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Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says
The Bulletin - Oregon
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July 3, 2025
Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says Published 6:22 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 A drone flies above Eugene. Oregon’s Court of Appeals chided the Oregon State Police Wednesday for using...
Big Tobacco Is Selling A Corporate Cannabis Blueprint As A Public Mandate, Former New York Regulator Says (Op-Ed)
Marijuana Moment
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July 3, 2025
“CPEAR’s poll is a thinly veiled attempt to persuade policymakers to take a broadly popular issue in a less popular direction.” By Damian Fagon, Parabola Center In 1994, R.J. Reynolds quietly pumped millions into a flag-waving coalition called...
This Brazilian Startup Is Turning A Population Of 211 Million Into A Cannabis Data Goldmine
Forbes
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Toninho CorrêaPhoto courtesy of Blis While much of the world watches Germany and the U.S. inch forward on cannabis reform, Brazil has quietly become home to a fast-growing and highly structured medical cannabis market. And helping drive that...
10th cannabis dispensary opens
West Milford Messenger - New Jersey
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Beyond Bleaf, a Black women-owned cannabis dispensary at 753 Macopin Road, celebrated its grand opening May 24. The store’s founders, Luciana Cotten, Latasha Lovick and Tarsha Adeyemi, were joined by Michele Dale and Township Council members David...
How to Fresh-Freeze Cannabis
Cannabis Business Times
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July 3, 2025
Question: Hi, I keep reading articles and social media posts about freezing freshly harvested buds to preserve freshness, minimize mold and mildew contamination, and lower production costs. I recently took a few dozen branches from freshly...
Rediscover Sydney: 11 New Experiences and Hidden Gems Across the Harbour City to Explore Now
Concrete Playground
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July 8, 2025
In partnership with Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local playing tourist, Sydney's energy is magnetic. It's not the kind of city you can tick off in one weekend — just when you think you've done it all, there's a surprise new basement...
Cannabis smoking changes your DNA, leaving epigenetic scars
Medical News
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July 1, 2025
New research shows that regular cannabis smokers bear genetic scars similar to tobacco users, but quitting can help the body recover, highlighting the potential for blood-based biomarkers in public health surveillance. Study: DNA methylation...
Weed Identification Contest Returns to the Iowa State Fair
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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AMES, Iowa – The annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will return on Friday, Aug. 8, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in front of the John Deere Agriculture Building. This contest is supported by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and...
Study Examines Increasing Cannabis Vaping Trends in US Adolescents
Cannabis Science & Technology
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July 2, 2025
A recently published study analyzed cannabis vaping trends in the US among adolescents, looking at THC, CBD, and synthetic cannabinoids (SC) individually. The researchers also focused on the importance of continuous data collection and monitoring...
Cannabis Pricing Crisis: Market Forces Shaping 2025 Trends
Cannabis Science & Technology
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June 30, 2025
Introduction The US cannabis industry continues to face significant wholesale price volatility, with national prices fluctuating by 21% between May and September 2024—a reflection of fragmented, state-specific regulations. The US Cannabis Spot...
How Depersonalisation-Derealisation Disorder Treatment Can Improve Focus and Reduce Brain Fog
Psychreg
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July 7, 2025
6 Reading Time: 7 minutesThat foggy feeling where you can’t think clearly, where your own thoughts feel distant and unfamiliar. It’s more than just a bad day. For those experiencing depersonalisation-derealisation disorder, this mental cloudiness...
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Higher Risk of Mental Health Conditions, Major Study Finds
Psychreg
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June 30, 2025
New research, published in the journal Nature Mental Health, has revealed that people with cannabis use disorder face a significantly greater risk of developing psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression....
Colombian Navy intercepts narco-submarine featuring technology that made it hard to track
El País
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July 3, 2025
The Colombian Navy on Wednesday reported it has intercepted a remote-controlled submarine in the Caribbean capable of carrying more than 1.5 tons of cocaine and with a range of up to 800 miles. The discovery marks the first time such a vessel is...
Council wants marijuana money to go toward community improvements
Grand Blanc View - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
DAVISON — The council once again discussed at its June 23 meeting how the city’s marijuana tax revenue will be spent going forward. Mayor Stacey Kalisz said she thinks the city should put the funds into things that are tangible that the residents...
Former pastor and youth worker exposed as cocaine dealer
Wales Online
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July 8, 2025
A former pastor and youth worker started dealing cocaine after losing his job and falling in with "bad company", a court has heard. Vusumuzi Tenga's advocate said the defendant realises how "hypocritical" his actions were as he had previously...
Fewer gas stations stocking novelty CBD is good for market maturity
Nutritional Outlook
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We’ve known for some time that CBD isn’t a recreational compound. But, looking at gas stations and convenience stores over the past few years, it’s easy to see why many people believe it is. CBD bath bombs, energy drinks, and cosmetics are just...
Voracious Honey Bees Threaten the Food Supply of Native Pollinators
UC San Diego - California
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In another cause for concern, a study published in 2023 by Travis and Kohn showed that plants pollinated by honey bees produce lower-quality offspring compared with offspring from native pollinators. While bees in general are being threatened by...
Cannabis Retailers Must Face College Athlete’s Psychosis Claims
Insurance Journal
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June 30, 2025
A former champion college athlete and aspiring Olympian known for his prowess in track and field events has advanced his lawsuit that blames cannabis retailers for his cannabis-induced psychosis that led to a suicide attempt. A New Jersey state...
SMSU Agronomy Field Day
Marshall Independent - Minnesota
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The seventh annual SMSU Agronomy Field Day is scheduled for Friday, July 18, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the SMSU Agronomy Field Trials Farm site adjacent to the Jon Knochenmus Center for Innovation, located on the north edge of Marshall. (2927...
Local schools are overflowing
Docklands News
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Inner-city state schools are overflowing, with almost all of the government schools available to Docklands students above capacity, according to a local lobby group. Data collected by local parent lobby group City Schools 4 City Kids (CS4CK)...