Aquatic Invasion Forecast: A new forecast maps where Eurasian watermilfoil could spread next in Quebec lakes, warning that warming is weakening the cold barrier and that broken fragments can regrow into new plants. Illinois Cannabis Policy: Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill that updates economic incentive listings and extends cannabis social equity reporting timelines, with the measure moving through the General Assembly. THC Edibles + Alcohol Safety: A Johns Hopkins study finds cannabis edibles mixed with alcohol can impair driving more than being legally drunk on alcohol alone, and common roadside tests may miss it. Tennessee Hemp Crackdown: Tennessee finalizes rules that ban the sale of THCA and other hemp products starting July 1 under Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforcement. Federal Rescheduling Fallout: DOJ’s medical marijuana reclassification to Schedule III is expected to unlock some federal tax and research benefits, but states still face a patchwork on compliance and adult-use rules. Product/Brand Signals: FIFA licensed Ningxia’s hemp-weave craft for the World Cup, while a separate report highlights how “fake ghee” can pass quality tests—underscoring ongoing wellness-food fraud risks. Health & Potency Debate: Coverage continues to stress how modern high-THC cannabis differs from decades ago, with experts pointing to rising mental-health risks tied to concentrates. CBD Tech for Retail: IndicaOnline launched an AI assistant for dispensary owners that answers questions using POS data.