‘I use cannabis as medicine’: the US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies

When Jarred Shaw, an American basketball player in Indonesia, stepped down to the lobby in his apartment complex earlier this year to collect a package containing illegally imported cannabis gummies, he thought that the medicine to ease his...

Contract talks break down between B.C. and community health workers: union

British Columbia's public service workers' union says contract talks have broken down between the bargaining association representing community-based health workers and the Health Employers Association of BC. British Columbia's public service...

Contract talks break down between B.C. and community health workers: union

British Columbia's public service workers' union says contract talks have broken down between the bargaining association representing community-based health workers and the Health Employers Association of BC. British Columbia's public service...

Over 150 delegates to tour Local Medicinal Cannabis Facilities

Over one hundred and fifty local and regional delegates will be part of a tour this Saturday, which will take them to a number of facilities involved in the local Medicinal Cannabis Industry. Chief Operating Officer of the Medicinal Cannabis...

American Basketball Player Faces Potential Death Penalty Over Medical Marijuana After Arrest In Indonesia

An American basketball player is potentially facing the death penalty or a lengthy prison sentence after being arrested in Indonesia over possession of marijuana gummies he said he uses for medical purposes to treat Crohn’s disease. Jarred Shaw—a...

Caribbean cultivators call for regional cannabis trade before global exports

“Safeguard the industry. Keep value in the Caribbean.” That was the message repeated across speakers at the St Vincent and the Grenadines 2nd Cannabis Conference and Expo Regional Cultivators Dialogue, where traditional cultivators and advocates...

Texas Health Officials Adopt Rules To Ban Hemp THC Sales To People Under 21 In Response To Governor’s Executive Order

Texas officials have officially adopted a set of emergency rules meant to prevent the sale of intoxicating hemp products to people under 21. After similar restrictions were implemented by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) late last...

Health Rounds: Cannabis drug superior to opioids for lower back pain

Audio By Carbonatix (This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) -An experimental cannabis-derived medication was safer and more effective than...

American basketball player facing possible death penalty in Indonesia over cannabis gummies

When Jared Shaw, an American basketball player in Indonesia, went down to the lobby of his apartment complex to pick up a package containing cannabis gummies he had ordered illegally, he thought his treatment for Crohn’s disease had finally...

Beena Goldenberg: Cannabis legalization was bold. So where’s the economic plan?

What other country would hesitate to fully capitalize on a thriving homegrown sector that can drive investment in plants, patents, and technology, fueling good jobs and prosperity, while competitor countries race ahead? Canadians should be asking...

Medicating drug driver disqualified

A MOTORIST who smoked cannabis to reduce pain from a foot injury was disqualified from driving for 12 months. Christopher Healy, of Willowbank View, Upper Fairhill, Cork city, was stopped in his Ford Transit van at a Garda checkpoint on Marsh...

Texas health agency adopts emergency rule banning THC sales to anyone under 21

THC products sit near the cash register in Hyde Park Market in Austin on May 5, 2025. Credit: Texas Tribune / Lorianne Willett Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas...

18 Healthy Sweet Snacks Made Without Dates

Dates make a nutritious sweetener, but your favorite snacks don’t have to contain dates to be healthy. Whether you’re hankering for a chocolatey nut cluster or a fruity oat muffin, these date-less dishes can still help you incorporate a nourishing...

Florida Court Says Cannabis Odor Not Grounds for Vehicle Searches

An appeals court in Florida ruled on Wednesday that the smell of cannabis is no longer grounds for law enforcement officers to search someone’s vehicle, the News Service of Florida reports. With nine other judges in agreement, the main opinion of...

Michigan Lawmakers Pass 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax, Dealing Devastating Blow to Industry

Michigan has some of the cheapest cannabis prices in the nation, but that might soon change under a controversial bill lawmakers passed Oct. 3 as part of the state’s budget deal. The Michigan Senate voted, 19-17, on Oct. 3 to pass House Bill 4951,...

Newsom talks national cannabis legalization in Trump-mocking post (Newsletter: October 3, 2025)

FL marijuana smell court ruling; OR interstate cannabis commerce lawsuit; NY psychedelics hearing; Survey: Medical marijuana helps chronic pain Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best...

Scientists Discover New Cannabis Compound With ‘Remarkable Antioxidant And Skin Anti-Inflammatory’ Benefits

A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory” properties has been discovered by scientists. The isolated cannabinoid, classified as cannabizetol (CBGD), shows promise for the expanding base of...

How is Cannabis Making its Mark on the Food Industry?

As the laws surrounding the cannabis plant continue to evolve, its influence on the food industry is also growing. Beyond its reputation as a recreational substance, cannabis is making its mark in the culinary world, offering unique flavors and...

Senator files complaint over medical marijuana regulations in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A state senator has filed a complaint that challenges the emergency regulations set by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission in September. Senator John Cavanaugh, of Omaha, submitted the complaint Thursday to Senator Ben...

Kentucky Cultivator Harvests State’s First Medical Marijuana Crop As Governor Predicts Farmers Will ‘Grow A Whole Lot More’

A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis, and patients could gain access to it by next month, a top regulator says. Meanwhile, the governor says licensed businesses are about to “grow a whole lot...