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The Cannabis Industry Built on Schedule III. Federal Courts...
by MMJ International Holdings on August 1, 2026"As cannabis companies pursue anticipated tax savings, expedited DEA registrations and new financing opportunities under Schedule III, multiple federal proceedings ...
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Court Rules in Favor of Cannabis Dispensary in Zoning Fight...
by Hank Russell on August 1, 2026An appellate court ruled in favor of a proposed cannabis dispensary looking to build on a state-approved location, resolving a dispute over local zoning requirements. In Matter of 1086 OCR, LLC v. Town of Riverhead [...]
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Real Talk: Colorado's cannabis industry continues to face...
by Micah Smith on July 31, 2026On an upcoming episode of Real Talk with Micah Smith, business owners and city leaders share statistics and personal experiences, giving insight into the state of the cannabis industry.
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Office of Cannabis Management hears concerns from south...
by Evan Berg on July 31, 2026Eric Taubel, director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management stopped by Centennial Hall at the Minnesota State University campus on Thursday, July 30, to hear from community members and cannabis business owners as part of the office’s 2026 listening tour.
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Flynnstoned Cannabis Company celebrating one-year...
by TJ Eck on July 31, 2026Flynnstoned Cannabis Company in Binghamton is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend from Friday, July 31 to Saturday, August 1.
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The Hype Magazine - News From Hip Hop To Hollywood
by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson on July 31, 20267 Best Sleep Gummies in 2026 (Tested & Reviewed)
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Texas's THC ban takes effect. Here's what to know.
by Kathleen Ortiz on July 31, 2026Delta-8, the milder form of THC sometimes put in gummies, tinctures or chocolate, has been reclassified as a Schedule I substance by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Cannabis Did Not Always Produce THC and This Study Shows...
by Tibi Puiu on July 31, 2026Ancient enzymes reveal how evolution shaped cannabis chemistry, and how scientists may harness it.
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A federal CBD ban is putting Louisiana businesses at risk....
by Joy Holden on July 31, 2026Paul Claxton opened Rad Dad to serve adults seeking alternative options for chronic pain and anxiety, but the looming federal ban jeopardizes the store, despite the strong demand for low-dose THC products.
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Ole Miss, Mississippi company launch CBD sleep study ahead...
by Courtney Ann Jackson on July 31, 2026Researchers at the University of Mississippi are partnering with a Mississippi-based company on a clinical CBD sleep study.
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New Texas THC Ban Is Now in Effect; Marijuana Laws Did Not...
by Field Walsh on August 1, 2026Delta-8, delta-10 and similar manufactured THC products are now controlled substances in Texas. The state’s marijuana possession law did not change.
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DCI busts Kajiado cannabis farm, seizes 78.98kg of weed...
by Mabonga Makhanu on August 1, 2026Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have uncovered an illegal cannabis cultivation site in Kajiado County,
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Hyderabad: Mumbai drug network busted, OG Cannabis,...
by Newsmeter Network on August 1, 2026Police said the duo played a key role in supplying premium narcotics to customers in Hyderabad
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Convicted drug trafficker to keep Halifax-area lakeside...
by CBC on July 31, 2026Gary (Boo) Boudreau, who was targeted by a major cocaine and cannabis investigation, will not lose the million-dollar lakeside home he built partly on the proceeds of crime, but has instead been ordered to pay a $240,000 fine for the portion linked to his illegal profits.
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Man caught red-handed with over 38 kg of cannabis
by neilw on July 31, 2026A 31-year-old defendant was investigated for committing the crimes of illegally introducing dangerous drugs into the country and trafficking dangerous drugs. The man was caught red-handed by border police officers from the Satu Mare Border Police Territorial Service and the Petea Border Police Sector when he introduced into the country, through the former […]
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NACOC presents first cannabis cultivation licences to two...
by GNA on August 1, 2026By Edward Dankwah Accra, Aug. 1, GNA – The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has presented Ghana’s first licences for the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes…
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Is There A “Cannabis Culture”? And What Does It Mean...
by Peter Su on August 1, 2026Five cannabis leaders, from a legacy grower to Jim Belushi, debate whether "cannabis culture" is real and what it means for brands and investors.
