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Donald Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug
is once again teasing a marijuana rethink, but will it actually lead somewhere this time? Over dinner with donors in New Jersey, the US president hinted at loosening federal restrictions, saying, 'We need to look at that.'
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It's a promise he made on the campaign trail, vowing to reclassify marijuana and give states more freedom to legalise. Seven months into his second term, though, the move remains in limbo. For now, the
pot pledge
is still up in smoke.
Donald Trump wants to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
One Piece live-action Season 2 trailer sails in
The trailer for season 2 of live-action adaptation of the beloved anime One Piece, along with the announcement that Season 3 is already in production. Set to release in 2026, the new season boasts a noticeable upgrade in visual quality while keeping the quirky pirate crew intact and introducing fresh faces.
New cast members include Brendan Sean Murray as the giant Brogy, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday/Nico Robin, Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, and Callum Kerr as Captain Smoker, among others.
One Piece Season 2 trailer out now, Season 3 in production
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