A stark warning has been issued by Dr. (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji, one of India’s leading neurologists, highlighting a concerning trend: the growing social acceptance of recreational drugs, particularly cannabis, is increasingly leading to severe neurological emergencies, including strokes and seizures, among the nation’s youth. Dr. Mukherji emphasizes that while cannabis is often normalized, it…
Brazil’s premier agricultural research agency, Embrapa, has received a landmark authorization from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) to conduct extensive research on the cannabis plant. This decision marks a pivotal moment, propelling the South American farming powerhouse closer to authorizing its cultivation and potentially establishing Brazil as a significant global player in the cannabis…
Vancouver, British Columbia – In a startlingly swift turn of events, Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE: OILS, OTCQB: OILFF) announced the national launch of its new adult-use cannabis brand, Yard, on November 6, 2025, only to reveal the termination of the brand on the same day due to significant market challenges. The brand was designed to…
Cultivation employees at FRESH Cultivation’s Somerset, New Jersey facility have voted to unionize with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360. This marks the third FRESH Cannabis location in New Jersey to join the union, following previous successful organizing efforts at their Eatontown and Elizabeth dispensaries. The move signifies a growing trend of labor…
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center has achieved the distinguished GammaTile® Center of Excellence Program designation from GT Medical Technologies, a recognition that highlights the institution’s exceptional expertise in treating brain tumors. This prestigious honor celebrates leading medical centers and their dedicated physicians who demonstrate superior clinical proficiency and an unwavering commitment to patient education and…
SYDNEY, NSW – The New South Wales government has decided to continue the use of drug detection dogs and strip searches at music festivals, rejecting key recommendations from its own landmark Drug Summit report released earlier this year. The decision, announced on Tuesday, marks a divergence from expert advice that flagged these policing tactics as…
New York state regulators have launched a significant enforcement action against Omnium Health, Inc., a prominent Long Island-based cannabis processor, alleging the company operated a “rent-a-license” scheme that allowed unlicensed entities to produce and distribute cannabis products within the state’s legal market. This crackdown by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has prompted a popular…
The Terpnami SF Seed Show is set to return to San Francisco’s SOMA District this December, promising a vibrant celebration of cannabis breeding culture and the booming homegrow movement. Scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, the event will gather over 30 of the nation’s leading seed makers and clone producers, offering enthusiasts a prime opportunity to…
WASHINGTON D.C. – The American Council of Cannabis Medicine (ACCM) has unveiled a sweeping national initiative, dubbed the “Elevated States Program,” designed to significantly broaden access to and affordability of medically guided cannabis treatments for millions of Americans. Announced on October 21, 2025, this groundbreaking effort marks a pivotal moment, forging new partnerships with major…
Spain Formalizes Medical Cannabis Regulation, Offering New Treatment Options Under Strict Oversight Spain has officially taken a significant step forward in its healthcare policy by approving a royal decree that formally regulates the medical use of cannabis-based medicines. This landmark decision, reached by the Council of Ministers on October 7, 2025, aims to provide a…
