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George Michael was so addicted to Diet Coke he guzzled 'at least 25 cans a day'

George Michael was battling a range of addictions, including marijuana and anti-depressants, when he tragically died at age 53 on…

Daily Mirror

Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis

Malaysia plans to learn from the cannabis policy of neighbouring Thailand in its effort to legalise use of the drug…

Reuters

Recreational Cannabis Sales In NJ Pull In Nearly $80M In Less Than Three Months

Since the launch of recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey, the state has taken in $4.6 million in tax revenue in just the first…

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Six More States Could Legalize Recreational Marijuana This Fall

If all of the ballot initiatives succeed, pot will be legal in 25 states.

Reason

Majority Of Texans Support Recreational Marijuana Legalization: Prohibition Doesn't Work, They Say

The majority of Texans support legalization of adult-use marijuana, according to a new Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll.

Benzinga

This Country Just Legalized Hemp, Why Online Cannabis Sales Are Slowing In Alberta & Latest Marijuana Reg Updates

Guyana Parliament Legalizes Hemp A new hemp bill poised to curb unlicensed production in Guyana got a green light from…

Benzinga

Ex-Cannabis Regulator Joins Marijuana Software Startup & More Strategic Leadership Changes In Weed Sector

As Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns on September 13-14 to Chicago, gathering top CEOs, investors and leader

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Voter file data is available for purchase in every U.S. state and Washington, D.C. Each state has developed its own…

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Is marijuana addictive?

Stoner culture has perpetuated the idea that cannabis isn't truly addictive. Not so fast, psychologists say

Salon

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Is Cannabis Education A Solution To Prevent Testing Labs From Focusing On THC Potency?

Recently, U.S. industry officials said that "cannabis testing laboratories are partly to blame for the marijuana industry’s focus on delivering…

Benzinga

Feds To Identify Marijuana Research Obstacles, Ontario Cannabis Shop Recovers From Cyberattack & More Industry Updates

Ontario Cannabis Store To Resume Deliveries After Cyberattack

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‘Very good for tourists’: Thailand aims for high season with U-turn on cannabis

The once-banned drug is now on sale at market stalls, beach clubs and even hotel receptions. But the laws in…

The Guardian - UK

A third state will vote on marijuana legalization this November

Welcome to the Thursday, August 11, Brew.

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Marijuana will be on the ballot in Missouri in November. Will it affect the US Senate race?

WASHINGTON — Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Trudy Busch Valentine came out in support of a ballot initiative to legalize recreational…

Tribune News Service

Seattle Mayor Harrell Submits Social Equity-Focused Marijuana Bills For Workers & Underserved Communities

Seattle, Washington mayor Bruce Harrell submitted a package of bills aimed at advancing equity in the marijuana industry by helping boost more…

Benzinga

These Are The Top Cannabis Policy Reporters In The Americas, Up For A Prestigious Award

It's happening again so get ready. After a wildly successful and now legendary event in Miami during 4/20 week, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference…

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Indonesian mothers fight for medical marijuana for their children

The women say the drug eases the pain of their children with conditions such as cerebral palsy and should be…

Al Jazeera

Cannabis Laws are Uneven, and That's Hitting Supply Chains

The Department of Transportation doubled the frequency of its random drug tests in 2020, and truckers who smoke weed off-duty…

The Street

Cannabis Reg. Updates: Wisconsin Pardons, Delta-8 Hemp Kentucky, Florida Legalization Initiative, NJ Weed Delivery

Wisconsin: More Pardons For Cannabis Offenses

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Hidden Supply Chain Logjams: Weed Smoking Truck Drivers, Says DOT

According to federal data provided by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), a spiking number of commercial truck drivers are…

Benzinga

Stash Your Weed As Inflation Knocks On Cannabis' Door: Prices To Go Up By 10%, Some Blame Biden, Others Trump

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Study: Dangerous Synthetic Cannabinoids Poisonings Are Less Common In Legal Cannabis States

Illegal synthetic cannabis known under many street names such as Ak-47, K2, Spice, Scoobie Snacks, Mr. Nice Guy and 24-Karat Dream…

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Legal Cannabis On A Native Reservation In South Dakota Where Alcohol Is Illegal

In South Dakota, more precisely in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, marijuana is legal, but alcohol is banned...quite the opposite from…

Benzinga

In Kenya, promises of marijuana paradise electrify the electorate

One of Kenya's presidential candidates is promising to legalize weed. His long-shot campaign has entertained, but it might also mark…

WEKU

Tulsi Gabbard Knocks Kamala Harris Over Hypocrisy Around Brittney Griner: What About Non-Celebs Imprisoned In US?

Democratic representative for Hawaii and former presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard blasted VP Kamala Harris over ‘hypocrisy.’

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