The Trump administration’s drug czar is clarifying that move to federally reschedule marijuana doesn’t make cannabis broadly legal. “It’s still illegal,” Sara Carter Bailey, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), said in an interview with Newsmax this week. “Executive-level Schedule III allows for doctors and research and for medicine, for …
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Inside the Oscars’ $350,000 gift bag: Luxury trips, skincare, and weed
The 2026 awards season will culminate with the 98th Academy Awards this weekend. While Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic One Battle After Another faces the odd yet satisfying Marty Supreme for top honors, every nominee is guaranteed to walk away with at least one valuable prize: the annual “Everyone Wins” gift bag curated by Distinctive Assets. …
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Why Visitors and Travelers Are Crossing State Lines to Buy Cannabis in New York
Legal cannabis markets have spread rapidly across the United States, but not every state has developed the same type of cannabis culture. New York’s adult-use cannabis program has quickly become one of the most closely watched markets in the country. Visitors from neighboring states, travelers arriving through major airports, and tourists exploring New York City are …
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How Britain’s pubs are being turned into cannabis farms
Derelict pubs are being transformed into cannabis factories by organised criminals exploiting the crisis gripping the hospitality industry. Drug gangs are targeting boarded-up bars because they offer the ideal conditions to set up secret, industrial-sized marijuana farms, The Telegraph can reveal. Analysis of police reports from across the country show how raids on former public houses are …
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Marijuana consumption set to expand into yoga studios, theaters, other venues in blue state
On-site marijuana consumption has received the green light in the Bay State, allowing hospitality businesses to offer cannabis to consumers. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (MCCC) unanimously approved the decision in a 4-0 vote Dec. 11. Under the new rule, non-cannabis businesses such as yoga studios and movie theaters can obtain a cannabis license to host consumption areas. …
Trump’s cannabis order will still leave users at risk of prosecution, experts say
Experts say Donald Trump’s recent executive order on cannabis rescheduling is unlikely to make a meaningful difference for those most vulnerable to cannabis-related criminal charges, which the president has ramped up in various ways during his second term. http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/12/trump-cannabis-executive-order-reschedule
Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Co. Plans 100 Branded Stores in 18 Months: ‘We Don’t Need To Be an MSO’
But there’s still room for a cultural fight. On one side: a retail landscape dominated by multistate operators (MSOs) that carve out protected territories and lean on regulatory power instead of brand building. On the other side: a legacy cannabis brand trying to stitch together a national network of independent dispensaries without becoming the thing …
Older Adults With History of Cannabis Use Exhibit Superior Cognitive Performance
Older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit superior cognitive performance and slower age-related declines in executive function, according to data published in the journal Age and Ageing. Israeli researchers assessed cognitive performance in a cohort of more than 67,000 adults (mean age: 67 years old). Compared to non-users, participants with a history of cannabis use “performed better across …
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Lebanon Bets on Cannabis: Can Weed Save a Broken Economy?
Lebanon is going through one of the worst economic crises in its modern history. Since 2019, the financial collapse has wiped out the savings of millions, shattering public confidence in institutions. The Lebanese pound has lost more than 98% of its value against the dollar, while inflation topped 200% at various points in 2024, according to the World Bank. On top …
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L.A.’s Cannabis Market Is Cracking. Now City Leaders Say They’re Finally Ready to Fix It
Los Angeles helped shape the early legal cannabis economy, a cultural hub, a brand engine, a magnet for operators who wanted to build the future. But today, insiders say the city has become one of the hardest places in the country to operate. After years of shifting rules, enforcement confusion, high fees, and a licensing process …
Cannabis in Puerto Rico: Inside the Island’s Growing Culture, Laws, and Opportunities
The story of cannabis in Puerto Rico runs deeper than palm trees, beaches, and island vibes. This is a Caribbean territory redefining what medical marijuana, cultivation, and economic growth look like in a post-prohibition era. From patient programs and dispensary regulations to the push for legalization and global investment, Puerto Rico’s cannabis industry is slowly …
Jamaica Short on Cannabis After Hurricane Melissa: Rastafari Communities Plead for Help
Hurricane Melissa recently struck Jamaica with a fury the country hadn’t seen since the legendary Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. This Category 5 storm, with winds of nearly 185 mph and torrential rain, left 32 people dead, entire communities cut off, widespread structural damage across the island, and a humanitarian crisis in motion. http://hightimes.com/news/jamaica-short-on-cannabis-after-hurricane-melissa-rastafari-communities-plead-for-help/
Maryland Police Want To Watch You Smoke Weed: Free Munchies and Ride Home Included
ou smoke weed in front of the cops, get free munchies, and a ride home. Not a dream, no. It’s the new Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) program, as part of the Maryland Highway Safety Office’s Zero Deaths DUI Conference, held in partnership with Cannabis Green Lab. And it’s happening on Sunday, October 26, from noon to 4 …
Paul Thomas Anderson Taps Real Weed Nuns for DiCaprio Crime Epic: Sisters of the Valley Speak Out
When renowned US film director Paul Thomas Anderson and his Argentine producer Florencia Martin visited the Sisters of the Valley farm in California’s Central Valley, they were stunned. They were scouting locations and finding inspiration for their new film, and that work, the lush greenery, those open landscapes, those distant mountains… all that timeless mystique …
Donald Trump Says Major Marijuana Decision Coming Soon
