Thailand Prime Minister Seeks to Criminalize Weed in Reversal
Thailand's prime minister wants to re-list cannabis as a narcotic, restricting its use to medical purposes only, tightening regulations and reversing decriminalization. [ more ]
DEA to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk drug, reports say
The US Drug Enforcement Administration is poised to reclassify marijuana to a lower-risk drug category, aligning with health department recommendations and acknowledging potential medical benefits. [ more ]
A nearly 17-year battle over California medical marijuana dispensary goes up in smoke
Charles Lynch's nearly 17-year battle over his former medical marijuana dispensary has come to an end with a diversion agreement that will clear his criminal record.
After losing his home and facing limited job opportunities, Lynch is unsure of what's next for him but is determined to move forward. [ more ]
He opened a medical pot dispensary in California. The feds spent 16 years prosecuting him
Charles Lynch has been pursued by the federal government for running a medical marijuana dispensary for almost 17 years.
The case involves conflicting state and federal marijuana laws, with Lynch and his lawyers arguing it is a pointless exercise that has cost taxpayers millions of dollars. [ more ]
Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans | CBC News
Demand for medical marijuana among Canada's veterans has surged since a 2008 court decision required the government to provide reasonable access to the drug when authorized by a health-care practitioner.
House Passes Resolution Calling on Russia to Free U.S. Prisoners
The House unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday calling on the Russian government to release Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in March, and provide unfettered consular access to him in the meantime.The resolution also calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine serving a 16-year sentence after being convicted in 2020 of spying.
After Years Away, One of Basketball's Greats Returns at 41
Lauren Jackson, a hero of Australian women's basketball and a three-time W.N.B.A. most valuable player, has rejoined her national team after injuries knocked her out of the sport in 2014.
Carnival embarking drug dogs to stop onboard weed use
Sorry, weed smokers.Carnival Cruise Line has become what those who imbibe might consider a buzzkill.Despite continued momentum in the U.S. toward decriminalizing the drug or making it legal for medical and/or recreational use, Carnival has recently taken a sharp turn in the opposite direction by deploying drug detection dogs to deter passengers from bringing weed aboard its "fun ships."
What qualifies as PTSD for Texas medical marijuana compassionate use program
AUSTIN, Texas New bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature to expand medical cannabis access to cover more illnesses.Meanwhile, advocates say many people dealing with trauma may not know they already qualify."Our program is still very small, even with PTSD, and part of that is likely awareness," said CEO of Texas Original Nico Richardson.
New marijuana legalization bill gets New Hampshire hearing
Politics "It's clear communities, families, retirement security and the economy will be stronger once we legalize cannabis in New Hampshire."CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire Legislature is once again debating recreational use of marijuana but efforts to legalize it still face significant hurdles.
Editorial: America revels in Brittney Griner's return. Now Biden must do the same for Paul Whelan and Marc Fogel.
The people who become Vladimir Putin's pawns never realize the vicious game ensnaring them.Until it's too late.WNBA star Brittney Griner made the mistake of carrying in her luggage vape cartridges with a minuscule amount of cannabis oil as she traveled to Russia to play basketball in February.Nine months later, Griner found herself in a penal colony outside Moscow on a drug possession conviction that hardly warranted the nine-year sentence she began serving.
Marijuana Can Relieve Pain and Improve Athletic Recovery. So Why Isn't It Legal in Sports?
A few things happen to the body when you put it through stress, as happens during a sport or workout: there are muscle tears that will only begin to heal after you rehydrate and refuel.
Medical marijuana brand 'goodblend' opens first retail location in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas Austinites will now have more access to medical marijuana.Medical marijuana operator "goodblend" will open its first dispensary location in Texas.Headquartered in Austin, goodblend creates marijuana products cultivated and produced in the Lone Star State.Since 2015, the operator has provided the widest selection of medical-grade marijuana products throughout Texas and is one of at least three licensed dispensing businesses in the State.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
The law used to be simple: Marijuana was a no-no.But things have changed quickly, and it's become hard to keep track.Here's our handy guide to the latest on lighting up.DC The mayor signed a bill in October allowing adults to self-certify that they qualify for medical marijuana-no prescription needed.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to buy Chicago-area cannabis operations in deal connected to $2 billion Cresco-Columbia Care merger
Sean "Diddy" Combs has agreed to buy nine cannabis retail stores and three production facilities in Illinois, New York and Massachusetts for $185 million as part of required antitrust divestitures for the pending $2 billion Cresco-Columbia Care megamerger.The deal to sell off a portion of the combined Cresco-Columbia Care portfolio to Combs, announced Friday, includes the Columbia Care dispensaries in Villa Park and Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood, which have been rebranded as Cannabist, as well as a Columbia Care production facility in Aurora.