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fromFortune
15 hours ago

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois over their regulation of prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Wine
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Turns Out There's a Way to Get Drunk Without Booze

Auto-brewery syndrome causes the body to produce alcohol naturally, leading to intoxication without drinking.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Tilray Sinks 4%: 3 Reasons the Market Isn't Impressed Despite Record Q3 Revenue

Tilray's stock declined despite record Q3 results due to EPS miss and ongoing dilution concerns.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
#cannabis
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

New York's 600th licensed cannabis store opens on Upper West Side amid hopes for budding industry, fewer regulatory hiccups | amNewYork

Pure Blossoms Cannabis is New York's 600th licensed dispensary, symbolizing community and creativity in the cannabis culture after five years of legalization.
Cannabis
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Is New York's cannabis business really flying high?

New York's cannabis market faces challenges from a thriving grey market and complicated legal status, impacting legitimate businesses and public perception.
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

New York's 600th licensed cannabis store opens on Upper West Side amid hopes for budding industry, fewer regulatory hiccups | amNewYork

Pure Blossoms Cannabis is New York's 600th licensed dispensary, symbolizing community and creativity in the cannabis culture after five years of legalization.
Cannabis
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Is New York's cannabis business really flying high?

New York's cannabis market faces challenges from a thriving grey market and complicated legal status, impacting legitimate businesses and public perception.
#cannabis-legalization
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Germany news

Success or total flop'? Report on Germany's cannabis legalisation fails to settle debate

Germany's cannabis legalization has sparked debate over its effects on consumption, youth welfare, and organized crime, with mixed results reported so far.
fromSpectrumlocalnews
3 weeks ago
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New York cannabis grower to be featured in upcoming reality series

New York's five-year-old recreational marijuana legalization faced slow rollout challenges, but licensed growers like Honest Pharm Co. are now succeeding with products in 100 dispensaries statewide.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Success or total flop'? Report on Germany's cannabis legalisation fails to settle debate

Germany's cannabis legalization has sparked debate over its effects on consumption, youth welfare, and organized crime, with mixed results reported so far.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Washington State Targets Kalshi in Illegal Online Betting Lawsuit

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi claims its binary event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law.
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

This medicinal cannabis website bends the rules. Take our quiz to see why

The law is clear. Advertising prescription medicines directly to consumers in Australia is prohibited - including on football jerseys, websites, social media, and on posters or banners.
Medicine
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Dutch Bros Hasn't Been This Cheap in Over a Year. Don't Wait For It to Go Lower.

Dutch Bros shares hit a 52-week low despite record revenue and strong same-store sales growth, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap

A comprehensive review of 45 years of cannabis research finds little to no high-quality evidence supporting marijuana's effectiveness for treating anxiety, depression, or PTSD, despite widespread medical use for these conditions.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

New York-based cannabis brand Veterans Choice Creations focuses on easing pain and accessibility | amNewYork

Jason Ambrosino, the CEO and Founder of Veterans Choice Creations, shared his experience of being prescribed numerous medications for severe pain, stating, 'They had me on a lot of different medications, a lot of gabapentin and the typical combination that the military sees. It turned me into a zombie, I couldn't handle it.' His struggle with medication led him to seek alternatives.
Cannabis
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

TD Garden owner sues cannabis dispensary The Boston Garden

The Boston Garden mark has become widely known and famous throughout the United States in connection with Boston's premiere sports arena. Members of the public are likely to be confused as to the source, sponsorship, or other commercial affiliation.
Boston
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

My Favorite Room: Tommy Chong goes up on the roof to get deep into the weed

I used to have about 20 pot plants growing on one side, just to experiment. But we're too close to the ocean and they got mold, so we harvested them. Every chance I get. I've been a sun-tanner all my life. The sun is why we moved from Canada to California.
LA real estate
Wine
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How Willie Nelson's THC beverage became an $80 million business in 1 year

Willie Nelson's THC-infused beverage brand Willie's Remedy+ achieved an $80-million run rate within less than a year of launching, driven by his personal mission to provide a healthier alternative to alcohol.
Beer
fromBevindustry
1 month ago

Tilray Brands acquires BrewDog

Tilray Brands acquired BrewDog's global brand, U.K. brewing operations, and 11 brewpubs for £33 million, with ongoing negotiations for U.S. and Australian assets.
Law
fromQNS
4 weeks ago

Flushing man accused of running criminal enterprise that flooded Oklahoma's black market with $1.5 billion worth of medical marijuana - QNS

A Flushing man was extradited to Oklahoma to face 18 felony counts for leading a fraudulent medical marijuana licensing scheme that distributed approximately 1 million pounds of marijuana worth $1.5 billion from 2021 to 2025.
Cannabis
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

The One IRS Rule Keeping Cannabis Stocks Down Despite Record Cash Flow

Retail investors are betting on cannabis ETF MSOS through options ahead of potential federal rescheduling, with Section 280E tax relief being the critical catalyst for multi-state cannabis operators.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for gun owners to use marijuana

The Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that because Hemani admitted to FBI agents that he used marijuana several times a week, he is a "persistent" drug user, thus rendering illegal the possession of the gun he bought legally and keeps securely in his home.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

ZenZest is an elevated approach to cannabis | amNewYork

Cannabis consumers aren't just looking for the closest store. They're searching for the best combination of quality, service, and value. ZenZest delivers that. ZenZest has built its reputation on offering a premium dispensary experience, designed for customers who value high standards. Our shop looks like an Apple Store layout. It's a clean design; not overwhelming. There are no large brand advertisements.
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Legalization Meets Reality

In early February, Canadian researchers reported that rates of severe mental illness among young people have risen alongside increased access to high-potency cannabis (Callaghan, et al., 2022). Around the same time, a new book, A Killing in Cannabis (Kohn, 2024), revisited a 2019 California murder and highlighted how violence tied to the marijuana trade has persisted even after legalization. On February 9, 2024, an opinion piece from the New York Times editorial board
Mental health
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland: Recent triple homicide was over $10 marijuana deal, police say

A ten-dollar marijuana dispute in an Oakland liquor store triggered a Jan. 3 shooting that killed three people and produced arrests and murder charges.
Beer
fromwww.brewbound.com
1 month ago

The Oregon Beverage Collective Finds Power in Numbers

The Oregon Beverage Collective, comprising five Bend-area breweries, formed through long-standing owner relationships to build collective strength while maintaining individual brand identities.
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | The crisis facing New York's licensed hemp industry | amNewYork

New York hemp retailers face systematic regulatory crackdowns and six-figure tax penalties from state agencies, forcing many businesses to close despite operating legally under state and federal hemp laws.
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

How Cannabis is Shaping Wellness Trends in 2026

Cannabis has become a mainstream, science-backed cornerstone of personalized wellness, offering therapeutic benefits integrated into products, practices, and holistic health routines.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NY ramps up pot production to snuff out potential massive weed shortage

An analysis released Thursday by the Office of Cannabis Management claims that, without action, the shortage of flowered marijuana could reach 365,000 pounds over the next year. Citing the gap between supply and demand, OCM Acting Executive Director John Kagia said the state could issue licenses for 100 additional pot growers this year - while allowing dozens of existing cultivators to grow more flower.
Cannabis
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

MSOS ETF Drops 26% in One Month as Federal Cannabis Policy Stalls

MSOS performance is driven mainly by uncertain federal cannabis policy, despite executive actions, leaving regulatory and banking obstacles for multi-state operators.
fromUpper East Side, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

Unlicensed Weed Shop Gets Shut Down On The UES, City Officials Say

During the inspection, deputies observed cannabis and THC products displayed for sale on the shop's front counter and in a storage room behind the sales counter. Investigators ultimately seized 84.6 pounds of cannabis and THC products, including 15 pounds of cannabis flower, 63.2 pounds of edibles and 6.4 pounds of vape products, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

High on ... mustard? Cannabis industry teams up with chefs in push to stand out

Food and stoner culture have always gone together, but these days chefs and cannabis professionals are working together to find thoughtful, new ways to incorporate weed into meals. For National Hot Pastrami Day on 14 January, a celebrated Jewish deli in Chicago teamed up with a local Illinois dispensary to give customers free pastrami sandwiches garnished with cannabis-infused mustard. The High on Rye event was held in the parking lot of Ivy Hall dispensary's Logan Square location.
Food & drink
History
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Finding My Path: On Hemp, Hope, and Losing Your Way - San Francisco Bay Times

Hemp's resurgence exposes historical US suppression driven by industrial and political interests, while personal disillusionment with American identity intensifies amid 2025 turmoil.
Cannabis
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. cannabis businesses owe $400 million. The city may get only $30 million

Los Angeles cannabis businesses owe $400 million in back taxes and fees, but an amnesty program would allow them to pay taxes over three years while forgiving late fees and interest, resulting in only $30 million collected by the city.
#open-container-law
fromKqed
2 months ago
Law

Cops Have to Treat Marijuana in Your Car Differently After New California Supreme Court Ruling | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Law

Cops Have to Treat Marijuana in Your Car Differently After New California Supreme Court Ruling | KQED

World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports

Caribbean nations are cultivating diverse medicinal cannabis strains, leveraging favorable climate, expanding legal markets, and pushing for broader liberalization beyond decriminalisation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Online brand Hemper elevates cannabis experience with specialty bongs and smoking accessories amNewYork

Hemper provides premium cannabis smoking accessories and curated subscription-style products, evolving from celebrity boxes to proprietary, culture-focused product curation and specialty bongs.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Time to Acknowledge Reality': The New York Times Warns America Has a Marijuana Problem'

Widespread marijuana legalization has increased frequent use, addiction, health harms, and public-safety problems requiring stricter regulation rather than full recriminalization.
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

New York's Office of Cannabis Management shuts down illegal weed shop in Flushing - QNS

