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Moore announces $400M grants, 6,900 cannabis pardons
Key takeaways Gov. Moore to award up to $400M to communities harmed by racist policies. Over 6,900 additional cannabis convictions eligible for pardon. More than 400 census tracts designated as “Just Communities.” Lawmakers renew push for...

Taxes hiked on tobacco and cannabis to plug revenue gaps
(The Center Square) — Mainers will pay more for cigarettes, cannabis and streaming services under a supplemental state budget approved by the Democratic-led Legislature. The $320 million plan, sent to Gov. Janet Mills' desk on Wednesday, seeks to...

Australian Publishers Face Legal Action for Cannabis Advertisements
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) — the country’s agency for monitoring, assessing, and regulating therapeutic products — has initiated legal action against certain publishers over allegedly illegal cannabis advertisements,...

Comprehensive Two-Dimensional LC and HRMS Offer Insights into Cannabis Phenolics and Rare Flavoalkaloids
Key Points: By combining hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography with reversed-phase chromatography and high-resolution mass spectrometry, researchers identified 79 polar phenolics—including 25 compounds never before reported in cannabis....

NEWS AND VIEWS: Nelson Chamber of Commerce cannabis policy endorsed at B.C. conference
The 73rd B.C. Chamber of Commerce AGM and Conference in Nanaimo was attended by 171 delegates from across the province Over the course of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce's annual conference held June 3-5, delegates heard from a range of policy...

Hemp Companies Sue Maryland Over Cannabis Licensing
A Maryland hemp industry association and hemp businesses are suing the state over cannabis licensing and seized products, the Baltimore Sun reports. The Maryland Hemp Coalition, 10 businesses owners, and consumers of the products at the heart of...

Children left in house filled with sweets and chocolate laced with cannabis
A couple left two young children in a house filled with sweets and chocolate laced with cannabis, a court has heard. As the case involves cruelty to children, neither defendants can be named to protect the identity of the youngsters. The 38-year...

Marijuana companies are getting into Florida's largely unregulated hemp business
For years, medical marijuana companies in Florida have fiercely campaigned for stricter regulation of euphoria-inducing hemp products, which can be purchased at gas stations, retail stores and — now — liquor stores. The state has one of the most...

Pennsylvania Governor Holds Tight to Cannabis Legalization in Budget Negotiations
Pennsylvania’s governor and the state’s divided Legislature remain at an impasse on a path forward to legalize adult-use cannabis amid ongoing budget negotiations that must be hashed out by the end of the month. While Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro...

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey watches as her partner is jailed over boutique cannabis' operation
14:41, 20 Jun 2025Updated 14:42, 20 Jun 2025 Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey watched on in court as her partner was put behind bars for his part in a "boutique cannabis operation". Edward Rainford, 32, and co-defendant Jay Boyd, 28, appeared at...

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey watches as boyfriend is jailed over 'boutique' cannabis operation
Greta Simpson and Katy Hallam 14:04, 20 Jun 2025 TV personality Chelsee Healey was present in court as her partner was sentenced for his involvement in a 'boutique cannabis operation'. Edward Rainford, 32, and co-defendant Jay Boyd, 28, were...

Study: Cannabis use could double risk of death from heart attack, stroke
A new study has found that cannabis (marijuana, weed) use may double the risk of death from heart attacks and strokes. The meta-analysis, published on Tuesday in the journal Heart, reviewed 24 studies published between 2016 and 2023 that examined...

Father accused of murdering baby daughter lied about cannabis use
A father accused of killing his baby daughter has admitted lying to police about his cannabis use the night before causing her "catastrophic" injuries, a court heard. Thomas Holford, 24, has denied murdering his daughter Everleigh Stroud, who died...

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript June 18, 2025 Aurora Cannabis Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.07 EPS, expectations were $0.11. Operator: Greetings. Welcome to Aurora Cannabis Inc. Fiscal...

Fycompa interactions: Alcohol, medications, and other factors
Fycompa has possible interactions with alcohol, some other drugs, and certain supplements. Examples include clarithromycin and certain hormonal birth control. Talk with your doctor to avoid potentially harmful effects from Fycompa interactions. An...

Lomotil interactions: Alcohol, medications, and other factors
Lomotil has possible interactions with alcohol, some other drugs, and certain supplements. Examples include diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and fluoxetine (Prozac). Talk with your doctor to avoid potentially harmful effects from Lomotil interactions....

Gov. Moore Expands Cannabis Pardons In Bold Push To Close Maryland’s Racial Wealth Gap
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore announced additional action to close the racial wealth gap and expand access to work, wages, and wealth for Black Marylanders. Before a congregation of 200 at Bethel AME Church in Cambridge, the governor made...

Pocono Canna World Fair 2025: Pennsylvania’s largest cannabis festival returns in July
The Pocono Canna World Fair, billed as Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor summer cannabis festival, will return to the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert on July 26-27. The two-day event will feature more than 300 vendors, live entertainment and hands-on...

HappyDay: ‘So Many Thoughts Swirling in My Head’
Casey O’Neill is a cannabis and food farmer in Mendocino County who has been writing newsletters about his efforts to provide sustainable produce and marijuana. We feature his column once a week. So many thoughts swirling in my head. The moral...

Natural Copaiba Oil for Skin Health: Benefits, Uses, and Science
Hailing from the Amazon rainforest, copaiba oil is a traditional remedy that has been cherished by local communities for centuries for its soothing properties. This powerful, natural oil is now gaining well-deserved recognition in modern skincare,...