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

CANNABIS

Reps. Titus and Omar propose bill repealing law requiring White House drug office to oppose marijuana or Schedule I drug legalization.

Matt Gaetz says marijuana legalization could pass federally if Democrats drop social equity and reparations demands, citing bipartisan coalition.

Supreme Court grants more time for Trump administration to decide on challenging ruling allowing marijuana users to own firearms federally.

New York cannabis report shows licensed marijuana stores nearly tripled in 2024, with legal sales approaching $1.5 billion statewide.

US NEWS

Trump says he could return wrongly deported Abrego Garcia but won’t, despite court ruling and controversy over alleged MS-13 affiliation.

Runaway kangaroo named Sheila shuts down Alabama highway, causes crashes before tranquilized and safely returned home by owner.

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of obstructing immigration arrest and helping defendant evade federal agents.

WORLD NEWS

Pakistan shot down Indian drone amid heightened Kashmir tensions, following deadly attack and escalating diplomatic, military, and water-related retaliations.

Vietnam marks 50 years since Saigon’s fall with parades, remembering war’s end, US evacuation, and ongoing diaspora and veteran tributes.

New ESA satellite will map forest carbon, aiding climate models and deforestation tracking using advanced radar to measure woody biomass.

Erin Patterson pleads not guilty in Australia’s ‘mushroom murder’ trial, claiming deadly lunch was a tragic accident, not intentional poisoning.

SPORTS

Paris Saint-Germain beats Arsenal 1-0 in semifinal first leg; Inter Milan faces FC Barcelona today in second semifinal matchup.

The Pacers stun Bucks with comeback win to advance, Celtics breeze past Magic, and Knicks-Pistons head to Game 6 thriller.

Trump administration says Penn violated Title IX by allowing transgender swimmer to compete, mandates record erasure and policy changes.

POP CULTURE

Beyoncé launched her 32-date “Cowboy Carter” world tour in Los Angeles, blending country themes with family appearances and elaborate stage effects.

Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, died at 66 after a 30-year cancer battle, leaving a legacy of music and advocacy. 

Jury selection for Diddy trial may explore views on drugs, sex, hip-hop, violence, and celebrity bias ahead of May 5 start.

BUSINESS

U.S. stock markets closed higher Tuesday: S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow +0.7%, Nasdaq +0.5%, extending gains amid strong earnings reports.

Trump signs order preventing steel and aluminum tariffs from stacking with 25% vehicle import tax, easing cost burden on automakers.

Hims & Hers Health shares surged 23% after announcing a partnership with Novo Nordisk to offer weight-loss drug Wegovy through its telehealth platform. 

Trump called Bezos after reports Amazon might display tariff costs; administration saw it as political, Amazon denies implementing change.

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs amid automation push and reduced Amazon business, unrelated to tariffs but with uncertain future impacts.

Quote of the Day:

“People change and forget to tell each other.”

- Lillian Hellman

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