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Issue #006 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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A New Era of Cannabis Retail in Harlem: Inside the Vision...
by GuestEditor19 on August 30, 2026Discover the heartbeat of urban culture with The Hype Magazine! From Hip Hop to Hollywood, delve into a rich tapestry of diverse stories, interviews, and impactful editorials. We go beyond music, catering to fashion enthusiasts, gamers, movie buffs, MMA followers, EDM and rock fans, and more. If it's newsworthy, we cover it passionately. Join us for a […]
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Rhode Island’s cannabis legalization is affecting race...
by Steph Machado on August 30, 2026No new stores have been licensed since Rhode Island legalized recreational marijuana in 2022.
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Kentucky medical cannabis industry reaches halfway mark...
by KY Cannabis Industry Alliance on August 29, 2026FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s rapidly developing medical cannabis industry reached a major milestone Friday when the state’s 24th licensed dispensary opens, putting half of the Commonwealth’s authorized 48 dispensaries into operation.
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Missouri Officials Defend Hemp Product Ban From Industry...
by Marijuana Moment on August 29, 2026Plaintiffs argue in the lawsuit that the result is “a single product is simultaneously legal ‘hemp’ and illegal ‘marijuana.’” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A federal judge is being asked to decide whether Missouri’s new law banning intoxicating hemp products is clear enough to enforce in November or so contradictory that a […]
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Alabama's Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens
by Marijuana Moment on August 29, 2026“Having more dispensary locations throughout the state is vital for patient access and affordability.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Alabama’s second medical cannabis dispensary opened Friday in Talladega about three months after the first storefront opened in Montgomery. The dispensary is the second location of Callie’s Apothecary, the first […]
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CBD and Sexual Performance: Science vs. Hype
by Hanf Magazin on August 29, 2026Discover what studies actually reveal about CBD's effects on sexuality. We separate evidence from marketing claims and explore why research appears contradictory.
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Michigan issues first-ever hemp license suspension over...
by Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com on August 29, 2026Michigan's first hemp license suspension could signal a shift in regulatory oversight, suggesting state officials may be preparing for increased enforcement across the industry.
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Where To Buy a Pound of Exotic THCa Online
by Heady NJ Guest Author on August 28, 2026If you’ve scrolled past a jar of frosty, dispensary-looking flower being sold as “hemp” and thought, “Wait, that’s not CBD,” you’re not exactly wrong. It's exotic THCa flower.
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Cannabis for Cancer Declaration Seeks Partners for...
by Justin Kander on August 28, 2026Organization encourages clinical cancer research following a 2026 systematic review supporting investigation of CBD's potential antitumor effects in dogs
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Psychedelic Medicine Gets Federal Attention, CBD Program...
by Shadd Dales on August 28, 2026In our latest Trade To Black, presented by Flowhub, hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell break down a new federal report that could reshape how states handle psychedelic medicine going forward — plus the weekly NuggMD safety poll and an update on the CBD pilot program with Dr. Paul Shields. In the headlines, we track
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Eight arrests after 14 Vietnamese-linked cannabis grow...
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Operation Blackout: Police seize financial records from...
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Drug offences primary hub driving systemic crime...
by Bernama on August 30, 2026KOTA KINABALU: Drug offences have been identified as a primary hub driving systemic crime in the country, linking at least 28 other types of crime, including theft, housebreaking and violence.
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Nearly 900 pounds of marijuana headed to Florida seized in...
by Grace Bellinghausen on August 29, 2026Nearly 900 pounds of marijuana was headed to Orlando before Georgia authorities intercepted it as part of a massive 1,800-pound bust.
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Shamirpet police arrest man over cannabis-laced chocolates
by Harsha Vardhini on August 29, 2026Shamirpet police arrest Bihar native Baidhnath for allegedly selling cannabis-laced chocolates from a Thumkunta pan shop and seize 5,298 packets.
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Silly Nice Turns New York Cannabis Chaos Into Wearable Art...
by Christo Marron on August 29, 2026Silly Nice transforms NYC cannabis culture into wearable art with its organic oversized 2024 Liberty Print T-shirt, starting at $43.50.
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Silly Nice’s “got hash?” Corduroy Hat Is a Love...
by Celeste Hedera on August 29, 2026Silly Nice turns traditional hash culture into New York streetwear with its vintage-inspired “got hash?” cotton corduroy hat.
