I'm a mom of 3 and founder of a cannabis brand. I talk to my kids about weed the same way I talk about alcohol.

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Brett Heyman is the founder of Flower by Edie Parker.

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  • Brett Heyman is the founder of Flower by Edie Parker.
  • She wanted to produce cannabis products that were tailored toward women.
  • Parents of her kids' friends have occasionally expressed their disapproval, she says.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brett Heyman, founder of Flower by Edie Parker. It has been

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Denim drama: Gap and Lucky Brand go viral after American Eagle starts a jeans war

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Music group Katseye starred in a jeans campaign for Gap.

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  • Gap, American Eagle, and Lucky Brand launched star-studded ad campaigns that are going viral.
  • American Eagle's ad with Sydney Sweeney sparked controversy and got the internet talking.
  • Now, Gap's ad with Katseye and Lucky Brand's with Addison Rae are stealing the show.

Everyone is talking about who has the best jeans … ad.

Gap, American Eagle

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Deion Sanders shares 4 tips for young athletes to stay healthy, wealthy, and stress-free

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Decades after retiring as a player in the NFL and MLB, Deion Sanders is still making headlines as one of the most successful athletes of his generation.

With a multimillion-dollar career spanning two sports, NFL commentary, and a buzzworthy pivot to college coaching, Coach Prime has mastered the art of

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‘Star Wars: Visions’ Returns This October

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The 'Star Wars' animated anthology's third volume will return to a Japanese focus on the galaxy far, far away on October 29.

6 OnlyFans stats that show how massive the platform has become

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OnlyFans continues to grow, with $7.2 billion spent on the platform last year.

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  • OnlyFans, the streaming platform known for its NSFW content, is hotter than ever.
  • In 2024, users spent $7.2 billion in transactions on OnlyFans.
  • The company's owner, Leonid Radvinsky, has paid himself nearly $1.8 billion in dividends since 2021.

OnlyFans has more fans than ever.

The subscription content platform

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I ordered bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches from Cousins Subs, Jimmy John's, and Subway. Only one chain let me down.

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I tried BLTs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs, and won't be returning to one of the chains.

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  • I tried BLT sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs.
  • I wasn't a fan of Subway's BLT and thought the bread tasted a bit sugary.
  • I loved Jimmy John's applewood smoked bacon, but Cousins Subs made my overall favorite BLT.

BLT sandwiches are my go-to lunch staple. Filled

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The US Air Force just underwent a massive stress test of how it would fight a high-end war in the Pacific

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  • The US Air Force with the broader US military, as well as allies and partners, completed a major exercise in the Pacific.
  • It was focused on managing airpower across contested environments
  • The Air Force has deemed the ability to do this critical for a potential war against China.

The US Air Force just conducted a massive exercise in the Indo-Pacific

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