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BUSINESS
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Illinois Cannabis Lottery Ruling on Alleged Fraud
by Glenn Marshall on April 7, 2026
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WM Technology, Inc. Announces Voluntary Delisting From Nasdaq
by Investor Relations: on April 7, 2026
WM Technology, Inc. (“WM Technology” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MAPS), a leading marketplace and technology solutions provider to the cannabis industry, toda...
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Cannabis consumers don’t want low-dose THC beverages, California companies claim
by Chris Roberts on April 7, 2026
Cannabis beverages with more than 10 milligrams of THC account for almost all of California THC beverage sales, industry advocates say.
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IND HEMP Announces Strategic Partnership to Bring US-Grown Hemp Fiber Into Vietnam’s Textile Supply Chain
by Posted by CBT Staff on April 7, 2026
The agreement with Summit International Trading and Thien Phuoc creates a direct pipeline from U.S. farms to Vietnamese textile manufacturing.
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2026 Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Business Study Launches to Capture the Opinions of Owners, Workers
by Posted by CBT Staff on April 7, 2026
Data collected from the five-minute online survey is anonymous, with owners and workers 18 years and older eligible to take part.
CBD
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Marijuana
by Adobe Stock on April 7, 2026
A pool of $38 million from the state's medical marijuana program has been released by the State Treasurer under the original mandate after Gov. Morrisey vetoed a bill that would
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Medicare Is Helping Seniors Get Their Hands on CBD
by Polly Davis Doig on April 7, 2026
Pilot program reimburses up to $500 yearly for select CBD products
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Ascend Wellness Program to Offer Operational Support to Cannabis Businesses
by Cannabis Equipment News on April 7, 2026
It's initially limited to operators in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
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CBD Enters US Healthcare Through Medicare Pilot, But Coverage Remains Limited
by Ben Stevens on April 7, 2026
FDA allows limited CBD use in Medicare-linked programmes as CMS pilots launch, boosting cannabis stocks temporarily.
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CBD found to reverse brain damage in mouse model of Alzheimer's disease
by Ingrid Fadelli on April 7, 2026
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. The deficits linked to AD are known to result from the abnormal ...
CRIME
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Two men due in court over €1 million drugs seizure
by Francis Carroll on April 7, 2026
Stephen McGuane (45) and Ciarán McParland (41) are each accused of unlawful possession of cannabis and having the drug for sale or supply
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Man jailed for 4 years, fined $27M for trafficking 30kg of cannabis
by Editor on April 7, 2026
Months after he was arrested for the illegal possession of narcotics, Rajesh Mookram was sentenced to four years imprisonment and fined $27 million after he was found guilty of the crime. The sentenced was handed down by Magistrate Taunna Hardy at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, April 2. In a statement, the Customs Anti...
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Telegram ring used luxury Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City apartments to stash 412 kg of cannabis: prosecutors
by Le Tan on April 7, 2026
Vietnamese prosecutors have charged 18 people with running a cannabis trafficking ring that rented upscale apartments in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as stash houses, moving more than 412 kg of the drug worth VND92.16 billion (US$3.5 million) in just over a year.
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Upper West: Over 200 slabs of suspected cannabis seized in Police operation
by Martina Maasonoo Zaabog on April 7, 2026
The Upper West Regional Police Command has dismantled a drug trafficking network, arresting several suspects and seizing large quantities of suspected
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Does Cannabis Legalization Contribute to Lower Crime Rates?
by Kerry Charron on April 7, 2026
A study published in Economic Modeling evaluated the connection between state cannabis laws and national crime rates. Currently, medical cannabis is l | Health And Medicine
CULTURE
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From goal line to sidewalk: The decline of the Canadian cannatourism dream & why Canada’s cannabis culture is stuck in retail purgatory
by Jon Liedtke on April 7, 2026
From goal line to sidewalk, this in‑depth analysis explores the decline of Canadian cannatourism, broken hospitality math, and what must change by 2027.
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Jimmy Kimmel Made a Weed Doc for Hulu. Of Course High Times Is In It
by Javier Hasse on April 7, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel’s new Hulu series for 4/20 includes a documentary short on High Times, alongside films on Harold & Kumar, glass art and the cult oddity Ganjasaurus Rex.
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Legendary Cannabis Genetics Meet Hip-Hop Royalty: Sensi Seeds x Death Row Records Exclusive Strains Released in U.S.
by Sensi Seeds on April 7, 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Sensi Seeds, the world's oldest cannabis seed bank, today announced the U.S. market expansion of its exclusive partnership with Death Row...
