Virginia Retail Cannabis Deal: Gov. Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers Lashrecse Aird and Paul Krizek struck a budget compromise to launch a regulated adult-use retail cannabis market on July 1, 2027, with the Cannabis Control Authority overseeing licensing, testing, and enforcement; the plan caps retail licenses at 350, raises the possession limit from 1 ounce to 2 ounces, and sets a 6% state tax (rising to 8% in 2029), plus optional local taxes. Responsible Use & Public Education: St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority rolled out a nationwide “Responsible Use Campaign” focused on legal access, cannabinoid science, medical oversight, hygiene, and youth protection (age 21+). Driving Rules Under Review: An ACT Greens bill would treat medicinal cannabis like other prescribed meds by focusing on impairment vs. presence, arguing roadside tests detect THC without measuring how safely someone can drive. Youth Risk Signal: A new study links earlier, faster-rising social media use in adolescence with higher odds of later experimentation with cannabis and other substances. Market/Policy Legal Pressure: A federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of Ohio’s THC drink ban, allowing some THC beverages back on shelves while the case proceeds. Enforcement & Supply Chain: Nigeria’s customs and NDLEA seized a container of cannabis (“Canadian Loud”) plus expired pharmaceuticals, highlighting ongoing cross-border trafficking pressure.