Regulated Market Push (Ghana): Ghana’s Interior Minister says 8 companies have cleared vetting and are awaiting final sign-off to legally cultivate low-THC cannabis for industrial and medicinal use, with recreational use still prohibited. Enforcement & Public Safety (California/US): California Gov. Newsom reports UCETF action that seized 63,000+ pounds of illegal cannabis (valued at $104M) and eradicated nearly 90,000 plants, targeting operations tied to firearms, pesticides, labor exploitation, and organized crime. Medical Cannabis Access (Panama/Tilray): Tilray Medical launches its first medical cannabis product in Panama, distributing Tilray Oral Solution CBD100 through a major pharmacy network under prescription. Accidental Exposure Warning (US schools/pets): A Tulsa student was hospitalized after eating a marijuana-laced cookie at school, while a Sitka vet suspects dogs became ill after ingesting human waste. Retail Crackdowns (Oklahoma/Ireland): Oklahoma agents raided a Bristow dispensary and nearby store over alleged sales without proper cards; in Ireland, Gardaí seized €2M in cannabis vapes and edibles and arrested two men. Policy Watch (Nepal): Nepal’s Gandaki Province unanimously passed a bill to legalize cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes under licensing and security rules. Industry & Product Science (CBD pets): Earth Buddy highlights new research on how cats metabolize cannabinoids, noting higher absorption of CBDa than standard CBD.