Alabama Enacts Sweeping Hemp Restrictions: Smokable Products Banned, Age Raised to 21
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – A new era for the hemp industry in Alabama commenced on July…
Curaleaf Slams Aurora: Board Accused of Fiduciary Failure
Curaleaf Holdings has issued a sharp rebuke to the Aurora Cannabis Board, publicly challenging their refusal to engage with Curaleaf’s enhanced takeover proposal. In a move that signals a deepening rift in the cannabis sector’s consolidation phase, Curaleaf accuses the Aurora board of ignoring fiduciary duties by granting due diligence access to other unnamed parties…
5th Annual NuWu Cannabis Cup Ignites Downtown Las Vegas
Today, October 18, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for Nevada’s cannabis industry as the 5th Annual NuWu Cannabis Cup officially kicks off in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. As the state’s largest and most anticipated cannabis competition, this year’s iteration promises to elevate the standards of cultivation and product quality while serving as a…
Week in Weed: Cronos Expands & Spinach Vape Returns
In a dual-pronged development that highlights both the consolidation of the Canadian cannabis industry and the persistent power of consumer brand loyalty, the industry witnessed a significant shift this week. On October 17, 2026, the Canadian market saw the finalization of the Cronos Group’s acquisition of CanAdelaar, a move poised to reshape its internal operational…
Barstow Man Arrested After Deputies Discover 365 Marijuana Plants
A 36-year-old Barstow man is facing serious legal repercussions following a high-stakes raid by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities, conducting an enforcement operation at a residential property in Barstow, discovered 365 marijuana plants alongside evidence of extensive utility theft. Jose Luis Baez Burgos, the resident, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of…
Seed Junky Genetics Lands in PA via Trulieve Deal
In a significant move for the Pennsylvania medical cannabis landscape, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has officially expanded its exclusive licensing partnership with the renowned Seed Junky Genetics. This strategic maneuver marks a departure from their Florida-exclusive arrangement, introducing Seed Junky’s high-terpene, premium product lines to Pennsylvania patients. By integrating these elite genetics into their state-specific cultivation…
Whole Lotta Dank Expands: ‘Dank Pack’ Debuts in Alberta
Whole Lotta Dank, a prominent Canadian cannabis platform, has officially entered the proprietary product market with the launch of its inaugural brand, ‘Dank Pack.’ This expansion begins with the rollout of ‘Blueberry BBL’ (Drop 001), currently available across the company’s eight corporate-owned retail locations in Calgary and Okotoks, Alberta. Beyond this initial release, the company…
MJBizCon 2026: Strategic Pivot for Q4 Cannabis Policy
As the cannabis sector approaches the final quarter of 2026, the regulatory and economic temperature is rising. With the industry’s flagship event, MJBizCon, on the horizon in Las Vegas, a strategic series of regional summits in Denver and Seattle this October is serving as the industry’s barometer for impending policy adjustments. These pre-conference gatherings are…
Hemp Hop Launches Mini Pre-Rolls as Multipacks Gain Momentum
The cannabis retail landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with a decisive move away from the ‘big joint’ culture toward measured, convenient, and high-quality portion control. Charlotte-based premium THCa dispensary brand Hemp Hop has officially responded to this consumer evolution with the launch of its new ‘Mini Pre Rolls’ collection. Featuring 7-packs of 0.3-gram THCa…
DEA Delays Cannabis Rescheduling: Final Rule Shifted to 2027
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has formally announced an updated procedural timeline regarding federal cannabis rescheduling, signaling a significant shift in the trajectory of U.S. drug policy reform. While the initiative to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) has been the subject of intense national attention, the…
French CBD Report: 10 Strains & Hash to Watch (Oct 2026)
As the European cannabis landscape matures, the latest collaborative report from Newsweed and Testeur de CBD for October 2026 marks a pivotal turning point in the French CBD market. No longer defined solely by volume, the industry is pivoting toward specialized genetic phenotypes and rigorous, artisanal extraction techniques. This analysis highlights 10 specific strains and…
