The Germany’s coalition government called the Traffic Light coalition, which combines individuals from the Social Democratic Party, Free Democratic Party, and The Greens, reportedly reached an agreement for cannabis regulation on Nov. 27. These recent discussions estimate that cannabis legalization could take effect starting on April 1, 2024, with social cannabis clubs potentially allowed … Read the rest
JPSO settles two use-of-force cases, including one that led to autistic teen’s death
Jefferson Parish is forking over an unknown — but likely significant — amount of cash after the sheriff’s office settled two high-profile lawsuits this fall that involved deputies using force against teenagers.
In September, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office settled with the family of Eric Parsa, a 16-year-old boy with severe autism who died … Read the rest
10 Gilded Age Landmarks in New York City Still Standing Today
In case HBO’s The Gilded Age hasn’t made clear enough already, there was once upon a time, circa 1880s, when the avenues and boulevards of New York City glittered with rows upon rows of palatial mansions built for robber barons named Vanderbilt, Astor, and Carnegie. In the century and a half since, the city’s landscape
Best Halloween Weed Edible Recipes for Your Party
Cannabis is an excellent complement to a scary Halloween night when you can unleash your imagination in a cheerful atmosphere. Marijuana can turn the holiday celebration into something special.
The most popular weed edible Halloween treats include candies, chocolate, gummies, cocktails, cookies and multiple pastries, and other wonderful cannabis-infused choices for adult fun.
In this … Read the rest
The Painful, Cutting and Brilliant Letters Black People Wrote to Their Former Enslavers
These letters from Black Americans to the people who once controlled their lives show a desire for freedom and a desperate longing to be reunited with their families.
Some are exquisite condemnations from learned and accomplished men who escaped their enslavement. Some are brief queries, shots in the dark, dictated by illiterate women. One is … Read the rest
Rwanda: an AI platform for small holder farmers
A young female student in Rwanda from the University of Rwanda Theofrida Muginga is creating ‘Mkulima GPT,’ a ChatGPT-driven Swahili chatbot. Its mission is to empower smallholder farmers by detecting crop diseases and providing culturally-sensitive agricultural advice.
Named ‘Mkulima GPT,’ this ground-breaking project combines AI and IoT to aid small-scale farmers, especially those with limited … Read the rest
Burkina Faso, Mali, And Niger Form Alliance Of Sahel States To Advance Collective Defense
In an advancement towards mutual cooperation, the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The move was finalized with the signing of the Liptako-Gourma Charter, named after the tri-border region shared by the three countries, in Mali’s capital Bamako on September 16.
The formation of the AES … Read the rest
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso sign Sahel security pact
BAMAKO, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, three West African Sahel nations ruled by military juntas, signed a security pact on Saturday promising to come to the aid of each other in case of any rebellion or external aggression.
The three countries are struggling to contain Islamic insurgents linked to al Qaeda … Read the rest
DIY Weed Gummies
As the cannabis industry continues to rapidly evolve, many cannabis professionals end up embracing associations with the coveted plant as a career due to the impact it’s had on their wellness journeys. This rings true for multidisciplinary creative director, author, and cannabis cook Monica Lo, who will release her new cannabis cookbook, The Weed Gummies … Read the rest
If I Can’t Stop the Munchies, What Can I Eat To Stay Healthy?
Stoned snacking, especially late at night, can prove detrimental over time. For example, when I was in my early 20s, I could take down a pint of Ben & Jerry’s or a plate of buffalo chicken well into the early morning hours without feeling it in the morning. Today, when I do those things, I’m … Read the rest