In the premiere episode of Kicking Back, former pro soccer player, Survivor winner, cancer survivor and cannabis advocate Ethan Zohn returns to where it all began — Lexington, Massachusetts — to explore the side of the World Cup most people never see: the intersection of soccer, cannabis and community.

In the premiere episode of Kicking Back, former pro soccer player, Survivor winner, cancer survivor and cannabis advocate Ethan Zohn returns to where it all began — Lexington, Massachusetts — to explore the side of the World Cup most people never see: the intersection of soccer, cannabis and community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lw9ddOYCsM

How to Buy Weed in Malawi (2026): Laws, Malawi Gold & Risks

Buying weed in Malawi is illegal in 2026. Under the Dangerous Drugs Act, unauthorized cannabis possession is a criminal offense with severe penalties, including a fine of K500,000 and imprisonment for life. No decriminalization exists. There is no legal pathway for tourists to purchase recreational cannabis, and Herb’s assessment is that engaging the informal market …

Can the Odor of Marijuana Still Give Probable Cause for a Vehicle Search at a Traffic Stop?

The nose knows. At least, that used to be the way things worked. For decades, it was accepted that law enforcement officers who detected a marijuana odor during a traffic stop had enough probable cause to allow a warrantless search of a motor vehicle. However, as most states have passed laws decriminalizing or legalizing hemp …

Cannabis lounges see green light in Sacramento. But opening one may take a while

New lounges where customers can purchase a joint and light it up in the same place are poised to open in the city of Sacramento. The Sacramento City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday in favor of a new pilot program for cannabis lounges with “on-site consumption.” Councilmember Karina Talamantes was the sole vote against the …

Wabba’s Weed Adventure: The King of Jamaican Ganja

As much as we love our Mother Ganja here in North America, she isn’t part of mainstream organized religions. Around most of the world, there are few second-generation, and even fewer third-generation cannabis farmers. Jamaicans have been cultivating ganja since it was brought to the island in the 1840s, well before their Rastafarian “cannabis cult” …

How to Buy Weed in Nicaragua 2026: Laws, Penalties & Risks

Buying weed in Nicaragua is illegal. Cannabis is prohibited for recreational use under the 2008 Nicaraguan Penal Code, and Nicaragua has no legal medical cannabis access program for consumers or tourists. Possession under 5 grams carries fines and community service; above 20 grams risks 3 to 8 years in prison. Nicaragua is among the strictest …

Research Suggests the Older You Get, the More Weed You Should Smoke

In experiments using human brain cell cultures and animal cells, the researchers found that cannabinol appeared to protect neurons against oxidative stress, a pernicious form of biological wear and tear that leads to cell death. Oxidative stress is considered a critical factor in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. The possible upshot? Smoking more weed could lower your chances …

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