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Issue #009 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Texas hemp industry optimistic following election shakeup;...
by Garrett Brnger,Luis Cienfuegos on November 7, 2026 -
DEA rejects D.C. medical marijuana registration application
by Chris Roberts on November 6, 2026The DEA said it cannot recognize "any" D.C. medical cannabis operator as federally compliant as thousands more "timely applicants" wait.
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Hemp businesses sue in last-ditch effort to stop Illinois...
by chicagobusiness.com on November 6, 2026Hemp businesses are seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the state ban on beverages made from hemp-derived THC from going into effect.
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Canopy Growth stock trades late Friday on Lang & Schwarz
by Rafael Müller on November 6, 2026Canopy Growth stock remains tied to the company’s global cannabis strategy. Investor materials cite
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New York Cannabis Sales Top $1.4 Billion Through the Third...
by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson on November 6, 2026Licensed New York retailers rang up $1.41 billion through the third quarter of 2026 — a record $512.6 million quarter included — pushing cumulative adult-use sales past $4.1 billion across 744 open dispensaries.
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Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles Induce Cannabinoid Production...
by BIOENGINEER.ORG on November 6, 2026Under conventional agricultural conditions, large-scale cannabinoid production faces substantial constraints, including extensive land and irrigation requirements, susceptibility to pests and diseases, and reliance on agrochemicals.
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State ban on intoxicating hemp products
by spectrumlocalnews.com on November 6, 2026A state ban on all intoxicating hemp products, except for beverages, begins Nov. 12
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UK moves to classify THCA and HHC as Class B controlled...
by mmjdaily.com on November 6, 2026The British government is moving to classify 12 cannabinoids, including THCA and HHC, as Class B controlled substances under an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act of 1971, following…
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2,800-year-old Siberian tomb yields cannabis seeds with...
by mmjdaily.com on November 6, 2026An international archaeological team has uncovered more than 1,000 cannabis seeds in a 2,800-year-old royal Scythian tomb in southern Siberia, alongside molecular traces of THC and CBD…
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Oregon Releases First Major Marijuana Health Guidance...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 6, 2026The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released comprehensive new marijuana public health guidance today, marking its first major update since 2017 and formally recognizing evidence of … Continue reading
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18-year-old charged after £48,500 of cannabis plants found...
by Daniel Sheridan on November 7, 2026An 18-year-old man has been charged after almost £50,000 of cannabis plants were found during a Hull raid.
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About 77 kg of cannabis and illegal weapons seized/ 2...
by CNA on November 7, 2026Shkodra Police announces that as a result of investigations conducted using proactive methods, by the Narcotics Investigation Sector of the Shkodra Police Department, under the direction of the Prosecution, following the operation coded Polinomy, the operation coded Polinomy 2 was finalized
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NCB, security forces destroy over 1.37 lakh kg of cannabis...
by IANS on November 7, 2026NCB and security forces destroyed over 1.37 lakh kg of cannabis plants across 458 acres in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, in a joint anti-narcotics drive.
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Missouri AG issues cease-and-desist letters to 8 unlicensed...
by Steve Kaut on November 7, 2026
Missouri Attorney Catherine Hanaway announced Friday cease-and-desist letters were sent to eight area businesses that Hanaway's office claims are not licensed to sell marijuana products.
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Albanian drug dealer to remain in UK after judge rules...
by Sophie Holloway on November 6, 2026AN ALBANIAN drug dealer will dodge deportation after the judge ruled that his crime was not serious enough to deem him a foreign criminal. Ndue Paluca was jailed in October 2021 for growing cannabi…
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Nepal court gives green light to 'controlled' cannabis...
by The Standard 英文虎報 on November 5, 2026Nepal's top court gave the green light to regulated cannabis cultivation for some uses, decades after the Himalayan nation banned the crop, a petitioner in the case told AFP on Thursday.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on November 5, 2026This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:07 p.m. We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.
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Morocco cuts illegal cannabis cultivation by over 88% since...
by Khadija Tachfine on November 4, 2026Morocco’s Ministry of Interior said the area used for illegal cannabis cultivation fell from around 134,000 hectares in 2003 to 15,496 hectares in 2026,
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The ‘sober-curious’ autumn: How microdoses and hemp...
by Chris Silva on November 4, 2026If you’ve driven out to an orchard or hit a college football tailgate over the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a shift in what people are
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on November 3, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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South Dakota Doubles Medical Marijuana Edible THC Limit to...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 6, 2026South Dakota has officially doubled the maximum amount of THC allowed in individual medical marijuana edible servings, increasing the limit from 50 milligrams to 100 … Continue reading
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Weed edible recalled following customer complaints of...
by FOX 2 Detroit on November 6, 2026According to the CRA, customers said eating the edible created an “unpleasant euphoric experience” and also reported having stomach issues.
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on November 4, 2026It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
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Edible Marijuana Poisoning in Children
by UPMC | Life Changing Medicine on November 4, 2026The number of marijuana edible exposures in children increased drastically in recent years. Consuming edibles can have dangerous effects on kids. Learn more.
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Utah Medical Marijuana Sales Reach Record $17.9 Million in...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 4, 2026Utah medical marijuana sales reached a new monthly record of $17.9 million in October, bringing the state’s total for the first ten months of 2026 … Continue reading
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on November 2, 2026Canada's cannabis job market continues to grow, with new career opportunities across the country. In our November 2026 job posting roundup, you'll find roles in...
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Cannabis Career Expo Highlights Jobs and Business...
by Melissa Bryan on October 28, 2026Prospective workers and business owners gathered Monday at My Brother’s Workshop on St. Thomas to explore employment opportunities and build partnerships within the Virgin Islands’ developing cannabis industry.
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New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana...
by Adelyn Vigran on October 24, 2026New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana Use Are Approaching Fast
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on October 2, 2026Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
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Mass. marijuana industry employs nearly 18,000 people....
by Auzzy Byrdsell on September 25, 2026Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
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Texas Court Cancels Arguments In Case Challenging Hemp...
by Marijuana Moment on November 7, 2026“We don’t want to waste the lawyers’ time with an argument if there’s a chance the new court will also want to hear argument.” By Zach Leggio, The Texas Tribune Days after voters ousted all three Republican justices on the 15th Court of Appeals in Tuesday’s election, the court canceled oral arguments for four cases,
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Austin hemp businesses hope for THC changes after Goodwin...
by Faith Bugenhagen on November 7, 2026Austin-area hemp businesses see a possible path to new Texas THC and hemp regulations after Vikki Goodwin's win.
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87% of Provincetown voters rejected marijuana rollback. One...
by Margie Cullen on November 7, 2026Voters in at least two Cape Cod towns - Wellfleet and Provincetown - rejected marijuana rollback by over 80% of the vote.
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DEA And Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents File Final Briefs...
by Tom Angell on November 6, 2026The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reiterating that it doesn’t believe a recently published federal watchdog agency report that found “gaps” in the government’s process for evaluating controlled substances undermines the Trump administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana. But anti-rescheduling parties that are participating in a […]
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Rantoul voters approve cannabis dispensaries in the village
by Jordan Baker on November 6, 2026
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Extreme heat is sending more people to the emergency room
by The Associated Press on August 27, 2026A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Psychosis Onset
by August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 on August 26, 2026Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 25, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Cannabis Inhalation Linked to Less Cardiac Ectopy in...
by Brian Ellis on August 24, 2026Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 24, 2026The latest in science and policy
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