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BLUNT Newsletter #127 - Saturday, July 19
Rolling out the news you want
Welcome to the BLUNT Newsletter, your direct access to pop culture that is short and to the point.
CANNABIS
Eden Prairie launches city-branded THC sleep gummies, invites residents to name them as Minnesota’s legal cannabis market continues expanding.
Senate advances bill protecting medical marijuana states, excluding House effort to block rescheduling, as DEA delays cannabis reform process.
Roadside cannabis tests are “pseudoscientific,” says Rutgers law professor, urging science-led methods over unreliable police-developed impairment protocols.

US NEWS
Congress approved $9B budget cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid. Trump pushes agenda; Epstein case and libel suit follow.
$1.3B released for low-income programs; $5B still frozen as Trump administration reviews education spending, prompting multi-state legal challenge.
U.S., Venezuela, and El Salvador coordinated a prisoner swap; 10 Americans freed, political prisoners released, deported Venezuelans returned home.
Texas flood recovery drags on as crews dig through debris and murky waters, searching for over 100 missing across 60 miles.
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers say prosecutors illegally obtained his medical records; DA admits error, deletes files amid high-profile murder trial fallout.

Trump sues Wall Street Journal for $20B over Epstein letter story, escalating media battles amid growing scrutiny and legal settlements.
WORLD NEWS
Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Bolsonaro to wear ankle monitor, restricts movement and communication amid trial for alleged 2022 coup attempt.

Fireworks malfunction at Düsseldorf fair injures 19, including a child; organizers halt event as investigation and safety review begin.
Israel and Syria reach ceasefire amid rising tensions; U.S. and regional nations support peace deal following deadly airstrikes and clashes.
SPORTS
Skydiving legend Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 in paraglider crash, famed for breaking sound barrier in 2012 free fall.
Sabrina Ionescu wins second WNBA 3-point title; Liberty sweep All-Star events with Natasha Cloud taking Skills Challenge crown and prize.

Scottie Scheffler leads Open Championship after stellar round, but unpredictable Portrush course remains his toughest opponent heading into weekend.
After losing legs and fingers to illness, Issa Nlareb returned to pro golf, driven by resilience, family, and pure love.
POP CULTURE
CBS cancels Colbert’s top-rated show citing financial losses, sparking political controversy amid merger talks and Trump administration scrutiny.
Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding; same sentence given to former co-star Zoë Wanamaker in separate case.

Shane Gillis’ edgy ESPYs monologue drew mixed reactions, with jokes targeting athletes, Trump, and race sparking both laughs and backlash.
BUSINESS
Netflix used generative AI for visual effects in “The Eternaut,” cutting costs and time as quarterly revenue hit $11B.
Astronomer CEO placed on leave after viral concert video showed him embracing HR chief; company launches investigation amid public backlash.

Chevron wins $53B deal dispute with Exxon, securing 30% stake in Guyana’s massive oil reserves after international court ruling.
Quote of the Day:
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
- George Bernard Shaw
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