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Illinois to Expunge Nearly 800,000 Records for Marijuana Convictions
photo credit: Jiri Hera // Shutterstock Marijuana is slowly getting legalized across the country. Illinois just became the 11th state to allow marijuana for recreational use. On Tuesday their Governor, J.B. Pritzker made it official, signing the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act that would also have expunged 770,000 Illinois residents criminal records for those with marijuana-related offenses…… read more »
Delta Airlines Offering for Passenger to Change or Cancel Flights to the Dominican Republic
photo credit: Markus Manila // Shutterstock With everything going on in the Dominican Republic right now, the death of 11 U.S. tourists, Delta airlines is giving passengers the opportunity to change or cancel their tickets for free. The new wavier is being offered for travel through August 15th and passengers can re-book tickets to another destination no…… read more »
Meek Mill Becomes Co-Owner of Lids
photo credit: Randy Miramontez // Shutterstock Meek Mill’s stock just went up! The Philly rapper just became co-owner of Lids, the largest retailer of hats and licensed sports products in North America. It was announced on Wednesday in an interview with Business Insider, Meek will be the company’s creative strategy leader. His first release will be…… read more »
Da Baby Being Sued Over Nightclub Assault
photo credit: Instagram Da Baby has had a pretty good year so far! A lot of success, but a lot of trouble to match. The Charlotte rapper is now being sued over an alleged assault of Massachusetts rapper, Don Trag. Don Trag was the opening artist for Da Baby’s performance at a night club in…… read more »
Cuba Gooding Jr. Attempts to Get Groping Case Dismissed
photo credit: Tinseltown // Shutterstock Cuba Gooding Jr. appeared in court Wednesday morning in an attempt to get his recent groping case dismissed. There was no ruling. The judge said she would not make any “rash decisions” before the prosecutors had a chance to respond on July 17. Prosecutors have submitted a deposition from the accuser…… read more »
California May Soon Pay College Athletes for Their Likeness, NCAA Wants to Ban Cali Schools from Championships
photo credit: Procreative // Shutterstock To pay or to not pay the college players, that is the question. California has a new bill pending. The bill would allow college athlete to earn compensation for the use of their own name, image or likeness. they would basically get paid for people using their name or image, beginning…… read more »
Bernie Sanders Will Reveal Plan to Cancel US Student Loan Debt
photo credit: Crush Rush // Shutterstock This week the first 2020 Democratic presidential debate will take place in Miami. On Monday, Senator Bernie Sanders revealed his plan on higher education that would erase about $1.6 trillion in student loans that is currently owed by millions of Americans. Bernie is proposing that the federal government pay to get…… read more »
Kawhi Leonard May Stay with the Raptors Another Season
photo credit: Procreative // Shutterstock Kawhi Leonard may try to grab another ring next year with his new championship team. According to Chris Haynes, the 2019 NBA Finals MVP will decline his 2019-20 player option worth $21.3 million to become an unrestricted free agent. Sources tell Haynes that Leonard is “seriously considering” re-signing with the Raptors. The…… read more »
Cam Newton Offers $1,500 for a Plane Seat, Gets Rejected
photo credit: Tinseltown // Shutterstock For most people, if Carolina Panther Quarterback Cam Newton offers you $1,500 in exchange for your seat on the plane, you would most likely take it. Maybe ask for a picture too. The one man who was offered this deal, rejected it. A video is going around social media of Cam on…… read more »