NFL World Reacts To The Unfortunate JJ Watt News
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 17: JJ Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) Nick Cammett/Getty Images Arizona Cardinals star JJ Watt has had to deal with some unfortunate injuries in recent seasons. Now, Watt is dealing with COVID-19. The Cardinals announced Sunday night that Watt has tested positive and will miss both tonight’s game and next weekend’s game. “After testing positive for COVID, JJ Watt will not be present for tonight’s game against Baltimore or the…
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Japanese Cannabis Regulation Reform – Finally?
When it comes to medical cannabis, Japan is far behind. Way, way back. There is officially no legal access to medicinal cannabis in Japan. But some people are finding relief with hemp derivatives CBD products, a market that has taken root and is growing rapidly due to a legal loophole. Cannabis in Japan In fact, cannabis has a long history in Japan, dating back to its prehistoric period. Hemp fiber and seeds have been discovered in the remains of human habitations from the Jomon period (10,000 B.C to 300 B.C). Throughout history, hemp was a widely cultivated crop and played…
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Albanese to receive legal advice on Morrison ministries; Sydney train delays for commuters; NSW reports first local transmission of monkeypox; Latest COVID-19 cases and deaths; Aussies more afraid of Chinese strike than Taiwanese
Senator Jacqui Lambie has said Scott Morrison’s continued MP “taints” federal Parliament, but insisted voters in the former prime minister’s electorate should have the final say on his future. Lambie was speaking this morning before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese received advice from the Attorney-General that Morrison will be sworn in to five ministries. “I think it taints the rest of us and that gets under my skin, to be honest with you.” Morrison has come under pressure to resign as MP for Cook’s New South Wales seat, including from some Liberal MPs. But Lambie says the people who elected him…
Read More »Connecticut Governor Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Cannabis ‘Gifting’
Another state with legal weed is cracking down on unregulated cannabis retailers. This time, it’s Connecticut lawmakers who are embracing the practice of “gifting,” through which illicit weed shops sell a product (say, a T-shirt) that comes with a “gift” of cannabis . Now, under a bill signed last week by the state’s Democratic governor, Ned Lamont, that gap could be narrowed. According to the Connecticut Post, cities in the state “can now fine residents up to $1,000 for giving away a cannabis plant or other cannabis-related product to another person in exchange for any type of donation, including an…
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NBA World Reacts To Jayson Tatum Undisclosed Injury News
BOSTON, MA – MAY 28: Jayson Tatum #0 reacts with Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on May 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Jayson Tatum was hit hard during the NBA playoffs earlier this year. The Boston Celtics star opened up about a wrist injury he suffered and how he was still able to overcome it. “It showed that he had a non-displaced fracture in his wrist,” Tatum said. “I broke a bone but it didn’t come off…
Read More »Best CBD Oil & Treats For Dogs: Top Brands 2022
More and more people have turned towards more natural remedies for their medical treatments in recent years. For dog lovers, you may be glad to hear that CBD oil, which has been shown to have many positive effects on human health, has similar health benefits when administered to dogs through a CBD for dogs designed for your pet. Slowly, this natural type of medication has made its way into treating many physical and mental ailments that pets may be experiencing. According to the national animal supplement council, hemp and full-spectrum CBD products are safe to use for your pets. While…
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OP-ED | How Will the Culture Wars Affect the New School Year?
Credit: Composite / File / CTNewsJunkie and Shutterstock BARTH KECK The new school year is upon us and it feels like the first “normal” one in a while. The controversies surrounding COVID vaccines and “unmasking our children” could be in the past. (underline “it could be.”) Even so, the problems that must affect public schools this year are anything but common, thanks to the cultural wars that are unleashed throughout the country. How might these issues affect the upcoming school year in Connecticut? Curricular debates “Critical race theory” (CRT) became a hot topic in several Connecticut cities last year, most…
Read More »Evacuation orders lifted as Spain wildfire stabilised | World News
Firefighters managed to stabilize a wildfire that has ravaged large swathes of land in eastern Spain on Sunday, allowing officials to lift all remaining evacuation orders. The fire, which started on Monday near Bejis, in the east of the Valencian Community, has destroyed more than 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of land and caused the evacuation of about 2,200 people. Reconnaissance flights on Sunday showed that it “no longer had an active front” and can be considered “stabilised”, regional Interior Minister Gabriela Bravo told reporters. Firefighters said reduced winds, cooler overnight temperatures and higher humidity levels had allowed them to contain…
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