Alaska pot shops among 1st in US to allow onsite consumption
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Sky above Arizona town glowed purple due to nearby marijuana farm: report
The purple glow is visible for miles, the Navajo County Facebook post on Friday said.
Men who regularly smoke pot may have increased risk of testicular cancer, study suggests
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
Cannabis-infused turkey gravy takes Thanksgiving dinner to ‘higher level,’ company says
A cannabis confections company said it has created a cannabis-infused turkey gravy to take Thanksgiving dinner to a “higher level.”
Smoking weed may increase risk of stroke, arrhythmia in young adults, warns American Heart Association
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Master in Weed? You can do that at this university
For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.
S. Carolina man claims McDonald’s sweet tea came with weed inside
A South Carolina man who went to McDonald’s for a sweet tea says he received a little extra herbal substance on the side.
Doctors remove bag of weed that was stuck in man’s nose for 18 years
Doctors in Australia removed a bag of weed that was stuck in a man’s nose, unbeknownst to him, for 18 years, according to a new case report.
3 arrested in fatal shooting California sheriff's deputy responding to report of illegal marijuana grow
A 911 caller reporting the theft did not disclose crucial information - that he had a business arrangement with the supposed thieves and there was a dispute between them, according to El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini.
State of Texas holds public hearing on hemp regulations
Hemp is a fiber that falls into the cannabis family. HB 1325 is giving farmers, and consumers an opportunity to grown and more easily purchase hemp products, including CBD oil.
Austin police still enforcing marijuana possession, although cases being dismissed
Since the hemp legalization law took effect in June, the Travis County district and county attorneys have been dismissing marijuana cases. However, Austin police said that hasn't changed their policies of citing or arresting people for possession of the drug.
Policy changes coming to Williamson County with the legalization of hemp
The Sheriff is working on a policy change because of the new state law that legalized hemp, and CBD oil, which have low levels of THC.
Grandfather accidentally brings cannabis-laced cake to hospital as thank you for nurses
A grandfather accidentally brought a cannabis-cake as a thank you gift to nurses at a hospital in the United Kingdom.
Legal hemp poses challenges for Texas prosecutors
Legalizing hemp in Texas is having unexpected consequences that are affecting criminal cases involving marijuana throughout the entire state.
Hays County will continue prosecuting marijuana cases despite new hemp law
A San Marcos city councilman is one of several people asking Hays County to establish cite and release policies for possession of small amounts of marijuana. This comes after a new state law legalizing the production and regulation of hemp made it difficult to prosecute people for marijuana charges.
Tests show synthetic marijuana sold as CBD in California
An Associated Press investigation shows a dark side to booming sales of the cannabis extract CBD. Some people are substituting cheap and dangerous street drugs for the real thing.
Sheriff: Abandoned SUV in Texas had 1,127 pounds of marijuana inside, driver left wallet in vehicle
This driver may have fled the scene, but left a very, very important clue behind for authorities.
Mom arrested after daughter allegedly brings THC-laced candy to school and shares it with classmates
A Louisiana woman was arrested after her 11-year-old daughter allegedly showed up to school with THC-laced gummy candies that she shared with her classmates, resulting in one child being taken to a hospital, according to local news reports.
Vitamin E acetate investigated as possible link in vaping-related illnesses as reported cases double
As the number of people with severe lung illness related to vaping climbs to at least 450 cases, health officials in New York are looking into whether vitamin E acetate that is found in cannabis vape products is to blame.
Oregon death is 2nd linked to vaping, 1st tied to marijuana shop product
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary, the second death linked to vaping nationwide and the first tied to a vaping product bought at a pot shop.