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DeSantis And Moody’s War On Weed Loses Steam: Poll Shows Florida Overwhelming Supports Legalization

Yesterday, 3:57 PM

A recent poll by the University of North Florida (UNF) found that nearly seven out of ten registered Florida voters support a marijuana legalization initiative that is expected to appear on a 2024 ballot. The poll showed that there was majority support for the issue across each political, gender, race and age demographic that was reported. Trouble In The Courts

TCNNF

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Israel-Hamas War, Day 55: 24-Hour Ceasefire Extension Offers Brief Respite, But Fragile Truce At Risk After Jerusalem Attack

By Piero Cingari

Yesterday, 11:46 AM

Israel and Hamas extend ceasefire for 7 days, hostage release, US Sec. of State Blinken's diplomatic efforts, and market reactions to attack near Jerusalem.

EIS

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Australian MPs Admit They Tried Cannabis, Signaling Policy Reform & Epidiolex For Seizures Approved In Canada

By Jelena Martinovic

Yesterday, 11:15 AM

Around 8% of Australians are using medical marijuana either occasionally or regularly, according to a recent survey of 1,000 participants conducted by consumer insights company Antenna, reported Cannabiz.

JAZZ

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Mark Cuban Mulls Mavericks Sale As He Prepares To Leave Shark Tank: Is He Teasing A 2024 Presidential Election Face-Off With Trump?

By Chris Katje

November 29, 5:12 PM

Mark Cuban is leaving Shark Tank and selling the Dallas Mavericks. The moves are leading to speculation he could be eyeing a presidential run, something he previously was against.

LVS

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Israel-Hamas War, Day 54: Less Than 24 Hours Available To Extend The Truce As Negotiations Enter ‘Pragmatic’ Phase

By Piero Cingari

November 29, 11:01 AM

Israel & Hamas discussing possibility of extending Gaza truce before fighting resumes. US sending humanitarian aid & Biden & Blinken urge end to fighting. Israeli shekel strengthens & domestic stocks rise. Hamas invited Elon Musk to witness violence.

EIS

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Donald Trump Has A 50-Point Lead Over His Republican Competitors For 2024 Election, But One Candidate Continues To Rise

By Chris Katje

November 28, 8:54 PM

Nikki Haley ranked third for a seventh straight week as she continues to distance herself from former third-place holder Vivek Ramaswamy.

FOX

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Robert De Niro Censored Over Trump Comments, Is Apple To Blame?

By Chris Katje

November 28, 8:22 PM

Actor Robert De Niro shared criticism of Donald Trump at a recent awards show and blamed a large tech company for altering his speech.

AAPL

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Israel Confirms Additional Hostages Released As Fragile Ceasefire Proceeds; Hamas Invites Elon Musk In Gaza

By Piero Cingari

November 28, 6:12 PM

Successful Hostage-For-Prisoner Exchange: Israel confirmed Hamas' transfer of 12 hostages, incl. 10 Israelis, for release of 30 Palestinian prisoners. US sends humanitarian aid to Egypt. Elon Musk invited to Gaza by Hamas; Netanyahu reaffirms commitment to mission. Blinken with NATO members discussing aid efforts & Ukraine.

EIS

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Israel-Hamas War, Day 53: Truce Holds As Hostage Swap Continues; Bernie Sanders Condemns US ‘Blank-Check’ Approach

By Piero Cingari

November 28, 10:26 AM

Israeli forces and Hamas maintained a fifth day of truce, extended for at least 48 hours to release more hostages. Negotiations intensify for continued peace, as harrowing accounts of captivity and diplomatic efforts come to light.

EIS

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Turning Over A New Leaf In New York? Cannabis Dispensaries Await Movement After Crucial Lawsuit Settlement

By Joana Scopel

November 27, 7:18 PM

The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) achieved a critical breakthrough in overcoming a legal impasse obstructing the establishment of numerous cannabis dispensaries in the state.

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