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‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana

Marijuana plays a sacred role among Rastafari followers and they say criminalising it violates their rights

The Guardian - UK

Marijuana brand launches ‘senior-targeted’ cannabis kiosk at retirement community

The kiosk will feature large buttons and a simple ordering process for easy navigation

The Independent UK

Big cannabis has cozied up to the GOP

The hemp, marijuana and alcohol industries are all vying for the president’s attention

Salon

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Guyana Ferry Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana After Deadly Sinking Leaves 27 Dead, 83 Missing

Authorities say the captain of the Guyanese ferry that capsized, leaving 27 dead and 83 missing, tested positive for marijuana after the disaster.

International Business Times UK

'Captain tested positive for marijuana': 110 feared dead after ferry sinks off Guyana

At least twenty-seven people died after a passenger ferry sank off Guyana's coast. Sixty-nine people were rescued, while eighty-three remain missing after the incident. An investigation has been launched into the ferry's sudden sinking after hitting a large wave. The ferry captain and crew members tested positive for cannabis, raising…

The Times of India

SCOTUS Said You Can't Lose Gun Rights for Smoking Pot. But You Could Still Lose a Government License To Work.

An old drug conviction could still stop you from waxing eyebrows, cutting hair, or giving massages.

Reason

Labrador ate discarded marijuana on the UK's highest mountain in Scotland, got too high to stand and had to be rescued

A black Labrador named Tokyo became seriously ill after allegedly eating discarded cannabis on Ben Nevis. The dog lost use of her hind legs and drifted in and out of consciousness. A mountain rescue team carried the incapacitated dog down the mountain on a stretcher. Tokyo received emergency veterinary treatment…

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A dog ate marijuana on Scotland's highest mountain, got too high to stand and had to be carried down by mountain rescuers

A routine hike on Scotland's highest mountain turned into an extraordinary rescue mission after a black Labrador named Tokyo accidentally ate what veterinarians believe was discarded marijuana left along the trail. The five-year-old dog suddenly became weak, lost the use of her hind legs and drifted in and out of…

The Times of India

Dozens feared dead after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana

A ferry carrying 133 people capsized near Guyana's coast. Authorities managed to rescue 67 individuals; however, dozens are still missing and feared drowned. It's been revealed that crew members tested positive for marijuana, and issues such as inaccurate passenger lists and an overloaded vessel are under examination.

The Economic Times

Guyana ferry disaster: Dozens feared dead as captain and crew test positive for marijuana

Captain and crew members arrested as search and rescue continues

The Independent UK

Kenyan dismisses Rastafari bid to make marijuana legal

Following the ruling, Rastafarians gathered at Freedom Corner, where they smoked marijuana in protest

The Independent UK

Four candidates are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, including two who previously ran in 2024

Incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (R), Cindy Burbank (D), Mike Marvin (Legal Marijuana Now Party), and Dan Osborn (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska. Ricketts and Osborn lead in polling, noteworthy endorsements, fundraising, and media attention.

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Heavy Marijuana Smoking Was Linked to a Nearly 4-Times Higher Lung Cancer Risk in the Largest U.S. Study of Its Kind

A 150,000-person retrospective study found cannabis use disorder linked to 3.87x higher lung cancer risk. Published in Lung Cancer journal. Risk consistent across all cancer subtypes.

Medical Daily

Court Upholds Conviction for Possessing Gun as Unlawful Drug User (Who Is Presenting a Credible Threat to Safety)

U.S. v. Baxter, decided today by the Eighth Circuit, upheld a conviction for "possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug… The post Court Upholds Conviction for Possessing Gun as Unlawful Drug User (Who Is Presenting a Credible Threat to Safety) appeared first on Reason.com.

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90 Years Later, An Infamous Crime Thriller Remains One Of The Wildest Cult Movies Ever

Here's how 'Reefer Madness' became one of the first so-bad-it’s-good movies.

The Independent UK

More US workers are testing positive for cannabis and it has employers worried they are high on the job

Major corporations such as Amazon and Home Depot have dropped screening for non-safety roles

France 24

European Parliament calls for terrorist listing of Rapid Support Forces in Sudan

First, the European Parliament calls on EU member states to officially designate the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan a terrorist organisation. Then, Kenya's Rastafarian community waits with bated breath as the country's high court gears up to deliver a ruling on the legalisation of marijuana. And, Morocco is still reeling…

International Business Times UK

Gary Payton and Josh Kesselman Want People To 'Enjoy Being Natural' With New Rolling Papers

NBA legend Gary Payton launches cannabis rolling papers with Josh Kesselman, inspired by his mother's positive experience with medicinal marijuana, aiming to promote natural health alternatives.

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The Independent UK

Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges

It’s the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narrowly lost to Republican Ron DeSantis for governor in 2018

Medical Daily

JAMA Study Finds Teen Marijuana Use More Than Doubles the Risk of Serious Mental Illness

A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396 teens found cannabis use doubles the risk of psychosis and bipolar disorder. Cannabis typically preceded psychiatric diagnosis by 1.7–2.3 years.

The Independent UK

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next year in Virginia

The Independent UK

Idaho might not even get to vote on legalizing marijuana (for some) after thousands of signatures are turned in late: report

Idaho is one of the only states to have a complete ban on marijuana

The Independent UK

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The Economic Times

Rs 10 crore hydroponic ganja seized at Ahmedabad airport from man returning from Bangkok

Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport apprehended a 20-year-old man arriving from Bangkok, seizing over 10 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana from his checked baggage. The illicit substance, valued at an estimated Rs 10 crore, was detected by a sniffer dog. The passenger, identified as Ibrahim Sefulla from Junagadh, was arrested, and…

The Independent UK

Virginia could approve 900 percent increase in fines for public marijuana use

The Virginia state legislature will review the proposed fine increase on Monday

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