On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced pardons for federal marijuana offenses, and urged states to consider pardons, as well. Biden also announced a plan to review how marijuana is classified under federal law. Biden’s pardons apply to all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, clearing about 6,500 people convicted between 1992 and 2021 and …
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Megan Rapinoe calls for owners to be removed after reports on NWSL abuse
Megan Rapinoe is calling for the ouster of the owners of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars in the wake of reports released that revealed systemic and pervasive abuse. According to the damning report issued Monday by former U.S. Attorney Sally Yates, Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler and Thorns owner Merritt Paulson were both …
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Lionel Messi confirms 2022 FIFA World Cup will be his last
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup next month will be his last. Messi, 35, will be playing in his fifth World Cup and in search of his first title. It’s the first time he’s publicly stated his future plans after the tournament, which is set to begin on Nov. …
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Alan Jackson postpones final weekend dates on his ‘Last Call: One More For The Road Tour’ due to health issues
Alan Jackson has been forced to postpone the final two shows of his Last Call: One More For The Road Tour. According to his official website, Jackson is currently battling “health issues” related to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic condition that causes nerve damage and affects Jackson’s ability to walk and keep his balance. The artist …
Ashley McBryde invited by Garth Brooks to join the Grand Ole Opry
39-year-old Ashley McBryde received a surprise invitation from Garth Brooks to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry during Thursday’s episode of ‘CBS Mornings.’ McBryde was appearing on the show in support of her new collaborative concept album, “Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville,” featuring appearances from Brothers Osborne, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark and more. Brooks teared …
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Netflix releases trailer for ‘Big Mouth’ Season 6 featuring guest stars Jeff Goldblum, Adam Levine, and more
Netflix released the trailer for Season 6 of its animated series ‘Big Mouth’. As in previous seasons, the adult comedy show – created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, and Jennifer Flackett — will center around a group of adolescents who are learning to deal with puberty. The new season is scheduled to premiere later this …
Take a look at Will Smith in the first trailer for the film ‘Emancipation’
Apple has shared the first trailer for the historical drama Emancipation, starring Will Smith. Apple also confirmed that the film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, will debut in theaters on Dec. 2, and will be available to stream on Apple TV+ on Dec. 9. Smith portrays Peter, a slave who escapes from a Louisiana plantation to join …
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President Biden vows to work with Governor DeSantis after meeting in Florida to survey Hurricane Ian damage
President Joe Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced their intention to work together to help the state rebuild after touring damage from Hurricane Ian on Wednesday afternoon. The two leaders momentarily put politics aside in response to the historic storm, which was one of Florida’s deadliest and costliest in decades after making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. …
Purdue University student is arrested after roommate is killed inside dorm
According to officials and preliminary autopsy results, a student at Purdue University was stabbed to death inside his dorm room on campus early Wednesday, and the suspect – the victim’s roommate- has been arrested in connection with the crime. The victim, identified as 20-year-old Varun Manish Chheda, was a senior at Purdue studying data science. …
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Former NFL QB Blake Bortles announces retirement after 6 seasons
Former NFL quarterback Blake Bortles announced his retirement from the league on Wednesday at the age of 30. Bortles made the announcement on the ‘Pardon My Take’ podcast, saying win part: “I have not touched a football since January. I have officially retired … I didn’t tell anybody I retired. A couple of months ago, probably, …
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