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

CANNABIS

Rep. Ilhan Omar says Cannabis Caucus hasn’t met yet this session, despite a quarter of Congress already passing.

Study finds hemp flour and CBD oil create gluten-free baked goods with ideal texture and strong nutritional value, including heart benefits.

Florida will revoke medical marijuana cards for patients or caregivers convicted of drug trafficking or related offenses under new law.

Study finds CBD may fight tumors by modulating immune responses in HPV-related head and neck cancers, showing promising antitumor activity.

US NEWS

Trump warns Musk DOGE may “eat” him amid renewed feud over massive spending bill; Tesla stock drops as tensions escalate.

“Alligator Alcatraz,” a new Everglades migrant center, draws backlash for environmental harm, tribal land encroachment, and inhumane detention conditions.

Senate passes Trump’s megabill 51-50; heads to House amid GOP splits, Musk clash, and $3.3T projected debt by 2035.

Zohran Mamdani clinches NYC Democratic mayoral nomination, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by 12 points in final vote tally.

WORLD NEWS

Malaysia bans U.S. plastic waste imports, raising alarms about California’s trash overflow and exposing America’s broken recycling system.

Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day Gaza ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept peace deal and prevent further escalation.

Germany summons Iran envoy after Dane accused of spying on Jewish targets in Berlin, raising fears of planned attacks.

Thailand PM suspended in ethics probe over leaked call with Cambodia’s leader discussing deadly border clash.

SPORTS

University of Pennsylvania to bar transgender women from women’s sports, settling federal civil rights lawsuit over athletic participation.

Beloved acrobat Red Panda injured during WNBA Commissioner’s Cup halftime show after falling from unicycle; taken to hospital for evaluation.

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander inks $285M extension with OKC, setting record for highest annual salary in league history.

Fever stun Lynx to win Commissioner’s Cup without Caitlin Clark, led by Natasha Howard’s MVP performance and dominant team defense.

POP CULTURE

Jury delivers partial verdict in Diddy trial, settles four charges; deliberations continue on racketeering conspiracy today.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, ousted over scandals but known for gospel music and fiery sermons, dies at 90.

“Devil Wears Prada 2” begins filming as Anna Wintour exits Vogue, with Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, and Tucci returning to cast.

BUSINESS

US markets end mixed: Dow up 1.0%, Nasdaq drops 0.8%, S&P 500 slips 0.1%.

Powell says Fed likely would’ve cut rates already if not for tariffs, highlighting trade policy’s growing impact on monetary decisions.

Figma files for IPO, aiming to list on NYSE after Adobe’s $20B acquisition fell through in 2023 due to UK regulators.

US job openings jumped to 7.8 million in May, the highest since November, signaling continued strength in the labor market.

Quote of the Day:

“It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.”

- Abraham Lincoln

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