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BUSINESS
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Idaho medical cannabis legalization campaign says it’s on...
by Margaret Jackson on June 29, 2026
An Idaho judge recently invalidated 4,000 signatures submitted by a medical cannabis legalization effort.
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How Millions in Political Donations Push for DEA Marijuana...
by newswire.com on June 29, 2026
While DEA's marijuana rescheduling hearing proceeds with participants for and against rescheduling, MMJ International Holdings highlights publicly disclosed political spending by major state licensed cannabis companies-and a federal cultivation application that has remained unresolved since 2018.
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DEA Kicks Off Historic Hearing On Cannabis Rescheduling...
by A.J. Herrington on June 29, 2026
The DEA begins reviewing its proposal to move cannabis to Schedule III, even as reform advocates criticize their exclusion from the hearing process.
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Cannabis robotics company Vape Jet moves headquarters to...
by Jake Dabkowski on June 29, 2026
Vape Jet designs and sells robotic equipment that automates the process of manufacturing cannabis-focused product
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Cannabis Has Always Been Queer
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on June 29, 2026
Queer activists helped build medical cannabis. The industry must honor that history by backing LGBTQ+ founders, culture, and community year-round.
CBD
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The ‘Skunky’ Smell of Cannabis May Help Treat...
by Pain News Network on June 29, 2026
By Pat Anson THC and CBD get all the attention, but there’s another compound in cannabis that could someday be harnessed to treat chronic pain: terpenes. Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give plants like lavender, sage and eucalyptus their distinctive smells. In cannabis, terpenes give the
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Farmers, retailers worry as state and federal regs for...
by Charlotte Rene Woods on June 29, 2026
A store owner gave notice to her landlord to end a lease while a farmer ponders sustainability of his business
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Can cannabis bridge the gender health gap?
by Lauren Crosby Medlicott on June 29, 2026
Over 760,000 women languish on gynaecology waiting lists while the data linking cannabinoids to hormonal health becomes clearer by the day. Yet there's not a single large-scale trial testing cannabis for endometriosis, menopause, or period pain. The result? Thousands of British women are paying privately for something the NHS won't…
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Farmers, retailers worry as state and federal regs for...
by Charlotte Rene Woods on June 29, 2026
Forthcoming federal hemp definition changes after Congress previously opened the door to broader hemp markets are set to take effect in November this year while Virginia’s potential legal cannabis market is set to take effect next July.
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Nearly 10% Of Americans Use Cannabis To Sleep. But Does It...
by Dario Sabaghi on June 28, 2026
A new National Sleep Foundation-funded survey found that nearly 10% of adults use it to help them sleep. But researchers continue to debate whether it really helps.
CRIME
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Cannabis Advocates Protest Rigged Marijuana Rescheduling...
by Dan Ulloa on June 29, 2026
Cannabis advocates protested outside the DEA's Headquarters as the non-livestreamed rescheduling of the marijuana trial began.
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Ohio cannabis entrepreneur indicted on allegations of...
by crainscleveland.com on June 29, 2026
Garett Fortune is facing charges of securities violations in relation to investments he allegedly collected to launch what prosecutors describe as a cannabis candy company.
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Ireland's Cross-Party Drug Committee Calls for Full...
by Ben Stevens on June 29, 2026
Ireland’s Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use has recommended the full decriminalisation of personal possession of all drugs, calling on the government to repeal Section 3 of the Misuse of
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Debt-Driven Drug Couriers Lead Teens to Addiction
by Yun Seong-woo on June 29, 2026
Debt-Driven Drug Couriers Lead Teens to Addiction Organized crime traps teens via games, debt, into drug jobs risking addiction
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B.C. government seeks to seize $12,000 it alleges was made...
by Susan Lazaruk on June 28, 2026
The government alleges the money was the proceeds of crime and, if released, would likely be used for illegal activity.
CULTURE
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on June 29, 2026
This 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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West Hollywood to consider extending Emerald Village...
by Paulo Murillo on June 29, 2026
West Hollywood City Council is set to consider extending its financial support for marketing the cannabis industry by approving $250,000 with Emerald Village.
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How to Buy Weed in Washington DC: Initiative 71, Gifting...
by @Herbworthy on June 29, 2026
Buying cannabis in Washington DC is different from other states. Discover Initiative 71, legal gifting, licensed retailers, and key safety tips.
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How to Buy Weed in Portland: Oregon's Cannabis Culture,...
by @Herbworthy on June 29, 2026
Your complete guide to buying weed in Portland with Oregon cannabis laws, dispensary advice, pricing, product options, and travel guidance.
