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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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Cannabis Career Expo Connects St. Croix Residents With...
by Diana Dias on October 29, 2026As the Virgin Islands’ regulated cannabis industry prepares for operation, prospective employees and business representatives gathered Wednesday at D.C. Canegata Ballpark on St. Croix for the 2026 Cannabis Industry Career Expo to explore employment opportunities, establish business connections and learn about the requirements for entering the field.
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New York cannabis sales top $1.4 billion through Q3
by Margaret Jackson on October 28, 2026New York cannabis sales topped $1.4 billion through Q3 2026, pushing cumulative retail sales past $4.1 billion as the state's legal market expands.
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Hydrofarm Trades a $109 Million Loan for a New Ownership...
by Cannabis Aficionado Staff on October 28, 2026A financing and debt exchange give the cultivation supplier a different balance sheet. The terms explain why debt relief and operating recovery are separate questions.
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Wiz Khalifa Plans Halloween Cannabis Expansion
by Mike Winslow on October 28, 2026Wiz Khalifa planned a Halloween arrival for Khalifa Kush in New York, with a local partner and 36 dispensaries in the rollout.
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Marijuana Recalls hit 69 dispensaries in four days
by Thomas Mitchell on October 28, 2026Colorado's cannabis industry has been hit with 29 safety advisories so far this year.
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CANNANA Expands Its Dusseldorf CBD and Hemp Range with New...
by TMX Newsfile on October 29, 2026The retailer now offers CBD and CBG oils alongside a growing flower range, with products tested by its own team and shipped discreetly across GermanyDusseldorf, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2026) - CANNANA, a CBD and hemp retailer based in Düsseldorf, today announced an expanded product range at its store on Flinger Straße and online at […]
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Federal hemp THC rescue possible after midterms, but with...
by Chris Roberts on October 28, 2026Congress' top priority for yet another revision of hemp-derived cannabinoid rules will be to ensure President Trump's CBD program survives.
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Slightly Not Sober: A Small Buzz, a Bigger Conversation
by @Herbworthy on October 28, 2026Slightly not sober is the shift toward a lighter buzz. Here’s what the data says about low THC gummies, dosing trends, and how brands are responding.
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New Hemp Rule Upends Industry for Vermont CBD Producers
by Ken Picard on October 28, 2026The impending federal law, intended to ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, could soon threaten the livelihood of local entrepreneurs.
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Why THC Percentage Is Only One Part of Choosing Cannabis
by Rukhsar SEO on October 28, 2026Walk into a cannabis dispensary or browse an online menu, and one number tends to stand out: THC percentage. A product labeled 30% THC might immediately seem more appealing than one showing 18%. But does a higher percentage automatically mean a better cannabis experience? Not necessarily. THC is an important factor in understanding cannabis potency, …
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Search warrant raid involving juvenile; 50 cannabis vape...
by Hailey Milasich on October 29, 2026Firebaugh police seized about 50 cannabis vape products during a search warrant served Tuesday morning as part of an investigation into the illegal sale and dis
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Siskiyou County driver caught with 2,254 lbs of illegal...
by Kaleb Clark on October 28, 2026A sergeant with the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office caught a driver hauling more than a ton of illegal marijuana on Interstate 5.
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Prosecutors Seek 3-Year Term for Kim Bada in Marijuana Case
by OSEN on October 28, 2026Prosecutors Seek 3-Year Term for Kim Bada in Marijuana Case Sinawi Singer Admits Charges, Pleads for Leniency Over Mental Health, Family Responsibilities
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Cohen seeks probe of possible organized-crime ties to...
by Adam Bednar on October 28, 2026Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen called for law enforcement to investigate possible organized-crime ties to illegal cannabis sales at city smoke shops, including who supplies the products and profits from their sale. “We are c…
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Mumbai Crime: Anti-Narcotics Cell Arrests 2 Men In Dongri...
by Poonam Apraj on October 28, 2026
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on October 28, 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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Puffcon 2026 Brings Hash Culture, And Hip-Hop Together In...
by Abel Estrada on October 27, 2026Los Angeles has no shortage of cannabis events, but few have developed the same reputation as Puffcon.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on October 27, 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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High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Argentina 2026: All the...
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on October 26, 2026Colombia exoticz, ARCANN, Lucas Cifuentes and fasito420 took top honors at the first High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Argentina. Full results.
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NJ Dispensary Takeover Cannabis Convention Held in Atlantic...
by Dan Ulloa on October 23, 2026The NJ Dispensary Takeover cannabis convention recently held at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City had an impressive turnout.
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OCM Halloween cannabis warning: Keep edibles from kids
by yocuma2@hbi.com on October 28, 2026The New York State Office of Cannabis Management reminds New Yorkers to stay safe over the Halloween weekend when consuming cannabis.
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Edible Marijuana Poisoning in Children
by UPMC | Life Changing Medicine on October 28, 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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Doc caught with luggage full of ecstasy, psychedelic...
by WKRC on October 27, 2026Dr. Jacob Lee Henrichsen was arrested at PortMiami after authorities allegedly found MDMA, mushroom edibles, THC products and other item.
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on October 27, 2026Using cannabis edibles and alcohol together may make drivers far more impaired than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. Even more concerning, common field sobriety tests often failed to detect the cannabis-related impairment.
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on October 26, 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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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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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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DEA Prepares To Release List Of Marijuana Businesses That...
by Tom Angell on October 28, 2026The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is preparing to release a list of state-licensed medical marijuana business that have applied in a timely fashion for federal protections that come with the Trump administration’s move to partially reschedule cannabis. A agency webpage launched on Wednesday said the forthcoming list—which will detail the states […]
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Sweet Leaf Dispensary Owner Wants $5 Million From Atlantic...
by Dan Ulloa on October 28, 2026Sweet Leaf dispensary owner Victor Diaz wants $5 million from Atlantic City after cannabis official Kashawn “Kash” McKinley demanded bribes.
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Kansas Voters Support Legalizing Cannabis; Gubernatorial...
by Tony Lange on October 28, 2026The state’s adults, including majorities across party types, continue to back both medical and adult-use legalization in the face of legislative inaction.
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Massachusetts Governor And GOP Opponent Agree That...
by Tom Angell on October 28, 2026The Democratic governor of Massachusetts and her Republican opponent in next week’s election both oppose an initiative on the ballot to roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. Gov. Maura Healey (D) told NBC 10 Boston in a story published on Tuesday that she will be voting against the measure because “the cannabis industry is
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Career highs: Cops take on new jobs as weed delivery drivers
by Owen Scott on October 28, 2026One ex-police officer explained that his law enforcement experience transferred easily to transporting cannabis
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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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