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DARK SECRETS: 29 - The Real Truth

A look at presidential campaign suspensions in recent cycles

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35 Years Ago, a Judge Said Marijuana Did Not Belong in Schedule I. HHS Finally Agrees.

The 1988 case highlighted the DEA's stubborn insistence that marijuana has no "accepted medical use."

Reason

Marijuana reclassification won’t fix conflict between state, federal laws on pot

Moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III would facilitate medical research and benefit pot suppliers, but the federal prohibition on pot use would remain.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Rescheduling Marijuana Would Leave Federal Prohibition Essentially Untouched

Although the HHS-recommended change would benefit researchers and the cannabis industry, it would not resolve the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws.

Reason

More older adults trying pot, some for the first time

Millions of older adults have started using pot, but questions remain about its health effects on seniors.

Chicago Sun-Times

Copenhagen mayor urges foreigners to stop buying marijuana at city's drug oasis following shooting

Copenhagen’s mayor has urged foreigners not to buy weed in the city’s Christiania neighborhood where a 30-year-old man was shot and killed and four others injured two weeks ago due to gang turf wars fighting over the marijuana trade in the area

The Independent UK

It's time to deschedule marijuana

Rescheduling cannabis opens the door to reform, but not wide enough

Salon

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School safety, tutoring and hair: These are some of the new education laws that go into effect this year

Lawmakers failed to pass legislation on school vouchers or teacher raises this year, but they approved other education-related laws like an $800 million investment in high-quality instructional materials and new rules for students found vaping or using marijuana.

The Texas Tribune

Ex-Navy officer, Tollywood financier and others caught at rave party

Ex-Navy officer, financier, govt. employee caught with cocaine, LSD, ecstasy pills and marijuana; two women promised roles in movies; Balaji purchased drugs from four persons, incl. 3 Nigerian nationals; Reddy funded Balaji, organised parties, invited women; more names likely to come out during questioning.

The Hindu

US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here's what that would mean

When it emerged this week that U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana, the news lit up the world of weed

The Independent UK

What Rescheduling Marijuana Would and Wouldn't Do

Although it would leave federal prohibition essentially untouched, the change would facilitate medical research and dramatically reduce taxes on state-licensed suppliers.

Reason

Marijuana users have higher levels of toxic metals in blood and urine, study finds

The team of researchers at Columbia University analysed data from blood and urine samples collected between 2005 and 2018 - this is what they found

The Independent UK

HHS Asks DEA To Reclassify Cannabis as Equivalent to Testosterone and Codeine Tylenol

Plus: Tennessee prosecutor threatens to use drag law that was declared unconstitutional, ACLU asks FTC to investigate Mastercard's adult content policy, and more...

Reason

Senators hail Health Dept. recommendation to ease restrictions on marijuana

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders are hailing it as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug

The Independent UK

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HHS completes review of rescheduling cannabis - Roll Call

HHS completed its review of rescheduling cannabis and sent a recommendation to the DEA, the agencies confirmed.

The Independent UK

Biden health agency recommends classifying marijuana as lower-risk, opening potential for major policy changes

President Biden ordered agency to conduct scientific review law year

The Independent UK

'Like Snoop Dogg's living room': Smell of pot wafts over notorious U.S. Open court

The smell of marijuana has become a stink at the U.S. Open

WEKU

In red states where marijuana is illegal, other hemp products flourish

A loophole in the farm bill allows for the sale of hemp products that include a form of THC. North Carolina is one state where stores selling intoxicating hemp products have popped up.

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The Independent UK

Maria Sakkari complains of marijuana smell wafting from US Open stands during her loss

‘The smell, oh my gosh,’ Sakkari told the chair umpire. ‘It was weed’

Sports Illustrated

No. 8 Seed Bemoans Marijuana Scent After U.S. Open Ouster: ‘It Was Weed’

The No. 8 seed went home early and she has an off-court reason to blame.

PC Gamer

Starfield leaker who tried to sell multiple copies of the game online has been arrested and charged with theft and possession of marijuana

The charges may or may not be related to the couple dozen physical copies of Starfield he had in the back seat of his car.

Kiplinger

Cannabis Use Picks Up in Young Adults: This Week in Cannabis Investing

A recent Gallup poll found cannabis use is on the rise in young adults, while alcohol use is on the decline.

The Independent UK

Bahamas introduces bills to legalize marijuana for medical and religious purposes

The government of the Bahamas has unveiled several bills aimed at legalizing marijuana for medical and religious purposes, joining other Caribbean nations that have taken similar steps

Zenger

Tribal Ballot Measure To Legalize Marijuana In North Carolina

Voters in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will decide on a recreational marijuana measure on September 7th.

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Tribal ballot measure to legalize marijuana in North Carolina

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