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How global cannabis boom fuels illicit drugs use in West Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
As the world witnesses a rapid expansion of cannabis markets following its acceptance for medical and recreational use, the global market, valued at $18 billion in 2023, is projected to hit an astonishing $231 billion by 2035. Ironically, this...
Best THC Tinctures: 10 Cleanest, Most Potent Drops to Try
The Ripon Commonwealth Press - Wisconsin
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Did you know that THC may be a good way to lower blood pressure and inflammation? A few studies have shown that the cannabis compound may aid in these conditions, and one of the best ways to enjoy these benefits is by taking a THC tincture....
Best THCA Vapes: 10 Smoothest, Strongest Legal Carts
The Ripon Commonwealth Press - Wisconsin
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5. Delta Extrax THCA Live Sugar Cartridge Potency: 3.8/5 — Offers strong effects with a broad cannabinoid blend suitable for most users. Flavor: 3.7/5 — Natural flavors without artificial ingredients for a pure vape, but limited selection....
SL Government’s Cannabis Export Plan Faces Fierce Protests despite Gains
Lanka News Web
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August 16, 2025
Sri Lanka’s first legal cannabis cultivation project for medicinal export has now moved from policy to implementation, yet the government’s landmark decision is unfolding amid an escalating storm of religious protests, civil society objections,...
Revised zoning rules in Makati CBD set stage for larger, more flexible developments
Inquirer
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August 16, 2025
Makati City’s central business district (CBD) has introduced changes to its zoning regulations that could influence the way prime land will be developed in the coming years. The revised zoning ordinance includes one of the most notable updates to...
Edify Launches Premium CBD Hemp And Nootropic Gummies From The Bluegrass Region Of Kentucky
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Dr. John McDaniel, PharmD, an independent pharmacist, lends credibility: "As a pharmacist, I trust Edify to have wholesome, natural ingredients, rigorously tested for safety and efficacy. These farm-fresh, vegan-friendly...
Confronting cannabis use contradictions
Barbados Today
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August 15, 2025
120 As Barbados prepares to host CARIFESTA XV later this month, the island finds itself once again at the centre of a complex and unresolved debate: how should it treat cannabis use, not just within its borders, but when the world comes calling?...
CBD Insomnia Clinical Trial Researchers Seeking to Recruit 500 Patients in Australia
Cannabis Science & Technology
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August 13, 2025
Avecho Biotechnology Limited (Avecho) announced in a recent press release that the company is looking to recruit Australians for a clinical trial exploring the use of a pharmaceutical cannabidiol (CBD) product for insomnia (1). Researchers are...
Klutch Cannabis Announces Grand Opening of Fifth Marijuana Dispensary in Northfield Village across from MGM Casino and Racetrack
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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NORTHFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Klutch Cannabis, one of Ohio's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest dispensary, located at 10650 Northfield Road in...
Senator Secures Half A Million Dollars For Research On Hemp, Calling It ‘One Of The Oldest And Most Versatile Crops In Agriculture’
Marijuana Moment
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August 15, 2025
A Democratic senator is touting the inclusion of hemp research provisions she secured as part of a Senate-passed agriculture spending bill, calling the cannabis plant “one of the oldest and most versatile crops in agriculture.” Sen. Amy Klobuchar...
Trump’s MAGA base is torn over cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: August 15, 2025)
Marijuana Moment
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August 15, 2025
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Study reveals Cannabis leaves packed with rare compounds
Cape Town ETC
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August 15, 2025
Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) have unveiled the presence of flavoalkaloids, a rare class of phenolics, within Cannabis leaves. This revelation could shift the understanding of the Cannabis plant’s medicinal potential and spark new...
world Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favour of euthanasia
Asiaone
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August 14, 2025
MONTEVIDEO — Uruguay's lower house of parliament voted on Wednesday (Aug 13) to legalise euthanasia, emulating Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador in a societal shift around predominantly Catholic Latin America. The bill to decriminalise assisted dying...
Truckin’ To 2030: Europe’s Green Horizon For Medical Cannabis & Hemp
Forbes
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Europe’s cannabis sector is undergoing a profound transformation—one driven by evolving regulations, changing social attitudes, and rising institutional investor interest. Germany, as the continent’s largest economy, stands at the heart of this...
Trump's Cannabis Reforms Could Hand Altria A Fortune
Seeking Alpha
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August 15, 2025
Trump's comments make cannabis rescheduling a near-term possibility, strengthening Altria's potential to benefit from U.S. cannabis reform. Altria is well-positioned for cannabis entry, with patents, lobbying, and strategic silence indicating...
The global shift towards marijuana legalization
Meer
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August 15, 2025
A plant with limitless potential For centuries, marijuana has been a focal point of debate, hailed as both a miracle plant and a controversial substance. This dichotomy stems from the plant’s long and complex history, spanning from its use in...
Free State Cracks Down on Illegal Traders in Bloemfontein CBD
South Africa Today
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August 15, 2025
The Free State Department of Economic and Environmental Affairs has launched a stringent operation targeting businesses flouting immigration laws, health and safety regulations, and selling illicit goods in the Bloemfontein CBD. In a joint...
HappyDay: Steeped in Tradition
Redheaded Blackbelt - California
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August 18, 2025
Casey O’Neill is a cannabis and food farmer in Mendocino County who has been writing newsletters about his efforts to provide sustainable produce and marijuana. We feature his column once a week. When I was a kid our lives seemed steeped in...
Chengdu World Games ignite sports, event-related economies
People's Daily Online
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By Wu Qiong and Shi Yifei (Xinhua) 16:17, August 15, 2025 CHENGDU, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The 12th World Games, being held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, is not only a spectacular display of athletic prowess but also a powerful...
Economic Watch: Chengdu World Games ignite sports, event-related economies
Xinhua News Agency
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by Xinhua writers Wu Qiong and Shi Yifei CHENGDU, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The 12th World Games, being held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, is not only a spectacular display of athletic prowess but also a powerful catalyst for local...