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Georgia authorities intercept 1,800-pound marijuana shipment from California; sheriff warns of growing illegal market
Authorities intercepted a shipment containing 1,800 pounds of marijuana in Butts County on Tuesday, according to Sheriff Gary Long. The shipment originated in Sacramento, California, and Long said about half was bound for Atlanta, while the other…
Georgia sheriff seizes 1,800 pounds of suspected black-market marijuana shipped from California
A massive shipment of 1,800 pounds of suspected black-market marijuana from California was intercepted in Georgia on Tuesday, with authorities saying the drugs were destined for Atlanta and Orlando. The shipment originated in Sacramento, where…
America Goes to Pot: More Americans Smoking Marijuana Than Tobacco
Most people have tried it at least once. Smoking marijuana is a rite of passage almost as common as that first underage beer. Some grow out of it after high school or college. Others use it well into adulthood. There was also that first cigarette.
Cannabis businesses call for updates to testing requirements
Cannabis businesses and others in the industry are urging regulators to update the state's testing rules and make them more standardized and consistent with the latest data. The state's cannabis testing protocols and guidelines were last updated in…
Exclusive | NY legal weed wage board would cause sky-high pot prices, force closures, insiders say
Licensed marijuana merchants are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to slap down legislation that would create a state cannabis industry wage board, calling it a Big Labor power play that would send weed prices sky high. Advocates of New York's…
Trump-endorsed candidate clears key hurdle in red state gubernatorial race
Mike Mazzei, a former Oklahoma state senator and financial planner, won a primary election runoff on Tuesday evening with the backing of President Donald Trump to secure the GOP nomination for governor in Oklahoma. Having beaten out Genter…
Bonta praises law enforcement's success in California
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta is applauding law enforcement for its efforts to combat violent crime, crack cold cases, seize drugs and disrupt human trafficking. Speaking Tuesday at a press conference in Los…
Vikings' Jeshaun Jones suspended three games for violating NFL substance abuse policy
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones faces a three-game suspension without pay for a violation of the NFL substance abuse policy. He is eligible to participate in the Vikings' remaining preseason activities and will begin his suspension on…
Howie Mandel Says He Almost Died Self-Medicating During COVID Pandemic
Watch: Howie Mandel Jokes About Getting $25 Hand Jobs—and His Daughter Reacts Howie Mandel is sharing deeper insight into his mental health challenges. The America's Got Talent judge—who has been open about his struggles with…
A North Texas med school student shares his journey of determination and growth
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) will hold its 'White Coat' ceremony for first-year med students. For one student, getting into school took a little more determination than most. Austin Grubbs didn't grow up wanting to be a doctor.
Meet the tech veteran reinventing America's lawn products empire
Nate Baxter spent much of his career in technology. Now, just weeks into his tenure as CEO of ScottsMiracle-Gro, he's betting that artificial intelligence, e-commerce and faster product innovation can help reshape one of America's biggest lawn and…
Ronald Reagan had one complaint about Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' and wrote it in his diary
Ronald Reagan had a bizarre complaint about Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' movie Former President Ronald Reagan had a bizarre complaint about Dolly Parton's iconic film, '9 to 5,' which he wrote about in his diary. Less than a month into his presidency…
Gov. Pillen announces running mate in reelection campaign
Updated: 10:22 PM CDT Aug 25, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announces running mate in reelection campaign Updated: 10:22 PM CDT Aug 25, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen…
Child film star's harrowing death after starring in some of biggest movies made
A beloved child star, who made massive waves in the film industry at just 11 with his debut film was tragically found dead by his girlfriend at just 25. His life was filled with immeasurable highs and unthinkable lows — and this is his…
Iowa Democratic Governor Candidate Explains Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized Even If It's 'Dangerous'
The Democratic Party's nominee to be the next governor of Iowa is explaining why he thinks marijuana should be legalized and treated like alcohol, even if he thinks it's “dangerous.” Legalizing and taxing cannabis can be part of…
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