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Guest Commentary: Minnesota Cannabis Is Already Taking Root
by Tom Smith on August 28, 2026Minnesota’s cannabis industry has begun, and for operators who accepted the risk of entering early, it is creating extraordinary opportunity.
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Lexington's second cannabis dispensary is at 130 W....
by Web Editor on August 28, 2026Lexington's second medical cannabis dispensary, High Profile Cannabis Shop, is under construction at 130 W. Tiverton Way near Fayette Mall but has not yet…
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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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From Wall Street To Cannabis: How Christopher Hinson Built...
by Bridgette Bartlett Royall on August 28, 2026For Black Business Month, the Hazy Harvest founder opens up about his journey to launch his Jersey City company—and how his mother, Eula Jean Wiggins, helped turn his vision into a family affair.
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Canada's Cannabis Market Is Catching Up With California
by Terry Hacienda on August 28, 2026The Fresh Toast - Canada's cannabis market is catching up with California. Their legal market is booming while California struggles.
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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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How to Buy Weed in Slovenia: Ljubljana and the Balkans'...
by @Herbworthy on August 28, 2026Slovenia weed laws decoded. Find out what is legal, what is not, how medical cannabis works, and why decriminalization is not legalization.
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CBG Shows Early Promise For Memory Deficits
by Dario Sabaghi on August 28, 2026While not as popular as THC and CBD, cannabigerol (CBG) has properties that a new study suggests may reduce a schizophrenia-like memory deficit.
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A federal ban on hemp THC takes effect in November. Here...
by Matt DeLong on August 28, 2026State officials say hemp-derived edibles and beverages will remain available in Minnesota, but the new law could have major implications for the state’s hemp industry.
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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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An alleged plotter of deadly Mount Vernon cannabis robbery...
by Jonathan Bandler on August 28, 2026Ryan "Patron" Rivera pleaded guilty in federal court to robbery conspiracy and firearms possession.
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Cannabis entrepreneur takes the stand in Tompkins case
by Danny McDonald on August 28, 2026
Frank 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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Rotorua cannabis raids: Court documents allege Vietnamese...
by Kelly Makiha on August 28, 2026Fourteen properties were raided as part of a wider operation.
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Shootings surge as drug gangs torment Brussels
by bbc.com on August 28, 2026This year alone there have been more than 65 shootings in the Belgian capital, as drug crime soars.
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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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Himachal Pradesh eases cannabis cultivation norms
by Pratibha Chauhan on August 26, 2026The Himachal Pradesh Government has amended its Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Order, 2026, significantly easing the investment requirement for setting up cannabis manufacturing units and revising the area permitted for controlled cultivation.
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4 Decades, 2 Creative Scenes: What 1986 Started in Gaming...
by Heady NJ Guest Author on August 25, 2026The year 1986 gave players The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Dragon Quest, and Castlevania. During that same year, a small Amsterdam coffeeshop became a meeting point for cannabis growers and breeders. Forty years later, both scenes offer a useful lesson. Durable creative work comes from clear ideas, repeated tests, and preservation.
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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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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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Marijuana use up, alcohol use down: Are Americans trading...
by CORY SMITH | The National News Desk on August 26, 2026Marijuana smoking is at a record high as alcohol use remains at a record low, but it is unclear whether Americans are trading one substance for the other.
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Cannabis smoking outpaces cigarettes in US, Gallup poll...
by Tom Angell on August 25, 2026Congressional researchers call out FDA hemp delay; CA marijuana packaging bill to gov; Cannabis workers unionize; OR lawmaker plans edibles rollback Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana […]
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on August 25, 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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by YouTube on August 6, 2026
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L.A. Marijuana Corruption Scheme Exposed by $62K Cash Stash
by Helen Bouchard on August 28, 2026
Ex-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, 2026
Frank 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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Cash buried in L.A. politician's backyard helped expose...
by Richard Winton on August 28, 2026
A Baldwin Park council member’s $62,000 stash of backyard cash tipped off investigators to a pay-to-play marijuana licensing racket, turning a local “green rush” into a sprawling federal corruption case.
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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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