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Georgia medical cannabis patient growth continues to surge
by Margaret Jackson on August 5, 2026Georgia's medical cannabis patient registry posted its fastest growth in a decade after a new law eased access.
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What to Expect From the DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling...
by Tony Lange on August 5, 2026A law judge’s recommendation may not come down to whether anti-rescheduling parties proved a Schedule I listing, but whether they disproved the government’s Schedule III evidence.
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A Farmer's Approach to Cannabis Pays Off for Vermont Kind
by Anne Archer, GreenMountain correspondent. on August 5, 2026The field is beautiful. All 14 rows, precisely mowed in between, are straight. All unwanted weeds are cleared. And all of Vermont Kind’s 600 cannabis plants, ranging between knee-high to
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Delaware recreational marijuana sales top $53 million in...
by Adriana Myers on August 5, 2026One year after Delaware launched legal recreational marijuana sales, state officials say the state's cannabis market has made significant progress, generating more than $53.4 million in adult-use sales while continuing
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The White House Has Its Hand in Cannabis
by Terry Hacienda on August 5, 2026The Fresh Toast - The White House has its hand in cannabis—but who is benefiting as Trump ties, money and marijuana policy collide?
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Buying CBD today: What has changed and what you should check
by View all posts by Business Wire on August 5, 2026Here, we'll walk through what has actually changed in the CBD market since 2021, and the four things worth checking before you buy your next CBD product.
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Ky. research: CBD, THC combo can improve dementia...
by Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern on August 5, 2026New research — which Kentucky participated in as a trial site — shows a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can help late-stage dementia patients feel less agitation.
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Virginia’s 2 mg THC Cap Hits August 15: What Hemp...
by Kristi Hull on August 5, 2026On August 15, 2026, barring any last-minute changes, the 25:1 CBD-to-THC ratio that has allowed hemp products sold in Virginia to exceed 2 milligrams of THC per package will be repealed. After that date, a hemp product carrying more than 2 milligrams of total THC per package cannot be produced or sold in the Commonwealth,
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Combining THC And CBD From Marijuana Can Improve Dementia...
by Marijuana Moment on August 5, 2026“They were awake, alert, more comfortable and less agitated, and this led to significant improvement in the caregiving quality of life.” By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern New research—which Kentucky participated in as a trial site—shows a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can help late-stage dementia patients feel less […]
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Seized CBD shop reopens under new name, selling infused...
by Nathan Gaddie news@1350kman.com on August 4, 2026Buzzed and baked? Almost two years after police raided local CBD store American Shaman, the company is set to open a cafe — selling coffee containing marijuana — in the
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Man Charged With Pursuit, Drug Offenses in Illawarra
by Mirage News on August 5, 2026A man has been charged with pursuit and drug offences in the Illawarra.About 11.45am Tuesday (4 August 2026), officers attached to the Illawarra
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Police raid shuts multimillion-pound cannabis farm
by Mick Lunney - Yorkshire on August 5, 2026Almost 1,800 cannabis plants are found as police swoop on a warehouse in Doncaster.
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'Cocaine artist' who ran drugs network from abroad jailed...
by Robin Brown on August 5, 2026Three men, including a father and son from Swinton and Eccles, have been jailed after police uncovered drug dealing and money laundering.
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Watch: Police uncover huge £1.7m cannabis farm in rural...
by Darren Burke on August 5, 2026Police in Yorkshirer have uncovered a £1.7 million cannabis farm after a raid.
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Peterborough drug dealer caught with cannabis jailed
by Oliver Murphy on August 5, 2026A drug dealer caught red-handed with cannabis in Peterborough has been jailed.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on August 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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Gandaki legalises cannabis cultivation for medicinal and...
by the_farsight on August 4, 2026Gandaki Province has formally legalised cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes after Province Chief Dilli Raj Bhatta authenticated the Bill on Regulation of Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal and Industrial Purposes on Monday. The new law allows farmers and commercial...
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Is There A Cannabis Culture? And What Does It Mean For The...
by Peter Su on August 2, 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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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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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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Allianz Arena 2022 | Virtual tour by Zenn Maar &...
by Zenn Maar on August 4, 2026Virtual tour generated by Zenn Maar & zennsfoto.de
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U.S. Senate throws Minnesota’s hemp-based THC drinks and...
by Ana Radelat on August 3, 2026A one-month reprieve, which could be extended, buys the hemp-derived THC industry more time to avoid a federal ban on their popular products.
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What THC is legal in Texas? Delta-8 ban and delta-9 rules
by Marley Malenfant on August 3, 2026Qualifying delta-9 edibles, drinks and hemp flower remain available, but important restrictions apply.
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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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What is still legal under Texas’ latest THC ban
by Katlyn Ma on July 30, 2026Although several synthetically derived cannabis products were banned starting July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on August 2, 2026Explore August 2026 cannabis job openings across Canada, including roles in retail, cultivation, production, sales, delivery, and more
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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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Trump seeks a boost for hemp that would benefit a top...
by The Seattle Times on August 5, 2026At the White House's request, senators tucked a hemp law change into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of the president’s chief of staff.
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The White House Has Its Hand in Cannabis
by Terry Hacienda on August 5, 2026
The Fresh Toast - The White House has its hand in cannabis—but who is benefiting as Trump ties, money and marijuana policy collide?
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Former Stitt adviser implicated by co-defendant in medical...
by Reuters on August 5, 2026Attorney Matt Stacy, former adviser to Gov. Kevin Stitt, implicated by co-defendant in Oklahoma medical marijuana drug conspiracy case.
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White House Denies That Push To Protect Hemp From Ban Is...
by Tom Angell on August 5, 2026A top aide to President Donald Trump may have close family ties to a hemp industry executive, but that has nothing to do with the White House’s push to get Congress to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products, an administration official says. Meanwhile, several sources told Marijuana Moment that the president himself
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West Hollywood politicians on cannabis, polygamous marriage...
by Markus Bidaux on August 5, 2026Mayor John Heilman, Danny Hang, and Chelsea Byers talk WorldPride Amsterdam and the progress within the LGBTQ+ community
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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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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on July 31, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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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.