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The Billion-Dollar Boom: THC Beverage Sales Are Redefining the Cannabis Market What's up everyone, and welcome to the future of cannabis drinks. The numbers are in and they're huge. Whitney Economics, a leading authority in cannabis and hemp research, has just released a groundbreaking report that p...

This afternoon's weather is bringing more than just blue skies. With temperatures rising into the 70s and possibly brushing the low 80s, Watertown is buzzing with both sunshine and civic change. As residents enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, the city council is making headlines by revisiting a years-o...

A new study from the University of California San Diego sheds light on the rapid rise of Delta-8, a psychoactive compound marketed as a legal alternative to marijuana. Published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the research reveals that Delta-8 is most commonly used in states where ma...

DELAWARE — The First State's new recreational cannabis market is off to a fast start, generating more than $7.3 million in cannabis sales during its first month, according to the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC). Sales began Aug. 1 after more than two years of regulatory roadblocks, and de...

Wimbledon has Centre Court, the Australian Open has the Bar Court – and the US Open has what some now call the "Hash Court." Unlike the tranquil lawns of SW19, Flushing Meadows sits under the flight path of New York's busy airports. The noise, concrete, and eclectic crowds are part of the spectacle,...

 The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission voted Tuesday to advance stricter regulations than those adopted earlier this summer, raising alarms among advocates. All five commissioners amended emergency rules that have been in place since June 29 but were set to expire at the end of September. If...

In Vermont, cancer survivor Kim Jordan says she owes part of her recovery to access to medical marijuana. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, Jordan was informed earlier this year by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) that she needed to apply for medical cannabis cards to continue her treatm...

In a surprising turn of events, Suntory Holdings announced that its high-profile CEO, Takeshi Niinami, has resigned following a police investigation into his purchase of a supplement that may have violated Japan's strict drug laws. The news marks the end of a decade-long leadership era that saw Hold...

Organigram Global Inc., Canada's largest cannabis company by market share, has released a groundbreaking report showing just how much legal cannabis contributes to the country's economy. Titled High Impact, Green Growth: The Economic Footprint of Canada's Cannabis Industry, the study was produced wi...

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has taken a major step forward in advancing cannabis research for veterans with PTSD. Partnering with Changemark Research + Evaluation, a women-owned and women-led research firm, MAPS is launching its long-awaited Phase 2 trial on smok...

Maine's recreational cannabis industry is booming, but for many cannabis shops, growth in the market doesn't necessarily translate into higher profits. A new report from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy reveals that while overall sales remain strong, individual retailers are seeing their revenues...

September 1 marks a turning point for the Netherlands' ambitious cannabis supply pilot project. From this date, every cannabis coffeeshops participating in the experiment must source both cannabis flower and hashish exclusively from regulated suppliers. The move signals the next step in the governme...

Connecticut's hemp industry is at the center of a major legal battle after several farmers filed a federal lawsuit challenging state regulations they say contradict federal law. The case highlights how conflicting definitions of hemp and cannabis are devastating small farms and making hemp licenses ...

The market for hemp-derived beauty products continues to grow, and the latest decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) highlights the evolving legal landscape for THC Cosmetics. FSST Pharms, LLC, doing business as Native Nations Cannabis and owned by the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe i...

support, but now because of a fraud case tied directly to the petition process. Authorities in Seminole County announced the arrest of Alexander Dean Francis, 33, a Winter Springs man accused of submitting fraudulent petitions in support of Amendment 3, the ballot measure that sought to legalize rec...

When analyzing insider activity, one principle stands out: follow the insiders who step up to buy during a selloff. Company executives and directors typically know more about their business than outside investors, and when they purchase shares in weakness, it often suggests the market has overreacte...

New York City's cannabis retailers are facing a major regulatory challenge after the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued new guidance on how dispensaries must measure their distance from schools under Cannabis Law § 72(6). This correction redefines compliance boundaries and places dozens of c...

As Anchorage continues to grapple with changing norms around cannabis, the issue of public marijuana usage has once again become a focal point. On August 26, 2025, the Anchorage Assembly held a public hearing on an ordinance that would permit marijuana usage within licensed retail establishments pro...

Legal recreational cannabis became a reality in Minnesota in 2023, but nearly two and a half years later, the path for cannabis businesses to begin selling has been rocky. As of August 2025, licenses for adult-use cannabis shops are only now being granted, leaving entrepreneurs frustrated by delays ...

In recent years, the cannabis gummy has become a popular way for adults to consume marijuana. Marketed as a discreet, tasty, and convenient alternative to smoking, these gummies are often used for pain relief, anxiety, inflammation, and sleep issues. While they provide benefits for many adults, expe...