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CANNABIS

Arkansas activists submitted signatures to qualify a medical marijuana expansion initiative for the November ballot, facing legal challenges ahead.

Illinois awarded $35 million in cannabis tax-funded grants to 88 organizations through the R3 Program, supporting community reinvestment initiatives.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opposes a marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot, despite bipartisan support and positive polling.

US NEWS

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is cleared to fly again after an August 28 booster explosion, resuming critical human spaceflight missions.

A Wells Fargo employee was found dead at her desk several days after she last clocked into work, authorities reported. The tragic discovery highlights workplace concerns, although specific details surrounding her death remain under investigation.

Seven people were injured after severe turbulence forced a United Airlines flight to make an emergency landing, officials reported.

WORLD NEWS

A Russian helicopter with 22 people on board is missing near a volcano in Kamchatka, prompting a search and rescue operation.

Severe floods in Yemen killed 97, worsened food shortages, and affected 33,000 families, deepening the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Netanyahu and Gallant clashed over IDF’s Gaza corridor control during ceasefire talks; violence continues with attacks in West Bank.

SPORTS

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed while biking in New Jersey. The driver involved was suspected of being intoxicated. The brothers were in town for their sister’s wedding. Gaudreau was a celebrated NHL star with Columbus Blue Jackets.

Frances Tiafoe wins five-set thriller against Ben Shelton, declaring Arthur Ashe Stadium his “house” at the US Open.

Caitlin Clark’s 31 points led Indiana Fever past Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky, highlighting a battle between WNBA Rookie of the Year contenders.

Paralympian Sivarajan Solaimalai went viral for his incredible ‘flying point’ during the Paris Paralympics, wowing fans with his performance.

POP CULTURE

Joey Ramone’s brother and Johnny Ramone’s widow are suing each other over control of the punk band’s intellectual property rights.

Julian Ortega, actor from Netflix’s ‘Elite’ series, dies at 41.

Doctor linked to Matthew Perry’s ketamine case appears in court.

BUSINESS

Inflation remained steady in July, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising 2.5%, bolstering expectations for upcoming rate cuts.

Labor Day travel is set to break records, with 17 million airport passengers expected, driven by lower gas prices and fares.

Google’s AI, HeAR, uses audio data to detect early disease signs through sound, aiding early diagnosis in low-resource areas.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway hits $1 trillion market cap as he turns 94, marking a historic milestone for the conglomerate.

Quote of the Day:

“Experience is one thing you can't get for nothing.”

-Oscar Wilde

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