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

Memorial Day marks summer’s unofficial start, though official dates vary. 

CANNABIS

Senate panel advanced Trump’s DEA nominee Terrance Cole, who declined to share his stance on marijuana rescheduling under review.

A bipartisan bill would require online platforms to restrict minors’ access to sensitive content, including cannabis-related ads and drug services.

Texas House passed a bill banning consumable hemp with THC; Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick supports it while backing medical cannabis expansion.

A new review finds cannabinoids may boost chemotherapy effectiveness and reduce side effects, supporting medical marijuana’s role in cancer treatment.

US NEWS

Trump threatened EU tariffs amid rising tensions over taxes, regulations, and China, reflecting deepening frustration from his economic team. President Trump also demands Apple manufacture iPhones in the U.S., threatening a 25% tariff, potentially raising prices and impacting profits.

Ten inmates escaped a New Orleans jail by exploiting staff shortages, poor supervision, and construction gaps—remaining unnoticed for seven hours.

Joe Biden’s post-presidency plans shifted due to a battle with stage-4 prostate cancer and efforts to preserve his presidential legacy.

WORLD NEWS

Haiti’s government is deploying explosive-equipped drones to combat gangs that have plunged the capital into chaos and violence.

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 270 troops and 120 civilians each, part of a 1,000-prisoner deal amid renewed cease-fire negotiations.

Monaco reels as Prince Albert’s ex-financial manager faces corruption allegations, triggering leaks about royal secrets and private spending.

SPORTS

Sunday features the Indy 500 starting at 12:45 p.m. ET and the kickoff of the French Open tennis tournament.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and runner-up Nikola Jokic headline the All-NBA First Team, capping the league’s awards season.

Pascal Siakam scored 39 points to lead the Pacers past the Knicks, giving Indiana a 2-0 series lead in the East Finals.

POP CULTURE

Miley Cyrus revealed she has Reinke’s edema, a vocal cord condition she won’t treat surgically to preserve her raspy voice.

Kid Cudi testified Diddy broke into his home and torched his Porsche after learning he dated Cassie, fueling a broader scandal.

Eight “Grandpa robbers” were convicted in Kim Kardashian’s 2016 heist but walk free after time served; Kardashian expresses mixed emotions.

BUSINESS

The S&P 500 fell 2.6% on the week, while the Dow industrials and the Nasdaq both fell 2.5%, after Trump issued his new tariff threats against the EU and Apple.

StubHub CEO Eric Baker’s three-year push to go public may succeed, with an IPO potentially happening this summer.

Spring’s tariff turmoil is testing investors’ nerves, making buy-and-hold stock strategies increasingly difficult amid rising market volatility.

Quote of the Day:

“Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.”

- Johannes Brahms

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