Hemp Water Use: South African researchers used drones and ground sensors to map how much water hemp takes in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, warning that expanding hemp could further strain already limited water supplies. PTSD Nightmares: A German trial found nightly dronabinol (THC) drops cut PTSD nightmare frequency and intensity, with over a third of patients stopping nightmares by the end of treatment. Medical Cannabis Policy: Nepal’s Gandaki province legalized medical cannabis farming and use under provincial rules, despite a national ban. Regulation & Voting: A state House approved election changes that shorten early voting and allow federal database checks on voter rolls, raising due-process concerns. Tech for Cannabis & Food: Medical Care Technologies launched StrainScan Pro, an AI visual platform starting with cannabis strain ID and expanding into broader agricultural and food quality monitoring. Product Push (THCA): Passion Farms expanded its premium THCA edible lineup with new sour watermelon lemonade gummies, while Black Tie CBD rolled out an expert-curated THCA flower subscription program. Clinical Cannabinoid Research: NeuroThera’s SCI-110 cannabinoid-based drug advanced with a Phase IIb Tourette Syndrome trial site opening at Yale. Supply Chain & Enforcement: Singapore authorities seized 8.6kg cannabis and 1.6kg meth at Woodlands, and Nigeria customs reported a major multi-item contraband haul including cannabis. Water Stress in Cannabis Regions: New research suggests California’s Emerald Triangle streams are drying up earlier due to groundwater pumping for cannabis, not just drought. Legal Case Watch: An Oklahoma broker pleaded guilty and implicated a politically connected attorney adviser in an alleged scheme to bypass medical marijuana ownership rules.