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Retail marijuana moves closer to reality in Virginia
(The Center Square) – Retail marijuana sales are one step closer to becoming a reality in Virginia after lawmakers approved a plan to create a state-regulated market, sending the proposal to the governor for a final decision. The final…
Retail marijuana could be legal in Virginia in just a few months
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia could have a retail recreational marijuana market by the start of next year. Legislation passed by the General Assembly is heading to Governor Abigail Spanberger, something she has voiced support for in the past.
Is Wisconsin losing millions in tax revenue to states where cannabis is legal?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce Fact Briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Cannabis isn't legal in Wisconsin, so residents are purchasing it in states where…
Okeechobee drug bust reveals stash of psychedelic mushrooms and more
Okeechobee drug bust reveals stash of psychedelic mushrooms and more HOSPITAL WHERE HE DIED. NO WORD YET ON A SUSPECT. NEW AT NOON. A DRUG BUST IN OKEECHOBEE AFTER THE MUSIC FESTIVAL. THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THEY PULLED OVER A…
He Treated Gravely Ill Children with Cannabis. Then One of Them Died.
It was a brisk summer afternoon in Lakewood, Colorado, August 24, 2016. Mark Pedersen was on the back deck when he noticed the commotion. First he glimpsed flashes of red pulsing across the front of the house through the rear sliding door. Seconds…
Iran war energy crisis equal to 70s twin oil shocks and Ukraine invasion fallout, says IEA chief | First Thing
The global energy crisis caused by the war in Iran is equivalent to the combined force of the twin oil shocks of the 1970s and the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the head of the International Energy Agency has said. Fatih Birol, the…
Shreveport police arrest woman for theft, child delinquency at Walmart
SHREVEPORT, La. - A repeat offender was arrested Sunday after Shreveport police nabbed her leaving a local Walmart with nearly $230 in stolen goods and her young child in tow. Officers responded to the 1645 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop location…
BIGBANG 20 Years Later: Inside Their 2026 Comeback as a Trio
If you've been waiting for BIGBANG to come back — truly come back — the moment is finally here. After years of contract expirations, lineup changes and emotional farewells, three-fifths of one of K-pop's most iconic groups are gearing…
Virginia lawmakers cast solo votes on key bills
(The Center Square) – Several Virginia lawmakers voted alone against the rest of their chamber multiple times during the 2026 General Assembly session, opposing bills tied to energy policy, artificial intelligence, government transparency…
Cornbread Mafia Documentary: True Story Of Legendary Cannabis Outlaws
Cornbread Mafia might sound like just another wild true-crime title, but for those in Kentucky, it's a legend that's been whispered about for decades. Long before it became a documentary, the story lived on as a kind of local folklore: a sprawling…
Dutch doctors euthanized an autistic teen. Why some say that should be a 'wake-up call' for Canada
Four-and-a-half years after he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a Dutch teen was euthanized at his request. The boy, aged between 16 and 18, had described his life as “joyless.” He'd struggled with anxiety and mood-related…
An Adrenaline Junkie Millionaire's Quest to Become a Cocaine Kingpin
The British de Havilland DH-112 Venom is one of the most iconic combat jets of the Cold War, with a distinctive two-pronged tail design that stretched out far behind the main body of the aircraft and a striking red and black paint job. It also…
Key Takeaways from Alabama's First Weekend of 2026 NCAA Tournament
Alabama basketball has officially reached its fourth straight Sweet 16! After taking down 13-seed Hofstra 90-70 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the 4-seed Crimson Tide followed it with a 90-65 win over 5-seed Texas Tech on Sunday…
99% Of Colorado Marijuana Retailers Properly Checked IDs To Prevent Youth Access, State Report Shows
Colorado regulators are touting another successful year of nearly perfect marijuana business compliance with state laws prohibiting the sale of cannabis to underage youth—with 99 percent of retailers checking IDs to verify the age of covert…
Delaware authorities intensify crackdown on fentanyl dealers
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Ben Wallace keeps a pouch of naloxone, the medication that reverses opioid overdoses, in his car's glove box. “Just in case…
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