BUSINESS
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B.C. court orders former U.S. cannabis CEO to pay $7.4M after offshore deal collapses
by Stefan Labbé on February 15, 2026
The judge rejected arguments that the margin loan had been set up as an illegal sham designed to circumvent U.S. securities regulations
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Hemp veto brings relief to Chicago cannabis shops
by Emmy Victor,Ashlyn Wright on February 15, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned local smoke shops from selling intoxicating hemp products, providing relief to cannabis business owners in Chicago.
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Will a new government breathe life into Thailand’s gasping cannabis industry?
by Zach Hope on February 15, 2026
Weed parlours were everywhere in Bangkok, like pubs in London. But the trade has been a debacle of the former government’s own making.
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Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
by Karen Tolkkinen on February 14, 2026
Minnesota’s ban on shipping CBD products was overturned Thursday, a relief especially to rural retailers.
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Massachusetts considers cannabis cultivation permit freeze
by Chris Roberts on February 13, 2026
With more cultivation capacity than other states, Massachusetts cannabis regulators think halting new permits could help operators.
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Will a new government breathe life into Thailand’s gasping cannabis industry?
by Zach Hope on February 15, 2026
Weed parlours were everywhere in Bangkok, like pubs in London. But the trade has been a debacle of the former government’s own making.
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Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
by Karen Tolkkinen on February 14, 2026
Minnesota’s ban on shipping CBD products was overturned Thursday, a relief especially to rural retailers.
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Plano dispensary becomes one of first in North Texas to offer medical marijuana onsite
by Miriam Fauzia on February 14, 2026
Texas dispensaries can now store and deliver medical marijuana under the expansion of the state’s Compassionate Use Program.
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Oklahoma marijuana business under investigation for fraud following massive fire
by Matt Richards on February 14, 2026
OKEMAH, Oklahoma — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is investigating a marijuana business in Okfuskee County following a fire at Stems Green LLC, revealing fraudulent operations.
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Massachusetts considers cannabis cultivation permit freeze
by Chris Roberts on February 13, 2026
With more cultivation capacity than other states, Massachusetts cannabis regulators think halting new permits could help operators.
CBD
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Congress Should Delay The Federal Hemp Ban And Instead Enact Regulations For THC And CBD Products (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on February 15, 2026
“Republicans, Democrats and independents alike understand that regulation is better than prohibition, and that good science takes time.” By Mike Simpson, Lovewell Farms via Rhode Island Current At a moment when Americans across the political spectrum say they want evidence-based policy, Congress is on the verge of repeating a familiar mistake: banning first and studying later.
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Scientists revive prehistoric cannabis enzymes and uncover more medical uses
by Earth.com on February 14, 2026
Scientists revive prehistoric cannabis enzymes and reveal when the plant began producing medical THC and CBD.
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Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
by Karen Tolkkinen on February 14, 2026
Minnesota’s ban on shipping CBD products was overturned Thursday, a relief especially to rural retailers.
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Federal Agency Finalized Rule For CBD Medicare Coverage Pilot Program Weeks Ago, Key Hemp Stakeholder Says
by Kyle Jaeger on February 13, 2026
As cannabis industry stakeholders await action on a marijuana rescheduling proposal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to provide federal health insurance coverage for CBD, according to an executive with a hemp company that’s been collaborating with the agency on the initiative. President Donald Trump signed an executive order
CRIME
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Poole dealer jailed for 14 years over £150,000 drugs haul
by bbc.com on February 14, 2026
Jose Ivo Ferreira, from Poole, admitted possessing large amounts of cocaine, ketamine and marijuana.
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KCSO: 4 illegal marijuana dispensaries raided in Rosamond; 9 arrested Thursday
by BakersfieldNow Staff on February 14, 2026
Four illegal marijuana dispensaries were raided on Thursday in Rosamond as part of a multi-agency operation that saw nine suspects arrested for their alleged in
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Kern County Authorities Arrest Nine, Shuts Down Four Illegal Dispensaries
by Anthony W. Haddad on February 13, 2026
Kern County authorities shut down four illegal marijuana dispensaries and made multiple arrests in a major operation.
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Lacey’s ‘Mama Green’ released without bail after allegedly selling drugs to minors
by Martín Bilbao on February 13, 2026
Law enforcement allege the woman sold drugs to kids as young as 13, and that “over 150 juveniles” visited her home on an average school day.
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Congress Should Delay The Federal Hemp Ban And Instead Enact Regulations For THC And CBD Products (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on February 15, 2026
“Republicans, Democrats and independents alike understand that regulation is better than prohibition, and that good science takes time.” By Mike Simpson, Lovewell Farms via Rhode Island Current At a moment when Americans across the political spectrum say they want evidence-based policy, Congress is on the verge of repeating a familiar mistake: banning first and studying later.
