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Sen. Fetterman joins colleagues in reintroducing marijuana legalization bill
In joining his Senate Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, U.S. Senator John Fetterman said he has “always been very pro-weed.” Fetterman, D-Braddock, said the comprehensive…
Manitou Springs' sales tax outlook still limping after marijuana loss
After a rough economic year due to the loss of millions in recreational marijuana revenue, Manitou Springs has seen a tepid but steady start to its most lucrative season. “I think the numbers are promising moving forward,” said Nate…
NY man sentenced for running massive illegal marijuana grow in Penobscot County
A New York man was sentenced Monday for owning and operating an industrial-scale illicit marijuana grow in Passadumkeag that prosecutors say was one of several hundred black market Chinese-run marijuana grows across Maine. Xisen Guo, 68, pleaded…
Cannabis Patent Trolls: Is the Industry's Next Legal Fight Here?
Alexandria, UNITED STATES: The US Patent and Trademark Office is shown 14 March 2006 in Alexandria, Virgina. Congress established the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to issue patents on behalf of the government.The United States…
Cincy cannabis industry lands high roller
Forest Park's King City Gardens beat the competition to land one of the country's biggest cannabis high rollers. Why it matters: King City will be Jeeter's sole Ohio manufacturing partner and has created dozens of Cincinnati jobs ahead of a product…
Korea busts record 1 ton of smuggled drugs in 1st half of 2026
Korean customs authorities seized a record 1,007 kilograms of narcotics intended for the domestic market in 767 cases during the first half of the year, the Korea Customs Service (KCS) said Wednesday. The haul was equivalent to about 33.58 million…
Update on Mackenzie Shirilla's latest appeal as prosecutors urge court to throw it out
Prosecutors have urged the Supreme Court of Ohio to deny Mackenzie Shirilla's latest bid for freedom, saying that her legal team have made no new arguments. Twenty-two-year-old Shirilla is currently serving two concurrent sentences of 15 years to…
Belfast downtown landmark for sale for $1.75M
Belfast's Consumers Fuel Company building, whose hand-painted red, white and blue facade has made it a downtown landmark, is for sale. The property at 12, 14 and 16 Main St. is for sale for $1.75 million. It consists of 7,500 square feet of total…
At least 41 dead, dozens still missing after ferry capsizes off coast of Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — At least 41 people died after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana over the weekend, the government said Tuesday. The MV Barima was traveling from the capital Georgetown to Port Kaituma in Guyana's inland Essequibo…
Slog AM: Slog Am: Try to Stay Cool, More Washington Journalists Strike over AI, and How Not to See 'The Odyssey' for the Right Reasons
It's a Hot One: Too hot even, dangerously for some. The city hasn't updated its summer heat safety website since August of last year, but it still has handy links to cooling centers and the like; just ignore all the old dates they mention. It's…
The InSight Take: After El Mayo's Sentencing, is the Godfather Era of the Sinaloa Cartel Over?
Deborah: [00:00:00] A federal judge in Brooklyn just sentenced Ismael Zambada Garcia, also known as El Mayo, to life in prison without the possibility of parole, closing the legal chapter on one of the longest criminal careers in the history of the…
Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE:IIPR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Piper Sandler Analyst Says
Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE:IIPR - Get Free Report) had its price target lifted by equities research analysts at Piper Sandler from $45.00 to $51.00 in a report released on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an…
Garmin's New Cirqa Smart Band Takes on Whoop-Without the Monthly Subscription
Garmin has long been in the business of wearables, but it's always leaned towards functional GPS and lifestyle watches. Now, Garmin is making a splash in the health wearable market with the launch of the Cirqa smart band. It looks and feels much…
Trans Wisconsin Assembly Candidate Who Lives in Poverty Pledges to Be GOP's Worst Nightmare
A man who goes by Dina Nina is running for the Wisconsin State Assembly to become 'the Republicans' worst nightmare.' We'll definitely be having nightmares after watching this campaign ad. Apparently, living in poverty has given Nina the insight to…
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate removed from November ballot, Nebraska secretary of state says
Updated: 5:04 PM CDT Jul 21, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Nebraska will not appear on November ballot, secretary of state says Updated: 5:04 PM CDT Jul 21, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ OMAHA, Neb.
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