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President Joe Biden is using his final days in office to commute the sentences of approximately 2,500 individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses. The announcement came Friday, with just three days remaining in his presidency. The action builds upon Biden's recent clemency decisions, which included commuting sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates and issuing various pardons and commutations in December, including one for his son Hunter Biden. Biden emphasized that these individuals had received sentences that were disproportionately severe compared to current legal standards. The commutations primarily affect people who were sentenced under outdated guidelines that created significant disparities between crack and powder cocaine offenses. This policy shift represents a notable evolution in Biden's stance on drug-related sentencing. As a Senator in 1986, he had actually crafted legislation establishing these sentencing disparities. However, he later supported eliminating […]

Ferry services to and from Holyhead Port have resumed after being disrupted for over six weeks due to damage sustained during Storm Darragh in early December. The storm caused significant damage to terminals 3 and 5 at the Welsh port, with terminal 5 operating on a temporary basis upon reopening.   The Irish Ferries ship WB Yeats arrived in Dublin Port from Holyhead this morning, marking the resumption of services. However, the initial restart was not without problems. Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), reported a three-hour delay for the second ferry from Dublin to Holyhead due to an electrical fault at the port. Hyland expressed concern about the port's readiness, citing the large backlog of freight on the Welsh side. He emphasized the potential for "huge disaster" for the haulage sector, passengers, and Ireland's imports […]