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US Court Dismisses Case From Canadian Cannabis Executives...
by David Brown on July 31, 2026A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a company with operations and executives located in Canada that makes automated post-harvest processing equipment for...
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The Greater Cannabis Company (GCAN) to become Trafalgar...
by Stock Titan on July 31, 2026Approves rebranding to Trafalgar International, a 1-for-5 reverse split of common stock, and new board appointments effective after a 10-day information statement period.
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Forget the DEA and DOJ: When cannabis legalization happens,...
by Chris Roberts on July 31, 2026Instead of law enforcement, cannabis operator will have to worry about scrutiny from different federal agencies after legalization.
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Virginia Beach cannabis forum prepares entrepreneurs for...
by Romelo Styles on July 31, 2026Virginia Beach entrepreneurs learned what it takes to open a legal cannabis store ahead of Virginia's July 2027 retail launch.
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OCR Reopens Cannabis Business Applications as Board Reviews...
by St. Thomas Source on July 31, 2026The V.I. Office of Cannabis Regulation reopened applications for several cannabis business licenses during its board meeting held Thursday, while also advancing the first draft of regulations governing intoxicating hemp and artificially derived cannabinoid products under Act No. 9072.
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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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Pennington Biomedical Research Center study demonstrates...
by Ian Auzenne on July 30, 2026New research has found that the combination of CBD and THC significantly reduces agitation for people with dementia who are at the end of their lives. Dr. Jeff Keller of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is one of the principal investigators of the clinical trial. | WWL
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Texas Bans Delta-8 THC Hemp Products, Effective July 31
by Tony Lange on July 30, 2026Possessing or selling hemp-derived products containing unnatural amounts of delta-8 or other synthetic THC analogues will carry criminal penalties.
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Fugitive John Gray jailed over 'top-tier' drugs and dirty...
by bbc.com on July 31, 2026Prosecutors said he was at the top-tier level of supplying unadulterated cocaine, cannabis and diamorphine around Glasgow.
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Daily Guardian
by facebookapp on July 31, 2026Authorities filed a drug-related criminal complaint against a 17-year-old high school student after suspected marijuana valued at PHP 960 that was recovered from him tested positive for the illegal...
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Dixon prison employee pleads not guilty to sexual contact,...
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by Payton Felix on July 30, 2026A Dixon Correctional Center employee pleaded not guilty Thursday to three felony charges that accuse her of providing cannabis and engaging in sexual acts with an inmate.
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No Cookies
by Herald Sun on July 30, 2026No Cookies
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Police arrest NY man after finding hundreds of...
by Dalton Zbierski on July 30, 2026
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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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Pot in pop culture, through the ages
by Sheryl Jean on July 29, 2026Although marijuana only recently became legal in Minnesota, it has enjoyed an outsized profile in pop culture for decades.
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Minnesota’s Premier Cannabis Festival Is Back: Here’s...
by Dunken on July 28, 2026OutKast’s Big Boi, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Nappy Roots, and Sa-Roc are headlining Minnesota’s Legacy Cup on Sept 26 at Surly Field. Get full event info here.
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Dialed In Turns Local Culture Into a Cannabis Growth...
by Aron Vaughan on July 28, 2026Dialed In is using music, limited releases, local partnerships, and experiential marketing to test a model it plans to take beyond Colorado.
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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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Cannabis Guide for NJ Towns Released by CTA
by Dan Ulloa on July 30, 2026A New Jersey Cannabis Town Guide has been released by the State’s CTA to help towns that might want to allow cannabis companies.
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California Treasurer Calls Voter-Approved Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on July 30, 2026California’s marijuana legalization law that voters approved a decade ago has been a “complete failure” and should be replaced with a new ballot initiative that prioritizes consumers and small businesses, the state’s treasurer says. At a hearing she convened on cannabis industry banking challenges on Wednesday, Treasurer Fiona Ma (D) heard from […]
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Business owners call on N.C. House to reject proposed ban...
by Colin Campbell on July 30, 2026Dozens of bars, breweries, and other businesses that sell hemp and THC beverages are asking state lawmakers to change a pending bill that could ban most hemp products in North Carolina.
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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.