The conversation revolves around the closing of the Colisée due to lack of funding, despite the city council’s recent $250,000 guarantee for a sports outlet sale. Matt shares personal experiences of attending events there, including his son’s hockey games, and notes the outdated seating. The Colisée gained historical significance when it hosted the 1965 Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston fight, which was controversial and initially faced sanctioning issues. Massachusetts’ decision to host the fight led to the WBA suspending their boxing commission, and the fight was eventually moved to Maine due to legal and organizational challenges.
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.
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