Canada Cannabis Week in Review: Regulatory Shifts, Market Dynamics, and Enforcement Actions (July 5, 2025)
The Canadian cannabis sector continued to navigate a complex landscape this past week, marked by…
Micah Hyde Brings ‘Hail Mary’ Cannabis Drinks to New York Market
Micah Hyde, the former Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety turned entrepreneur, is making a significant play in the emerging New York legal cannabis market. His brand, Hyde’s Hail Mary, has officially launched its line of cannabis-infused sparkling shandies across the state, secured by a strategic distribution partnership with MOOV Distribution. This move marks a pivotal expansion…
Summer’s End Smokeout 2026: Michigan’s Ultimate High-Note Fest
The Summer’s End Smokeout 2026 is officially poised to become the definitive wrap-up for the season, blending the laid-back, improvisational spirit of jam bands with the high-energy pulse of electronic music, all centered around a marquee cannabis competition in the heart of upper Michigan. Hosted by the industry-leading Elevated Exotics, the festival has finalized its…
THC Medication Eliminates PTSD Nightmares: New Study Results
A significant breakthrough in neuropsychiatric research has emerged as a study published in Nature Medicine demonstrates that prescription THC-based medication effectively resolved trauma-related nightmares in more than one-third of participants diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over a rigorous ten-week trial period, researchers observed a marked reduction in the frequency and intensity of sleep disturbances,…
Cannabis-Linked Nausea: CDC Reports Hospitalization Spike
New surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has brought a previously obscured medical issue into the spotlight: a significant, documented rise in hospital visits related to severe, recurrent nausea and vomiting among frequent marijuana users. While the headlines may suggest a sudden epidemic, public health experts emphasize that this surge…
Senate Pushes Hemp-THC Ban: Budd Amendment Explained
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has ignited a pivotal debate on Capitol Hill, introducing an amendment to a critical Senate spending bill that would effectively restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products. This legislative maneuver, if successful, would tighten federal regulations by November, aiming to close the controversial ‘loophole’ created by the 2018 Farm Bill…
High-Voltage Pivot: Why Cannabis Sites Are Becoming Data Hubs
The cannabis industry, once defined by a gold-rush mentality, is undergoing a profound structural shift. As markets mature across the United States, a combination of significant price compression and systemic oversupply has left many operators with millions of square feet of industrial space that is no longer profitable for cultivation. Yet, this real estate—specifically designed…
Trulieve Strategy: CEO Kim Rivers Confirms Canaccord 46th Summit
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has officially confirmed its participation in the prestigious Canaccord Genuity 46th Annual Growth Conference, scheduled for August 12, 2026. This high-profile engagement will feature CEO Kim Rivers, who is expected to provide key insights into the company’s trajectory, capital allocation strategies, and its positioning within the rapidly evolving multi-state operator (MSO) landscape….
RYTHM, Inc. Revenue Surges 73% in Q2: The THC Festival Pivot
RYTHM, Inc. has shattered analyst expectations in its Q2 2026 earnings report, posting a robust 73% year-over-year revenue increase. The surge is underpinned by a bold strategic pivot into the live entertainment sector, specifically securing exclusive status as the official THC beverage partner for major cultural touchstones, including Lollapalooza and the Opry Entertainment Group. Despite…
Retailers and Lawmakers Clash Over Future of Hemp THC Drinks
The landscape of intoxicating hemp-derived products is facing its most significant threat to date, as a convergence of legislative action and courtroom litigation forces a reckoning for the burgeoning industry. At the heart of the conflict is a tension between established alcohol retailers, who argue for stricter regulatory parity, and hemp producers, who view the…
Stein vs. HB 328: Governor Risks Veto Over Hemp/Kratom Safety Gaps
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has cast significant doubt on the viability of House Bill 328, the proposed legislation aimed at regulating hemp-derived consumables and kratom in North Carolina. In a move highlighting deep-seated concerns over public safety, Stein argues the current framework falls short of protecting consumers, specifically calling out the inadequate regulatory structure…