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Scientists revive prehistoric cannabis enzymes and uncover more medical uses
by Earth.com on February 14, 2026
Scientists revive prehistoric cannabis enzymes and reveal when the plant began producing medical THC and CBD.
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Tolkkinen: Their CBD business was about to take off. Then Minnesota told them they couldn’t ship.
by Karen Tolkkinen on February 14, 2026
Minnesota’s ban on shipping CBD products was overturned Thursday, a relief especially to rural retailers.
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Federal Agency Finalized Rule For CBD Medicare Coverage Pilot Program Weeks Ago, Key Hemp Stakeholder Says
by Kyle Jaeger on February 13, 2026
As cannabis industry stakeholders await action on a marijuana rescheduling proposal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to provide federal health insurance coverage for CBD, according to an executive with a hemp company that’s been collaborating with the agency on the initiative. President Donald Trump signed an executive order
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Marijuana consumption methods ranked by health risks
by Sophie Lloyd on February 13, 2026
Smoking marijuana harms lungs, vaping causes severe injuries, and edibles take hours to work. Learn which consumption method carries the least risk.
CULTURE
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 15, 2026
This 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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Inside Goldflower’s Florida Cannabis Cultivation Expansion
by Hazey Taughtme on February 13, 2026
Florida cannabis expansion moves forward as Goldflower launches a new cultivation site and adds elite genetics for patients.
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Two arrested after £1.6m cannabis cultivation found in Dundee
by bbc.com on February 13, 2026
Approximately 2,000 plants were recovered during a raid in the city on Thursday afternoon.
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Meet California’s New Director of Cannabis Control
by Pam Chmiel on February 11, 2026
Director Kellum outlines his goals, the challenges he faces steering this complex industry, and the dynamics that create roadblocks and impede progress.
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EXCLUSIVE: Be$os and Legado 7 Are Building a New Cultural Lane for Latino Cannabis in California
by Cannabis Now on February 11, 2026
More than a limited drop, 7 Be$os represents a cultural shift—where storytelling, heritage and infrastructure matter as much as product, and Latino leadership isn’t an afterthought but the future of cannabis.
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300 pounds of processed marijuana discovered in San Leandro illegal cultivation investigation
by KPIX on February 13, 2026
By Brandon Downs About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was discovered by San Leandro police, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, authorities said. Detectives responded to a home along Vistagrand Drive following a community tip regarding suspicious activity. Three people were contacted and police said probable cause led to them obtaining a search warrant. When
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis culture in the UCLA community
by @dailybruin on February 13, 2026
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:07 p.m. We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.
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Suspected illegal marijuana cultivation and sales operation busted at San Leandro home
by Harry Harris on February 12, 2026
About 300 pounds of processed marijuana was seized and a man arrested in what San Leandro police said was an investigation into an illegal cultivation and distribution operation.
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EXCLUSIVE: Be$os and Legado 7 Are Building a New Cultural Lane for Latino Cannabis in California
by Cannabis Now on February 11, 2026
More than a limited drop, 7 Be$os represents a cultural shift—where storytelling, heritage and infrastructure matter as much as product, and Latino leadership isn’t an afterthought but the future of cannabis.
EDIBLES
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5 impacted after elementary student passes out marijuana edibles for lunch
by WKRC on February 14, 2026
'You know when they’re at the lunch table, they’re trading food all over the place.'
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Pro Tip: Don't Give Flight Crews Weed Edibles as Gifts
by Tobias Carroll on February 14, 2026
There's a right way and a wrong way to give gifts
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Minnesota Judge Blocks State’s Direct-to-Consumer Ban on Low-THC Hemp Edibles
by Tony Lange on February 13, 2026
The judge ordered the state’s Office of Cannabis Management to cease enforcing its requirement for in-person deliveries, allowing mail shipments.
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Marijuana consumption methods ranked by health risks
by https://www.facebook.com/rollingout on February 13, 2026
Smoking marijuana harms lungs, vaping causes severe injuries, and edibles take hours to work. Learn which consumption method carries the least risk.
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5 impacted after elementary student passes out marijuana edibles for lunch
by WKRC on February 14, 2026
'You know when they’re at the lunch table, they’re trading food all over the place.'
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Marijuana consumption methods ranked by health risks
by https://www.facebook.com/rollingout on February 13, 2026
Smoking marijuana harms lungs, vaping causes severe injuries, and edibles take hours to work. Learn which consumption method carries the least risk.
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Tax prep season is here | Hartford Hospital
by hartfordhospital.org on February 13, 2026
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Elementary students eat marijuana edibles during lunch, prompting emergency response
by Jaden Hawkins,Jordan Gartner on February 13, 2026
Several elementary school students in Michigan needed medical assistance after eating marijuana gummies.
