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Five Dispensaries Offer Cannabis Products, Services
Lifestyle
— 2d
The dispensaries describe offering cannabis and hemp products alongside customer education and knowledgeable service; some emphasize lab testing, farm-direct sourcing, or delivery. One customer testimonial says Cannabliss products helped ease several fibromyalgia symptoms, though this is an individual account rather than established medical evidence.
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Jurors See Graphic Evidence in Hedgepeth Murder Trial
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Jurors in Miguel Salguero Olivares’ trial over the 2012 killing of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth heard forensic testimony and viewed graphic crime-scene images, video and physical evidence. Prosecutors say DNA evidence links Olivares to the crime, while the defense has challenged the evidence’s reliability and raised possible contamination; he has pleaded not guilty.
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Martinez Says Son Seeks Testimony in Custody Battle
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Olivier Martinez says he and Halle Berry's 13-year-old son Maceo wants to testify about an alleged Sept. 26 attack as Martinez seeks sole custody; Berry denies ever abusing him.
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New Haven Alders Demand 16 School Safety Actions
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New Haven’s Board of Alders Education Committee urged school officials to take 16 high-priority steps within 30 to 60 days to address hazardous conditions, including leaks, mold, pests and poor indoor air quality. Its recommendations include a public repair-tracking dashboard, clearer repair timelines and responsibilities, air-quality measures and a fundraising plan, following testimony from school communities and safety concerns raised by city officials.
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 52m
Russia beats India 8-0 in friendly
Politics
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A commentary argues that Sara Duterte’s defense is prolonging her impeachment trial by exploiting a court’s apparent concern about being seen as unfair, while testimony from Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte has raised questions about his claimed lack of knowledge of city contracts.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Russell Brand Shares Testimony of Surrender to God in New Book
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Russell Brand's new book may be titled "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days" — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.
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Qualcomm-Arm Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
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Delaware jury fails to reach verdict after four hours in Qualcomm-Arm contract trial; resumes Tuesday after five days of testimony.
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Report Says DOJ Seeking Indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony
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The Department of Justice is reportedly seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide whose explosive Jan. 6 testimony came under scrutiny after Secret Service witnesses disputed one of her most dramatic accounts.
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Review finds Russell Brand’s faith book more testimony than guide
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Russell Brand's new book may be titled "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days" — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Multiple Iran War protestors have crashed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Wednesday roundtable on Autonomous Warfare at the Association of the United States Army conference.
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Jury Reaches Verdict in Caleb Flynn Murder Trial
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— Sep 26, 2026
Caleb Flynn has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife, Ashley, as prosecutors build a circumstantial case around his alleged affair, hostile messages and financial motive; testimony also featured an AI-generated love song he made for his affair partner. The murder weapon remains missing, which the defense says weakens the case, while prosecutors and a legal analyst argue a conviction can rest on other evidence.
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Maui Fire Study Links Elevated Metals to Lung Effects
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— Sep 28, 2026
UH researchers found antimony nearly 40 times U.S. levels in urine from 1,400 Maui adults 6–18 months after the 2023 fires, with higher metals linked to abnormal lung function.
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Derek Foss
These metal levels in urine months later explain why so many still struggle to breathe. Cleanup needs to target soil and water too.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Weinstein sentenced to 15 years after New York retrial conviction
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— Sep 23, 2026
Harvey Weinstein, 74, isbeing resentenced in Manhattan after a 2006 sexual act conviction, with prosecutors seeking up to 25 years in prison as his retrials followed overturned verdicts and a related California case looms. The case has featured testimony from Haley and a broader MeToo reckoning in New York courts.
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Chris Dalton
The retrial conviction shows the system can correct itself even after an overturned verdict in these cases.
