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Jul
18
2021
By Troy Warren
From Seth Rogen to Jay-Z: Stars Crowd Into the Expanding Weed Market

From Seth Rogen to Jay-Z: Stars Crowd Into the Expanding Weed Market

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BY KIRSTEN CHUBA | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT "If you’re smart enough, you get in," says Snoop Dogg of the rush to use celebrity stoner cred to jump-start marijuana brands as sales climb and more states legalize cannabis. Hollywood and marijuana long have been inextricably linked, from Cheech & Chong establishing the stoner comedy genre with 1978’s Up in Smoke to beloved weed-based hits like The Big Lebowski, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and Pineapple Express. In recent years, though, Hollywood’s involvement with marijuana has transitioned offscreen and into business, with celebrities launching their own cannabis lines and companies. Seth Rogen, Jay-Z, Jim Belushi, Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Wiz…
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Jul
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
Box Office: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Benches ‘Black Widow’ With $31.7M Win

Box Office: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Benches ‘Black Widow’ With $31.7M Win

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BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Malcolm D. Lee's film — starring LeBron James — came in ahead of expectations in North America thanks to a strong family turnout and a diverse audience. LeBron James was King of the box office this weekend. Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring the basketball great, beat holdover Black Widow to top the chart with a better-than-expected domestic debut of $31.7 million from 3,956 theaters. Marvel and Disney’s Black Widow fell to No. 2 in its second outing with $26.3 million. The superhero pic suffered a steep 67 percent decline, one of the biggest drops ever for a…
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Jul
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
Biden on Facebook: ‘They’re killing people’ with vaccine misinformation

Biden on Facebook: ‘They’re killing people’ with vaccine misinformation

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Salvador Rodriguez | CNBC.Com Troy Warren for CNT   KEY POINTS President Joe Biden on Friday said platforms like Facebook are killing people by allowing Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on their services. White House press secretary Jen Psaki earlier Friday said Facebook needs to do more to fight misinformation regarding coronavirus vaccines. Psaki’s comments come one day after she said the Biden administration was flagging problematic posts that spread misinformation for Facebook. President Joe Biden on Friday said platforms like Facebook are killing people by allowing Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on their services. Asked what his message was to platforms like Facebook regarding Covid disinformation, Biden said…
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Jul
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
Good News Homebuyers: Housing Market Shift is Coming

Good News Homebuyers: Housing Market Shift is Coming

Home & Garden, In The News, Real Estate,
Catherine Reagor | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT Sellers’ grip on housing market is starting to slip. The supply of homes for sale has steadily been climbing for the past few months, giving buyers worn out by bidding wars and new monthly home price records a better chance to close on one. Drops in listing prices are on the rise too. Home listings are up almost 43% since late February, according to the Cromford Report. And price reductions in homes listed for sale have jumped 102% since mid-February. It’s also taking a couple days longer for homes to sell because buyers have more choices. “We are seeing…
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Jul
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
These are the 3 most misunderstood emojis in the world

These are the 3 most misunderstood emojis in the world

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Emojis have become central to the human experience and communication around the world. People use the icons to express moods, sentiments, thoughts, hopes and fears. But even the most avid emoji users are probably unaware that emojis have their own dedicated day of celebration.   The calendar emoji displays the date of July 17, which is why the day was chosen as World Emoji Day. Ahead of the unofficial-official holiday, Adobe released findings from its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report on Thursday. Researchers surveyed users across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,…
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Jul
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY – Third Sunday in July

NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY – Third Sunday in July

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY Dish or cone? That’s all we need to know. National Ice Cream Day on the 3rd Sunday in July offers up every flavor on the menu to honor the day! The holiday also lands in the middle of National Ice Cream Month.   Thousands of years ago, people in the Persian Empire put snow in a bowl, poured concentrated grape juice over it, and ate it as a treat. Even when the weather was hot, they would savor this sweet treat. Their trick? They placed snow in underground chambers known as yakchal where…
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Jul
11
2021
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By Troy Warren
City News And Talk Magazine

City News And Talk Magazine

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Troy Warren for CNT Each month City News And Talk will distribute a custom City Edition magazine for each city in its network. Starting in August, 2021 the first City Edition magazine will be distributed in Chandler, AZ through its network of EXCLUSIVE Merchants that will be listed here:  https://CityNewsAndTalk.Com/chandler  The magazine will be chock full of LOCAL DEALS from these EXCLUSIVE Merchants.  Stay tuned . . .   In Other NEWS  
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