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a day ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Mike Tyson urges Trump to deliver on cannabis reform after Biden's 'failed' pledge
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is among a fleet of star athletes and entertainers behind the push for cannabis reform, urging President Donald Trump to deliver on a "failed" pledge from former President Joe Biden to "address marijuana-related injustices." "Cannabis is in the same category as heroin. How do you categorize it with heroin? Anybody that would smoke cannabis knows there's no comparison, and that's just ridiculous," Tyson told the "Fox & Friends" hosts on Monday. The "Coalition of Athletes and Entertainers Supporting President Trump's Policy Objectives," which also includes NBA star Kevin Durant and former NFL star Dez Bryant, penned a letter to the White House to plead their case. The letter highlighted three main points in their proposed reform: clemency for "nonviolent" marijuana offenses, support for marijuana rescheduling, or, in other words, changing its current classification as a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance, and ending "discriminatory banking practices." Tyson said the group is working on "open[ing] up" safe banking for those in the cannabis business who are currently unable to get loans. "There's over 500,000 people that can't get loans because they're in the cannabis business alone and that's just so ridiculous," he said. "It's such a great income for the country…" He also argued that cannabis is not a drug and is, instead, a form of medicine that gave him a new lease on life. "I could not live, I was going crazy without cannabis. I was just going absolutely mad, fighting people in the street, giving wild responses back to people who said, 'Can I help you?' And then it's done so much for me. It's given me a new life, so to speak… all the reckless trouble I was getting into [as a kid], that's not happening now as an adult." The letter from the series of athletes and entertainers also criticized former President Biden for failing to take action with regard to those incarcerated for the substance. "Not only did he leave office without commuting the sentences of those incarcerated for marijuana, but in one of his final acts, he denied nearly every pending marijuana-related clemency application," the letter stated. "This betrayal only underscores the urgent need for bold leadership, we believe, and represents an opportunity to correct glaring disparities as part of your [the Trump] Administration's ongoing push for criminal justice reform."
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Crowned Event Week 1 In NHL 25 HUT
The new Crowned Event in now live in NHL 25 Hockey Ultimate Team. The event celebrates NHL award winners for the 2024-25 season. The five master set players are 96 overall Wayne Gretzky, Patrick Roy, Cale Makar, Jack Eichel, and Nicklas Lidstrom, they come with no cost AP. Advertisement 95 overall Sean Monahan, Aleksander Barkov, and Nikita Kucherov were added to celebrate their awards, Kucherov appeared at 96 overall in the original banner. 12 base cards were added including 94 overall John Carlson and Anze Kopitar. There is a 90 overall Nick Bonino available for completing Objectives and an 88 overall Zach Whitecloud for completing Wildcard levels. EA SPORTS NHL 25 EA SPORTS NHL 25 EA SPORTS NHL 25 The Hockey News' Stanley Cup Final simulation predicted the Florida Panthers to win in five games here. For more NHL 25 news make sure you bookmark The Hockey News Gaming Site or follow our Google News Feed. Photo Credit: EA SPORTS NHL
Gulf Today
19-04-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Saudi Royal Adviser visits Sharjah Quran Academy
Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Abdullah Bin Humaid, Adviser at the Saudi Royal Court and Imam and Preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, was briefed on the mission and global contributions of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah in serving the Holy Quran, its sciences, and prominent figures in its history. He commended the efforts of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for establishing this remarkable institution. The Academy is devoted to the Quran and its sciences, and it houses a rare collection of manuscripts and possessions of notable Quran reciters who have made a significant impact on preserving and transmitting the Holy Quran through the centuries. The visit was part of the agenda of Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid and Dr Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Duwaini, Deputy of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in Egypt, along with other participants in the 'Objectives of the Holy Quran: Between Theory and Practice' conference organised by the University of Sharjah. They were welcomed at the Academy by Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Chairman of the Sharjah Quran Academy, Abdullah Khalaf Al-Hosani, the Secretary General, and a number of department heads. Dr. Al Tunaiji welcomed the guests and accompanied them on a tour of the Quranic museums. He gave a detailed overview of the Academy's vision, mission, and three foundational pillars: the Sharjah Global Electronic Qira'ah platform, which currently serves Quranic certification students in 172 countries; scientific studies and research; and the Quranic museums. The visitors explored exhibits on the history of Quranic script, rare manuscripts, the science of Quranic readings (qira'at), renowned Quran reciters, scientific miracles in the Quran, and the covering of the Kaaba (kiswa), among other invaluable artefacts. Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid expressed his admiration for the Academy, calling it a distinctive cultural and intellectual landmark in the field of Quranic knowledge. He praised its innovative methods in education, research, and documentation of Quranic sciences and interpretation, underscoring its vital role in preserving, spreading, and honouring the message of the Quran worldwide. WAM