Medicare Drug Costs Expected to Rise in 2027
Health
— Sep 20, 2026
Industry and public testimony on GDUFA reauthorization highlighted calls for more transparency in generic drugs and concerns about shortages and safety. Meanwhile, a U.S. Section 301 investigation into Germany’s pricing underscores fears that high global prices threaten innovation and patient access, as Medicare Part D faces rising premiums and deductibles and the expiration of a subsidy that helped stabilize costs.
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Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White Acquitted
World
— Sep 15, 2026
The Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.
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Trump’s Diesel Deal Could Buy Some Time But Leaves The Long-Term Problem Unaddressed
David Blackmon · 4 min · 53m
Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service
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— Sep 15, 2026
A wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Famous Atheist Richard Dawkins’ Former ‘Right-Hand Man’ Converts to Christianity After Realizing the Truth About Jesus
Reporting
— Jul 8, 2023
In a surprising turn of events, a former associate of celebrity atheist Richard Dawkins revealed in a recent interview that he has become a believer in Jesus Christ. Josh Timonen shared the story of his journey to…
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Faith Writings, Film Review Explore Forgiveness
Lifestyle
— Sep 9, 2026
The collection centers on forgiveness, mercy, and judgment in both biblical reflections and cinematic storytelling, highlighting redemption arcs and the call to forgive broadly. It pairs a Blu-ray review of the Polish film Corpus Christi—a story of a young man adopting a sanctimonious facade to seek redemption—with sermon notes and Catholic readings urging boundless forgiveness, mercy, and the reconciliation of justice with compassion.
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Broadcasters Plan Wide-Ranging 9/11 Retrospectives
World
— Sep 4, 2026
A slate of 9/11 retrospectives across Europe and North America recount the launch of the war on terror, the bin Laden manhunt, and the lasting trauma, with eyewitness testimonies and CIA perspectives highlighted. American programming examines how 9/11 is remembered through a national Day of Service, debates on a four-day workweek amid AI, plus new films and documentaries that explore untold stories and cinematic interpretations of the event.
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Clancy Defense Seeks to Block Retrial
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— Sep 6, 2026
Massachusetts juror-support programs provided counseling resources after the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, acknowledging the emotional toll of graphic testimony and protracted deliberations. The case also spotlighted debates over mental-health defenses and a mistrial that could lead to a second trial, framed within broader discussions of postpartum mental health and the pressures on the courts handling traumatic cases.
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Books
Science advances by revolutions, not steady fact-gathering
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions shows how shared research frameworks hold for long stretches, then break under anomalies and get replaced rather than simply refined.
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Trump Says He’d Consider Pardon for Cohen
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— Sep 9, 2026
President Donald Trump said he would consider a pardon for Michael Cohen, who is seeking clemency after pleading guilty to tax and related charges and whose testimony helped convict Trump in 2024; Cohen has said he felt pressured to testify. Trump indicated Cohen recanted his testimony, and suggested he would weigh a pardon if everything checks out, with Cohen's case continuing to generate debate about the witnesses and timeline of the proceedings.
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Sam Okafor
The debate over those witnesses and timelines makes me doubt how solid the case against Trump really was.
Utah judge weighs whether Tyler Robinson stands trial for Kirk killing
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— Aug 31, 2026
Across multiple Utah hearings, prosecutors seek to bound Tyler Robinson’s case for trial on aggravated murder with the death-penalty option still on the table, and judges are expected to keep that possibility as the proceedings move forward. Legal experts note the preliminary phases hinge on probable-cause findings, surveillance footage, and witness testimony, with rulings anticipated on whether the case advances toward trial and potential pleas.
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Carlo Acutis’ mother: Testimonies arrive almost daily
Good News
— Sep 8, 2026
One year after Carlo Acutis was declared a saint, his mother Antonia Salzano describes the steady flow of daily testimonies about conversions and healings linked to his intercession.
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Michelle Akers Soccer Faith Testimony
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World Cup champion athlete shares conversion story.
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Joni Eareckson Tada's Diving Accident and Faith
Good News
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Paralysis leads to public testimony of trust in Christ.
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Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 2h
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