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CANNABIS

Cannamoms, a Missouri-based group of mothers who use cannabis, are pushing to end the stigma around marijuana and motherhood. They promote cannabis as a tool for self-care, stress relief, and better parenting. Despite societal judgment, members find strength in community and argue cannabis should be as accepted as wine.

Study finds cannabis industry contributes 1% of U.S. emissions; shifting from indoor to outdoor cultivation could cut emissions by 76%.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin vetoes marijuana sales bill, citing health risks; also blocks resentencing and parental rights protections for cannabis users.

US NEWS

Senators grilled intelligence officials after a Signal chat leak exposed US military strike plans in Yemen; officials denied sharing classified info but blamed Defense Secretary Hegseth, whose messages reportedly revealed operational details deemed inherently classified by defense experts.

A pilot and his two daughters were rescued after crashing into an icy Alaska lake. Prompted by social media posts, locals launched searches. The family was found 12 hours later standing atop their plane and safely rescued with minor injuries.

Trump orders proof of citizenship for voter registration, threatens funding cuts; critics warn of voter suppression, privacy concerns over Musk-led data checks.

WORLD NEWS

Ukraine and Russia reached US-brokered maritime ceasefire deals, easing Black Sea tensions and enabling safe shipping amid ongoing sanctions disputes.

Thousands protest Hamas in northern Gaza, demanding war’s end, as conflict death toll surpasses 50,000 and Israeli airstrikes continue.

Unprecedented wildfires in South Korea kill 24, destroy 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple, and threaten historic sites amid nationwide emergency.

SPORTS

Track and field will mandate genetic testing for female athletes, becoming the first Olympic sport to implement such eligibility requirements.

USC basketball star JuJu Watkins tears ACL, ending her March Madness run and dealing major blow to team’s championship hopes.

Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder charges.

Bucks star Damian Lillard diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, sidelined indefinitely; prioritizes health and family amid ongoing treatment.

POP CULTURE

“Good Night, and Good Luck” starring George Clooney sets Broadway record, earning $3.3M in one week at box office.

“Adolescence” sets Netflix record for limited series with 66.3 million views in two weeks, becoming a breakout streaming hit.

Walton Goggins joins Calm app with a soothing Sleep Story, using his signature voice to help listeners unwind and fall asleep.

BUSINESS

US markets rise slightly; S&P 500 +0.2%, Nasdaq +0.5%, Dow flat, while consumer confidence hits 12-year low on economic outlook.

OpenAI integrates DALL·E image generation into ChatGPT, merging visual creation capabilities directly into its flagship AI chatbot product.

Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-Hee, key figure in company’s television success, dies of heart attack at age 63.

Quote of the Day:

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”

- Albert Einstein

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