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CANNABIS

Sen. JD Vance claims fentanyl-laced marijuana threatens youth, citing Biden’s border policies and calls for stricter regulation.

Ukraine legalizes medical marijuana to aid soldiers and patients with severe illnesses, marking a stark contrast to Russia's stance.

The government is testing new THC breath protocols to improve cannabis impairment detection, potentially transforming field sobriety tests.

US NEWS

Kamala Harris unveils economic plans, including housing initiatives, expanded child tax credit, and tax limits on tips in battleground state.

New real estate rules change agent commissions and require buyers to sign contracts, potentially lowering costs and increasing transparency.

COVID-19 cases surge with new variants and waning immunity, prompting experts to recommend vaccines, masks, and antiviral medication.

WORLD NEWS

Hurricane Ernesto threatens Bermuda with heavy rain; Puerto Rico still recovering from widespread power and water outages after the storm.

Thailand elects 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister, following the court's removal of former leader for ethics violation.

Peruvian gang leader Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, wanted for 23 murders, arrested in New York by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

SPORTS

Indiana Fever beat Mercury 98-89, Caitlin Clark nears rookie assist record while leading team closer to first playoff spot.

49ers struggle to finalize contract with WR Brandon Aiyuk, balancing potential trade talks and long-term extension before season opener.

Tom Brady lightly criticized Giants' Daniel Jones during Fanatics Fest panel, emphasizing caution in quarterback critiques for his broadcasting role.

POP CULTURE

Missouri woman arrested for scheming to defraud Elvis Presley's family and steal ownership of Graceland through fraudulent claims.

Eugene and Dan Levy to cohost 2024 Emmy Awards, making history as the first father-son duo to host an awards show.

Jack Russell, former Great White singer, dies at 63 from Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy. He survived a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people.

BUSINESS

Musk’s AI tool Grok sparks concerns as users generate misleading political images, prompting inconsistent restrictions amid election misinformation fears.

Disney announces new projects despite rising prices, balancing fan excitement with affordability concerns amid global inflation and ticket increases.

US stocks surge after cooling inflation data, with investors anticipating potential Fed rate cuts while remaining cautious ahead of announcements.

Quote of the Day:

“Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.”

-Jack Ma

That's all for now! We hope you enjoyed this edition of the BLUNT Newsletter. Have a fantastic rest of your day!