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BUSINESS
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Fresno man calls Paso Robles cannabis business owner the N-word in dispute. See video
by Libbey Hanson on June 4, 2026
The man, who was trying to buy cannabis from Dubs Green Garden, accused owner Ernest Hall of battery, while the Halls say the man threatened them.
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280E refund window is open for cannabis growers
by mmjdaily.com on June 4, 2026
For over forty years, Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code imposed a unique challenge on cannabis operators, unlike any other legal business: it taxed them on income they never actually…
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Trulieve restructures Harvest unit, takes $688M loss
by Stock Titan on June 4, 2026
Trulieve deconsolidates its mixed-use Harvest business, recognizes an estimated $688.7M loss, records a $188.5M equity investment, and targets NYSE listing eligibility through a new ownership structure.
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Cannabis’ challenge isn’t regulation
by Margaret Jackson on June 4, 2026
Ripple CEO Justin Singer says the real issue in the legal market is not too much regulation but too little enforcement.
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Wisconsin governor candidates pledge cannabis action if elected (Newsletter: June 4, 2026)
by Tom Angell on June 4, 2026
VA marijuana push heats up; IA gov signs medical cannabis expansion; WY AG objects to rescheduling; PA medical cannabis in hospitals bill passes 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 Moment
CBD
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I Tried Batch’s Uplift THC Gummies, and Somehow I Still Got Things Done
by Maha Haq on June 4, 2026
A Sour Tangerine gummy with 5mg THC + 5mg CBD made for daytime use, creative activities, errands, and productive-ish plans.
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WNBA Removes Marijuana From Banned Substances List And Sets Rules For Player Endorsements Of Hemp CBD Products
by Tom Angell on June 4, 2026
The WNBA has officially removed marijuana from its prohibited substances list while also laying out rules for how players can invest in and promote cannabis companies. At the same time, however, the women’s basketball league is also adding several psychedelics to the list of banned drugs. As part of negotiations between the Women’s National Basketball
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Dan Ahrens on MSOS Inflows, Uplisting Rumors and Psychedelics
by Shadd Dales on June 4, 2026
Cannabis and psychedelics continue to gain momentum as investors position for what could be a transformative period for both industries. In this episode of Trade To Black, Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome AdvisorShares MSOS ETF Managing Director Dan Ahrens to discuss cannabis stock inflows, recent market activity, uplisting speculation, the upcoming DEA Administrative Law
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Taiwan proposes to withdraw driving license for cannabis use abroad
by Aurélien BERNARD on June 4, 2026
Taiwan could soon revoke the driving licenses of people convicted of using cannabis abroad, although this
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The Complete Guide to COAs For Dispensary Buyers + Budtenders
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on June 4, 2026
For dispensary buyers and budtenders, understanding cannabis testing and a COA can improve purchasing decisions and strengthen trust.
CRIME
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Turner cannabis store burglarized for 3rd time since late April
by Donna M. Perry on June 4, 2026
The break-ins have cost the company thousand of dollars in damage and stolen product, the owner said.
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Turner cannabis shop burglarized for third time in six weeks
by Ariana St Pierre, WGME on June 4, 2026
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International hydroponic cannabis smuggling syndicate busted; 40 accused identified
by The Hindu Bureau on June 4, 2026
International hydroponic cannabis smuggling syndicate dismantled; 40 arrested for trafficking from Thailand to India using extensive carrier network.
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Indonesia arrests Australian for 59 ml of ‘medical’ cannabis
by AFP on June 4, 2026
MATARAM: Indonesian police have arrested an Australian woman found with 59 milliliters of vape liquid containing cannabis that she said was for pain relief but can land her in prison.The woman, 53,
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Telangana Eagle Force Seizes ₹12 Crore Hydroponic Cannabis
by Harsha Vardhini on June 4, 2026
Telangana Eagle Force arrests 10 alleged drug peddlers and seizes hydroponic cannabis worth ₹12 crore in a major Hyderabad operation.
CULTURE
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The Complete Guide to COAs For Dispensary Buyers + Budtenders
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on June 4, 2026
For dispensary buyers and budtenders, understanding cannabis testing and a COA can improve purchasing decisions and strengthen trust.
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Peekskill’s Cannabis Culture Is on a Roll
by Eric Harvey on June 3, 2026
Third dispensary, first microbusinesses open, with three more companieson the way
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The Stony Awards Are Back: Meet the Class of 2026
by Javier Hasse on June 3, 2026
Cannabis culture doesn't live in boardrooms. It lives in grow rooms, backyards, studios and the backseat of a Honda Civic. The Stonys are back, and we're celebrating the people who keep the culture alive.
