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

CANNABIS

New poll finds 75% of cannabis users support non-cannabis brands marketing on 4/20, signaling broader acceptance of marijuana culture.

Review finds cannabis shows promise for managing cancer pain; study reveals psychedelics transform music into vivid, personal multisensory experiences.

Half of U.S. cannabis users plan to consume more under Trump’s second term; many cite stress, cost, and quality concerns.

US NEWS

Trump threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status after it rejects federal policy demands aimed at curbing antisemitism and altering DEI programs.

Judge blasts Trump officials for defying order to help return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, allows expedited discovery amid ongoing legal standoff.

Republicans face protests at rare town halls as constituents blast Trump policies; Democrats also pressured to more forcefully counter agenda.

Man accused of arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home allegedly targeted him over Gaza views; investigation explores hate crime, mental health factors.

WORLD NEWS

Severe sandstorm in Iraq hospitalizes 3,700, halts travel and operations, and exposes residents to respiratory risks and equipment damage.

Second wave of arson attacks targets French prisons; officials suspect drug gangs, but anti-terror prosecutors are investigating all possible motives.

UK Supreme Court rules “woman” means biological female under equality law, excluding trans women from certain legal protections and services.

SPORTS

Dodger Stadium selected as 2028 Olympic baseball venue as LA28 organizers reveal full event site plan across Southern California.

Magic and Warriors clinch 7-seeds in NBA playoffs; Hawks and Grizzlies head to elimination games after tough Tuesday losses.

Blue Jackets force Game 82 drama in East playoff race; Wild and Blues clinch final West Wild Card spots with clutch wins.

POP CULTURE

“Good Night, and Good Luck” sets Broadway record, earning $3.7M in one week—highest-ever box office for a Broadway play.

Nick Carter faces a fourth sexual assault lawsuit; accuser alleges 2005 assaults led to HPV infection and cervical cancer.

Lil Nas X reveals partial facial paralysis in hospital video; jokes with fans while awaiting diagnosis, says he’s feeling okay.

BUSINESS

U.S. stock markets closed slightly lower Tuesday amid ongoing tariff uncertainty: S&P 500 down 0.2%, Dow 0.4%, Nasdaq 0.1%. 

Johnson & Johnson expects $400M in tariff-related costs tied to China; Apple airlifted $2B in iPhones from India to avoid looming U.S. tariffs; and China retaliates by suspending Boeing jet deliveries, escalating trade tensions and complicating global supply chains.

OpenAI is reportedly developing a social media platform centered on ChatGPT’s image generation, aiming to rival Elon Musk’s X.

Anthropic’s Claude chatbot now integrates with Google Workspace, enabling it to access Gmail, Google Docs, and Calendar for enhanced productivity. 

Quote of the Day:

“Home is any four walls that enclose the right person.”

- Helen Rowland

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