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Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Was Opposed by These Two Democrats
Democratic Representatives Henry Cuellar of Texas and Chris Pappas of New Hampshire joined the majority of GOP House members in opposing the legislation.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate
The bill passed by a vote of 220-204, mostly along party lines with little Republican support, but is expected to struggle in the Senate.
Coast Guard Offloads $223 Million of Cocaine, Marijuana Seized in Pacific
Over 11,000 pounds of cocaine and 4,000 pounds of marijuana seized across at least eight incidents were offloaded in San Diego on Thursday.
Mixing Medical Mushrooms and Cannabis for Cancer Care
Cannabotech's idea is not to replace existing cancer treatments but to enable a patient to have fewer treatments.
Marijuana Sales Drop Drastically as U.S. Eases Back Pandemic Rules
Cannabis sales skyrocketed during the pandemic, but those levels have since leveled out.
Internet Split After 'Federal Employee' Says Partner is Addicted to Weed
While most agreed the couple should split up, their reasons why varied.
Study Cites Cannabis Use as Predictor of Life Success, Sparking Skepticism
Researchers at the University of Queensland concluded that cannabis use after age 30 can have adverse affects on relationships and life satisfaction.
Russia Reportedly Detains WNBA's Brittney Griner at Airport Near Moscow
The athlete was arrested Saturday after the Russian Federal Customs Service found vape cartridges that contained hashish oil.
Public Polling on Marijuana Is More Complicated Than You May Realize
When Americans are provided with options such as decriminalization and medicinal legalization only, they voice their preference for a marijuana middle ground.
U.S. Marine Gets 2 Years' Hard Labor for Mail-Ordering Marijuana Into Japan
A Marine stationed in Okinawa was caught after trying to evade the country's strict cannabis laws.
Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Trading Vape Pens to Smell Minors' Feet
Brandon White, 22, was arrested in Pinellas County, Florida, on multiple counts of lewd and lascivious acts with minors under age 16.
$1.06B in Cocaine, Marijuana Offloaded by Coast Guard in Florida
Around 54,500 pounds of cocaine and nearly 16,000 pounds of marijuana were confiscated by the Coast Guard.
Wild Claims About Las Vegas Restaurant's 'Adulterated' Food Sparks Probe
Numerous customers have claimed they became unwell after eating food from a Thai restaurant in Las Vegas, several news outlets indicated.
Company Sued Sheriff and FBI For $1.2M in Illegally Seized Cannabis Money
The civil suit, which was filed on January 14, referred to the police seizure as "highway robbery."
Man Driving Wrong Way Arrested for Allegedly Trafficking 120 Pounds of Pot
In addition to finding what they believe may be marijuana, police claim to have found suspected methamphetamine and two handguns.
Woman Shares Dogs' Hilarious Reaction After Stealing 'Edibles'—'Fried'
"One having the time of their life other is struggling to remember how to be a dog," one person commented.
Cop Denied Bail, Accused of Selling Drugs While on Duty in Georgia
About 40,000 Georgians are arrested annually for marijuana possession, and the state is one of the 19 that still impose jail time for possession.
Video Claims Mail Staff 'Accidentally' Ate THC Brownies at Work
The postal workers were said to have taken the brownies from an unclaimed package.
You'll Soon Be Able to Pay for Weed With Crypto
Crypto solutions for the cannabis industry will expand and normalize over the next few years, and more dispensary chains will begin to accept crypto directly.
Driver Who Fell Asleep Behind Wheel, Killed Cyclist, Caught Smoking Heroin
Investigators were told by two witnesses that they saw a Jeep Cherokee drive onto the shoulder, hit the cyclist, then keep driving.
Fact Check: Did Studies Prove Weed Prevents COVID Transmission?
With a number of recent studies assessing the effectiveness of cannabis-sourced compounds in fighting the virus, Newsweek decided to weed out the myths.
Jaguars' Lerentee McCary Led Officers on High Speed Chase: Police
"[W]e are aware of the situation and are gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time," the Jacksonville Jaguars said in a statement.
Senate Candidate Smokes Weed in Campaign Ad to 'Destigmatize' Drug
Gary Chambers said that the time "is long past due that politicians stop pretending to be better or different than the people they represent."
Give Blood, Get a Joint: Dispensary Offers Free Marijuana to Blood Donors
"A blood shortage is huge and people are dying because they need blood," the dispensary's owner Jerry Millen told Newsweek.
Cannabis May Prevent COVID-19 Infection If Paired With Vaccine: Study
The study claims that "cannabigerolic acid and cannabidiolic acid were equally effective against the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant."
Senior Citizens Sickened After Woman Brings Pot Brownies to Card Game
The woman unknowingly took brownies to a senior center that her son made using THC butter.
Toddler Hospitalized After Consuming Marijuana Cake Dad Bought by Mistake
The store the treat was bought from claims that a "kid-friendly" label was placed on the wrong product, leading to the harrowing incident.
Vaccinations Spike in Quebec After Province Requires Them to Buy Booze
This rule comes as the province's seven-day average for COVID cases has increased more than 10-fold over the last month.
Weed Company Settles With Man Over CBD Drops Mistakenly Mixed With THC
Curaleaf, a large cannabis company, has settled several lawsuits with customers who unwittingly consumed its THC drops.
Kansas Businesses Warned Sale of Some THC Products Could Mean Legal Trouble
Changes to the state's hemp laws and several legal rulings over the past year have led to confusion over what THC products can be sold legally in Kansas.