Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce management platform Deputy gauged how hourly workers felt about their jobs in 10 …
Rick Steves Talks Travel, Cannabis and Freedom
In the heart of Paris, with the air still fresh with rain and the sun breaking through the clouds, I sit outside with my pot of coffee and my notepad at Les Deux Magots, the mythical literary café on the Left Bank. This institution was a historic haunt for artists, intellectuals and writers including Simone …
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Chicago Police Can’t Search Vehicles Based on Smell of Raw Cannabis Under New Rules
Chicago Police Department (CDP) officers will not be allowed to search vehicles based only on the smell of raw cannabis under a rule change approved by officials on Monday, WTTW reports. Advocates had pursued the change under a 2019 federal court order requiring the department to reform its policies, and CPD officials agreed to the rule change …
exas Legalizes Medical Cannabis, Becomes 40th State to Expand Patient Access
In a move that has reshaped the state’s health policy landscape, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 46 into law on Saturday, officially making Texas the 40th state in the U.S. to legalize medical cannabis. The measure brings significant improvements to the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), a previously restrictive system that offered limited options …
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Exclusive Interview with Josh Kesselman, the New Owner of High Times
On June 17, it was announced that High Times magazine had been sold to RAW Rolling Papers owner Josh Kesselman for $3.45 million. Hightimes Holdings Co. was placed in a receivership after the company collapsed due to more than $20 million of debt. High Times had been previously sold to Oreva Capital led by Adam …
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Texas Governor Signs Bill To Significantly Expand State’s Medical Marijuana Program
The governor of Texas has approved a bill to to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program. As advocates and stakeholders await the fate of a separate measure banning consumable hemp products, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Saturday signed into law the medical cannabis legislation from Rep. Ken King (R). The new law will expand …
Older Adults Turning to Cannabis: Therapeutic Potential Shadowed by Growing Health Risks
Why the cannabis craze is reaching older adults Legal access and shifting perceptions have helped fuel cannabis use among adults 65 and older—from under 1 % in 2005 to 7 % in 2023—with many seeking relief for pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Benefits remain largely anecdotal Though users report better sleep and pain relief, clinical evidence remains sparse. …
Infused pre-rolls ignite California’s marijuana market
Infused pre-rolls are rapidly gaining popularity and reshaping sales trends in the California marijuana market. From Dec. 1, 2024, to Feb. 28, 2025, the California marijuana market generated $1.1 billion in total sales, experiencing a decline of 0.5%, according to a report from pre-roll machine manufacturer RollPros using data from Colorado-based cannabis market research firm BDSA. http://mjbizdaily.com/infused-pre-rolls-ignite-californias-marijuana-market/
Morocco: The World’s Largest Hash Exporter
Cannabis cultivation in Morocco’s Rif Mountains dates back centuries, believed to have been introduced to the North African nation by Arab traders in the 7th century. The region’s dry, cold and mountainous climate proved ideal for growing cannabis, embedding the plant deeply into local culture. Initially consumed as kif, a blend of cannabis and tobacco smoked …
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The Best Cannabis-Friendly Destinations for 35–50-Year-Olds
Travel is still very popular among individuals aged 35-50, particularly those in Generation X. Cannabis tourism is no longer just for twenty-something backpackers or counterculture festivals. More adults aged 35 to 50 are embracing the plant for wellness, recreation, and cultural exploration. Whether you’re rekindling a youthful curiosity or adding a relaxing element to your travels, …
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Marijuana Dispensary Offers Free Joints For Pics Of Bigfoot Following Local Sighting
With news of a reported Bigfoot sighting in Michigan making headlines nationwide, a local marijuana dispensary is doing its part to help solve the mystery by offering customers a free joint for any photographic proof of the mythological creature. The alleged sighting took place last month, with a father and son who were out fishing …
Understanding Weed Clubs in Spain: A Guide to Joining Cannabis Associations Legally and Safely
The concept of the weed club has become increasingly popular across Spain, attracting both residents and tourists alike. As cannabis laws remain restrictive or unclear in many parts of the world, Spain has quietly cultivated a unique and somewhat underground network of cannabis associations that offer members a legal, private, and safe space to enjoy marijuana. These …
Mississippi Indian Tribe Approves Marijuana Referendum, Making It First Jurisdiction In The State Poised To Legalize
Members of an Indian tribe in Mississippi have approved a referendum to legalize marijuana within its territory. About a month after holding a series of public hearings on the proposal, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians voted to enact the cannabis reform, 55 percent to 45 percent, according to unofficial results posted by the tribe on Tuesday …
Texas Lawmakers Pass Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
Texas lawmakers on Sunday passed a bill to expand the state’s medical cannabis program, moving it to Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for his signature, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The bill adds traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and a terminal illness or condition that requires hospice to the program. The bill also raises the number of dispensing …
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31 Best Weed Strains of All Time: The Greatest Hits of Cannabis
Ready to discover the world’s best cannabis strains of all time? Then settle in – the list is long. From timeless classics like Skunk #1 to modern greats like GSC, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the world’s best weed below. Roll one up and join us for a stroll down the red carpet of …
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Hotels See Significant Boost In Revenue Following Marijuana Legalization, New Study Shows
