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Cannabis may protect against postoperative proliferative vitreoretinopathy development
Modern Retina
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August 26, 2025
Long-term cannabis use might play a role in reducing proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) development,1 according to first author Ahmed M. Alshaikhsalama, MD. He is from the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical...
Weed Potency Is Skyrocketing: Should We Worry?
Medscape
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This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I’m Dr F. Perry Wilson from the Yale School of Medicine. Marijuana ain’t what it used to be. Not by a long shot. In 1995,...
Groundbreaking Study Links Cannabis Use to Increased Risk of Paranoia and Mental Health Issues in General Population
Bioengineer.org
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August 27, 2025
A groundbreaking investigation spearheaded by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of Bath, uncovers compelling evidence that the initial motivations behind...
Warwick Welcomes a Classy Joint Cannabis Dispensary
Warwick Advertiser - New York
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A Classy Joint Cannabis Dispensary officially opened to the public this past May at 46 Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Warwick, NY. Co-Owners and lifetime friends, Matthew Tortorelli and Dennis Fernando, bring a wealth of knowledge about cannabis to...
Syngenta and M.S. Technologies Announce New Soybean Trait Stack
AgriBusiness Global
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August 26, 2025
M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. and Syngenta have announced plans today to launch a groundbreaking herbicide-tolerant soybean trait stack, with broad commercial availability expected in 2029 pending regulatory approvals. This new trait stack will be...
How banks are turning cannabis compliance into a competitive edge
The Financial Revolutionist
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Not a week goes by without an article or social post claiming the cannabis industry has no access to the banking system. Yet that narrative doesn’t withstand scrutiny. More than 50,000 licensees nationwide use financial institutions every day —...
Warning for those using cannabis to treat mental health disorders
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Newport Cannabis Co. plants roots in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Times - Rhode Island
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PORTSMOUTH — Newport Cannabis Co., the state’s newest cannabis dispensary, will open its doors over Labor Day weekend with a three-day celebration at its new location, 1637 West Main Road. The site was formerly occupied by Greenleaf Compassion...
NDLEA arrests four, seizes tons of cannabis in Kwara
Punch
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August 26, 2025
the Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested four suspects after it intercepted and seized 2.318 tons of cannabis, with a street value estimated in billions of naira, in one week. The state commander of NDLEA,...
College football: Radiance Technologies extends title sponsorship through at least 2027 Independence Bowl
Bossier Press-Tribune - Louisiana
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August 26, 2025
1 By Erik Evenson, Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Director of Communications The Independence Bowl Foundation and Radiance Technologies announced on August 26 the extension of the title sponsorship of the Radiance Technologies...
Radiance Technologies extends title sponsorship agreement through at least 2027 Independence Bowl
KLAX - Louisiana
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SHREVEPORT, La. – The Independence Bowl Foundation and Radiance Technologies on Tuesday announced the extension of the title sponsorship of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl through at least the 2027 Bowl Season – with three additional...
Independence Bowl extends title sponsorship agreement with Radiance Technologies
The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate - Louisiana
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Tuesday, the Independence Bowl Foundation and Radiance Technologies announced the extension of the title sponsorship of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl through at least the 2027 Bowl Season – with three additional one-year options to...
Gowan Forms Strategic Collaboration With Moa Technology to Advance Next-Generation Crop Protection
AgriBusiness Global
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August 26, 2025
Gowan Company has announced a strategic research collaboration with UK-based Moa Technology Limited, aimed at advancing next-generation crop protection solutions. This partnership combines Gowan’s proven expertise in herbicide technology with...
Chapel Lane redevelopment to commence, creating a vibrant new destination in the heart of Darwin’s CBD
The National Tribune
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August 26, 2025
Darwin City Council City of Darwin is excited to announce that works on the Chapel Lane Redevelopment will officially commence on Monday 8 September 2025, marking the beginning of a transformational project that will revitalise one of Darwin’s...
NDLEA Seizes Cannabis Worth Billions Of Naira In Kwara
New Telegraph
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August 26, 2025
The Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 2.318 tonnes of cannabis, estimated to be worth billions of naira, in a series of operations carried out within one week. Speaking with journalists while...
Missouri Initiative To Unify Marijuana And Hemp Regulations Will Be Filed Within Days As Activists Aim For 2026 Ballot
Marijuana Moment
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August 26, 2025
A Missouri campaign is set to submit to the state within days a 2026 ballot initiative that aims to unify hemp and marijuana regulations, creating parity between the two cannabis industries with a revised licensing system and legislative mandates...
Cannabis Compounds May Promote Healthy Aging, New Research Finds
Forbes
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New research from the UK suggests that the cannabis compounds THC and CBD may one day have a role to play in healthy aging. getty Compounds in cannabis including THC and CBD may promote healthy aging, according to the findings of a recently...
Study: Milk from Dairy Cows Fed Hemp Biomass is Cannabinoid-Free After 12 Days
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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August 26, 2025
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that when dairy cows were fed spent hemp biomass products, cannabinoids, including THC, were undetectable in milk after a 12-day withdrawal period, but THC remained...
Minnesota Awards $3.6M in Grants for Cannabis Businesses and Education
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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August 26, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded $3.6 million in grants for businesses to enter the state’s adult-use cannabis industry and train workers for industry jobs. Through the state’s CanNavigate,...
Rising Youth Cannabis Poisonings Highlight Need For Safe Home Storage
Forbes
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Cannabis poisoning by young children, especially with gummies and other edibles, has dramatically increased in recent years. getty Already the most widely-used federally illegal drug in the U.S., cannabis use by adults aged 19 to 30 and 35 to 50...