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The longest federal government shutdown in American history came to an end on Wednesday night when President Donald Trump signed a funding bill, but the potential end of the $28 billion hemp industry—and its countless THC-infused beverages, edibles and other intoxicating products— has just begun. An amendment inside the Agriculture Appropriations s...

Since Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, licensed dispensaries across Manitoba have provided safe access to regulated products. Yet despite this national shift, a handful of municipalities including Winkler and Steinbach continue to prohibit cannabis sale within their borders. Today, growing community interest and new data are promptin...

Forty states now allow medical use of marijuana, while 24, accounting for most of the U.S. population, also allow recreational use. Yet the federal ban on marijuana, first enacted in 1937, remains in place, leaving state-licensed cannabis suppliers exposed to legal risks and financial burdens. Instead of addressing this untenable situation by repea...

In the summer, the board in mostly rural Niles Township gave a preliminary OK to 21 cannabis stores along one road currently dotted with businesses and surrounded by farmland. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters rejected them all. Nearly 6 in 10 voters in the township along Michigan's border with Indiana approved a ballot measure prohibiting any cannabis st...

I have spent my career caring for patients with chronic pain, dementia, and other conditions that drain not only quality of life but also the healthcare system's resources. Too often, I've prescribed medications that are costly and dangerous and carry high risks of dependency and death. There is another option many of my patients already use: medic...

The federal government brought down a legal Hemp grow, not a black market marijuana operation, in Franklin County four years ago, a defense attorney argued Wednesday at the start of a trial. Lucas Sirois allegedly ran a multimillion-dollar black market marijuana operation. His father, Robert Sirois, is also accused of being involved in maintaining ...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Over 600 pounds of drugs were recovered from what officials believe was a "stash house" after investigating an alleged kidnapping in Brooklyn, according to police. The shocking discovery has drawn attention to how drug operations and violent crimes such as kidnapping can be deeply interconnected in New York City's undergrou...

A major national study has revealed a compelling link between legal cannabis access and reduced opioid use among cancer patients. When cannabis dispensaries open, prescriptions for opioids among cancer patients tend to decline—suggesting that cannabis availability may be reshaping pain management practices in the U.S. The research, published in JAM...

Some stories begin in cities of glass and noise. Mine begins in silence — the kind that only exists at the edges of the world. In the fall of 2025, I set out to follow the trail of cannabis from one end of the planet to the other — from Reykjavík, Iceland, to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city on Earth. Two hemispheres, two extremes, and one...

President Trump recently confirmed that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug — a move that could dramatically change the marijuana law landscape and impact the U.S. economy. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug — alongside heroin, LSD, and MDMA. Under existing marijuana laws, these dr...

If you've been waiting for a sign to stock up on edibles, THC seltzers, or CBD tinctures, this is it. Cyber Week 2025 is lighting up with major deals across the Weed, CBD, and THC space. So whether you're into micro-dosed relaxation or full-spectrum bliss, these sales are lit. Brands like WYNK, Drink Delta, Cornbread Hemp, and TribeTokes are droppi...

More than a dozen Hillsborough County convenience store owners and merchants are behind bars after a major drug bust uncovered the illegal sale of synthetic marijuana and other dangerous substances. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office confirmed that deputies and detectives simultaneously raided seven locations as part of a month-long investiga...

The Uneven Reality of Cannabis Arrests in America The conversation around marijuana reform in the United States continues to evolve, but the latest FBI data paints a troubling picture. Despite the growing legalization movement, cannabis arrests numbers remain alarmingly high in states where marijuana is still prohibited. This data exposes the deep ...

With most ballots counted in the Nov. 4 local election, the outcome of Yakima Valley propositions and races didn't change Monday. The Yakima County elections office has counted 35,571 ballots total, a 26% rate of return. Another count is planned Friday, with certification Nov. 25. The office estimated 110 ballots are left to count — and Yakima vote...

In an unassuming Omaha neighborhood, a 7-year-old Omaha boy named Teddy Bronson lives surrounded by love, laughter, and hope. "He really loves to watch volleyball, he loves a cold Sprite, he loves probably most every food we give him," said Teddy's mom, Liz. "He loves the spinning fan." But this cheerful Omaha boy also lives with DUP15Q, a rare gen...

A pot shop promising "Michelin standard" products in tony Southampton says it will finally open its doors this week after months of red tape and legal wrangling — daring local officials to try to shut it down. Brown Budda one of the first dispensaries to be licensed in the state and the first to be approved on Long Island in 2022 — vowed to open it...

San Diego city leaders passed a proposal for new licensing and enforcement measures to crack down on unregulated cannabis delivery businesses. San Diego city leaders say some cannabis businesses are evading local rules, and they're preparing to step in. The move marks a significant step toward addressing the growing issue of untaxed cannabis in the...

Recreational cannabis use is now legal in more than half of the United States, but recent research published in Molecular Psychiatry found that whether you choose to partake — and your potential to become addicted — may actually be connected to your DNA. The study's findings are relevant not only for traditional cannabis use but also for modern pro...