International Momentum to End Marijuana Prohibition and War on Drugs Continues to Intensify NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2017. Next week, Uruguay will begin sales of legal marijuana for adult residents. The marijuana legalization proposal was put forward by former President José Mujica in 2012 as part of a comprehensive package aimed[Read More…]
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Study: Cannabinoids Reduce Migraine Frequency
Amsterdam, the Netherlands–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2017. The prolonged daily administration of cannabinoids is associated with a reduction in migraine headache frequency, according to clinical trial data presented at the 3rd Congress of the European Academy of Neurology. Italian researchers compared the efficacy of oral cannabinoid treatments versus amitriptyline – an anti-depressant[Read More…]
‘Smart’ Money Moving to ‘Green’ Financing, Reveals New UN Report
A wind farm near Kavarna, Bulgaria. Photo: Ivelina Taushanova/World Bank. NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 July 2017 – Even though investments towards sustainable development in developing countries have fallen short by nearly $2.5 trillion each year, emerging financial products and encouraging policies illustrate that both public and private sectors are serious about correcting[Read More…]
NOAA, Partners Predict Significant Summer Harmful Algal Bloom for Western Lake Erie
New satellite data will mean more accurate and detailed Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast System Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2017. NOAA and its research partners predict that western Lake Erie will experience a significant harmful algal bloom this summer, potentially reaching levels last seen in 2013 and 2014, though smaller[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago Announce Local Tech Companies Adding More Than 1,000 New Jobs in 2017
Mayor Emanuel to Travel to Berlin, London and Milan to Promote Chicago as a Global Tech Hub CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that 14 tech companies will add more than 1,000 jobs in Chicago during 2017. Following the milestone announcement Mayor Emanuel will travel to Europe to promote[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Issue Brief on the Racist Origins of Private School Vouchers
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2017. On the heels of proposals from Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, and President Donald Trump to create the first nationwide federal voucher program while slashing funds for public schools and loosening civil rights protections, a new issue brief from the Center for American Progress explores the[Read More…]
Marines, Sailor Killed in KC-130T Crash Identified
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2017. It is with great regret that the Marine Corps announces the names of those who perished in the KC-130T Hercules crash in Mississippi on July 10. The 16 servicemen come from reserve unit Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 based at Stewart Air National Guard[Read More…]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, July 14, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 20 strikes consisting of 48 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Demands U.S. Department of Education Explain Delay in Loan Forgiveness to Former Corinthian College’s Students
Attorney General Madigan Issues FOIA Request to Department & Says With Findings of Fraud Made, Department Is Inexplicably Delaying Forgiveness to Impacted Corinthian Students Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today issued a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Department of Education requesting information on[Read More…]
Chicago to Host Benefit Concert on August 26 to Help Russian-Born LGBTQ Violinist, Artem Kolesov, Flee Persecution From Russia
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2017. Notable Chicago LGBTQ community leaders are hosting a benefit concert for Artem Kolesov, a 23-year old gay man who caught the world’s attention when he came out earlier this year on YouTube as part of a Russian “Children-404” project, which invites teenagers to share their stories and[Read More…]
