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CANNABIS

Ben & Jerry’s and Last Prisoner Project launched #420ForFreedom, urging governors to grant clemency for cannabis prisoners during the 4/20 celebrations.

Slovenian lawmakers proposed legalizing cannabis for medical and scientific use, aiming to ensure safe access, economic growth, and reduce black market reliance.

Former cannabis prisoners granted clemency by Trump held a White House event urging him to free others still incarcerated for marijuana offenses.

US NEWS

FSU shooting victims were campus staff Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba. The shooter is the stepson of a local sheriff’s deputy.

The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s attempt to deport Venezuelans using a wartime law, pausing enforcement while legal challenges proceed.

The National Archives released 10,000 records on Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination, fulfilling Trump’s order to declassify historic assassination files.

A federal judge paused Trump administration plans to lay off 90% of CFPB staff, citing potential violation of a prior court order.

Consumers plan to spend $23.6 billion on Easter in 2025, prioritizing food, candy, and gifts amid economic uncertainty, with tradition and deals driving most purchases.

WORLD NEWS

A U.S. airstrike on a Houthi-controlled Yemeni oil port killed over 70, aiming to disrupt fuel supplies ahead of Iran talks.

Astronomers discovered a “polar planet” orbiting twin brown dwarfs at a 90-degree angle, revealing unique gravitational dynamics in deep space.

A fire caused by onboard cooking led to a Congo River boat capsizing, killing 148 people with over 100 still missing.

SPORTS

Ja Morant played through a sprained ankle, scoring 22 points as the Grizzlies beat Dallas to clinch the 8-seed and face OKC.

Luka Dončić criticized Mavs GM Nico Harrison’s comments about his trade to the Lakers, calling them “sad” and confirming no communication since.

Tyler Herro scored 30 points as the Heat beat Atlanta in overtime, clinching a playoff spot as the NBA’s lowest-seeded postseason team.

Shohei Ohtani was placed on MLB’s paternity list as he and wife Mamiko await their first child’s birth; return date is uncertain.

POP CULTURE

Haley Joel Osment apologized for antisemitic slurs used during a drunken arrest at a ski lodge, calling his behavior disgraceful and devastating.

Ryan Gosling will star in “Star Wars: Starfighter,” a standalone film set after Episode IX, releasing in May 2027 with all-new characters.

A judge denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to delay his sex-trafficking trial, which will proceed May 5 despite defense objections.

BUSINESS

Capital One’s $35B acquisition of Discover was approved, creating the largest U.S. credit card issuer with $250B in loans.

Scammers are sending fake toll texts with malicious links, exploiting location data. FBI urges caution as confusion grows between real and scam messages.

Asian grocers face rising prices, shortages, and uncertainty as Trump’s China tariffs soar to 145%, straining immigrant communities and small businesses nationwide.

Quote of the Day:

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”

- Robin Williams

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