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Oklahoma man charged with murder after two die in marijuana facility blast
An Oklahoma man has been charged with murder after a large explosion at a marijuana extraction facility that killed two of his employees and damaged surrounding businesses, prosecutors said on Monday. Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in this…
Oklahoma man charged with murder after marijuana extraction facility explosion
Updated: 9:00 AM CDT Sep 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Oklahoma man charged with murder after 2 killed in explosion at marijuana extraction facility Updated: 9:00 AM CDT Sep 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ TULSA, Okla. — An…
More Americans using marijuana daily than nicotine or alcohol
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who use nicotine or drink alcohol at that frequency, according to data released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in July.
Hemp ban set to be delayed a month after House passes funding bill
The House on Tuesday passed a short-term government funding bill that will buy the intoxicating hemp industry more time to fight off a looming crackdown on its products. The continuing resolution, which funds the government through Dec. 11, passed…
Links 01/09/2026: Almost 5,000 Missing/Dead in Nepal-China Flood and Marijuana Factory Explodes
Surviving Viking Age clothing is extremely rare, with most physical evidence limited to “small pieces of material preserved by chance,” the National Museum of Denmark notes on its website. “Our knowledge about Viking clothes is…
House passes postponement on hemp ban
The continuing resolution, which funds the government through Dec. 11, passed the House on a 370-48 vote — with 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats voting in opposition. The Senate advanced the measure by a landslide last month, and it now heads…
Hemp ban delayed by four weeks after stopgap funding bill passes
The House of Representatives delayed a congressionally approved impending ban on hemp products by four weeks on Tuesday, giving the hemp industry until Dec. 11 as it attempts to negotiate a lifeline. The House pushed through the Senate-passed…
Court voids Caribou's changes to local cannabis law after city councilor files appeal
A controversial year-old amendment to Caribou's ordinance regulating its cannabis industry has been voided as the result of a legal challenge filed by a sitting city councilor and a former council candidate. The council made changes to the…
Thailand reveals rules for USS Abraham Lincoln sailors' visit
Thai authorities have outlined rules for American sailors coming ashore from the USS Abraham Lincoln during a stop in Pattaya, warning that those who break local laws may face prosecution. Approximately 5,000 U.S. service members are aboard the…
How Thailand's notorious Pattaya was transformed from fishing village to sin city
After a long deployment in the Middle East, a US navy aircraft carrier is set to dock in Thailand's infamous resort city of Pattaya, triggering a hasty crackdown on prostitution. Nearly 5,000 American sailors and marines are set to arrive on the…
Thailand's Pattaya anticipates USS Abraham Lincoln visit following its Middle East deployment
Thousands of American service members are about to descend on eastern Thailand, as the USS Abraham Lincoln makes a port call near the city of Pattaya, famous for its beaches and nightlife. The aircraft carrier sailed past Singapore over the weekend…
Panelists warn HJR 4 could end citizen-led drug policy initiatives in Idaho
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce provided residents with a deep dive into the Idaho constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot during the Chamber Connect Luncheon on Tuesday at the Downtown Event Center in Idaho Falls. Former local…
7 new dementia risk factors revealed - including one millions struggle with
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a major update to its guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The second edition of the original 2019 report was updated to 'reflect the latest evidence and advances in…
Thailand's Pattaya anticipates USS Abraham Lincoln visit following its Middle East deployment
PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) — Thousands of American service members are about to descend on eastern Thailand, as the USS Abraham Lincoln makes a port call near the city of Pattaya, famous for its beaches and nightlife. The aircraft carrier sailed…
Defense Dept opens use of three major AI tools for employees
Defense Department employees can now use three major artificial intelligence products at work. The department on Monday launched military versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Elon Musk's Grok to help the workforce with everyday tasks. DoD said ChatGPT…
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