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'Joints for jabs': free marijuana for vaccinated New Yorkers

13 Sept 08:11 Key points summarised by AI

Activists distributed free marijuana joints in Manhattan to vaccinated New Yorkers on April 20, 2021, celebrating both cannabis legalization and supporting vaccination efforts.
The 'Joints for Jabs' giveaway aimed to boost vaccination rates and advocate for federal cannabis legalization, coinciding with the annual 4/20 celebration.
Hundreds of joints were distributed to vaccinated individuals, following New York's recent legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and over.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.