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

Quick Look:

Dozens remain hospitalized after deadly turbulence hit Singapore Airlines flight.

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors U.S. military personnel who died in service. Originally called Decoration Day, it began after the Civil War to commemorate fallen soldiers. Today, it honors all military members who died in any war, with ceremonies, parades, and events to remember their sacrifices. It also marks the unofficial start of summer.

CANNABIS

Gen Z increasingly prefers cannabis over alcohol, with marijuana users now outnumbering drinkers. Legalization and changing attitudes are driving this trend.

In Canada, older adults saw the greatest increase in cannabis use after legalization, leading to more emergency visits for cannabis poisoning. Popular edibles pose risks due to their potency, says Dr. Nathan Stall.

A recent study finds that 87% of festival-goers plan to use drugs to enhance their experience, with cannabis being the most popular choice.

US NEWS

Florida priest accused of biting a woman during dispute over Communion bread.

WORLD NEWS

The United Nations’ International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to cease military actions and operations that may cause civilian casualties in Rafah, Gaza. This decision is part of a case initiated by South Africa, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a charge Israel vehemently denies.

A gang attack in Haiti killed three members of an Oklahoma-based missionary group.

Kabosu, the dog behind the “doge” memes, has died at 18, her owner Atsuko Sato announced. Kabosu “fell into a deep sleep” on Friday morning, peacefully passing away with birds singing outside.

SPORTS

Manchester City will face Manchester United in the finals of England’s FA Cup today at 10 am ET on ESPN+. This historic match marks the first time two clubs have met in consecutive years in the championship since 1884-85.

With 13 seconds left, Luka Doncic hit a game-winning 3-pointer over Rudy Gobert, securing a 109-108 win for the Mavericks, completing an 18-point comeback, and giving Dallas a 2-0 series lead.

Caitlin Clark’s deep 3-pointer buries the Sparks, securing the Fever’s first win.

POP CULTURE

Morgan Spurlock, best known for his Oscar-nominated film “Super Size Me,” in which he ate only McDonald’s for a month, died yesterday at age 53 from cancer-related complications. The film, which grossed $22M at the box office, sparked significant public discussion on healthy eating.

Carlo Acutis, an Italian computer prodigy who died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15, will be considered for canonization by the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has formally declared a second miracle linked to Acutis’ tomb, paving the way for him to potentially become the first millennial granted sainthood.

The new weight-loss drug, Ozempic, reduced the risk of kidney failure and death in diabetic patients by 20% to 30% in preliminary trials. These results add to a series of health benefits associated with semaglutide, the drug’s key compound, which also includes lowered risks of heart disease and stroke.

BUSINESS

TSA sets new record Friday for most travelers screened in a single day.

Publisher of Call of Duty, maker of AR-15 style rifle and Meta named in wrongful death lawsuits by families of Uvalde victims.

Newsmax denies destroying evidence in 2020 defamation case after Smartmatic alleges ‘cover-up’.

Quote of the Day:

"We create our own unhappiness. The purpose of suffering is to help us understand we are the ones who cause it."

-Willie Nelson

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