NYS OCM shut an unlicensed Flushing cannabis shop after an undercover inspection found roughly 2,000 illegal cannabis products hidden in a concealed compartment.
Real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Mission BUZZ: Housing, a brewery and an owner who stands her ground on cannabis

A seven-story, 11-unit residential building with two affordable units and expedited SB 423 permitting is planned at 19th and Guerrero, costing $8.2 million.
#thc-beverages
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

High Times, Flying Once More

Last year, he and a partner, Matt Stang, purchased High Times, a fifty-plus-year-old cannabis culture brand that had fallen into receivership, for three and a half million dollars. They are in the process of reviving the High Times print magazine, which once published Charles Bukowski and William S. Burroughs, as a quarterly. The relaunch issue, featuring the rapper Rick Ross on the cover, is out this month.
Cannabis
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Suspected illegal marijuana cultivation and sales operation busted at San Leandro home

Police seized about 300 pounds of processed marijuana, hashish, cash, and related materials during a raid on a suspected illegal cultivation and sales operation.
Business
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

How Purple Lotus Became One of San Jose's Most Beloved Family-Owned Dispensaries

Purple Lotus is a family-owned San Jose dispensary founded in 2010 that prioritizes family, community, compassion, personalized care, and sustained local outreach.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Cannabis: Now you can measure how much is too much

One THC unit, defined as 5 milligrams, is analogous to the standard unit used to compare beer, wine and spirits in alcohol research. Based on surveys of consumption patterns and a clinical diagnosis at the end of the study, the researchers derived thresholds that mark the difference between unremarkable consumption and cannabis use disorder. A cannabis use disorder is present when someone can no longer control their cannabis consumption and continues to use despite clear problems in everyday life.
Public health
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Loose cannabis is like spilled beer, not open container in car, state Supreme Court rules

California's open-container rule for cannabis applies only when the product is rolled or otherwise ready to consume, not to loose crumbs in a vehicle.
Beer
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

4 beer trends on tap in 2026

Beer consumption is declining, breweries face economic strain, IPAs remain popular, limited-release 'whale' beers have waned, and recent trend fads have mostly fizzled.
Law
from48 hills
2 months ago

Why did SF arrest and prosecute a 67-year-old for selling mushrooms at a Phish concert? - 48 hills

A 67-year-old man was charged with multiple felonies for selling psychedelics outside a Phish concert, faced a large police operation with a drone, and was acquitted.
fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.
1 month ago

Zach Santarsiero of CannaPlanners: Cannabis Marketers Need Tighter Systems and More Reliable Data | Muse by Clios

Zach is the CMO and VP of digital marketing at CannaPlanners, where he leads a team powering SEO and digital growth for more than 150 dispensaries and 30 cannabis retailers nationwide. Zach honed his skills in the plumbing, HVAC and automotive industries, fields where success depends on mastering local search. We spent two minutes with Zach to learn more about his background, his creative inspirations and recent work he's admired.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws?

Hemp, cannabis and marijuana are botanically the same species, but legal distinctions hinge on THC content and shifting federal regulations.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Weed Companies Are Cashing In on Dry January

Many Americans enthusiastically partake in Dry January, but it is rarely pitched as fun. After the holiday stretch of office parties and family gatherings, Americans have come to use the start of every year to abstain from alcohol in the name of health and auspicious beginnings. It's a time of discipline, of cleansing, of embodying your mood board, even if it makes you a drag at parties. And it is also, as weed companies have learned, a marketing opportunity.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chicago's United Center to offer cannabis drinks could other arenas follow?

THC-infused beverages will now be available at special events in the United Center, the home of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks, which some experts suggest may pave the way for other arenas to do the same. These drinks can be sold outside of state-legal recreational dispensaries because they are part of the hemp-derived cannabis market that is currently legal on the federal level.
Cannabis
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Angelo's Picks: Warm up this cold winter with three great cannabis products amNewYork

An elevated snow day routine built around specific New York cannabis products: morning sativa pre-rolls, midday hybrid flower, and evening indica hash-infused pre-rolls.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 months ago

Why Fresh Cannabis Flower Matters at Purple Lotus San Jose

For many cannabis consumers, there's one unmistakable sign that they've found the right dispensary: the flower smells alive. It's expressive, sticky, vibrant. At Purple Lotus in San Jose, that's not luck, it's the result of a freshness-first approach that begins long before the jar reaches the shelf. Fresh Flower Begins with Intentional Practices Purple Lotus restocks its flower selection every week, keeping shelves aligned with the natural rhythm of the plant.
Cannabis
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Everyone Should Have One Vice That Doesn't Kill Them. But if These People Don't Shut Up About Theirs, I Might Turn Homicidal.

This is part of Wet February, a series about America's increasingly muddled relationship with drinking-and how to sip your way through it wisely and well. Alcohol is my only vice, and boy, it does not feel good to have my vice validated by the new food pyramid, which also suggests that steak is the foundation of a healthy diet. But I can't deny that a happy hour martini makes me feel as if I sparkle,
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