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How to Buy Weed in Tokyo: Japan's Harshest Cannabis Laws &...
by @Herbworthy on June 28, 2026
Japan's cannabis laws leave no room for mistakes. Understand the legal risks, CBD regulations, and what visitors should avoid before traveling.
EDIBLES
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on June 28, 2026
It'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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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 28, 2026
Using cannabis edibles and alcohol together may make drivers far more impaired than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. Even more concerning, common field sobriety tests often failed to detect the cannabis-related impairment.
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Oklahoma Limits Edible THC And Bans Kid-Friendly Packaging
by Source: Unsplash/CRYSTALWEED cannabis on June 27, 2026
New law limits edible THC and bans candy‑like packaging after a child’s hospitalization.
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‘Wild West’ for THC drinks, edibles stays as hemp...
by Lucy Valeski on June 26, 2026
A deal to strictly regulate hemp-derived THC products died in the South Carolina House for the year. No restrictions on age and drinks stay in bars.
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From ice cream and sobolo to eggs: 7 dangerous effects of...
by Maxwell Nyagamago on June 25, 2026
Cannabis-infused ice cream, sobolo, toffees and other foods are becoming a growing concern in Ghana. Here are seven dangerous health effects of marijuana edibles, according to health experts and addiction researchers.
JOBS
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Ensuring the high road in Cannabis: Legalization offers a...
by Sebastian Hickey on June 29, 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 […]
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State-Legal Cannabis Sales Exceed $29B in 2025
by NORML on June 25, 2026
Market demand for legal marijuana remained steady
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Cannabis Jobs And Sales Decline Together For The First Time...
by Dario Sabaghi on June 25, 2026
A new report reveals that both cannabis employment and revenue have dropped for the first time since legal adult-use cannabis markets started expanding.
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The U.S. cannabis industry reports its first job loss
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 25, 2026
The U.S. legal cannabis industry is showing clear signs of maturing and facing challenges as employment and revenue decline for the
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Report: Cannabis Industry Jobs Fell 2.7% Year-Over-Year
by TG Branfalt on June 25, 2026
Employment in the legal cannabis industry fell slightly in 2025 – down 2.7%, according to Vangst and Whitney Economics’ annual U.S. Cannabis Jobs Report. The
POLITICS
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How Millions in Political Donations Push for DEA Marijuana...
by newswire.com on June 29, 2026
While DEA's marijuana rescheduling hearing proceeds with participants for and against rescheduling, MMJ International Holdings highlights publicly disclosed political spending by major state licensed cannabis companies-and a federal cultivation application that has remained unresolved since 2018.
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Idaho Medical Marijuana Ballot Campaign Hits Snags Over...
by Marijuana Moment on June 29, 2026
“Due to these complaints and a demonstrated inability to verify residency of certain circulators, we have requested all county clerks and their staff review and log circulator information.” By Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun Minutes after a local elections office in rural south central Idaho closed last month, a contractor for the group backing a
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Cannabis Has Always Been Queer
by @HIGH_TIMES_Mag on June 29, 2026
Queer activists helped build medical cannabis. The industry must honor that history by backing LGBTQ+ founders, culture, and community year-round.
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The Supreme Court's Ruling On Gun Rights For Marijuana...
by Tom Angell on June 29, 2026
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the gun rights of a man who uses marijuana is already impacting the cases of other cannabis consumers who have been prosecuted for possessing firearms. Earlier this moth, the nine justices unanimously ruled that the government’s efforts to criminalize possession of guns for cannabis consumers is an […]
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Why Are Republicans Fighting To Raise Taxes On Cannabis...
by Marijuana Moment on June 29, 2026
“These Republican members of Congress appear to be hoping to undermine President Donald Trump’s position…by preserving punitive tax treatment for licensed cannabis businesses, regardless of their classification under federal law.” By Michael Cooper, National Cannabis Industry Association Sometimes you have to wonder what some congressional opponents […]
SCIENCE
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Rescheduling marijuana would put politics ahead of science
by Russell Kamer, opinion contributor on June 28, 2026
The Drug Enforcement Administration is considering a proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which would recognize all cannabis products as havi…
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New U.S. law promises to light up marijuana research
by newsfromscience on June 26, 2026
Biden signs bill streamlining pot studies and production for research
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U.S. moves to reclassify some types of marijuana as lower...
by newsfromscience on June 26, 2026
Long-awaited policy shift could ease barriers for scientists who study the drug
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United States set to allow more facilities to produce...
by newsfromscience on June 26, 2026
Drug 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 June 26, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly