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20-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Got the munchies? These places in Texas have free 4/20 deals just for you
Got the munchies? You're in luck! Because a lot of people are celebrating the unofficial 4/20 holiday with some wicked deals. For decades, April 20 has been observed as an unofficial holiday for fans of cannabis. In addition to cannabis and THC brands offering deals on edibles and drinks made with THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol), two chemicals found in the marijuana and hemp plants, some restaurants also have 420 specials and deals, too. The origins of 4/20 as a cannabis holiday date back to 1971 in San Rafael, California. A group of five high school students — Steve Capper, Dave Reddix, Jeffrey Noel, Larry Schwartz and Mark Gravich — known as 'The Waldos,' coined the term "420" during their daily meetups to search for an abandoned cannabis crop. The group had obtained a hand-drawn map reportedly created by the grower himself and agreed to meet at 4:20 p.m. after school to begin their hunt. Though they never found the hidden marijuana field, "420" became their code word for smoking weed, according to the Washington Post. Over time, the term spread beyond their circle, in part due to connections with members of the Grateful Dead, a band with strong ties to the San Rafael area. As the Dead toured across the country, so did the slang. Eventually, '420' evolved into a universal code for cannabis culture. By the 1990s, 4/20 (April 20th) had become an unofficial holiday celebrated by cannabis enthusiasts around the world. It now serves as a day of advocacy for legalization, a celebration of marijuana culture, and — perhaps most importantly — a nod to a time when five teenagers were just trying to chase a stoner legend after school. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Texas. The state has only a very limited medical marijuana program under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, which allows low-THC cannabis (no more than 1% THC) for specific medical conditions. However, the legal status of certain hemp-derived cannabinoids — such as Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, and THC-a — is a bit more complicated and falls into what's often called a "gray area." These are chemical compounds derived from hemp, a form of cannabis that contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC (the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana). Because they're derived from legal hemp, these cannabinoids are technically legal under the 2018 federal Farm Bill —as long as they meet the THC threshold. They do, however, produce similar psychedelic effects as the traditional cannabis strain, Delta-9, known as marijuana or weed. The sandwich chain has added a 420-themed limited-time meal to its menu: the Toasted Hot Combo (THC) Box, which includes a Toasted Sandwich, any flavor of Jimmy Chips, a choice of sweet treat, and a crisp Jimmy Pickle spear (available now, price varies depending on the sandwich selection). All week, Red Lobster is celebrating 4/20 with a limited-time cocktail ($4.20) made with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's Still G.I.N. and orange, pineapple, and guava, along with a side car of Skittles, apparently Snoop's favorite munchie (available at select Red Lobster locations). Snoop Dogg has a growing line of beverages including THC-infused Do It Fluid and Doggy Spritz brands, and he also opened a dispensary in 2024 in Los Angeles. You are going to need music on 420 Day. Here's the ticket – and it's free: Music streaming subscription service is celebrating April 20, which it has christened as National Live Music Day, with free streamed music through April 20. That includes all three days of the SweetWater 420 Fest in Atlanta, April 18-20. Performers include Drive-By Truckers, Marcus King, and Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge. Also available: Billy Strings livestreams on April 18-19 from his shows in North Carolina. BRĒZ: The maker of microdosed cannabis and mushroom beverages on April 20 launches its new Shots – single-serving, 2-ounce portions of its beverages. To celebrate, shoppers can get $10 off any purchase with code SHOTS10. Any purchase of $100 or more qualifies for free shipping, too. Current and new members of the Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards loyalty program can celebrate 420 Day with several specials, including a free sandwich with your order of $15 or more. Or get 10 free Boneless Wings with a $20 purchase. All offers end April 30 (each can only be used once and offers do not stack). Through April 20, get 25% off the site's THC- and CBD-infused drinks and gummies. The fast-food chain has a special 420 Day deal through April 20 for members of its My Rewards loyalty program. For $4.20, get a Snack Stash with your choice of three sides: Onion Rings, Waffle Fries, Jalapeño Poppers Bites, Natural Cut