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CANNABIS

Poll shows marijuana now more popular than tobacco among US adults, with cannabis use doubling since 2013 amid shifting attitudes and regulations.

Researcher requests DEA judge delay marijuana rescheduling hearing until President-elect Trump’s administration conducts a review of current rule-making.

Scientific review finds psilocybin shows promise for treating tobacco addiction, suggesting psychedelics could provide novel therapeutic options for nicotine dependence.

UK study finds cannabis-based treatments improve chronic pain and sleep quality, with sleep-impaired patients experiencing greater benefits over time.

US NEWS

Trump nominates Lutnick as commerce secretary, Dr. Oz for Medicare, and McMahon for Education Department roles, pending Senate confirmation.

Manhattan DA Bragg agrees to delay sentencing in Trump hush money case.

Hacker leaks depositions in Gaetz probes, alleging underage sex with attorney general nominee.

AAA predicts record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, with an unprecedented number of long highway trips expected during the holiday season.

WORLD NEWS

European officials report damage to two Baltic undersea cables connecting Finland-Germany and Sweden-Lithuania, raising suspicions of possible sabotage.

Ukraine launched US-supplied missiles into Russia amid war’s 1,000th day, prompting Putin to lower nuclear weapon use threshold.

45 Hong Kong activists sentenced under national security law for holding 2020 unofficial primaries, highlighting Beijing’s tightening control over the region.

SPORTS

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s boxing match drew 74M live viewers, becoming the most-watched women’s sporting event in U.S. history.

Three-time NBA All-Star Bob Love, a Chicago Bulls legend known for his scoring and perseverance, has died at 81.

Rafael Nadal ends legendary 20-year tennis career as Spain falls to the Netherlands in Davis Cup quarterfinals.

POP CULTURE

Arthur Frommer, who democratized travel with his iconic budget-friendly guidebooks, including Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, dies at 95.

Jay Leno, injured in a fall, performs comedy despite eye patch, bruises, and broken wrist, continuing his resilience after past accidents.

Bee Gees founding drummer Colin Petersen, 78, dies days after fellow Bee Gees drummer Dennis Bryon, marking a somber coincidence.

BUSINESS

US markets close mixed: S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow -0.3%, Nasdaq +1.0%; Nvidia gains 4% ahead of earnings report.

SpaceX conducts sixth Starship test launch, avoids “chopstick” catch attempt for Super Heavy rocket booster using mechanical arms.

DOJ reportedly seeks federal order for Google to sell Chrome, citing illegal search monopoly after August ruling.

Comcast reportedly plans to spin off NBCUniversal cable networks, including MSNBC, CNBC, USA, and E!, into a separate entity.

Quote of the Day:

“We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.”

- Khalil Gibran

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