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CANNABIS

A Missouri appeals court ruled that THC possession convictions must be expunged like marijuana cases under the state's legalization law.

Jesse Ventura calls for boycott of Minnesota State Fair over cannabis ban despite legalization, advocating for equal treatment of users.

New NFL-funded research highlights therapeutic cannabis’s growing acceptance in sports but emphasizes federal prohibition’s obstacles to comprehensive cannabinoid research.

US NEWS

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends his campaign and endorses Donald Trump for president, withdrawing from 10 battleground state ballots.

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell hints at upcoming rate cuts, noting no further labor market cooling is needed for now.

NASA to announce decision on whether Boeing Starliner astronauts can return or await SpaceX Dragon.

Divers recover final body from sunken superyacht, authorities investigate possible negligence

WORLD NEWS

The Taliban’s new laws ban women’s voices, public music, and men shaving, reversing previous promises of increased freedoms for women.

Canadian National Railway workers to strike Monday after failed contract talks with Teamsters union amid ongoing lockout.

German police hunt attacker who stabbed 3 people to death at festival.

SPORTS

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani enters 40-40 club with walk-off grand slam.

Dallas Fire-Rescue helps some LA Chargers escape stuck elevator.

UConn, Big 12 in early talks on potential membership.

POP CULTURE

Jennifer Affleck wants to legally be Jennifer Lopez again.

Taylor Swift expressed gratitude to authorities for foiling a terror attack that led to the cancellation of her Vienna concerts. Swift acknowledged her fear and guilt but prioritized the safety of nearly half a million fans during the London shows.

Adam Sandler revealed on The Tonight Show that Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce will appear in the upcoming Happy Gilmore sequel. Sandler praised Kelce as a "big, handsome guy" and said fans will love his performance.

BUSINESS

Dow closes more than 450 points higher after Fed’s Powell hints rate cuts are coming

Starbucks is giving its new CEO Brian Niccol a private jet to commute between his California home and Seattle office.

DOJ sues RealPage for collusion in rental price hikes using algorithmic software that allegedly inflated prices, violating antitrust laws.

Quote of the Day:

“I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.”

— Maya Angelou

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