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Oregon lawmakers advance bill to reduce THC content in some edibles
by KATU Staff on February 13, 2026
A bill aimed at lowering the THC content of individually-wrapped cannabis edibles advanced out of committee and will head to the Oregon Senate floor for a vote.
JOBS
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The cannabis job miracle:
by CHRIS SILVA on February 10, 2026
In the boardrooms and legislative offices of Lansing, the green rush is often framed as a historic victory for Michigan’s labor market. By the end of 2025, economic reports touted cannabis as the …
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on February 1, 2026
Explore cannabis jobs across Canada in February 2026, including retail, cultivation, production, and sales roles from BC to the Yukon.
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Dispensary Hiring Guide Musthave Cannabis Retail Staff
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 11, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Cincinnatimanage Page 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 10, 2026
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Cannabis Jobs Fresno 5 Highpaying Marijuana In The Legal Industry
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 9, 2026
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Rise Cannabis Careers How Women Changed Dispensaries
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 5, 2026
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Online Dispensary Jobs Remote Paid Training Cannabis What You Need To Know Bc Seeds
by https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag on January 4, 2026
POLITICS
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Congress Should Delay The Federal Hemp Ban And Instead Enact Regulations For THC And CBD Products (Op-Ed)
by Marijuana Moment on February 15, 2026
“Republicans, Democrats and independents alike understand that regulation is better than prohibition, and that good science takes time.” By Mike Simpson, Lovewell Farms via Rhode Island Current At a moment when Americans across the political spectrum say they want evidence-based policy, Congress is on the verge of repeating a familiar mistake: banning first and studying later.
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Will a new government breathe life into Thailand’s gasping cannabis industry?
by Zach Hope on February 15, 2026
Weed parlours were everywhere in Bangkok, like pubs in London. But the trade has been a debacle of the former government’s own making.
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Missouri Bill To Restrict Hemp THC Products Stalls Amid Senate Filibuster
by Marijuana Moment on February 14, 2026
“We have to make sure that we don’t have unintended consequences, and destroy things that do not need to be destroyed.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A push for Missouri to immediately adopt planned federal limits on intoxicating hemp products ran into a filibuster in the state Senate Wednesday, with critics demanding any changes wait until national
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Petition approved in effort to repeal Ohio’s cannabis laws
by Jesse Bethea on February 14, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The effort to repeal Ohio’s new cannabis law is making headway, now that Attorney General Dave Yost has approved the latest petition summary submitted by Ohioans For C…
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New Farm Bill Released By GOP Committee Chair Aims To Reduce Hemp Industry 'Regulatory Burdens'
by Kyle Jaeger on February 13, 2026
A key House committee chairman has unveiled the latest version of a large-scale agriculture bill—with provisions his office says will reduce “regulatory burdens for producers of industrial hemp.” The proposed 2026 Farm Bill released on Friday by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson (R-PA) would maintain the industrial hemp program at a time when the
SCIENCE
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Smoking Cannabis Linked To Larger Brain Volume And Better Cognitive Function Later In Life
by Benjamin Taub on February 10, 2026
Moderate use appears to protect the hippocampus from shrinking.
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Medical Cannabis at Inflection Point: Policy, Science, What Comes Next (Opinion)
by Kenneth Epstein, Cannformatics on February 10, 2026
From New York’s clinical leadership to emerging product standards, patient care is becoming the market’s north star.
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Vermont State University professor cuts through the haze on cannabis
by Madelyn Nonni For the Herald on February 10, 2026
RUTLAND – Riley Kirk recently visited Phoenix Books to discuss her book, “Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicine,” with Vermont State University cannabis studies colleague Dr. Phil Lamy.
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Beyond Cannabinoids: The Analytical Value of Terpene Chirality in Cannabis | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Zacariah L. Hildenbrand,Hannia Mendoza-Dickey,Robert Manes on February 9, 2026
This article emphasizes the analytical value of terpene chirality in cannabis quality control. Many cannabis terpenes are chiral (have non-superimposable mirror images), and their enantiomeric distribution affects aroma, bioactivity, and product authenticity. Chiral gas chromatography (GC) is key to separating and quantifying these enantiomers, enabling more rigorous product standards.
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Best of the Week: November 28 – December 4, 2025 | Cannabis Science and Technology - Cannabis Industry News, Insights
by Erin McEvoy on February 9, 2026
Our top cannabis news topics this week: Texas medical cannabis, first Native American-owned East Coast cannabis brand, pivoting with hemp manufacturing, low-dose CBD and stress, and alcohol-induced liver disease.
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Tax prep season is here | Hartford HealthCare
by hartfordhealthcare.org on February 13, 2026
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on February 13, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on February 13, 2026
The latest in science and policy
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on February 11, 2026
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China
by newsfromscience on February 5, 2026
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
