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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ricky Williams slams Texas lawmakers in explosive lawsuit, claiming the hemp THC ban defies federal law and endangers the rights of millions
Ricky Williams has always been more than just a football player. After a career marked by big runs and bold choices, the former Dolphins star is stepping into a different kind of spotlight—this time as a defender of cannabis rights. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In June 2025, Williams joined a federal lawsuit aimed at stopping a proposed Texas law that would ban hemp-derived THC products like Delta-8. 'Texas is attempting to outlaw these items against the will of hundreds of thousands of voters,' the legal complaint states. Now, Williams is bringing his voice—and his influence—to a battle that could change everything. Ricky Williams warns Texas hemp THC ban could devastate the state's cannabis economy, risking billions in revenue and hundreds of small businesses It all started when Texas lawmakers introduced a bill that would classify many hemp-based THC products as Schedule I substances—putting them in the same category as heroin and LSD. If passed, the law would force shops across the state to pull popular items like gummies, vapes, and oils off the shelves. That didn't sit right with Williams. So he teamed up with the Cannabis Freedom Alliance and signed onto a lawsuit challenging the proposed ban. Filed in Texas and cited in a report by ProFootballTalk, the suit argues that the state can't just override federal law. Specifically, it points to the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp-derived cannabinoids nationwide. The suit also warns that Texas is threatening to undo years of work by businesses and farmers who've built a thriving industry under the protections of that law. And for Williams, this fight is personal. Ricky Williams blasts Texas for ignoring science and silencing choice, calling the hemp THC ban a reckless move that punishes athletes seeking natural recovery Speaking at a wellness event in Austin, Williams didn't hold back. 'Cannabis allowed me to extend my athletic career and recover without prescription drugs,' he said. Since retiring from the NFL in 2011, Ricky Williams has leaned into a lifestyle built around healing—teaching yoga, practicing meditation, and advocating for holistic wellness. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now To him, cannabis isn't just a talking point. It's a tool that helped him cope with pain, both physical and emotional. Now he's using his platform to push back. Through social media, interviews, and public appearances, Williams has urged Texans to stand up for their rights. 'This ban doesn't just affect me—it affects small businesses, farmers, and consumers. Communities,' he said during a recent livestream. Why Ricky Williams' fight against Texas' cannabis ban could set a national precedent Texas lawmakers say they're concerned about the potency of products like Delta-8 and how they're marketed to younger audiences. But critics argue that strict regulation—not a flat-out ban—is the real solution. Other states, like Idaho and Wyoming, have already tossed out similar laws in court. This lawsuit could be the next to set a precedent. Legal experts say the outcome might not just shape policy in Texas—it could influence what happens nationwide. If the courts side with Williams and his legal team, hemp-derived THC products would remain protected. But if the state wins? It could be the first domino in a wave of bans. Ricky Williams may be done running on the field, but he's not done running toward what he believes in. With this lawsuit, he's putting his name—and his legacy—on the line for something bigger than football. Whether or not the courts agree with him, one thing's clear: Williams isn't afraid to challenge the system. Not when he thinks people's rights are on the line. Also Read:
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Governor's veto of bill on synthetic psilocybin drugs takes key lawmaker by surprise
Dried magic mushrooms with spore prints on tin foil. (Photo) A key lawmaker said he was surprised by Gov. Kim Reynolds' veto this week of a bill that would have allowed for the prescription and distribution of synthetic psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in 'magic mushrooms' following federal approval of the drug. Reynolds said the bill 'moves ahead' of public health systems, law enforcement and regulatory systems in the state. 'This decision is not a dismissal of the emerging science or the sincere advocacy behind this legislation,' Reynolds said in her explanation of the veto. 'Rather, it is a call for a more deliberate and Iowa-centric approach.' House File 383 was one of two bills from the Iowa House this year that sought to legalize the use of psychedelics as a treatment for mental health issues, like post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill's floor manager, Rep. Brett Barker, R-Nevada, said the veto from the governor was 'unexpected' considering the bill passed with unanimous consent in both chambers. 'I look forward to having a conversation with the Governor to learn more about her concerns regarding the bill,' Barker said in an email. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The other bill, House File 978, would have created a psilocybin licensing board in Iowa, and similar to the state's medical marijuana program, would have allowed eligible patients access to the drug while it is still federally classified as Schedule I substance. The bill advanced from the House but was not heard in the Senate. HF 383, the bill put before the governor, would have immediately rescheduled any drugs containing crystalline polymorph psilocybin, the synthetic version of the compound, if they were approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Under the bill and conditioned circumstances, it would be legal to prescribe, distribute and market drugs with the ingredient, which is also sometimes referred to as COMP360. Clinical trials of COMP360 as a treatment for PTSD and treatment resistant depression have been conducted and are ongoing. A similar bill was signed into law in Colorado in March. Colorado and Oregon are the only states with legalized medical licensing programs for psilocybin. Reynolds said she does 'recognize and respect the growing body of research into the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin' but she said the compound should be approved by FDA and the Drug Enforcement Agency before Iowa acts to reschedule. 'The pathway provided by this bill for legalization of psilocybin at the state level before we have a chance to review federal action … creates legal uncertainty, poses risks for misuse and could undermine broader efforts to ensure safe and effective therapeutic use in the future,' Reynolds said. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Review: Schedule I Is a Multiplayer Co-op Black Market Econ Simulator (opinion)