A new study exploring the impacts of adult-use marijuana legalization on the hospitality industry finds that “hotel revenue increases by 25.2% (or $63,671 monthly) due to dispensary legalization, with the effect continuing to grow even six years after legalization.” The research article, published in the journal Production Operations and Management (POMS), draws its inferences from …
Marijuana Bill Could See Edibles Outlawed in US: What to Know
A Republican-controlled House subcommittee has voted to back a bill that makes most hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including edibles, illegal at the federal level. On Thursday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies endorsed the 138-page bill in a 9-7 vote. Newsweek contacted Republican Representative Andy Harris of Maryland, …
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Top 10 Marijuana Myths Debunked by Science and Experts
Despite growing global acceptance, marijuana still faces a wave of misinformation rooted in outdated policies, cultural taboos, and half-baked internet theories. With legalization expanding and education improving, it’s more important than ever to separate fact from fiction. Whether you call it weed, cannabis, or marijuana, the truth matters—especially when it influences public policy, personal decisions, …
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Ohio Adults Can Now Buy More Than Double The Amount Of Legal Marijuana Per Day Than They Could Previously
Ohio adults 21 and older can now buy more than double the amount of marijuana per day than they were previously permitted under the state’s voter-approved legalization law. Effective Wednesday, adults are now able to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of flower cannabis per day—a significant increase compared to the prior daily transaction limit of one ounce. …
Marijuana Legalization Is Putting ‘Pressure’ On Alcohol Industry, CEO Of Jack Daniel’s Parent Company Says Amid Profit Losses
The growing use of marijuana as an alternative to alcohol is putting “pressure” on the spirits industry, contributing to a decline in profits in recent years, the president of a major alcohol company with ancillary brands such as Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve says. During an earnings call on Thursday, Brown-Forman Corporation CEO Lawson Whiting …
Surfer-Owned Cannabis Brand “Raw Garden” Is Pure To The Core
The rows of cannabis plants stretched on for about 100 yards in front of us, with another of the same size in the field below, there were some 25 hoop houses in each field and they must have housed over 300 plants each. The Raw Garden farm is located in Santa Barbara County, near Lompoc, …
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Sleeping, eating, or sex? There’s a cannabis strain for that
It sounds like something you’d hear from a sommelier. It’s also how Dr. Jason Iannuccilli talks about cannabis. Iannuccilli’s new software, based on a patent-pending algorithm he developed over seven years, uses a cannabis strain’s aromatic compounds — known as its terpene profile — to match it to a consumer’s desired activity or effect. Iannuccilli said the days …
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Study: Cannabis Use Among Older Adults Higher Than Ever
Older Americans are using cannabis at record levels, according to research published in the monthly medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine that found the number of cannabis consumers in the U.S. aged 65+ jumped over 40% from 2021 to 2023. Published Monday, the study included 15,689 adults aged 65 or older. Respondents reported a significant increase in past-month …
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Smoking weed in Amsterdam: a beginner’s guide for 2025
Ah, Amsterdam – the city of canals, cycling, and, of course, cannabis. The Dutch capital has become something of a mecca for stoners thanks to its famously relaxed attitude towards weed, but whiling away a few hours in a coffeeshop has also become a rite of passage for the curious, the adventurous, and ‘I’m-just-trying-it-once’ tourists alike. There are, …
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Can I Bring Cannabis on a Plane?
The containing wave of legalization has sparked an ever-increasing interest among travelers who wish to bring their cannabis on a plane to their destinations. And the stats are clear: The burning questions asked to Google include “Can you take weed on a plane,” which is up by 204% and “Bring CBD on a plane,” which …
Men Are More Likely Than Women To Smoke Marijuana, While Females Prefer Cannabis Edibles, Drinks And Lotions, Federal Study Shows
A new report from a federal agency examines the various modes of marijuana consumption preferred by Americans, finding that while smoking remains the most common method overall, it’s also far more popular among male consumers than female ones. Meanwhile, women are more likely to consume cannabis edibles, beverages and topicals than men are. http://www.marijuanamoment.net/men-are-more-likely-than-women-to-smoke-marijuana-while-females-prefer-cannabis-edibles-drinks-and-lotions-federal-study-shows/
Delivered Inc.: A dispensary at your doorstep
In a cannabis market only beginning to recognize the potential of home delivery, Delivered Inc. is already setting the standard. Founded by Ruben Seyde, Eddy Twal, and Tut Liu, Delivered Inc.—based in Worcester, Massachusetts—launched in July 2023, becoming the fifth licensed home delivery operator in the state. http://www.leafly.com/news/industry/delivered-inc-a-dispensary-at-your-doorstep
Worried about weed: should London follow New York and decriminalise cannabis?
The last time London dabbled in decriminalising cannabis, it brought one part of the capital to a brief but giddy high. In 2001, an enterprising Scotland Yard borough commander empowered his officers in Lambeth to caution rather than arrest those carrying small amounts of the drug for personal use – freeing them, according to the …
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Does Cannabis Lower Sperm Quality? New Study Reveals a Surprise Result
With cannabis now legal in much of the US, the focus is shifting from the ethics of using the drug to the health implications. New research suggests smoking cannabis doesn’t lower sperm quality, challenging the results of some previous studies. Semen samples from 921 men were analyzed as part of the study, which was led by …
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10 Places to Visit from Bob Marley’s Life in Jamaica
The Hon. Robert Nesta Marley O.M. departed from this worldly realm on 11th May 1981. He was reportedly en route to Jamaica but lost his 8-month battle with cancer at age 36 while in Miami. Pieces from various stages of Bob Marley’s Life in Jamaica can be found around the island — from former homes …
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