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The Future of Cannabis Tourism Starts on the Farm
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on August 28, 2026Cannabis farm visits can educate travelers, support small growers, and connect consumers with Northern California’s land, people, and history.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on August 28, 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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Silly Nice Turns Cannabis Into Camouflage With a New...
by Christo Marron on August 27, 2026Silly Nice debuts a water-resistant camouflage backpack featuring its original cannabis camo pattern, laptop storage and everyday travel functionality.
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Toddlers Poisoned By Drug Edibles at Record Rates, Study...
by StudyFinds Analysis on August 29, 2026In a Nutshell A toddler finds a gummy on the coffee table. It looks like candy. It smells sweet. Before anyone notices, the child has swallowed it. That gummy might contain marijuana, and it might not be the only edible drug parents now have to worry about vanishing off counters…
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Return of the 10 mg THC Gummy - The Source
by Josh Jardine on August 28, 2026Oregon State Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Portland/Washington County) has announced plans to reintroduce her failed 2026 legislation next year that would have reduced the amount of THC in cannabis edibles. While portions of what she proposes are ideas worthy of support, it has elements of personal bias and drug war hysteria. Per the Oregon Capital Chronicle,
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Electric Honey introduces “Time Release” Strawberry Jam...
by Brandon Dunn on August 28, 2026New 100mg THC gummy combines water-soluble and traditional fat-soluble THC to create a faster-feeling onset followed by the longer-lasting experience
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on August 27, 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 edibles: an update of sorts - Food Politics by...
by Marion on August 27, 2026The FDA has not said anything new about cannabis edibles since July 2024. Plenty of new products are on the market.
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on August 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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Cannabis workforce training: Why Minnesota’s model matters
by Kasey Kollross on August 21, 2026The cannabis industry is booming and cannabis workforce training is critical for success. Learn how Minnesota is setting a new standard.
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Marijuana Legalization Boosts Agriculture Jobs In States...
by Tom Angell on August 14, 2026States that enact marijuana legalization see jobs in the agriculture sector increase more than they would have without the policy change, according to a new economic analysis from researchers at Texas Tech University. The results, which were presented at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2026 meeting last month, found a 9 percent […]
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Cannabis job fair highlights new opportunities in New York
by Tyanna Xavier on August 11, 2026The cannabis industry is continuing to grow in New York State and so are the job opportunities. On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in collaboration with the state’s departmen…
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9NEWS
by YouTube on August 6, 2026KUSA (9NEWS Denver) is your source for breaking news, Colorado weather, traffic, and live coverage in Denver and across the Front Range. Get the latest updates from the 9NEWS team -- from major local headlines and investigations to severe weather, community stories and the moments everyone’s talking about. Watch live newscasts, stream breaking coverage […]
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Rhode Island’s cannabis legalization is affecting race...
by Steph Machado on August 30, 2026
No new stores have been licensed since Rhode Island legalized recreational marijuana in 2022.
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L.A. Marijuana Corruption Scheme Exposed by $62K Cash Stash
by Helen Bouchard on August 28, 2026Ex-Baldwin Park official Ricardo Pacheco is sentenced after an FBI probe exposed a sprawling marijuana bribery scheme.
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Cannabis entrepreneur takes the stand in Tompkins case
by Danny McDonald on August 28, 2026Frank Perullo's testimony is meant to bolster a key part of the government's case against Suffolk Sherriff Steven W. Tompkins. But his lawyers say Perullo isn't credible.
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Florida Dems Pounce On Grand Jury Finding That DeSantis...
by Marijuana Moment on August 28, 2026“The scheme defunded healthcare services for poor children to instead advance the political agenda of Gov. Ron DeSantis.” By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix Florida Democrats went on the offensive Thursday against Republican leaders after the release of a blistering statewide grand jury report that found $10 million in Medicaid funds were […]
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Colorado Governor Pardons More People For Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on August 28, 2026Colorado’s governor has issued additional pardons for past marijuana convictions, adding to the thousands of such acts of cannabis clemency he has granted to date. Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Wednesday pardoned 29 people—several of whom were sentenced for cannabis-related crimes. Jonathan Carey, for example, was convicted of possessing more than 8 ounces of […]
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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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