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

Quick Hit:

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, hit Florida and Georgia, killing at least 39 and leaving 4.5 million without power.

CANNABIS

Ukraine has approved a list of conditions for medical marijuana under its new law, including multiple sclerosis and chemotherapy complications.

Pennsylvania police arrest 32 people daily for marijuana possession, with over 12,000 arrests statewide last year as lawmakers consider legalization.

Properly handling marijuana post-harvest, specifically during drying and curing, preserves terpenes and trichomes, improving product quality, new research shows.

US NEWS

New York Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal charges of accepting illegal campaign donations and undisclosed gifts from Turkey.

Kentucky sued Express Scripts, accusing it of contributing to the opioid crisis by failing to monitor and limit opioid prescriptions properly.

Kamala Harris narrowly leads Trump in key polls, as Democratic Senate candidates hold leads. Iranian hackers targeted Trump’s campaign.

WORLD NEWS

Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed in an airstrike. Over 100,000 people displaced in Lebanon amid escalating conflict.

The FDA approved Cobenfy, the first novel schizophrenia drug in 70 years, which alters dopamine levels by affecting acetylcholine neurotransmitters.

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s former defense minister, was elected by the Liberal Democratic Party as the next prime minister, replacing Fumio Kishida.

SPORTS

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a trade, sending Julius Randle to Minnesota and Karl-Anthony Towns to New York, according to ESPN.

WADA has appealed Jannik Sinner’s cleared doping verdict, seeking a one-to-two-year ban. Sinner tested positive for Clostebol twice.

The International Team swept Day 2, erasing USA’s lead and tying the Presidents Cup at 5-5 after five victories.

POP CULTURE

Dame Maggie Smith, a legendary British actress, passed at 89. Known for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, her career spanned seven decades.

The "Bridgerton Ball" in Detroit promised an evening of elegance for $150, but attendees instead received a buffet and a pole dancer.

"SNL" kicks off its 50th season tonight, featuring host Jean Smart, musical guest Jelly Roll, and three new cast members.

BUSINESS

The core personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.7% year-over-year and 0.1% month-over-month in August, aligning with expectations.

Moo Deng Coin, inspired by a viral baby hippo, surged 1,400% despite lacking inherent value, fueled by crypto trends.

Uber Eats now delivers Spirit Halloween costumes, decorations, and makeup directly to customers in the U.S. and Canada, making spooky season even more convenient.

Quote of the Day:

“There are people who have money, and people who are rich.”

- Coco Chanel

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