Herbicide Scrutiny: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened a glyphosate residue investigation into Bayer and PepsiCo, using civil investigative demands to probe whether companies misled consumers under state consumer protection laws. Cannabis Tech & Processing: EnWave signed a tech evaluation and license option deal with Swiss Cannabis Selection AG (with Schibano Pharma) to test its Radiant Energy Vacuum dehydration for cannabinoid and botanical products. Aviation Security Tech: Astrotech’s 1st Detect TRACER 1000 won ECAC certification for wand swabbing, expanding trace-detection use in airports. Public Safety Drones: AirSight and Flock linked AirGuard drone detections into FlockOS to help law enforcement identify operators faster, citing a Louisiana contraband-smuggling bust. Dutch Legalization Politics: Big Tobacco-linked Cronos (Altria stake) is set to buy CanAdelaar, raising addiction experts’ concerns about marketing and lobbying influence in the Netherlands’ regulated cannabis trial. Older Adults & Cannabis: A new study highlights rising cannabis use fastest among Americans over 60, driven by interest in sleep, pain, and mental health. Kratom Under Fire: A case story spotlights kratom’s growing scrutiny after an Arkansas man’s death investigation centered on “100% pure mitragyna speciosa.” Regulatory/Market Watch: Washington’s cannabis market faces pressure from federal changes and oversupply, while Minnesota lawmakers debate cannabis legislation.