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California’s Disposable Vape Ban Targets E-Waste but Leaves Cannabis Devices Outside Its Scope
California will phase out single-use tobacco vapes to curb battery waste and fires, but the new law does not cover state-regulated cannabis devices.
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Missouri’s Cannabis Rules Are Changing in Two Very Different Ways
A Missouri cannabis rule on background reviews took effect September 30 as regulators closed public comment on a separate curbside-pickup proposal.
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Isaiah Rashad Brings His Anniversary Show Home to Los Angeles Tonight
Isaiah Rashad closes a 30-date North American tour at YouTube Theater tonight with a show spanning four albums and more than a decade of music.
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The Drive-In Movie: America’s Most Unusual Living Room
From a 1933 New Jersey experiment to radio soundtracks, discover the surprisingly practical history behind the drive-in movie—and a better way to enjoy one.
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture Marks 10 Years
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is marking its 10th anniversary with The Reunion, a weekend of history, music and community.
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Recovery-Friendly Workplaces Move Into the National Drug Policy Conversation
A new federal call for recovery-friendly workplaces puts employment, stigma and support at the center of the national addiction-recovery conversation.
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California Updates Cannabis Licensing Guidance After Federal Medical Rescheduling
California regulators have updated guidance for cannabis businesses adapting to federal medical rescheduling, including license-designation and DEA registration steps.
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Maryland’s New Cannabis Rules Add THC Pouches and Tighten Product Standards
Maryland is expanding and refining its adult-use cannabis framework with a package of regulations taking effect September 14. The changes create standards for sublingual THC pouches, adjust rules for conditional licensees, revise packaging requirements and clarify operating responsibilities...
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Smithsonian Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Through Objects That Hold Personal Memory
The National Museum of American History is presenting rarely seen 9/11 artifacts, films and performances as it marks the attacks' 25th anniversary.
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Gloria Steinem’s Cultural Legacy Reaches Far Beyond a Single Movement
Gloria Steinem, the journalist and organizer who helped bring modern feminism into the American mainstream, has died at 92, leaving a complex public legacy.
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Set August 28 Release for Joint Album
The long-teased collaboration arrives digitally August 28 after 18 months of recording in Dallas and Los Angeles.
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Abandoned California Water Park Footage Revives Nostalgia for a Lost Desert Attraction
17 August 2026 Decades-old footage of Lake Dolores Waterpark has brought a forgotten piece of California history back into the spotlight, triggering a wave of nostalgia for an attraction that once offered families an unlikely aquatic escape in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Located in Newberry Springs along the route between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Lake Dolores is widely regarded as America's first water park. Today, the property is largely abandoned, with weathered stru
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Nancy Cartwright Predicts The Simpsons Could End After Its 40th Season
08 August 2026 After nearly four decades of yellow-skinned characters, Springfield chaos and some of television’s most recognizable catchphrases, “The Simpsons” may finally have a possible finish line, at least according to longtime star Nancy Cartwright. Cartwright, who has voiced Bart Simpson since the character first appeared in 1987, recently shared her prediction about when the legendary animated comedy might come to an end. During an appearance on Michael Rosenbaum’s “I
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Newly Released 911 Call Highlights Harassment Investigation Before Darrell Sheets' Death
17 July 2026 A newly released emergency dispatch recording reveals the severe online harassment reality television star Darrell Sheets experienced in the final moments before his tragic passing. The high stakes world of reality television has always carried a unique set of pressures, but the devastating intersection of public fame and digital cruelty has rarely been laid bare as vividly as it has this week. A distressing audio recording of a emergency call placed just prior t
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Ten-Year-Old Fashion Designer Balances School Life and Runway Success
11 June 2026 While most children spend their days focused on homework, playground activities, and after-school hobbies, ten-year-old fashion designer Max Alexander is managing a schedule that includes both classroom lessons and international runway appearances. The young American designer has become one of the most remarkable success stories in the fashion world, drawing attention for creations that have impressed audiences far beyond his age group. Max's journey into fashion
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The End of Euphoria Marks the Closing of a Defining Chapter in Modern Television
01 June 2026 As Euphoria approaches its conclusion, the end of the series represents far more than the final appearance of Zendaya's Rue Bennett. It marks the closing of one of the most influential television eras of the past decade, a cultural phenomenon that transformed a group of young actors into global stars and reshaped the way audiences engage with television drama. When Euphoria first premiered, few could have predicted the impact it would have on entertainment, fashi
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Artificial Intelligence Becomes Hollywood’s New Power Player at Cannes
25 May 2026 The Cannes Film Festival has long been a gathering place where stars, filmmakers, producers, and financiers shape the future of the entertainment industry. This year, however, one topic overshadowed nearly every conversation taking place behind closed doors: artificial intelligence. While actors, writers, and creative professionals continue expressing concerns about how AI could affect jobs and artistic integrity, many industry insiders reportedly spent the festiv
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Cannes Film Festival Introduces Stricter Red Carpet Dress Code Rules
13 May 2026 The Cannes Film Festival has always been synonymous with glamour, extravagance, and fashion moments designed to dominate headlines across the entertainment world. This year, however, the famous French festival is drawing attention not only for the films premiering along the Riviera but also for the stricter dress code rules now being enforced on its iconic red carpet. Organizers behind the 2026 Cannes Film Festival have reportedly updated formal guidelines outlini
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Arts and Cultural Activities May Help Slow Biological Aging, Study Finds
12 May 2026 A growing body of scientific research is beginning to suggest that visiting museums, attending concerts, watching theater performances, and engaging with the arts may do more than simply improve mood or provide entertainment. According to a new study led by researchers at University College London, regular cultural engagement could actually be linked to slower biological aging, adding a fascinating new dimension to the connection between creativity, lifestyle, and
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Met Gala Protest Against Jeff Bezos Turns Fashion’s Biggest Night Into a Political Spectacle
04 May 2026 The Met Gala is usually defined by luxury gowns, celebrity entrances, and carefully curated glamour, but this year one of fashion’s biggest nights became overshadowed by an unusual and deeply controversial protest targeting Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Just days before celebrities arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual fundraiser, staff reportedly discovered hundreds of bottles resembling urine hidden throughout parts of the venue in what activists
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