Youth Protection Push: Trinidad and Tobago’s PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says new legislation will raise the legal age for alcohol and tobacco to 21, and for cannabis (and gambling) to 25, aiming to curb early substance exposure. Courtroom Fight Over Licenses: Missouri’s Supreme Court heard a challenge to cannabis facility licensing after an audit alleged flaws in how applications were scored, with a company arguing inconsistent grading. Health Warning on Vapes: A systematic review in Nature links childhood vaping to a wider set of risks than expected, including nicotine dependence, respiratory/oral problems, mental health issues, and later cigarette use. Product Safety Recall: Colorado recalled certain cannabis vape products after methylene chloride contamination was found, with affected items sold across multiple dispensaries. Seizure Concerns: New research reports frequent cannabis use is associated with about double the seizure risk, and separate findings in drug-resistant epilepsy suggest more convulsive seizures among frequent users. Medical Market Updates: Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control ordered a Jackson dispensary to close during an investigation into serious adverse events; it later reopened after testing found no contaminants. Business Deal: Trulieve announced an exclusive master licensing agreement with Connected for Alien Labs and Connected branded products in Florida and Texas. Older-Adult Use Disorder: A study finds a notable share of older adults who use cannabis meet criteria for cannabis use disorder, with risk rising alongside heavier use.