The Daily Populous

Monday December 3rd, 2018 evening edition

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Michigan clears a threshold this week as the first state in the Midwest to allow marijuana for more than just medical purposes.

In the Nov. 6 election, voters by a wide margin endorsed recreational use by adults who are at least 21.

Eleven states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana.

Of course, there are many caveats in Michigan and already some tension.

Michigan residents who are 21 or older can possess or transport up to 2.5 ounces (70.8 grams) of marijuana.

But St. Joseph Mayor Mike Garey predicts: "It's not going to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow."

State police spokesman Lt. Mike Shaw says it remains illegal to drive while under the influence of marijuana. »

How Does Weird Al Write His Songs?

Authored by theparisreview.org

Weird Al engages the entire culture, in all its functions and facets, through his lyrics, his videos, his original musical-style parodies.

It wasn’t until his parody of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (“Smells Like Nirvana”) that he safely established full traction and momentum.

In 2006, he released his first album ever to break the top ten (Straight Outta Lynwood, featuring “White & Nerdy”). »

Intercepts Solidify C.I.A. Assessment That Saudi Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killing

Authored by nytimes.com

The adviser, Saud al-Qahtani, topped the list of Saudis who were targeted by American sanctions last month over their suspected involvement in the killing of Mr. Khashoggi.

American intelligence agencies have evidence that Prince Salman and Mr. Qahtani had 11 exchanges that roughly coincided with the hit team’s advance into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, where Mr. Khashoggi was murdered.

The exchanges are a key piece of information that helped solidify the C.I.A.’s assessment that the crown prince ordered the killing of Mr. Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and Virginia resident who had been critical of the Saudi government. »

World Bank Doubles Funding To $200 Billion To Fight Climate Change

Authored by ndtv.com
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The World Bank on Monday unveiled $200 billion in climate action investment for 2021-25, adding this amounts to a doubling of its current five-year funding.

In a statement, the World Bank said the breakdown of the $200 billion would comprise "approximately $100 billion in direct finance from the World Bank.".

Around one third of the remaining funding will come from two World Bank Group agencies with the rest private capital "mobilised by the World Bank Group.". »