Americans are expected to spend more on cannabis than cookouts this July 4, according to global compliance technology company Akerna. The company anticipates an 87% increase in cannabis sales above daily averages over the holiday weekend. “For the first time in the past five years, July 4 falls on a …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. According to a new survey, American patriotism is at its lowest point for nearly two decades. A Gallup poll found that while 70 percent of US adults said they were …
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The coronavirus stopped the celebrations of July 4 of this year in New York, but some things remained the same. Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo He repeated as male and female champions in the famous Nathan’s Famous 4th 4th Hot Dog Food Contest on Saturday. Competitive eaters Joey Chestnut, left, …
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Former vice president Joe BidenJoe Biden Can Republicans Handle the Aftermath of Donald Trump? Biden seeks to impersonate Trump in Georgia Trump’s Mount Rushmore stunt will backfire MORE He made race a central theme of his July 4 message as the country grapples with widespread discontent over systemic racism and …
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Health experts are becoming increasingly frustrated as coronavirus cases continue to rise in areas where disease was once rare. There is concern that the number of new cases will only increase further as people flock to beaches and parks for the holiday weekend. Experts have attributed the increase to some …
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