DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

TRUMP APPROVES 'NO-COST' MARIJUANA PRODUCTS FOR MEDICARE RECIPIENTS. (PHOTO).


 Trump approves 'no-cost' marijuana products for Medicare recipients

 President Trump signed an executive order Thursday initiating a pilot program that allows Medicare to cover cannabis products for seniors, marking a significant policy shift in federal support for medical marijuana.

The move could provide older Americans with alternative treatments for common ailments, at a time when marijuana use among adults 65 and older is rising sharply. A 2023 NYU study found that 7% of adults in that age group reported using marijuana in the past month, up from 4.8% in 2021 and 5.2% in 2022, representing nearly a 46% increase in two years.

Under the order, marijuana will be reclassified as a Schedule III drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration, placing it alongside medications such as Tylenol with codeine, rather than Schedule I drugs like heroin and LSD. The pilot program will specifically cover cannabidiol (CBD) products for Medicare beneficiaries, with coverage expected to begin as early as April next year if recommended by a doctor. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz confirmed that Medicare Advantage insurers are also expected to consider CBD coverage for the roughly 34 million Americans they insure.

Trump said the policy recognizes marijuana’s potential medical applications, including as a substitute for addictive and potentially dangerous opioids. While proponents praise the program as a step forward, experts caution that long-term CBD use can carry risks, including liver toxicity and interference with other medications. Advocates see the initiative as a significant opening in federal policy toward medical cannabis, while some medical specialists argue the focus on CBD over THC ignores decades of research supporting THC’s therapeutic uses.

The administration is considering expanding coverage if the pilot program proves successful, potentially extending access to more conditions and Medicaid beneficiaries as well. This marks the latest in a series of moves by the federal government to re-examine cannabis policy, following recommendations from HHS to loosen restrictions and reclassify marijuana.


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