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CANNABIS

California Governor Gavin Newsom introduces emergency regulations to ban hemp products with THC, raising concerns over access to CBD.

Former Attorney General William Barr criticizes Biden's proposal to reschedule marijuana, accusing the administration of ignoring legal standards.

Cannabis legalization is increasingly challenging the alcohol industry as more consumers choose marijuana over traditional alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. Studies show that the shift in preferences is due to cannabis’s growing popularity, perception as a healthier alternative, and expanded legal access, posing a significant threat to alcohol sales.

US NEWS

Colin Gray faces severe charges for providing his son a firearm used in Apalachee High School shooting, mirroring Michigan case.

A judge delayed Trump’s hush money sentencing to November 26, after the election, previously set for September 18.

Boeing’s Starliner returned from the ISS without crew, landing safely in New Mexico despite thruster issues delaying its mission.

Ex-mafia hitman Fotios Geas sentenced to 25 years for the 2018 murder of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger in prison.

WORLD NEWS

Israel ends 10-day raid in Jenin; 39 Palestinians killed, including 21 from Jenin, and a Turkish-American protester.

Ukraine’s ‘dragon drones’ deploy molten metal on Russian forces, showcasing a new and terrifying battlefield innovation in the conflict.

UK watchdog says Google abused dominance in online ads, harming competition; Google faces similar probes in the US and EU.

SPORTS

Charles Barkley donates $1M to St. Mary’s Academy after students solve the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry, inspiring his pledge.

Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil opener; Saquon Barkley shines with three touchdowns, while Jordan Love exits with leg injury.

Jalen Ramsey signs $72.3M contract with Dolphins, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.

POP CULTURE

Brazilian singer and pop artist Sérgio Mendes, known for blending bossa nova with pop, has died at 83, leaving a musical legacy.

Linkin Park debuts new lineup with Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain, releasing first new music since Chester Bennington's death.

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, famous for his hit "Type of Way," has died at 33, leaving a significant impact on hip-hop.

Selena Gomez becomes a billionaire at 32, driven by Rare Beauty’s success, investments, acting, music, and major brand partnerships.

BUSINESS

US employers added 142,000 jobs in August, below expectations. Job revisions for June and July show significant downward adjustments.

Japanese 7-Eleven owner rejects $38.5B takeover bid from Couche-Tard, citing antitrust concerns but open to further talks.

Judge delays $2.78 billion NCAA settlement, citing concerns over NIL restrictions and potential impacts on future athlete compensation.

Gas prices are dropping rapidly, hitting a six-month low, with more states expected to see prices below $3 per gallon soon.

Quote of the Day:

“The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.”

-Henry Miller

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