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Welcome to the BLUNT Newsletter, your direct access to pop culture that is short and to the point.

Quick Hit:

A powerful solar storm created visible auroras across parts of the northern U.S. on Thursday night. States like Alaska, Montana, Michigan, and Wisconsin witnessed the dazzling northern lights display. The geomagnetic storm extended visibility as far south as northern California and Alabama, depending on weather conditions.

CANNABIS

A California judge denied an attempt by Cheech and Chong’s cannabis company and others to halt a new hemp product ban.

Willie Nelson endorses Dallas’ Proposition R, supporting marijuana decriminalization, urging voters to approve the measure for fairness and freedom.

The DOJ argued that a lawsuit challenging federal marijuana prohibition would disrupt the Biden administration’s efforts to reschedule cannabis.

US NEWS

Hurricane Milton’s death toll has risen to 16, with 2 million still without power. President Biden will visit affected areas.

One person died and 23 were rescued after an elevator mishap at the inactive Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado. The group was trapped 1,000 feet underground for six hours.

Researchers using an AI model have discovered over 70,000 previously unknown RNA viruses, revealing new insights into microbial evolution and disease origins.

WORLD NEWS

A Japanese anti-nuclear group, Nihon Hidankyo, won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for advocating against nuclear weapons after WWII.

A comet last seen during the Stone Age flies by Earth today, 44 million miles away, with a visible dust trail.

Canada has passed legislation to fully cover contraception and diabetes drugs, aiding millions without coverage as part of a national pharmacare program.

A National Geographic team may have discovered climber Andrew Irvine’s foot on Mount Everest, reigniting speculation about his 1924 disappearance .

SPORTS

Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx stunned the New York Liberty in overtime, winning Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Gerrit Cole dominated as the New York Yankees clinched an ALCS spot with a victory over the Kansas City Royals.

ABC will simulcast six additional ESPN “Monday Night Football” games, including Bills vs. Jets, boosting total MNF broadcasts to 17.

POP CULTURE

Scooter Braun says it’s time to “move on” from the discussion around Taylor Swift’s masters, signaling he’s ready to leave the controversy behind.

Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves reunited for a special screening celebrating the anniversary of their iconic film Speed.

Billie Eilish is touring without her brother Finneas O’Connell for the first time, marking a significant change in her performances.

BUSINESS

Elon Musk unveiled the “Cybercab” robotaxi, a fully autonomous, pedal-less vehicle expected to be priced under $30,000 by 2027.

Jamie Dimon warns of worsening geopolitical risks, highlighting global conflicts and economic unpredictability that threaten stability in markets and supply chains.

Boeing to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce.

Quote of the Day:

“Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.”

- Blaise Pascal

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