Dallas diners humiliated by server over alleged marijuana smell. Then they accuse the restaurant of racial profiling: ‘No one here smokes’ The restaurant denied them service. We Got This Covered · Aug 11
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical purposes The Independent UK · Aug 5
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana Marijuana plays a sacred role among Rastafari followers and they say criminalising it violates their rights The Guardian - UK · Aug 2
Marijuana brand launches ‘senior-targeted’ cannabis kiosk at retirement community The kiosk will feature large buttons and a simple ordering process for easy navigation The Independent UK · Aug 1
Big cannabis has cozied up to the GOP The hemp, marijuana and alcohol industries are all vying for the president’s attention Salon · Jul 25
Guyana Ferry Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana After Deadly Sinking Leaves 27 Dead, 83 Missing Authorities say the captain of the Guyanese ferry that capsized, leaving 27 dead and 83 missing, tested positive for marijuana after the disaster. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
'Captain tested positive for marijuana': 110 feared dead after ferry sinks off Guyana At least twenty-seven people died after a passenger ferry sank off Guyana's coast. Sixty-nine people were rescued, while eighty-three remain missing after the incident. An investigation has been launched into the ferry's sudden sinking after hitting a large wave. The ferry captain and crew members tested positive for cannabis, raising… The Times of India · Jul 21
SCOTUS Said You Can't Lose Gun Rights for Smoking Pot. But You Could Still Lose a Government License To Work. An old drug conviction could still stop you from waxing eyebrows, cutting hair, or giving massages. Reason · Jul 20
Labrador ate discarded marijuana on the UK's highest mountain in Scotland, got too high to stand and had to be rescued A black Labrador named Tokyo became seriously ill after allegedly eating discarded cannabis on Ben Nevis. The dog lost use of her hind legs and drifted in and out of consciousness. A mountain rescue team carried the incapacitated dog down the mountain on a stretcher. Tokyo received emergency veterinary treatment… The Economic Times · Jul 20
A dog ate marijuana on Scotland's highest mountain, got too high to stand and had to be carried down by mountain rescuers A routine hike on Scotland's highest mountain turned into an extraordinary rescue mission after a black Labrador named Tokyo accidentally ate what veterinarians believe was discarded marijuana left along the trail. The five-year-old dog suddenly became weak, lost the use of her hind legs and drifted in and out of… The Times of India · Jul 20
Dozens feared dead after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana A ferry carrying 133 people capsized near Guyana's coast. Authorities managed to rescue 67 individuals; however, dozens are still missing and feared drowned. It's been revealed that crew members tested positive for marijuana, and issues such as inaccurate passenger lists and an overloaded vessel are under examination. The Economic Times · Jul 20
Guyana ferry disaster: Dozens feared dead as captain and crew test positive for marijuana Captain and crew members arrested as search and rescue continues The Independent UK · Jul 20
Kenyan dismisses Rastafari bid to make marijuana legal Following the ruling, Rastafarians gathered at Freedom Corner, where they smoked marijuana in protest The Independent UK · Jul 15
Four candidates are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, including two who previously ran in 2024 Incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (R), Cindy Burbank (D), Mike Marvin (Legal Marijuana Now Party), and Dan Osborn (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska. Ricketts and Osborn lead in polling, noteworthy endorsements, fundraising, and media attention. Ballotpedia · Jul 14
Medical Daily · Jul 14 Heavy Marijuana Smoking Was Linked to a Nearly 4-Times Higher Lung Cancer Risk in the Largest U.S. Study of Its Kind A 150,000-person retrospective study found cannabis use disorder linked to 3.87x higher lung cancer risk. Published in Lung Cancer journal. Risk consistent across all cancer subtypes.
Reason · Jul 13 Court Upholds Conviction for Possessing Gun as Unlawful Drug User (Who Is Presenting a Credible Threat to Safety) U.S. v. Baxter, decided today by the Eighth Circuit, upheld a conviction for "possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug… The post Court Upholds Conviction for Possessing Gun as Unlawful Drug User (Who Is Presenting a Credible Threat to Safety) appeared first on Reason.com.
Inverse · Jul 13 90 Years Later, An Infamous Crime Thriller Remains One Of The Wildest Cult Movies Ever Here's how 'Reefer Madness' became one of the first so-bad-it’s-good movies.
The Independent UK · Jul 10 More US workers are testing positive for cannabis and it has employers worried they are high on the job Major corporations such as Amazon and Home Depot have dropped screening for non-safety roles
France 24 · Jul 10 European Parliament calls for terrorist listing of Rapid Support Forces in Sudan First, the European Parliament calls on EU member states to officially designate the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan a terrorist organisation. Then, Kenya's Rastafarian community waits with bated breath as the country's high court gears up to deliver a ruling on the legalisation of marijuana. And, Morocco is still reeling…
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Gary Payton and Josh Kesselman Want People To 'Enjoy Being Natural' With New Rolling Papers NBA legend Gary Payton launches cannabis rolling papers with Josh Kesselman, inspired by his mother's positive experience with medicinal marijuana, aiming to promote natural health alternatives.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges It’s the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narrowly lost to Republican Ron DeSantis for governor in 2018
Medical Daily · Jul 3 JAMA Study Finds Teen Marijuana Use More Than Doubles the Risk of Serious Mental Illness A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396 teens found cannabis use doubles the risk of psychosis and bipolar disorder. Cannabis typically preceded psychiatric diagnosis by 1.7–2.3 years.
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027 Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next year in Virginia
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Idaho might not even get to vote on legalizing marijuana (for some) after thousands of signatures are turned in late: report Idaho is one of the only states to have a complete ban on marijuana