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Fungus Found in Bat Poop Kills Two New York Men Who Used the Excrement to Help Grow Marijuana Plants

Two New York men who used bat poop to fertilize their marijuana plants have died from a rare fungal infection caused by inhaling spores found in bat droppings.

Latin Times

Indian Coast Guard seizes 20 kg drugs from Tamil Nadu's Mandapam

The Indian Coast Guard seized contraband identified as Marijuana weighing more than 20 kg from Tamil Nadu's Mandapam, a press release said on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pennsylvania jail confiscated inmates’ toilet paper and soap, cut power and heat, a lawsuit alleges

A Pennsylvania jail is facing accusations it retaliated against inmates suspected of smoking synthetic marijuana by withholding necessities like toilet paper, soap and warm clothing

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Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic

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‘Where’s the money?’ White outsiders convinced a Native American tribe to start a legal weed business. It ended in disaster

Investors had said cannabis could bring money and jobs – but members said they were sidelined by an opaque operation. Then the travel plaza burned down

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Elton John Condemns Marijuana Legalization, but Doesn't Mention Prohibition's Harms

Using force to make people give up drugs is both dangerous and morally wrong.

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Sir Elton John brands legalisation of marijuana 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time'

Sir Elton John thinks the decision to legalise marijuana in America and Canada is "one of the greatest mistakes of all time".

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Elton John calls US legalisation of cannabis ‘one of the greatest mistakes of all time’

Singer reflects on his past addictions and how they affected him

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Biden Faces Mounting Pressure To Clear Federal Death Row and Issue More Commutations After Pardoning His Son

Civil rights groups, law enforcement officials, and religious leaders say Biden needs to use his pardon power to fulfill his campaign promises, not just help his son.

Reason

Texas School Cop, Assistant Principal Accused of Planting Marijuana Vape Pen on Middle School Students

A school police officer and the former assistant principal have been accused of planting a vape pen containing THC on multiple students last year.

Latin Times

After Biden pardoned his son, advocates call on him to grant clemency for others

People on death row, those with marijuana convictions and the Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier are among those the president could benefit

The Guardian - US

'Huge Demand': Portugal Dreams Of Becoming Medical Cannabis Hub

"We should be the new El Dorado of medical cannabis production," said agronomist Jose Martins as dozens of workers harvested marijuana in bright sunshine at a farm in southeastern Portugal.

International Business Times

States Without Legal Cannabis Are Missing Out On Billions In Annual Tax Revenue, New Analysis Shows

Cannabis tax revenue is transforming state economies, with over $19 billion raised so far. States like California and Colorado direct cannabis tax revenue to education.

Benzinga

Biden Failed To Deescalate the Drug War

Though he commuted some drug offenders' sentences, Biden never delivered on the rest of his drug reform promises.

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Why Kentucky Is Keeping Marijuana Applicants' Names A Secret

Kentucky withholds medical marijuana applicant names, sparking transparency concerns and legal challenges over out-of-state influence.

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DEA's Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Set To Begin In January 2025 As Controversy Mounts

DEA's cannabis rescheduling hearing begins January 21, 2025, as the industry raises concerns over process transparency and political influence.

Benzinga

Attorney Behind Same-Sex Marriage Revives Landmark Marijuana Case: 'Congress Has Abandoned The Goal Of Eradicating Cannabis'

Massachusetts cannabis businesses, led by David Boies, challenge federal cannabis laws in a crucial 1st Circuit appeal.

Benzinga

Illinois Cannabis Sales Back On Track In October Hitting $142.3M After Slight September Dip

ollowing a drop in September cannabis sales numbers in Illinois, October figures totaled $142.3 million, a 4.2% increase sequentially, reported New Cannabis Ventures' Alan Brochstein. Cannabis sales for the first ten months of 2024 have reached $1.5 million, as recreational marijuana sales in Illinois are about to enter its fifth…

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push To Legalize Marijuana Yet Again, Here's Who's Behind Latest Attempt

A new legislative push in Pennsylvania seeks to legalize recreational cannabis in the commonwealth. Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel are circulating a memo to gather cosponsors for the bill intended for the 2025-2026 legislative session, reported Marijuana Moment. The Democratic duo was behind a series of cannabis reform hearings…

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Snoop Dogg Launches Online Cannabis Marketplace Featuring THCA Flower And Smoking Accessories

Legendary rapper and long-time marijuana advocate, Snoop Dogg is expanding his Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.) cannabis empire with the launch of the e-commerce site SWED.com. The new direct-to-consumer marketplace opened at 4:20 p.m. on Dec. 4 and it features various hemp-derived products, smoking accessories and more.

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Are Cannabis Stocks a Good Investment Under Trump 2.0?

This cannabis industry player stands out as a potential high-risk, high-reward bet as Donald Trump prepares to resume office.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says

Patrick contends retailers have exploited a law passed in 2019 to sell unregulated and potentially harmful consumable tetrahydrocannabinol products.

Benzinga

Canadian Citizen Sentenced To Life In Dubai Prison For Possession Of Medical Marijuana

A 64-year-old medical marijuana patient from Mississauga, Ontario is facing a life sentence in a Dubai prison. According to a report from Detained in Dubai, a human rights organization with UAE civil and criminal justice specialists, Canadian carpenter Maurice Kevin O'Rourke was transiting through Dubai when he was charged with…

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Good Day Farm Celebrates Opening Of Huge Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Louisiana

Good Day Farm announced Wednesday that it is opening a medical marijuana dispensary in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Arkansas-based company, with nearly 10,000 square feet and a huge retail footprint, will be the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the Southern U.S.

Benzinga

EXCLUSIVE: 3 Famed Cannabis Genetics Providers Announce Merger And Initial Public Offering

The legendary global seed bank headquartered in Amsterdam, Barney's Farm Genetics has entered an agreement to merge with Sensi Seeds, a pioneering international seed library and the California-based online marijuana seed bank ILGM. The announcement took place at MJ BizCon, the world's leading annual cannabis conference and trade show, in…

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