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US Open Cannabis Smell Clash: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her match at Louis Armstrong Stadium after complaining about a strong cannabis odour drifting onto court, telling the umpire “Someone is smoking weed” and asking fans to keep it away from tennis areas; she still won 6-3, 6-4 and moved on. Sports & Policy Tension: The incident spotlights the mismatch between New York’s legal adult cannabis rules and US Open grounds where smoking is banned, with officials reportedly checking the stands but not finding the source. Criminal Justice, UK: A North East gang case tied to importing about £5m of cannabis into the region from Thailand heads toward a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing, with defendants awaiting how much they must repay. Retail Expansion, US: Curaleaf opened its first Boston store downtown, reigniting debate over neighborhood saturation and social equity concerns as chain operators move in. Cybersecurity & IDs: A reported ID verification data leak involving 153M driver’s license scans is being linked to a marketplace selling identity documents, with knock-on risks for regulated industries including cannabis.

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