Putin’s ‘one-tank’ military parade was an embarrassment for Russia, analysts say
Economy

Putin’s ‘one-tank’ military parade was an embarrassment for Russia, analysts say

A Soviet T-34 tank, the only tank on display in Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9, 2023, rolls through Red Square.Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesRussia’s scaled-down Victory Day military parade showed not only Moscow’s insecurities over possible Ukrainian attacks but also highlighted the country’s depleted military resources due to the conflict,… […]

FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, The New York Times reports
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FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, The New York Times reports

The badge of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents recently have been told that the FBI will no longer investigate claims of assault against the federal officers, according to a report by The New York Times. On Thursday, FBI managers received written […]

Universal and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ sails to $124.5 million opening
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Universal and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ sails to $124.5 million opening

Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Universal Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is off to an epic start. The Universal film adaptation tallied an estimated $124.5 million in its opening weekend as audiences flocked to premium large-format screenings, especially IMAX theaters. “Death, taxes, and Christopher Nolan,” said Shawn Robbins, director of analytics […]

The market for psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions gets a big buy signal
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The market for psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions gets a big buy signal

Psilocybin mushrooms stand ready for harvest in a humidified “fruiting chamber.” John Moore | Getty Images Thursday’s announcement that Eli Lilly will acquire AtaiBeckleya clinical-stage maker of psychedelic drugs, for up to $3.8 billion indicates Big Pharma’s increasing embrace of a long-stigmatized class of medications as alternatives for treating an array of mental health conditions. […]