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KANHA Launches Limited-Edition Peach Paradise with Koala Puffs, Tapping the Creator-Led Economy Model to Unlock Consumer Growth
by StreetInsider.com on April 7, 2026
Partnership taps creator-led economy model to unlock consumer growthKoala Puffs meet-and-greet event by Eaze at Growcery Mid-City in...
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New Jersey Prepares for 4/20 and Year-Round Cannabis Events
by @natltoday on April 7, 2026
New Jersey is gearing up for the annual 4/20 cannabis celebration as well as a full calendar of events throughout 2026. From craft workshops and game nights to industry trade shows and comedy showcases, the state is embracing the growing cannabis culture with a diverse lineup of festivities.
EDIBLES
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Hemp THC industry braces for federal changes that would ban most drinks and edibles
by Caroline Cummings on April 7, 2026
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Montana Readies New Rules for Cannabis Packaging, Edibles Potency
by Cannabis Equipment News on April 6, 2026
Dispensaries and manufacturers are on the hook to make the changes.
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Warren dad charged after 7-year-old allegedly eats marijuana edibles
by Mike Gauntner on April 5, 2026
A 42-year-old Warren man is charged was child endangering after police say his 7-year-old son overdosed on marijuana edibles.
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Cannabis edibles in dementia care: What families should know
by @ABC21WPTA on April 3, 2026
As more states legalize medical marijuana, some caregivers are wondering whether cannabis edibles have a place in dementia care. What to know and the precautions caregivers should weigh before adding them to a care plan.
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Howland woman arrested with pot-infused crispy rice, other marijuana edibles
by Mike Gauntner on April 3, 2026
Police say the woman was also hiding a bottle of Xanax between her thighs.
JOBS
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a chance to make the cannabis industry a model of good jobs—if workers are given a voice
by Sebastian Hickey on April 7, 2026
What 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 workplace benefits, unprotected…
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on April 1, 2026
Explore Canada’s cannabis jobs for April 2026. Find new roles in retail, cultivation, production, and more across every region and province.
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The Latest Cannabis Industry Stats: Jobs, Sales & Regional Growth
by @MEXC_Official on March 27, 2026
Spend enough time around cannabis operators and you start hearing the same thing. The numbers look good from the outside; get inside, and it’s a different conversation
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Cannabis company to close Denver grow facility, cut 132 jobs
by Denver Business Journal on March 23, 2026
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Medical marijuana patients could lose employment if new law passes
by Dylan Brown / KFOR on March 19, 2026
A new effort at the Oklahoma State Capitol could put thousands of medical marijuana patients’ employment on the line if it passes in the coming weeks.
POLITICS
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Pennsylvania Governor Says Legalizing Marijuana Will Raise Revenue To Support Kids And Public Safety Programs
by Tom Angell on April 7, 2026
Pennsylvania’s governor is increasing pressure on lawmakers to send him a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, saying that doing so would generate new revenue that could be invested in key programs. “While some in Harrisburg claim we can’t afford to make bigger investments in our kids, public safety, and our economy, know this:
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Idaho Lawmakers Approve Resolution Asking Voters To Reject Medical Cannabis Ballot Measure
by Tom Angell on April 7, 2026
The Idaho House of Representatives has joined the Senate in approving a resolution urging voters to “reject” an effort to place an initiative to legalize medical marijuana on the state’s November ballot. The measure, sponsored by the Senate State Affairs Committee, claims that cannabis legalization in other states has led to a host of harms,
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Cannabis raids cause trauma, fear and distress, says Potlotek chief
by Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cape Breton Post on April 7, 2026
Before last Thursday, Potlotek First Nation was known for its significant history as a sacred gathering place for the Mi’kmaq people for centuries. Chapel Island, just off the shores of
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Two top NC lawmakers push back on council recommendation to legalize marijuana
by Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi on April 7, 2026
Marijuana is illegal in North Carolina. Hemp, which also comes from cannabis, is legal.
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Marijuana Rescheduling Appeal Process 'Remains Pending' Despite Trump's Executive Order, DEA Says In New Filing
by Tom Angell on April 7, 2026
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says the marijuana rescheduling appeal process “remains pending” despite President Donald Trump issuing an executive order more than three months ago directing the attorney general to enact the reform “in the most expeditious manner.” DEA and reform proponents on Monday submitted a joint status report on an interlocutory appeal that
SCIENCE
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How the Federal Government limits valid scientific research on Cannabis sativa
by @unm on April 6, 2026
The use of medical marijuana for millions of patients suffering from a wide range of health conditions and the subsequent therapeutic benefits has long been documented. Twenty-three states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, have determined...
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on April 6, 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 April 6, 2026
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on April 6, 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 April 6, 2026
The latest in science and policy