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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…
Collie's historic coal mines will close soon, but who's best placed to manage it?
Collie's two coal miners, Premier and Griffin, need to merge or face a turbulent few years until mining ceases, a new government report has found. Premier Roger Cook visited Collie on Wednesday morning to unveil the Collie Basin Consolidation…
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…
Richmond wants to push Virginia to lower BAC limit to 0.05
Richmond officials are considering asking Virginia lawmakers to drop the state's blood alcohol content limit from 0.08 to 0.05, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The move could pull Virginia into a growing national debate over lowering BAC limits…
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…
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Makes New Investment in Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. $IIPR
Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE:IIPR - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm…
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…
Brett Lindstrom renews Nebraska governor bid on America First Party ticket
Updated: 9:35 AM CDT Sep 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Brett Lindstrom renews bid for Nebraska governor, files to run on America First Party's ticket Updated: 9:35 AM CDT Sep 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ LINCOLN, Neb. — Former…
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