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Officials say a string of fatal incidents involving immigration enforcement have prompted renewed scrutiny of DHS vetting and tactics. The Maine and Houston shootings have sparked demands for independent investigations and reforms as lawmakers push for oversight.
New LiBBY trial data shows a THC-CBD oral formulation reduced agitation in late-stage dementia, with about 84% improving within two weeks and roughly 90% showing overall improvement after 12 weeks. Results emerged from 120 participants; placebo showed far fewer improvements. Experts call the results promising for end-of-life care, though officials note the treatment differs from consumer cannabis products.
The Rwanda FDA has stepped up its crackdown on illicit and substandard alcoholic beverages, closing dozens of distilleries, revoking licences, and ordering recalls. Health authorities report deaths, eye injuries, and hundreds of medical cases linked to unsafe drinks in the first half of 2026. The enforcement drive is ongoing with more facilities expected to be announced.
The Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to spend up to $20 million to outfit ICE officers and agents with CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. gloves that deliver electrical shocks to gain quick compliance. The devices, produced by Compliant Technologies, are intended as a non-lethal de-escalation tool but have drawn civil rights concerns and questions about misuse. Training and policy work are ongoing, with some jurisdictions already using similar devices.
Flock Safety has announced mandatory changes to its national license-plate camera network after reporting dozens of US officers misused the system. The company has shortened default data retention from 30 days to seven, will require case codes for searches and will force all customers to enable an audit tool that can lock out flagged users.
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, observers across several countries reflect on memory, justice, and the long-term impact. Victims’ families pursue compensation; trials for mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed face delays; and public sentiment moves from unity to concerns over security and civil liberties. The anniversary prompts questions about accountability and the lasting legacy of that day.