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It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material. In a serene South Austin neighborhood, where the houses are so small compared to the sprawling oak trees that surround them that it looks like a forest on Google Maps’ aerial view, a crew of builders are

Con artist Mark Roy Anderson, 69, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud involving several fake cannabis and CBD companies. A handful of CBD and cannabis companies turned out to be figments of the imagination as a con artist successfully duped investor after investor, but his conning spree has come

Also, hemp could save some of North America’s largest carbon-capturing ecosystems. Hemp is emerging as an unexpected remedy for one of the horticulture industry’s hidden environmental harms, thanks to research from horticulture professor Jessica Lubell-Brand. For years, gardeners have relied on a

It's unclear if the stops are the result of a policy change by the Biden administration. Federal U.S. officials have stepped up their enforcement game with state-legal marijuana businesses in New Mexico in a way that the industry hasn’t seen in more than a decade, reportedly seizing “hundreds of

It's all about relaxation and self-care. House of Puff makes a lifestyle play with "Welcome Home," the brand's first video venture. "The decision to create this content stemmed from a desire to encapsulate the essence of House of Puff's luxury cannabis lifestyle in a holistic and immersive

Growing cannabis indoors uses a lot of energy, obviously resulting in higher emissions. But some companies are trying to combat that like U.K.-based cultivator Glass Pharms. It claims to be the world’s first firm to grow cannabis indoors in a carbon-neutral way. It actually says it goes one better

Leafly stock rises after NY court strikes down advertising ban for cannabis. Leafly Holdings Inc. Inc.’s stock rallied Friday after a New York state judge struck down a marketing ban for cannabis companies in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act that regulates the state’s pot industry. New York

In the dead of night a drone hovers over a prison in southern France, secretly dropping packages to inmates inside. But one parcel becomes stuck in the railing outside a cell window, and guards seize three others. Across France, prisoners have been making orders online for drones to illegally bring

Iowa Senate Passes Bills Tightening Regulations on Hemp Products and Cannabis Dispensaries. The Iowa Senate sent Governor Kim Reynolds a bill Tuesday that tightens Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp products as the products become more widely available. Senators also passed a bill

Sober 'Jackass' star says he ditched Maher's podcast after host refused to refrain from marijuana on set. "Jackass" star Steve-O recently claimed he backed out of an episode of HBO host Bill Maher’s "Club Random" podcast after the host refused to promise to refrain from smoking marijuana during the

Aurora Cannabis Faces Uphill Battle Despite Strategic Moves Towards Recovery. Aurora Cannabis shares have plummeted by over 95% in the past three years due to low demand and operational inefficiencies. The company's sales performance has declined, and its core medicinal marijuana market in Canada is

In a recent study published in the journal Water Research, researchers discussed the progress in wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) of cannabis use. Cannabis is the most used drug globally, and its frequent use is associated with anxiety, depressive disorders, brain development interference, and

Investors shouldn't assume the US government will legalize marijuana anytime soon, and investing based on those hopes can be risky. The cannabis industry has a lot of potential upside. As new markets around the world open up and legalize cannabis for medicinal or recreational use, it can give a

Colorado Considers Content Regulation Bill Amidst Concerns Over Social Media Censorship. While lawmakers have recently updated a new piece of legislation that would ban social media users from positively mentioning or promoting cannabis and other drugs, critics argue that the bill’s language is too

Western Washington University Launches Cannabis Product Development Certificate Program. Want to break into the cannabis product industry? A new online certificate program at Western Washington University (WWU) is offering a course that teaches people how to develop and design cannabis gummies

Springfield marijuana microbusiness has license revoked by regulator. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has revoked nine microbusiness marijuana licenses after a review found them unable to meet strict, equitable eligibility rules, according to a DCR press release. The revoked

New Jersey Considers Allocation of Social Equity Tax Revenue from Cannabis Sales. As the state mulls how to spend the revenue generated from a social equity tax on cannabis, marijuana advocates say they want more funding for business programs, investments in communities hurt by the war on drugs, and

Organigram's Strategic Investment in Open Book Extracts: A Key Move in US Market Expansion. Organigram’s strategic investment in Open Book Extracts signals a significant push into the US market, highlighting its international expansion ambitions. The partnership with Open Book Extracts allows

Mike Tyson Launches Cannabis Edibles Shaped Like Nibbled Ears. Tyson's 1997 bout against Holyfield, the second time they had met in the ring, became known as The Bite Fight following Iron Mike's act of partial cannibalism. Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is hoping to deliver a