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Suspect in police beating has ruptured kidney, headaches; his attorneys call for a federal probe

Suspect in police beating has ruptured kidney, headaches; his attorneys call for a federal probe

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for a drug suspect who was repeatedly punched, elbowed and kneed by officers in northeast Florida during a traffic stop said Tuesday that they are petitioning the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the case.
Jacksonville sheriff says body camera video shows officers were justified in beating suspect

Jacksonville sheriff says body camera video shows officers were justified in beating suspect

A Florida sheriff released body camera video Monday that he says shows his officers were justified when they repeatedly punched, elbowed and kneed a drug suspect who appeared to resist arrest even after being zapped with a stun gun and pinned to the

Banners purportedly from Mexico's Sinaloa cartel say gang has sworn off sales of fentanyl

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Banners appeared Monday in northern Mexico purportedly signed by a faction of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel claiming that the gang has sworn off the sale and production of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Kellanova, Devon Energy fall; Discover Financial, Sphere Entertainment rise, Monday, 10/02/2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday : Kellanova, down $3.34 to $52.50.
Kevin Porter barred from Houston Rockets after domestic violence arrest in New York

Kevin Porter barred from Houston Rockets after domestic violence arrest in New York

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets have told Kevin Porter Jr. that he cannot be with the team in any capacity in the wake of his domestic violence arrest last month.
Cannabis seller Tilray broadens footprint in the brewery business, closing deal with Anheuser-Busch

Cannabis seller Tilray broadens footprint in the brewery business, closing deal with Anheuser-Busch

The cannabis company Tilray expanded its position in the craft brew industry, completing the acquisition of eight beer brands from Anheuser-Busch that it had announced over the summer.
Federal Court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access

Federal Court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access

VANCOUVER — Megan McLaren thought her future career was in law enforcement, but her path radically shifted thanks in part to psychedelic drug therapy, she says.
Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery

Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in federal prison for accepting bribes as head of a marijuana licensing board.
Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt

Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt

EDMONTON — Shares of Aurora Cannabis Inc. were down more than 10 per cent after the cannabis company announced plans to raise $33.8 million in a share offering.

Editorial Roundup: New York

Albany Times Union. September 25, 2023. Editorial: Cannabis Control Board’s cruel summer The board is failing to listen to those hurt most by the state’s botched recreational marijuana rollout.
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