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U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union to exit cannabis banking...
by Matthew Reichbach on August 21, 2026U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union exits cannabis banking as industry matures. CEO cites increased competition while New Mexico cannabis sales hit record highs.
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Canadian LPs expand presence in European cannabis
by Margaret Jackson on August 21, 2026Tilray raises global medical cannabis capacity, expanding cultivation in Quebec and Portugal to meet rising demand.
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Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Plans to Repeal 24%...
by Tony Lange on August 21, 2026John James, who is vacating his seat as a U.S. congressman to run on the state’s Republican ticket for governor, outlined his cannabis reform policies.
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Federal Marijuana Legalization Could Bring New Taxes —...
by Mike Brennan on August 21, 2026Moving marijuana to Schedule III could deliver a major federal tax break to Michigan cannabis businesses. But something much bigger — federal legalization
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Virginia business preps for recreational marijuana market...
by Max Marcilla on August 21, 2026As Virginia prepares for the recreational marijuana market, which will launch on July 1, 2027, state agencies and marijuana retail businesses are preparing for the expected surge in demand.
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Microbiota and the Endocannabinoid System
by noel on August 21, 2026How does cannabis/CBD interact with the gut microbiome? Recent research examines possible implications for Alzheimer's, atherosclerosis, and more.
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Portugal exports more than 66 tonnes of medicinal cannabis...
by Inês Lopes on August 21, 2026Portugal exported more than 66 tonnes of cannabis for medicinal purposes during the first half of 2026, reveals Infarmed.
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Cannabis Beverages Market in China | Report - IndexBox -...
by indexbox on August 21, 2026The China cannabis beverages market operates within a complex regulatory and cultural context that distinguishes it sharply from Western markets. Cannabis beverages in China are defined primarily by their cannabinoid content derived from industrial hemp, with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels restricted to negligible trace amounts under national standards. […]
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THC and CBD: Same formula, very different drugs
by @JoshBloomACSH on August 21, 2026CBD and THC have the same chemical formula but very different effects. So how hard can it be to turn one into the other? On paper, not very. In the lab, all hell breaks loose. A Dreaded Chemistry Lesson From Hell® may help explain why. With a special appearance by Cheech and Chong!
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First cyberspace narcotics case filed over alleged THC-CBD...
by The Daily Star on August 20, 2026DNC arrested a supplier after a Badda raid and says products containing cannabis-derived substances had been sold through the e-commerce platform
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by facebookapp on August 21, 2026Cannabis Plants Seized at Eastleigh Property as Police Continue Crime Crackdown Cannabis plants have been seized from an address in Eastleigh after officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight...
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Cocky Thailand ‘couriers’ paid extra baggage charges to...
by Paul Britton on August 21, 2026'My man gonna be on the other side - don't leave the airport until you see him leave'
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Pensacola teens accused of $6,000 medical marijuana store...
by Benjamin Johnson on August 21, 2026Two teens were arrested by the PPD for allegedly stealing $6,000 worth of products from Legal Leaf. A third suspect remains at large.
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Subterranean £500k cannabis farm found by police
by Isabella Boneham on August 21, 2026The operation is discovered beneath a shipping container.
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UK Court Convicts 11 over £13.8m cannabis smuggling
by Hannah Johnson on August 21, 2026Eleven drug couriers have been convicted in a UK court for their involvement in a sophisticated plot to smuggle £13.8m worth of cannabis into the country.
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on August 21, 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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Summer Never Ends Brings 100+ Cannabis Brands and Ibiza...
by Christo Marron on August 20, 2026Summer Never Ends brings legal cannabis brands, Silly Nice, DJs and nightlife to Stereo Garden in Patchogue on August 29.
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High Times Magazine Releases Summer/Fall 2026 Issue...
by Alexa Oliphant on August 20, 2026Khalifa Returns in Issue Exploring Cannabis Prisoners, Hippie Hill, the Potency Debate, Psychedelic History, Rolling as an Art & What Legalization Leaves Behind
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How New York’s Legal Weed Market Is Creating a Cannabis...
by Petra June on August 18, 2026New York cannabis is developing its own identity through local brands, hash culture, independent dispensaries, equity and uniquely New York products.
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Immigration and Cannabis Culture in America - Does More...
by Our Friends on August 15, 2026Explore how immigration, cultural change, and immigrant entrepreneurship are shaping cannabis culture and business growth across America.
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Traffic stop on Highway 54 leads to THC edibles seizure...
by Jennifer Weiser on August 21, 2026A Delaware man and woman face a drug charge in Camden County after deputies said they were bringing edibles to a festival near Macks Creek.Prosecutors charged R
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Man arrested in Cherokee County with large amount of...
by Atlanta First News staff on August 20, 2026He is being held without bond.
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I-75 traffic stop uncovers marijuana edibles disguised as...
by WSBTV.com News Staff on August 20, 2026He's being held without bond.
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CSO: Driver found with marijuana edibles in candy packaging
by Shannon Ballew | sballew@cherokeetribune.com on August 20, 2026A traffic stop on Interstate 75 Wednesday in Cherokee County led authorities to finding a large amount of marijuana and edibles, including products in packaging resembling candy.
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Man arrested on I-75 with candy-packaged marijuana edibles
by FOX 5 Atlanta on August 20, 2026A Cherokee Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a Michigan man on drug charges Wednesday afternoon following an Interstate 75 traffic stop.
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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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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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Former cannabis chair seeks damages from Goldberg over...
by Katie Castellani | State House News Service on August 21, 2026O'Brien's lawsuit rehashes a two-year-long legal battle between her and Goldberg that highlighted internal strife within the CCC.
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Legal Marijuana NOW candidate for Nebraska governor selects...
by Zach Wendling on August 21, 2026LINCOLN — The Legal Marijuana NOW nominee for Nebraska governor announced Friday the pick of an Omaha Housing Authority commissioner and local community ambassador as his running mate. Rick Beard of O...
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Virginia business preps for recreational marijuana market...
by Max Marcilla on August 21, 2026As Virginia prepares for the recreational marijuana market, which will launch on July 1, 2027, state agencies and marijuana retail businesses are preparing for the expected surge in demand.
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Turning Interest Into Advocacy: Why You Should Intern With...
by NORML on August 21, 2026by NORML Summer ‘26 Intern Dakota Helgren
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Finance Ministry ready to facilitate regulated cannabis...
by Shashwat Pant on August 21, 2026Kathmandu, August 21 Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the Ministry of Finance is ready to facilitate cannabis cultivation if it is regulated in accordance with the law. Wagle made the statement during a question-and-answer session in the National Assembly on Friday. National Assembly member Bishnukumari Sapkota had asked about the government’s […]
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Finance Minister echoes need for further study to determine...
by GorakhaPatra on August 21, 2026Responding to queries from National Assembly (NA) members in the meeting on Friday, the Minister said cannabis is a medicinal plant, but its use as a narcotic drug is also a concern that needs to be controlled. "That's why legal provisions need reviewing following in consultations with experts. Further study before deciding on the existing provisions on its […]
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 20, 2026The latest in science and policy
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on August 20, 2026Drug Enforcement Administration opens door to more cannabis growers to supply drug for research
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses...
by newsfromscience on August 20, 2026Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 19, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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