Cannabis advocates in Colorado cheered the Biden Administration’s reported move to reclassify marijuana and said the decision likely would reduce businesses’ tax burden significantly. Industry leaders cautioned that such a move — if finalized — would not resolve some major challenges facing the industry, such as limited access to banking. But they pointed to the … Read more
“I failed here,” Zhao said before US District Judge Richard A. Jones issued the sentence. “I deeply regret my failure, and I am sorry.” Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao arrives at federal court in Seattle, Washington, on Tuesday. Photo: Bloomberg The three-year prison term prosecutors sought was more than twice the guideline range for the crime. … Read more
Writer-director Anuraadha Tewari has written her new project, Dil Dosti Dilemma starring Anushka Sen as the leading lady, which will stream on Amazon Prime. Coming from the woman who has been a part of real-life inspired films like Fashion, Heroine, and Jail, the web-series is a light-hearted yet emotional take on the life of a … Read more
Late to look up what’s hot at Hot Docs this year? Or are you unable to attend the Ontario festival that cut out its popular at-home streaming option? Have no fear. CBC News has compiled some of the the best documentaries at the festival that are most worth your time. That includes some films that, as of … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Saskatchewan residents will still receive their full carbon rebate payments, even though the provincial government is not remitting the carbon tax on home heating to Ottawa. “Despite the disagreement I have with the provincial government in Saskatchewan on them not wanting to pay the federal government what is owed, the … Read more
A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the western film Rust during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for justice and a punishment that would instill greater accountability for … Read more
Actor Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a year-long counselling program but avoided jail time Monday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star’s career. The 34-year-old star of Creed III and other films had faced up to a year behind bars after he was convicted of misdemeanor assault by … Read more
Jacqueline Fernandez, who was embroiled in the controversy over the arrest of Sukesh Chandrashekhar, has denied claims of any association with the conman. However, the latter, who is currently serving his punishment in prison for fraudulent activities, continues to pen romantic love notes for the actress. His recent letter appreciated her performance in the newly … Read more
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Ottawa has to take action against Saskatchewan for breaking the federal carbon-pricing law. Premier Scott Moe said last week Saskatchewan would not submit the money it owes for the carbon price on natural gas as required on Feb. 29. Moe is protesting Ottawa’s decision to exempt heating oil from the levy … Read more
Raj Kumar Santoshi who is currently shooting his 18th directorial undertaking Lahore 1947 has apparently been given a two-year sentence in a cheque bouncing case. When I contacted him hours after the court verdict Santoshi said, “It is nothing, don’t worry about it. This is a farzi case. No dum in it at all. It’s a … Read more
