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TSA quietly updates its rules to allow flying with medical marijuana

Medical marijuana is now permitted in both carry on and checked bags, subject to ‘special instructions,’ according to the TSA website

The Independent UK

CBP warns Memorial Day travelers against bringing banned items to US border crossings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning travelers of expected delays at the Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste. Marie land border crossings during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. To minimize processing times, the agency urges travelers to ensure they have all necessary documents, declare all goods including alcohol…

The Independent UK

Twisha Sharma case update: Father pushed her into glamour world and gave weight loss drugs, she consumed marijuana during pregnancy, claims mother-in-law

Twisha Sharma dowry death: Twisha Sharma's mysterious death has become a complex case with her mother-in-law, a retired judge, alleging drug use and mental health issues. Twisha Sharma's family counters, accusing in-laws of dowry harassment and mental torture, while a CCTV video captures her final moments. The investigation continues amidst…

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Dispensary drive-thrus could be coming to California

The California Narcotic Officers’ Association opposes the bill, warning dispensary drive-thrus could increase impaired driving, crime and traffic safety risks

The Independent UK

Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart

Hemp products have exploded across the United States, even in the majority of states where recreational marijuana remains illegal. This surge came after the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and made cannabis products derived from hemp, defined as those containing less than 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol…

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Michael Jackson used marijuana to 'escape from life'

Michael Jackson used marijuana to "escape from life", it has been claimed by his former publicist.

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Las Vegas woman’s overpacked suitcase bursts open mid-flight to Dallas. Now she’s staring down 20 years in prison

Bet she's wishing this stuff had stayed in Vegas.

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Trump’s Rescheduling of Marijuana Is a Spark for Top Marijuana ETFs

Trump’s move to reschedule marijuana has sparked a cannabis stock rally. Despite past losses, ETFs like MJ and MSOS offer a speculative buy-low opportunity.

MarketBeat

Alabama’s Nate Oats Discusses Next Season’s Roster, And Whether or Not Aden Holloway Will Be Part of It

Holloway missed the NCAA tournament after his arrest for felony marijuana possession.

Sports Illustrated

Trump administration move to reclassify cannabis sparks confusion

Order last week is only partial rescheduling, making ‘an already complex process more confusing’, expert says

The Guardian - US

Family of New Zealand woman detained by ICE pleads for government help to secure her release

Everlee Wihongi, 37, holds a green card but was detained upon her return to Los Angeles due to an issue with a historic conviction for marijuana possession

The Guardian - AU

Aden Holloway has a scholarship waiting at Alabama depending on outcome of marijuana case, Oats says

Alabama coach Nate Oats says there's a scholarship waiting for suspended guard Aden Holloway depending on the outcome of his marijuana case

The Independent UK

New report details suspect's worsening behavior before 2 USF students' killings

Family members say the behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students worsened over time because of marijuana use

The Independent UK

Nearly 13% of Americans use drugs or marijuana to fall asleep

Some 50-70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder

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The Conversation

Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much-needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug

When the U.S. Department of Justice moved to reclassify medical marijuana to a Schedule III drug on April 23, 2026, it set the stage for a vast amount of medical research that has been hobbled for decades by its more restrictive Schedule I classification.

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This Trump Policy Shift Could Be a Game Changer for Cannabis Stocks: 2 Stocks to Watch Now

A federal shift toward Schedule 3 may boost cannabis stocks, even as recreational use remains restricted.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like a slow death’: a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both

Valentina was seven when Ivonne first went to jail in Ecuador for selling drugs. Nine years later, as Ivonne faces another prison sentence, they discuss the trauma of living apart – and their lasting bond

International Business Times UK

Trump Officially Flipped the Script on the War on Drugs, Issues Bold Orders on Marijuana and Psychedelics

Donald Trump has ordered fast-tracked research into psychedelics and moved to reschedule medical marijuana, signalling a sharp shift in Republican drug policy.

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The Independent UK

Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?

The Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands incarcerated for federal cannabis-related convictions

Reason

'Shoot and Kill'

Plus: California fails to unmask ICE agents, the illogic of medical-only marijuana rescheduling, driverless cars in D.C., and more...

The Independent UK

Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump

President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry

The Independent UK

What to know about a federal order reclassifying medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

President Donald Trump's administration has reclassified medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Reason

Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Is Legally Puzzling but a 'Huge Win' for Patients, Suppliers, and Scientists

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's distinction between medical and recreational cannabis is hard to reconcile with the relevant scientific and statutory criteria.

Fortune

Trump's strategy for a mined-shut Strait of Hormuz: appease Joe Rogan with psychedelics and weed

Joe Rogan claims Trump calls him "liberal" but he shows up at the White House as Theo Von flirts with Bernie Sanders — and a global recession looms.

Latin Times

DOJ Loosens Marijuana Restrictions After Trump Push as Critics Warn of 'Most Pro-Drug Administration in History'

Critics also warned that the policy risks sending a "confusing message" about the drug's harms and criticized what he described as a "tax break to Big Weed."

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