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The Food and Drug Administration announced a final rule on Thursday that requires retailers to verify the age of anyone under 30 to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.  “Today’s rule is another key step toward protecting our nation’s youth from the health risks of tobacco products,” Center for Tobacco Products Director Brian King said in […]

Photo ID will be required for buying tobacco under age 30

Missouri State

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is on track to “embargo and condemn” products that contain intoxicating cannabinoids starting September 1, 2024 in accordance to an executive order signed by the state’s governor, Michael L. Parsons. Article originally published in Cannabis Science and Technology.

Missouri’s health department to begin enforcement action against food products containing unregulated psychoactive cannabis

Madison County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Recent arrests in Gluckstadt have highlighted significant drug-related issues in the area, according to the Dark Horse Press. Local authorities arrested Williams after discovering he was in possession of several pills suspected to be Ecstasy (MDMA), marijuana, and crushed powder believed to be Ecstasy. Williams has been charged with Trafficking a Controlled Substance and a Controlled Substance Violation. His bond has been set at $100,000 by the Gluckstadt Municipal Court.

Drug Busts in Gluckstadt: Two Arrested on Serious Charges

The Marijuana Herald

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A new report conducted by Whitney Economics (WE), a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research, finds that cannabis operators remain optimistic despite averaging only 27.3% overall profitability. The survey was conducted in June in order to compile data on the potential impact that cannabis rescheduling would have on small … 
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Report Finds Over 70% of Legal Marijuana Businesses Are Not Profitable

New Jersey State

For August, people who are qualified in 33 states, territories, and the District of Columbia will start getting their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this week. These benefits are very important for low-income and no-income families who need help paying for food, whether they are buying food for themselves or their whole family.

New SNAP Benefits Announced for August $1,751 Payments Set for These States

Namibia will kill more than 700 wild animals and distribute meat to those struggling with food insecurity as the country grapples with its worst drought in 100 years.

Namibia plans to kill more than 700 animals including elephants and hippos — and distribute the meat

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

The New York Times

Sweeping changes to the real estate industry are going into effect this week, five months after the National Association of Realtors agreed to a landmark settlement over the way agents are paid commissions.

Buying or Selling a Home? The Rules Are Changing.

Two airline passengers who locked a stranger’s crying grandchild in a plane restroom have caused outrage in China and sparked a heated online debate on how to handle upset children in public spaces.

A toddler cried non-stop during a flight. Two strangers locked her in the bathroom

Colorado State

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As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita. Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as … 
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A new study has uncovered a surprising link between marijuana use and elevated nicotine levels in patients considering plastic surgery. This finding raises important questions about patient screening and potential surgical risks. Researchers at Hofstra University School of Medicine found that patients who reported using marijuana had higher levels of...

Marijuana Users Seeking Plastic Surgery Show Unexpected Nicotine Exposure, Study Reveals

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

A proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission aims to crack down on "junk fees," but restaurants are hoping their fees and surcharges will still be allowed. In 2023, 15% of restaurant owners added surcharges or fees to checks because of higher costs, according to the National Restaurant Association. Restaurant...

Restaurants fight back against the FTC crackdown on 'junk fees' as diners balk at new charges

Brutal heat is stretching into the late summer and there are signs in the forecast that there could be more longing for that crisp, fall feel.

The fall forecast is in and there’s some bad news for fall lovers

Clear Creek County, CO

Colorado authorities are conducting a homicide investigation after a dog breeder was found dead Saturday and as many as 10 puppies were missing from his Clear Creek County property, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Colorado dog breeder has been found dead and his Doberman pinscher puppies are missing

Former Trump campaign adviser David Urban joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper to react to former President Donald Trump’s reposts on his Truth Social account.

Trump shares vulgar post about Harris and Clinton. His ex-adviser has advice for him

Texas State

No further specifics were given, but these schemes typically involve fraudsters tricking employees at a company — often in finance or with access to the executive suite — into initiating a bank transfer of company funds to a bank account controlled by the fraudsters. These schemes can involve the hacking of email accounts used by executives to send fraudulent instructions to staff on their behalf, or even use deepfakes in efforts to trick unsuspecting employees into transferring funds.

Texas firm says it lost $60M in a bank wire transfer scam

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Almost 4 million people in southern Japan were urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall Thursday, leaving thousands of residents without power and lashing Kyushu island with hurricane-force winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surges.

Japan urges 4 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain

I’m back with the latest. SunFlora, the Florida-based CBD company with a reputation for bold marketing, is now in a legal haze facing a proposed class action in Carroll v. Sunflora, Inc., 8:24CV02047, filed in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida for allegedly bombarding consumers with illegal robocalls. Plaintiff, a Florida resident who claims she never agreed to receive SunFlora’s prerecorded calls promoting CBD products, is at the center of this legal drama for alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA).

SUNFLORA’S CBD ROBOCALL FIASCO: Privacy Promises or Just Blowing Smoke?

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Tobacco buyers under 30 should expect to show ID under new FDA rule

The US Food and Drug Administration is instituting a rule that will require any retailer that sells tobacco products to check the identification of any tobacco...

Tobacco buyers under 30 should expect to show ID under new FDA rule

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