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Illinois shoppers spent nearly $20 million on recreational marijuana in the first 12 days of legalization, including nearly $13 million in the first week.
- Nearly 496k transactions have been made with the average purchase of about $40.
- Of the eight other states that allow recreational marijuana sales, only California had a bigger rollout.
After yesterday's meeting with Megan Markle and Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth has announced that she is fully supportive of Harry and Meghan's desire to create a new life as a young family.
- She said she would have preferred them to remain full-time working members of the Royal Family, but respects and understands their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of her family
The Academy announced the Oscar nominations yesterday and continue their annual tradition of NOT nominating any females directors.
- Joker led the way with 11 nominations followed by The Irishman, 1917, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which all got 10.
- There's a lot of talk about how the Academy is wishy-washy on Netflix, but Netflix led all studios with 24 nominations.
- Disney picked up 23 nominations.
Six Democratic presidential candidates will meet in Des Moines tonight for the final debate before the Iowa caucuses.
- Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, announced yesterday he was ending his campaign after failing to qualify for tonight's debate.
- The big story for tonight, candidate Elizabeth Warren has said fellow candidate Bernie Sanders told her during a private meeting in 2018 that he did not believe a woman could win the presidency.
- The Sanders camp has pushed back on the claim.
In Sports:
- LSU beat Clemson 42-25