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Scaling With Authenticity with Berner of Cookies Brand
by Aron Vaughan on June 3, 2026
Building a legendary brand requires more than luck. Berner, founder of the iconic Cookies cannabis brand, shows how vision, authenticity, and strategic risk shape lasting success. Starting from humble...
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The Drink in Your Hand Was Never Just a Drink
by Leah Kollross on June 2, 2026
As more Americans rethink alcohol, cannabis beverages are filling a growing social and cultural gap around celebration and belonging.
EDIBLES
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Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
by ScienceDaily on June 4, 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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The TSA Updated Its Cannabis Policy — Here's What It Means for Travelers
by https://www.facebook.com/foodandwine on June 4, 2026
Planning to fly with medical marijuana this summer? The TSA recently updated its guidance to list medical marijuana as a permitted item in carry-on and checked bags, though state laws, airline policies, and local law enforcement can still complicate travel. Here's what experts say travelers should know before heading to the airport.
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC Poisoning
by HealthyChildren.org on June 2, 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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Local hemp-based edibles company launches THC-infused seltzer
by Jack Jacobs on June 1, 2026
“It’s the fastest growing product in the overall industry right now. You’re seeing them in Total Wines. Targets are starting to pick them up. It’s a nice wave and we want to hop on it,” said Chester Cannabis Co. owner David Bedard.
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Baked Bags Transformed Sweet Tooth Culture Into Delicious THC Edibles
by https://www.facebook.com/JoeyBrabo on May 31, 2026
Instead of relying solely on traditional gummies or standard infused chocolate bars, Baked Bags has built a reputation around products that feel more like
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 June 4, 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 June 1, 2026
Explore the June 2026 Canadian cannabis jobs update, featuring positions in cultivation, production, retail, and more across provinces and territories. Find your next role in Canada’s cannabis industry.
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Fluent trims New York cannabis operations ahead of Vireo deal
by Margaret Jackson on May 13, 2026
And a second cannabis MSO is closing a Michigan cultivation operation for combined job losses of more than 100 employees.
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Chestertown cannabis facility with 37 jobs facing closure
by Larry Rulison on May 11, 2026
Etain LLC, which had become part of Fluent Corp., reports that it plans to close its Chestertown facility in August.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on May 1, 2026
Our May 2026 jobs roundup highlights new cannabis industry openings across Canada, spanning retail, production, brand representation, and more.
POLITICS
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No Cookies
by Sky News on June 4, 2026
SkyNews.com.au — Australian News Headlines & World News Online from the best award winning journalists
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Wisconsin governor candidates pledge cannabis action if elected (Newsletter: June 4, 2026)
by Tom Angell on June 4, 2026
VA marijuana push heats up; IA gov signs medical cannabis expansion; WY AG objects to rescheduling; PA medical cannabis in hospitals bill passes 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 Moment
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Medicinal cannabis driving laws spark political divide
by 7NEWS on June 4, 2026
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WA looks into possibility of following other States in allowing medicinal cannabis users to drive
by Oliver Lane on June 4, 2026
The State Government is looking at whether it will give a free ride to WA drivers pinged behind the wheel with cannabis in their system if they have a genuine medicinal defence.
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ACT Greens Push Law Reform for Medicinal Cannabis
by Mirage News on June 4, 2026
Andrew Braddock MLA will introduce legislation next week to ensure medicinal cannabis patients are treated under the same legal framework as other
SCIENCE
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Science
by abcnews on June 3, 2026
Stay up to date with the top Australian science news, and industry information.
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After 4-year delay, DEA will review dozens of requests to grow marijuana for research
by newsfromscience on June 2, 2026
New rules would govern companies and organizations seeking to produce cannabis for medical studies
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Cannabis research database shows how U.S. funding focuses on harms of the drug
by newsfromscience on June 2, 2026
Analysis of 50 funders finds cannabis treatment research is growing slowly
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National Geographic's 'Weed: The New Science Of Marijuana'
by Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | Sacramento, CA on June 1, 2026
Acclaimed writer Hampton Sides joins Insight. He wrote the cover story for the June issue of National Geographic Magazine,which is entirely devoted to the science of marijuana.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on May 29, 2026
The latest in science and policy