) spending bill. One would allow VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis to veterans, and the other would promote research into certain psychedelics. Filed by the Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs, the first amendment points at blocking […]
Fireside’s Vision: Expanding Support Beyond Harm Reduction In Psychedelics
Fireside Project (FP) partnered with clinicians and researchers in the psychedelics field to develop a follow-up survey of its psychedelic peer-supported helpline. Results indicate the positive impact that just “having someone to talk to” has on people experiencing a difficult or bad trip. The nonprofit’s peer support line was originally born out of Joshua White’s […]
Amazon’s Challenger Owned By India’s Richest Man Could Attract $1B Interest From Qatar Sovereign Fund
This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. India’s Reliance Industries (RIL) shares climbed more than 2% on Wednesday amid reports that billionaire Mukesh Ambani is in talks with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for the sovereign wealth fund to buy a minority share in Reliance Retail. What Happened? As reported by the Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter, QIA, […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla To Discuss Low-Cost Car With Indian Government — Aims For A Price Below Model 3 in China: Report
This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Electric car maker Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is set to resume talks with the Indian government to establish a factory in the country to manufacture low-cost EVs, including a new $24,000 (INR 2 million) car. What Happened? Tesla representatives are scheduled to meet India’s commerce minister this month to […]
Air India And Apple Explore Potential Collaboration: CEO Visits Palo Alto
This story was first published by the Benzinga India Portal. Tata Group-owned Air India is reportedly delving into potential collaborations with tech behemoth Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). What Happened: The airline’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, recently visited Apple’s main office in Palo Alto, California, Livemint reported. “Dr Satya Ramaswamy and I, together with some of our colleagues, also spent time at Apple’s head office […]
Wiz Khalifa Shakes Up Baseball World, Opens MLB Game Tripping On Magic Mushrooms
Original story by Natalia Kesselman on El Planteo. Renowned rapper and fervent cannabis advocate Wiz Khalifa took center stage this week by throwing out the first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. However, it did not take long for controversy to break out. In a couple of pre-game tweets, Khalifa hinted that cannabis -a […]
Terran Biosciences Steps Into 4-OH-DiPT Prodrug Arena With New Patent Application
As Reunion Neuroscience (NASDAQ: REUN) and Mindset Pharma (OTCMKTS: MSSTF) continue their court battle over claims on a novel 4-OH-DiPT prodrug, private biotech company Terran Biosciences has also filed a patent application over a proprietary polymorph, reported Noah Smith. 4-HO-DiPT is a psychedelic compound with LSD and psilocin-like effects, but holding a shorter onset of action […]
MoonLake’s Potential Sale: Stock Price Up Fivefold Since Public Debut In 2022
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ: MLTX) has reportedly engaged an investment bank as the Swiss company looks for a potential sale. The company focuses on developing antibody-derived treatments for inflammatory skin conditions. The is in preliminary talks with pharmaceutical companies interested in a potential acquisition. Citing the sources, Reuters emphasized that a deal isn’t guaranteed and wished to […]
