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Month: October 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms

By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms. The legislation vetoed Saturday would have allowed those 21 and older to possess psilocybin, the hallucinogenic component in what’s known as psychedelic mushrooms. It

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Far from uniting the nation, Australia’s Voice referendum has revealed its priorities and prejudices

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Within the first 15 seconds of his victory speech in May 2022, newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese forewarned the country of the next big vote. There would be a referendum within his first term to recognize Indigenous Australians in the constitution and create a permanent

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Hotels canceled Army-Navy game room reservations due to migrant crisis. Now, some are calling for changes to Massachusetts’ right-to-shelter law

By Ray Sanchez and Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two months before the march of Cadets and Midshipmen into Gillette Stadium for the annual Army-Navy game, another battle is brewing in Massachusetts. The fight is far more consequential than a football game and revolves around the state’s 40-year-old right-to-shelter law, which guarantees families

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Coconut Rhinocerous Beetle potentially impacting Wahiawa’s historic street

By Eric Naktin Click here for updates on this story     WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KITV) — The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) knows few limits in Hawaii – including, potentially, renowned landmarks. Micah Benavitz, President of the Wahiawa Community Business Association lives right near historic Royal Palm Drive – he says the Wahiawa neighborhood is feeling the effects

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