Schedule I is a computer game that lets you rise from a lowly weed dealer to be Walter White or Tony Montana. More specifically, the game is a black market econ simulator in the tradition of Drug Wars—a buy-low-sell-high drug-dealing game that was, to the chagrin of DARE, very popular on high school graphing calculators. Schedule I's gameplay is straightforward: Sell drugs, buy better equipment, hook new customers, and dodge the cops. The gimmick is that it doesn't skip over mundane tasks. Instead of clicking "grow OG Kush" from a drop-down menu, players have to plant seeds, water, trim, and package bud before they can sling it. Black market econ simulators give insights beyond the typical computer game, illustrating how rational actors navigate and price-in prohibition, including violence. The graphics, though, have a goofy South Park aesthetic that keeps it all lighthearted. Best of all, there is multiplayer co-op support, so you and your crew can build a drug empire together. Go ahead, all the cool kids are doing it. The post Review: Schedule I Is a Multiplayer Co-op Black Market Econ Simulator appeared first on
Business Insider
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
This year's biggest indie game hit is a drug-dealing simulator
"Schedule 1," a drug-dealing business simulator, is the biggest indie game hit of the year so far. Players build a drug empire, starting with a humble marijuana business before graduating to meth and cocaine. The game peaked in April at nearly 460,000 concurrent players on Steam, the most popular online store for downloading PC games. Popular clips of the game show players doling out designer drugs to avatars, which take hits and exhale smoke or, in some cases, burst into flames. TVGS, an Australian video game developer, released "Schedule 1" on Steam for early access in March, but told followers that the full game is still in development. The game's popularity quickly surged. It was ranked No. 1 on Steam after its release and held the top spot for more than two weeks. It is this week the No. 5 game in the store. The game is so popular that similarly-named games have shot to the top of the PlayStation store as console gamers search for it. TVGS said on X that any game appearing on the PlayStation store with "schedule 1" in the title is not affiliated with them. "I'd love to port Schedule I to console when the game is at the right stage for that, but I will announce it to the Schedule I community well before it happens," the developer said on X. "Schedule 1" is a "tycoon game," which is also known as a business simulation game. Tycoon games generally let players take on the role of a business owner, developing their own employees and customer base. Popular examples of tycoon games are "RollerCoaster Tycoon" and "Cities: Skylines." Tycoon games are especially popular with children on Roblox, which can attract thousands of players and make millions of dollars for independent developers. "Schedule 1" is not the first drug simulator game. Movie Games SA published "Drug Dealer Simulator" in 2020. Movie Games said it was investigating similarities between its game and "Schedule 1." Grand Theft Auto Online, one of the most popular online games, also lets players run drug-dealing businesses and has similar tycoon-style mechanics. Players can earn experience and money by completing missions and engaging in criminal activities like heists. They can then use the in-game money to purchase properties and upgrades to their businesses, which unlock more activities. Last week, Rockstar Games, the maker of the Grand Theft Auto series, announced it is delaying the release of "Grand Theft Auto 6" to May 2026. The delay of the highly anticipated game caused shares of Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, to tumble by as much as 8%.
Business Insider
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
This year's biggest indie game hit is a drug-dealing simulator
This is the video game that your parents were worried about. "Schedule 1," a drug-dealing business simulator, is the biggest indie game hit of the year so far. Players build a drug empire, starting with a humble marijuana business before graduating to meth and cocaine. The game peaked in April at nearly 460,000 concurrent players on Steam, the most popular online store for downloading PC games. Popular clips of the game show players doling out designer drugs to avatars, which take hits and exhale smoke or, in some cases, burst into flames. TVGS, an Australian video game developer, released "Schedule 1" on Steam for early access in March, but told followers that the full game is still in development. The game's popularity quickly surged. It was ranked No. 1 on Steam after its release and held the top spot for more than two weeks. It is this week the No. 5 game in the store. The game is so popular that similarly-named games have shot to the top of the PlayStation store as console gamers search for it. TVGS said on X that any game appearing on the PlayStation store with "schedule 1" in the title is not affiliated with them. "I'd love to port Schedule I to console when the game is at the right stage for that, but I will announce it to the Schedule I community well before it happens," the developer said on X. "Schedule 1" is a "tycoon game," which is also known as a business simulation game. Tycoon games generally let players take on the role of a business owner, developing their own employees and customer base. Popular examples of tycoon games are "RollerCoaster Tycoon" and "Cities: Skylines." Tycoon games are especially popular with children on Roblox, which can attract thousands of players and make millions of dollars for independent developers. "Schedule 1" is not the first drug simulator game. Movie Games SA published "Drug Dealer Simulator" in 2020. Movie Games said it was investigating similarities between its game and "Schedule 1." Grand Theft Auto Online, one of the most popular online games, also lets players run drug-dealing businesses and has similar tycoon-style mechanics. Players can earn experience and money by completing missions and engaging in criminal activities like heists. They can then use the in-game money to purchase properties and upgrades to their businesses, which unlock more activities. Last week, Rockstar Games, the maker of the Grand Theft Auto series, announced it is delaying the release of "Grand Theft Auto 6" to May 2026. The delay of the highly anticipated game caused shares of Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, to tumble by as much as 8%. TVGS did not immediately return a request for comment from Business Insider.