French Fries or Fried Zucchini. My Rewards members can also get a free Snack Stash with the order of a Triple Burger. The cannabis-themed restaurant chain has its 4-inch Nug Sub sandwiches priced at $4.20 all day on April 20. Customers also get a free Cheba Hut-branded frisbee. The smoking tools site has 25% off its 4/20 Blunt Cones Bundle with the Fast Fill Rolling Tray for 420 Day. You can also sign up for email alerts to get 10% off your first order. Fans can get the fast-food chain's Baby Fat burger, made with a 2.5-ounce patty, through June 30 at participating locations, or online at with code BABYFAT5. Get free delivery April 18-20 on online orders of $20 or more. : The women-owned cannabis edible brand is offering 30% off all edibles at participating dispensaries nationwide (deals may vary; check on the Grön website). Buy one, get one free of the company's THC Recovery Shot products, with code Buy1Get1 through April 30 Through April 20, get $4.20 off a Deluxe six-pack with code GOODSTUFF (offer good in stores, for delivery and with pickup orders placed online). You can also get free local delivery on orders of $15 or more with code GARDENING through April 20. And starting April 18, get a free mini flowerpot keychain with every in-store purchase (pot, get it?), while supplies last. New limited-time Garden Collection flavors include Lemon White Chocolate, Strawberry Lemonade Filled, and Carrot Cake Filled cookies. The pizza chain has its Pretzel Bites priced at $4.20 all week (offer good in-restaurant and online using code MEL420). If you get the munchies and need to sauce things up, this Japanese brand is now available in the U.S. for the first time, priced on at $25 for a 2-pack of 46-ounce bottles. Through April 20, Popeyes has a limited-time Munchies Menu available only in the Popeyes App or on You'll find specially priced items, including $4.20 sandwiches (options include the new Pickle Glaze Chicken Sandwich; offers good for pickup or delivery online or in the app). The Santa Barbara, California-based cannabis brand has 420 deals on its website and it has teamed with graphic artist Jeremy Dean on a special 420 merchandise collection for the holiday, including hoodies, T-shirts and caps. On April 19–20, you can get four Classic Smash Singles for just $20. The deal on the burgers – each comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, Smash Sauce, and ketchup on a toasted bun – is good in stores, online and through the Smashburger app. Get 25% off the cannabis beverage company's THC cocktails and elixirs through April 30. The cannabis brand has special STIIIZY High Society 420 Tour events at dispensaries across the U.S. (see the schedule here) and online if you spend $100 or more at participating dispensaries and retailers, you can get a limited-edition Nug Pillow for just one penny (while supplies last, check your local retailer for specific 4/20 deals and promotions). The taco chain is bringing back its 420 Blazin' taco, a limited-edition taco ($4.20) made with Flamin' Hot Cheetos-crusted crispy chicken tenders, mac and cheese, flamin' red chile aioli, and a sprinkle of Fruity Pebbles, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. And check Velvet Taco's social media accounts for a chance to win two tickets to Lollapalooza. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 4/20 Day food deals at Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, Red Lobster
Sky News
14-03-2025
- Sky News
CCTV shows shoplifters using pythons to distract cashier before stealing from petrol station
Police are hunting for four suspects who used two pythons to distract a cashier before stealing $400 worth of CBD oil from a petrol station. CCTV footage shows the cashier speaking to two of the suspects, a man a woman, after they approached the counter of the Citgo store in Madison County, Tennessee. The man is holding up a curled-up ball python as the woman strokes it. At one stage, the male suspect places the reptile on the counter as the woman appears to talk to someone off-camera. The man then dangles a second ball python over the counter before the video cuts out. Ball pythons are non-venomous constrictor snakes that are native to Africa and grow to a maximum length of around 1.8m. The CCTV footage has been shared online by 731 Crime Stoppers - a non-profit organisation in Tennessee which helps police locate wanted suspects. 731 Crime Stoppers has said the four suspects, two black men and two black women, stole $400 (£308) of CBD oil on 4 March before leaving in a black four-door saloon car. The non-profit organisation added that the vehicle's boot was "tied with bungee cords" and ended its appeal with: "#moron." CBD (Cannabidiol) oil is an active ingredient in cannabis that is derived from the hemp plant and is used to treat certain health conditions. It can be prescribed in the UK to treat epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. It has also been touted as a possible treatment for anxiety and depression.
