The Daily Populous

Thursday November 25th, 2021 night edition

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The three men each stood before the judge, Timothy Walmsley, who read the verdicts to the courtroom before remanding the defendants into custody.

They face life in prison and will be sentenced at a later date with the court deciding whether any are eligible for parole.

None of the men expressed emotions as the verdicts were read.

Marcus Arbery, Ahmaud’s father, was heard shouting in triumph in the courtroom as the first guilty verdict was read, while Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, began weeping as the last guilty verdict was heard.

Travis McMichael speaks with attorney Bob Rubin at the Glynn county courthouse on 24 November.

01:46 Ahmaud Arbery: the moment Travis McMichael received guilty verdict – video.

And that’s what this jury did today in getting justice for Ahmaud Arbery. »

Germany Will Legalize Marijuana And Promote Drug Harm Reduction, Governing Party Coalition Officially Announces

Authored by marijuanamoment.net
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The lawsuit was officially brought by two law enforcement officers but was funded with taxpayer money supplied by the administration of Gov. Kristi Noem (R).

Advocates with South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML) strongly pushed back against the court’s ruling.

Furthermore, it’s worth noting that recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, and hemp are all versions of the same plant: cannabis. »

A Colorado liquor-store owner says workers are quitting after one shift if they don't like it because they know they can get a new job on their lunch break

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The owner of a liquor store in Fort Collins, Colorado, said he was struggling to retain workers.

It's so easy to find work that some people are leaving after one shift to go elsewhere, he said.

The owner of a liquor store in Fort Collins, Colorado, said the labor market in the US was so competitive that retaining workers was almost an impossible task. »

Walmart pulls children's toy that swears and sings in Polish about doing cocaine

Authored by toronto.ctvnews.ca
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The cactus was sold on Walmart’s website as an educational toy for about $26 and sings songs in English, Spanish and Polish.

But Tanner, who is Polish, said when she listened to the Polish lyrics, the cactus was singing about doing cocaine, drug abuse, suicide, depression and used profanities.

Complaints with the toy go back almost five months so it’s not clear why the toy is still being sold. »

Sweden’s new prime minister resigns after government falls

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The Green Party did say that it would support Magdalena Andersson in another prime minister vote if it comes to that.

The rules for a budget vote and a prime minister vote differ slightly in Sweden.

In a prime minister vote, the candidate wins as long as a majority does not vote against them. »