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The Cannabis Trail to Honor Bob McKee with Whitethorn...
by Staff on August 1, 2026The Cannabis Trail is dedicating the new landmark today at the Whitethorn Volunteer Fire Department’s fundraiser dinner, tying it to an oral history project on the land steward’s role in shaping…
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on July 30, 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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The Magic of EDM and Cannabis
by Anthony Washington on July 29, 2026The Fresh Toast - Discover the magic of EDM and cannabis, exploring music, festival culture, and why the pairing captivates millions.
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Tennessee men arrested for allegedly selling mushroom...
by Li Cohen on July 31, 2026Two Middle Tennessee men have been arrested after authorities say they were selling mushroom edibles, marijuana and more to minors.
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THC Edibles Improve Lower Back Pain
by NORML on July 30, 2026CBD edibles did not provide similar improvements
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THC and CBD Edibles More Effective at Pain Relief Than CBD...
by Pain News Network on July 30, 2026By Pat Anson Yet another study has found that cannabis products containing both THC and CBD are more effective in treating chronic pain than products made with CBD alone. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder enrolled 243 people with chronic low back pain to evaluat
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The risks of cannabis gummies with fake sweet packaging
by https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews on July 28, 2026The products are "particularly appealing and dangerous to children and young people", say police.
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IN PICTURES: British cannabis ‘edibles’ maker and 18...
by Lhoyd on July 28, 2026The Anti-Drug Crime Bureau of the Phnom Penh Police Department has cracked down on drug dealers and traffickers in the capital, including a British national who was manufacturing cannabis edibles, and seized seven kilogrammes of methamphetamine in a separate raid.
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Cannabis company cut 211 jobs in Hillsborough, Polk
by Louis Llovio on July 21, 2026Parallel says in a letter to state officials that the layoffs are a result of closing two facilities.
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Summer School training in Syracuse for jobs in nascent...
by Chris Bolt on July 17, 2026Syracuse University, with Green Flower, is teaching aspects of the cannabis industry. Certificate programs in cultivation, product development & medical marijuana prepare students.
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Missouri cannabis workers notch union wins as organizing...
by Rebecca Rivas on July 6, 2026A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on July 1, 2026Explore July 2026 cannabis job openings across Canada, including roles in retail, cultivation, production, sales, delivery, and more.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on June 29, 2026What this report finds: There are many potential paths for cannabis workers under broader cannabis legalization likely to come. Under the low-road scenario outlined in this report, cannabis workers are subject to the same harmful practices inflicted on nonunionized workers in agriculture and other industries with parallels to cannabis: low wages, few […]
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Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will...
by Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune on July 31, 2026Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal. Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will signi…
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FAA Considers New Marijuana Standards For Pilots And Air...
by Tom Angell on July 31, 2026The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to develop new marijuana-related standards for pilots and air traffic controllers in light of the “operational risk” created by the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis—which has furthered the “normalization” of the drug. FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine is partnering with the […]
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Supreme Court authorizes new probe into Lula’s son
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by valorinternational on July 31, 2026Federal Police are investigating whether Fábio Luís Lula da Silva used political influence to advance interests of medical cannabis company
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America Is Getting High More Than It’s Getting Drunk
by Mary Julia Koch on July 31, 2026
Pot is more popular than ever. But its rebrand obscures its risks.
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Texas is banning several THC products. What will still be...
by Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune on July 30, 2026Texans' access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday.
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Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will...
by Katlyn Ma on July 31, 2026Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.
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Coroner in synthetic cannabis death inquiry repeats...
by RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa on July 25, 2026
A coroner has repeated recommendations made in an earlier inquiry into synthetic cannabis deaths to develop a harm reduction strategy.
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The new science of cannabis and sleep
by Ariana Eunjung Cha on July 23, 2026
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
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Christchurch man arrested after alleged breach of medicinal...
by RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa on July 20, 2026
A Christchurch man with a medicinal cannabis licence has allegedly been using cannabis for personal reasons in breach of his licence.
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'Smell of cannabis' reveals alleged Dunedin dealer's drug...
by RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa on July 17, 2026
A Dunedin man is facing charges after police found drugs and cash in his car during a traffic stop on Thursday night.