Berner, the multi-hyphenate artist and CEO of the global cannabis empire Cookies, is making a definitive pivot toward professional filmmaking. Known for his influence in the rap industry and his status as a titan in the legal cannabis market, Berner is now channeling his creative energy into developing a feature-length crime thriller centered on Bay…
The modern perception of cannabis has undergone a seismic shift, evolving from a countercultural taboo to a sophisticated wellness and lifestyle commodity. Much of this destigmatization can be traced back to the transparency of public figures who have refused to hide their habits, instead integrating them into their professional identities. This article explores how celebrities…
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…
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,…
Three individuals are facing charges following a coordinated law enforcement operation that successfully dismantled three unauthorized cannabis dispensaries in London, Ontario. The London Police Service (LPS) executed search warrants, effectively seizing more than $200,000 worth of illicit cannabis products. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of municipal and provincial authorities to curtail the gray market…
The cannabis industry is currently bracing for its most significant structural pivot since the dawn of legalization: the shift from the ‘Wild West’ era of intuition-based cultivation to a regime of rigorous, data-verified industrial manufacturing. With the U.S. federal government initiating the process to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled…
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…
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…
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 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….