President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is “looking at” the possibility of reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. “We’re looking at reclassification,” the president said at a press conference, noting that “it’s early” and that he expects to make a decision in the coming weeks. While expressing concern that marijuana “does bad for …
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Half the Speed, Twice the Nachos: How Cannabis Came to NASCAR
In a move that shocked racing purists and delighted stoners everywhere, NASCAR announced over the weekend that it had officially approved its first-ever cannabis-sponsored vehicle. The car, a sleek emerald-green stock car emblazoned with swirling weed leaves and the unmistakable logo of Blazed Trail Botanicals, made its debut Sunday at the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. The …
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Japanese Study Busts the ‘Gateway Drug’ Myth, With Gov’t Support
How many times have we heard these claims, without clear support or solid scientific evidence behind them? Too many to count, right? Now, a study backed by the Japanese government itself is using hard data to dismantle one of the most persistent theories in prohibitionist discourse: the gateway drug hypothesis, as shared by Marijuana Moment. In January 2021, the Japanese …
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Czech President Signs Bill To Decriminalize Recreational Cannabis For Personal Use
The President of the Czech Republic has signed a bill that decriminalizes recreational cannabis for personal use and home cultivation, but not its sale. President Petr Pavel signed several laws on July 17, including one that amends the Criminal Code to ease restrictions on recreational cannabis, allowing possession and home cultivation. Under the new regulations, adults over …
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska To Sell Adult-Use Cannabis: ‘Not Waiting on Broken Systems to Deliver’
The state of Nebraska is not exactly known for a progressive stance regarding cannabis. As a matter of fact, its medicinal use wasn’t legal until just a few months ago, and its implementation still has a long way to go. However, part of its population will have access to both medical and adult-use cannabis sooner …
‘Secret shopper’ study finds a lot of Colorado’s weed is weaker than advertised
Nearly half of the labels on cannabis plant products recently tested in Colorado misstated the potency, according to a University of Colorado Boulder study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers found that THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, was regularly inaccurately labeled on the green bud marijuana tested as part of the study — …
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Nearly 4 In 10 Californians Are Current Marijuana Users—And Most Report Health Benefits, Study Shows
More than a third of California adults are current cannabis consumers, a new survey finds, and the vast majority of them say marijuana provides health benefits—regardless of whether or not they are specifically using it for medical purposes. Those are among the results of a sweeping new survey from a team at University of California (UC) …
9 In 10 Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana In Some Form, Including Bipartisan Majorities, Pew Poll Shows
An overwhelming majority of Americans—nearly nine in 10—support legalizing marijuana in some form, according to newly released polling data from the Pew Research Center. Asked about cannabis policy preferences, 87 percent of respondents said they agreed with enacting reform. Fifty-four percent said marijuana should be legal for both medical and recreational purposes, while 33 percent said …
9 facts about Americans and marijuana
The use and possession of marijuana is illegal under U.S. federal law, but most states allow people to access the drug in some form, either for medical or recreational purposes. The changing policy landscape has coincided with a decades-long rise in public support for legalization, which a majority of Americans now favor.Here are nine facts …
Marijuana Industry Workers Are The Happiest In Any Job Sector In The U.S., Survey Finds
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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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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Marijuana industry will add $123.6 billion to US economy this year
The total U.S. economic impact of regulated marijuana sales could top $123.6 billion in 2025, about 9% more than last year, according to a newly released MJBiz Factbook update. While the overall industry continues to struggle – especially in some Western states – expanding markets such as New York and Ohio will add stability going into 2025. With more new …
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West Hollywood Brings High Spirits and Cannabis Culture in Celebration of 4/20
Easter Sunday collided with 4/20 in West Hollywood this year, turning the city into a pastel-colored celebration of both resurrection and relaxation. With cannabis culture now firmly rooted in the city, local dispensaries and lounges leaned into the overlap, offering everything from egg hunts (or in this case, nug hunts), edibles, swag bags, and special discounts in …
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California Gov. Signs Bill to Let Cannabis Cafes Serve Food & Host Live Music
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill on Tuesday to let cannabis cafes in California serve food and drink and host live performances, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. This comes one day after he vetoed a bill that would have allowed small cannabis growers to sell products directly to consumers. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/california-gov-signs-bill-to-let-cannabis-cafes-serve-food-host-live-music/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=california_gov_signs_bill_allowing_live_music_events_at_cannabis_cafes_kamala_harris_talks_legalization_and_more&utm_term=2024-10-02
Maryland Governor Grants 175,000 Pardons for Cannabis Offenses
Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore made a groundbreaking decision last week to sign an executive order granting pardons to 175,000 individuals convicted of cannabis-related offenses in the state. The pardons automatically forgive low-level cannabis crimes spanning every misdemeanor cannabis possession charge the Maryland judiciary “can locate in the state’s electronic court records system,” according to a report …
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