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With the introduction of new provincial legislation, Saskatchewan First Nations could soon be able to license and regulate cannabis retail stores on-reserve. On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan government introduced two pieces of legislation that lay the groundwork for increased First Nations self-governance.Under the amendments, First Nations will be able to establish a local cannabis authority and locally regulated cannabis stores will be able to access federally regulated products.Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Minister Lori Carr says the changes comes at the request of Saskatchewan First Nations.“Our government supports First Nations exercising their authority over on-reserve distribution and retailing of cannabis…

CNN  —  It was a crisp December afternoon as three small planes circled above their objective, making 12 total passes overhead as they dropped leaflets from the aircraft, watching as they fluttered softly to the ground. A form of psychological warfare, leaflet drops can be used to persuade or intimidate an enemy force or attempt to communicate with a population under enemy control. This most recent mission was like those one might see in a time of war – except for the fact that it was conducted over the US Military Academy at West Point, and the propaganda in question…

Teresa Locke bravely tackled a sexual predator and saved a teenage girl he tried to assault in the early hours of August 2021. She has been presented with a bravery award for her courage A woman who threw rocks at a sexual predator when she saw him trying to assault a teenage girl has received an award for her bravery. Teresa Locke was working at a taxi firm in Maidstone, Kent, when Oluwaseun Oseni approached a girl who was waiting for a cab and grabbed her around the waist in the early hours of August 21, 2021. The predator then…

Hungary blocked the approval of an 18 billion euro financial aid package for Ukraine, prompting accusations from other European Union members that Prime Minister Viktor Orban is abusing his veto power.  The package, worth roughly $18.9 billion, would have provided funds for Ukraine to maintain its staunch defense in the face of invasion from Russia. Orban’s vote forces the other European nations to find alternative means of continuing to support Ukraine. The European Union decided to withhold $7.5 billion in funding to Hungary over concerns of fraud and corruption. Critics of Orban believe he blocked the proposed Ukraine funds in order…

A UK activist investor with a history of taking on big companies has called on BlackRock founder Larry Fink to resign as chief executive over the “apparent hypocrisy” of the asset manager’s use of environmental, social and governance investment factors.Bluebell Capital Partners went public with its concerns about the world’s largest money manager on Tuesday, releasing a letter it had sent to Fink last month.Giuseppe Bivona and Marco Taricco, Bluebell’s co-chief investment officers, contended that BlackRock had changed positions several times on investing in thermal coal production while failing to live up to Fink’s widely publicised sustainability commitments. Shareholder data…

England midfielder Jude Bellingham is an “amazing player” that “everybody” is interested in, says Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.Bellingham, just 19, has been one of the standout players of the 2022 World Cup so far, turning in a series of dominant displays in the England engine room that have alerted the world to the full range of his talents.PSG are among those who could in theory afford to prise Bellingham away from Borussia Dortmund, but Al-Khelaifi outlined he would approach any potential transfer with the “respect” it requires.World Cup’Got to have that dog in you’ – Bellingham opens up on…

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has said that there is no rift between he and Cristiano Ronaldo, despite dropping the forward for the 6-1 victory over Switzerland in the 2022 World Cup last 16. Santos dropped Ronaldo to the bench for Benfica star Goncalo Ramos, who rewarded his manager’s faith with a stunning hat-trick. Speaking after the game Santos quickly downplayed any suggestions of a rift with Ronaldo. World Cup’This team can do it without him’ – Wright backs Portugal to win World Cup without Ronaldo7 HOURS AGO“There is no problem with our captain,” the 68-year-old Santos said. “We’ve been friends…

Washington CNN  —  A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia’s crown prince after the Biden administration recommended he be granted immunity in the case brought against him by the fiancée of murdered Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Judge John Bates said in an opinion that despite his “uneasiness,” the US government told the DC District Court that Prince Mohammed bin Salman is immune since he also holds the title of prime minister and so he is “entitled to head of state immunity.” That unease was not only due to the prince’s involvement in Khashoggi’s murder, the judge…

In a shocking move, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos benched soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo following his actions in the previous match against South Korea. His replacement, 21-year-old Gonçalo Ramos, scored a hat trick to lead Portugal to the World Cup quarterfinals in a 6-1 win over Switzerland Tuesday in Qatar. As Ronaldo sat with a yellow World Cup pinny on Portugal’s bench, Ramos got his squad on the board early with a surprising goal that stunned Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Ramos turned quickly after receiving a pass in the Swiss box and fired the ball off his left boot and into the…

Laughter will turn to tears on Jan. 1 at Caroline’s on Broadway, when the city’s premier comedy venue for four decades closes its doors for good. Owner Caroline Hirsch told The Post, “I did not renew my lease. New Year’s Eve will be our last night.” She said that although business has rebounded strongly since the pandemic, the venue’s 10-year lease at 750 Seventh Avenue was due for a rent “reset” at the end of the year and  “My landlord felt they can get a lot more for the space.” The tower, between West 49th and 50th streets, is owned by a…