California Governor Signs Bill To Integrate Hemp And Marijuana Markets After Banning Intoxicating Cannabinoids Outside Of Dispensaries

The governor of California has signed a bill to integrate intoxicating hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—an attempt to consolidate the cannabis industry and prevent youth access to unregulated hemp. After the legislation...

Shock: Three Aus cafes named best in world

Australians have long boasted about having one of the best coffee cultures in the world — and now the latest rankings for the world’s best coffee shops has confirmed that. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops rankings for 2025 have revealed an Aussie...

How Cannabis Impacts Sales of Other Products

Can cannabis drinks be used to replace alcohol? This is what a recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research hopes to address as an international pair of researchers investigated a connection between cannabis sales and alcohol use,...

Vertanical’s cannabis-based pain relief beats opioids

Vertanical’s cannabis-based pain reliever, VER-01, has shown superiority over opioids in a Phase III trial. In the ELEVATE study (NCT05610813), VER-01 was pitted against opioids, prescribed at the discretion of the investigator, in 384 patients....

Gavin Newsom Jokes He’ll Legalize Marijuana As ‘Leader Of The Free World’ And Get People ‘High On Patriotism’ Amid Federal Shutdown

Keeping with his recent parody of President Donald Trump’s social media style, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said on Wednesday that he’s assuming the role of “leader of the free world” in light of the federal government shutdown—and part of his...

Dealer said cannabis had 'helped him in his life' - a judge thought differently

Cardiff Crown Court(Image: Media Wales) A drug dealer found in possession of almost 9kg of cannabis worth up to £46,000 claimed the drugs were for his own personal use. He was reprimanded by a judge after he told a probation worker cannabis had...

World shares advance as investors shrug off US government shutdown

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Moroccan police seize 4.7 tons of cannabis resin near Safi

HESPRESS English – Morocco News General Hespress ENThursday 2 October 2025 - 14:14 Moroccan security forces said Thursday they intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt near Safi, seizing more than 4.7 tons of cannabis resin. The operation was...

New project to promote the use of hemp in denim

AMSTERDAM – Fashion for Good has teamed up with global brands Bestseller, C&A, Reformation and Target in a bid to accelerate the use of hemp instead of conventional cotton in denim. The 'Beyond50 Denim' project combines two innovations - SEFF’s...

Legal loopholes in Wisconsin cannabis laws leave consumers vulnerable

Reading Time: 7 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? Click here to read highlights from the story A year ago more than 80 people were sickened by pizza from Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton. Officials determined the pizza was contaminated...

Asia exclusive: Aman announces the opening of Aman Singapore, here's a first look

Set to open in Singapore's tallest building, Aman Singapore has officially been announced You heard it here first. Aman continues to grow its portfolio of urban hotels with the announcement of Aman Singapore. Though an opening date hasn’t been...

Cannabis Extract Relieves Back Pain Without Causing Addiction

An experimental cannabis extract may help people manage chronic lower back pain without the risk of addiction or serious side effects, according to a new study. Results from a late-stage clinical trial could bring hope to approximately 619 million...

Soldiers arrest two fake policemen with cannabis in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Taraba, have arrested two fake police personnel with cannabis consignments in two vehicles. A statement on Wednesday by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting...

These Are the 3 Top-Rated Cannabis Stocks to Buy as Trump Backs CBD

Cannabis stocks soared after President Donald Trump shared a video that promoted the health benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) for seniors. The video suggested Medicare coverage for the substance and said it could revolutionize senior healthcare. The...

BCB Bancorp: Long-Term Gains Likely Despite Cannabis-Related Pains

BCB Bancorp faces significant challenges after a large Q1 loss and increased loan reserves, leading to a 30% stock decline in 2025. BCBP trades at just over half its book value, offering potential upside if the bank can return to historical...

This 1 Little-Known Cannabis Stock Is Up Nearly 90% in 2025. Is It Too Late to Buy Shares?

Cannabis stocks have been on an absolute tear in the past month as investors are optimistic that marijuana will soon be legalized at the federal level in the U.S. Curaleaf (CURLF) stock has surged nearly 90% year-to-date, making it the top...

The irrefutable link between cannabis and cancer in young Americans

A STUDY published in June that I have just come across provides unsurprising but nonetheless devastating and irrefutable evidence linking increased cannabis use with rising rates of breast and testicular cancers in young Americans. The study...

Inside the Melbourne suburb considered one of the trendiest places in the world

While Melbourne is often heralded as one of the coolest cities in Australia (though Sydneysiders may disagree), it's now been recognised on a global ranking. North Melbourne has been crowned one of the 'coolest' neighbourhoods in the world,...

Cannabis Extract Eases Back Pain, Improves Sleep, Mobility

A cannabis extract has been linked to reduced pain and improved sleep and physical function in adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) without serious side effects or addiction, new phase 3 data suggested. Investigators evaluated VER-01, a...

Possible Goodbye to Lower Back Pain: Cannabis Extract as a Solution

An international clinical trial has revealed that VER-01, an experimental cannabis-derived drug, can safely relieve chronic low back pain without causing dependence. This finding represents a significant breakthrough in the treatment of a problem...