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The US Department of Justice has officially reclassified how it views cannabis, a step marking a historic shift in the country's drug policy.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Earlier this year, Southwest officially ended its longstanding policy of open seating on its planes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
He revolutionized the company’s operations, emerged as the heir apparent to Jobs and officially took over as CEO in August 2011.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
After some time away from the company, Jobs returned as interim CEO of Apple in 1997, and he officially became permanent CEO in 2000.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
By 1990, they were officially declared an endangered species.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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