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Pot taxes may lead to sticker shock, the anniversary of Magic Johnson's HIV revelation, do movie critics matter?
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Nov 8, 2017
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Pot taxes may lead to sticker shock, the anniversary of Magic Johnson's HIV revelation, do movie critics matter?

Some argue higher taxes will only help boost the illicit pot market, Magic Johnson's legacy outside of sports, following the Disney fallout—do movie critic matter?
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: Marijuana plants are grown at Essence Vegas' 54,000-square-foot marijuana cultivation facility on July 6, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On July 1, Nevada joined seven other states allowing recreational marijuana use and became the first of four states that voted to legalize recreational sales in November's election to allow dispensaries to sell cannabis for recreational use to anyone over 21. Since July 1, sales of cannabis products in the state have generated more than USD 1 million in tax revenue. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: Marijuana plants are grown at Essence Vegas' 54,000-square-foot marijuana cultivation facility on July 6, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On July 1, Nevada joined seven other states allowing recreational marijuana use and became the first of four states that voted to legalize recreational sales in November's election to allow dispensaries to sell cannabis for recreational use to anyone over 21. Since July 1, sales of cannabis products in the state have generated more than USD 1 million in tax revenue. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Some argue higher taxes will only help boost the illicit pot market, Magic Johnson's legacy outside of sports, following the Disney fallout—do movie critic matter?

Pricey pot: Bud buyers can expect steep taxes in 2018
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One estimate says buyers could pay up to 70% above sticker price for legal marijuana.
Media walk a fine line when reporting on corporations
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Journalists must sometimes weigh the blowback of publishing an expose from a company they might need down the line.
Magic Johnson and his revelation about HIV, 26 years later
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It happened 26 years ago. Magic Johnson, one of the biggest superstars in sports and one of the greatest athletes of all time made a grave and startling announcement.
There's good news for LA sports fans
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After a rough end of season for the Dodgers and the Sparks, LA sports fans can take comfort in the Rams and the Kings stepping up their performance this year.
From battlefield to culinary field: MREs continue to inspire long after combat
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"Meals Ready to Eat" aims to bring together the civilian and military communities by using gourmet food inspired by veterans.