Public Health Warning: Doctors say THC drinks sold next to soda and other mainstream items are sending kids to the ER, with inconsistent labeling and weak age checks flagged as a growing risk. Policy Push: U.S. Sen. John Fetterman and Senate Democrats reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to federally legalize marijuana, decriminalize it, expunge some federal offenses, and set a national regulatory framework. Hemp Industry Pressure: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged Congress to reform the Farm Bill to prevent disruption to the state’s hemp business after a federal hemp definition change set to take effect in November. Regulatory Fight in Virginia: Virginia hemp businesses plan a federal lawsuit over a new state definition that removes a key CBD-to-THC ratio rule, potentially reclassifying many hemp products as adult-use or medical cannabis. CBD Product Scrutiny: A new review in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology argues widely sold non-prescription CBD products at typical retail doses show little to no therapeutic effect, raising concerns about how CBD is formulated and tested. Child Safety Data: Kentucky’s child fatality panel reports overdose deaths among children doubled in five years, with cannabinoid exposure rising sharply. Market/Business Updates: Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority opened new headquarters, while Minnesota’s Full Spectrum became the first licensed cannabis retailer to open in Otter Tail County.