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CANNABIS

Cannabis firm, advocacy group allege DEA improperly opposes marijuana rescheduling and communicates with rule opponents ahead of hearings.

Delaware Governor Carney criticizes marijuana legalization, claims dispensaries are unwanted despite allowing law without his signature.

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court reaffirmed that barring gun ownership for occasional marijuana users is unconstitutional, overturning a cannabis-related conviction.

Study links medical cannabis legalization to reduced opioid manufacturer payments to physicians, suggesting cannabis as a preferred pain treatment substitute.

US NEWS

Wind-driven wildfires in Los Angeles County destroy thousands of acres, force mass evacuations, disrupt power, and challenge overwhelmed firefighters battling extreme conditions.

Trump revives interest in purchasing Greenland for U.S. security, rare earth resources, and Arctic opportunities, despite firm opposition from Greenland.

Decorated Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger used ChatGPT to plan a Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion, citing PTSD struggles in his manifesto.

New details reveal Shamsud-din Jabbar meticulously planned the New Orleans truck attack, scouting locations, building IEDs, and renting equipment.

WORLD NEWS

7.1 earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse region, killing 126, damaging 1,000+ homes, and hindering rescue efforts in freezing temperatures.

Chrystia Freeland, ex-finance minister and Trudeau critic, emerges as Liberal Party leader contender amid challenging Canadian political, economic landscape.

US accuses Sudan’s RSF of genocide, citing systematic executions, sexual violence, and displacing 11M amid 20-month civil war.

Rising HMPV cases in China align with typical winter respiratory virus trends, posing minimal emergency concerns, says WHO.

SPORTS

North Dakota State defeats Montana State 35-32, clinching record 10th FCS national football championship.

Las Vegas Raiders fire Antonio Pierce after 4-13 season; Tom Telesco remains GM as Tom Brady aids coaching search.

Florida’s Alijah Martin scores 18 points as the Gators dominate No. 1 Tennessee 73-43, ending their undefeated season.

Lakers coach JJ Redick’s family evacuated due to Los Angeles wildfires threatening homes; strong winds exacerbate conditions, prompting widespread evacuations.

POP CULTURE

Peter Yarrow, iconic Peter, Paul and Mary folk musician, dies at 86 from cancer, leaving a legacy of timeless music.

Zendaya and Tom Holland’s rumored engagement resurfaces as fans celebrate their evolving relationship since 2017 “Spider-Man” collaboration.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalize divorce settlement after two years of marriage, ending their rekindled romance from 2021.

Aubrey Plaza mourns husband Jeff Baena’s tragic passing, requesting privacy during this unimaginable loss. Baena was 47.

Emmy-winning journalist Richard Cohen, husband of Meredith Vieira, dies at 76, leaving behind a legacy of impactful storytelling.

BUSINESS

Meta ends US fact-checking, adopts Community Notes, eases political content restrictions, and shifts moderation teams, supporting incoming Trump administration.

Ex-MoviePass CEO Ted Farnsworth pleads guilty to investor fraud over revenue and sustainability misrepresentations.

Nvidia launches $3K AI desktop, enabling local AI model use for researchers and students, reducing cloud computing reliance.

Google developing AI model to simulate complex real-world environments for enhanced applications in research, gaming, and virtual training.

Quote of the Day:

“Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so.”

- Galileo Galilei

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