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Jun 8, 2026	The fateful day Bob Dylan introduced The Beatles to cannabis Bob Dylan thought The Beatles were already getting high. They weren't – but after the night he spent with them at the Delmonico Hotel, that was about to change.
Jun 7, 2026	Over 140 Therapeutic Cannabis Products Produced in Morocco ohamed El Guerrouj, Director General of the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC), emphasized that Morocco has reinforced its position in the regulated therapeutic cannabis sector. He made his remarks on Saturday during the first scientific day on the therapeutic use of cannabis. ANRAC organized the event in partnership with the Moroccan Society of Medical Sciences (SMSM). El Guerrouj said more than 140 cannabis-based products have been manufactured by the Moroccan industry and officially registered with the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS). The products are also available in over 600 authorized points of sale.
Jun 6, 2026	Toronto cannabis shop selling World Cup trophy bongs ahead of tourism boom While one World Cup trophy will be lifted in New Jersey on July 19, a Toronto shop is selling a replica with a very different purpose. Cosmic Charlies, a cannabis shop within walking distance of BMO Field, is selling bongs that resemble the trophy.
Jun 6, 2026	AI Is Growing Your Weed Now From robot canopy scanners to algorithmic breeders to AI-powered dispensary counters, artificial intelligence is remaking cannabis at every level. The question nobody has fully answered: does this help the people who built the culture, or does it replace them?
Jun 5, 2026	Dramatic shifts in Oklahoma's cannabis industry leaves growers struggling For Zachary Bomar, co-owner of Lost Brothers Cannabis Co., the promise of Oklahoma’s cannabis boom was straightforward: opportunity. After 15 years in the oil field, Bomar entered the industry in 2020 following layoffs, investing his savings alongside his three brothers in what he described as “the next oil boom.” The brothers entered the industry as cannabis cultivation spread rapidly across Oklahoma. At first, the expectation seemed justified. “The vision was make some good money,” he said, noting that early on, “that’s what it seemed like everybody was doing.”
Jun 5, 2026	Trulieve to list on NYSE, a first for US cannabis sector Trulieve said Friday that it will list on the New York Stock Exchange come June 10, which would make it the first US cannabis company to ever list on a major American exchange.
Jun 5, 2026	Congressional Committee Votes To Block Medical Marijuana From Being Covered Under Workers’ Comp For Federal Employees A congressional panel has approved annual spending legislation that would affirmatively block federal workers’ compensation programs from covering medical marijuana—even in light of the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on Friday voted 11-7 to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 bill that contains several marijuana- and drug policy-related provisions.
Jun 5, 2026	Survey Uncovers the Complex Impact of Marijuana on Sleep Fresh findings from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) highlight the complicated link between marijuana consumption and sleep quality, revealing a wide range of experiences among U.S. adults. According to the survey, 33% of respondents said they sleep somewhat or considerably better when using marijuana. Meanwhile, 19% reported either no noticeable change in their sleep patterns or a negative effect. Specifically, 11% said cannabis made little difference, while 8% felt their sleep worsened after use. Nearly half of those surveyed, 47%, stated that they do not use cannabis at all.
Jun 5, 2026	BC Cannabis Producers Put Human Face on Regulatory Challenges at Legislature Representatives from two of BC’s cannabis producers’ associations met in Victoria on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as part of a broader push in BC cannabis industry lobbying to connect with elected officials and discuss the sector’s benefits and challenges. Members from the BC Cannabis Alliance (BCCA) and the Cannabis Cultivators of BC (CCBC), representing large and small businesses across the province, held their first lobbying day to build connections and engage in informed discussions with elected officials and policymakers.
Jun 5, 2026	Virginia Lawmakers And Governor Meet To Discuss Marijuana Sales Legalization Compromise That Could Pass This Month Virginia officials in the administration of Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) and lawmakers who sponsored a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales that the governor vetoed last month have met recently to discuss the possibility of enacting the reform through budget legislation that is due to be passed soon. The sides are getting closer to reaching a deal, several sources said.
Jun 5, 2026	Michigan treated cannabis like a piggy bank, and the revenue grab is backfiring Michigan’s decision to treat its already struggling cannabis industry like a piggy bank for road repairs appears to be backfiring, with tax revenue falling far short of expectations as marijuana sales continue to fall. Four months into the state’s new 24% wholesale tax, Michigan has collected less than $34 million, according to a new state Treasury report. That’s less than a third of the roughly $105 million the tax would need to generate each quarter to meet the $420 million annual estimate lawmakers relied on when they approved the controversial levy last year.
Jun 5, 2026	Study shows surprising link between social media use and cannabis Could social media make you try weed? The answer is not as simple as you might think. According to new research from the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, teenagers who frequently use social media are about three times more likely to try cannabis than those who do not.
Jun 5, 2026	Stop Consulting, Start Implementing: South Africa’s Cannabis Industry Demands Action as Businesses Suffer South Africa’s long-suffering cannabis operators have demanded that the government make good on its extensive plans for a regulated framework, as frustration with its lack of meaningful action reaches a boiling point. As Business of Cannabis reported in April, the country’s National Cannabis Master Plan, in development for the best part of seven years, involving ten separate government departments across nine separate pillars, is on the verge of finalisation.
Jun 5, 2026	Pot shops have high expectations from World Cup fans, tourists While no one expects cannabis to overshadow the action on the field, many foresee at least a marginal lift in pot sales and dispensary foot traffic when Toronto and Vancouver play host for their combined 13 matches in June and July. (The remainder of the tournament will take place in the U.S., where some states have also legalized weed, and Mexico.)
Jun 4, 2026	Can Cannabis Help Close the Gender Health Gap? Women are increasingly turning to medical cannabis to manage conditions ranging from endometriosis and chronic pain to menopause symptoms and sexual dysfunction. But while interest in alternative treatments like cannabis-based medicines continues to grow, so too does a broader conversation about why so many women feel conventional healthcare has failed to meet their needs in the first place.
Jun 4, 2026	Cannabis foods and flowers face crackdown wave in Europe The market for non-psychoactive cannabis products – from cookies to tea bags – is in trouble as EU countries impose fresh restrictions. The Cannabis sativa plant has long been in policymakers’ crosshairs. Beyond its psychoactive component, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the plant is prized for its fibres, which are used in everything from textiles to bioplastics and construction material. Meanwhile, the flower-derived compound cannabidiol (CBD), widely considered non-intoxicating because it contains only trace THC, has also grown in popularity.
Jun 4, 2026	Medical Cannabis Education Improves Oncology Nurses’ Confidence in Patient Discussions Key Takeaways Post-intervention surveys showed increased nurse comfort across all domains, suggesting structured cannabis education can mitigate knowledge gaps and enable more confident symptom-management conversations. Practical content on dosing and routes of administration appeared especially impactful, improving readiness to answer patient questions about formulations, timing of effects, and safer use.
Jun 4, 2026	How a little-known federal rule could make cannabis seeds illegal A federal provision that most cannabis consumers have never heard of is poised to potentially upend the seed and genetics market this fall, and the companies that supply America’s growers say the rule is written so vaguely that no legitimate business can comply with it. The fight over Section 781 comes down to the narrow window between now and November 12, 2026. The provision was almost certainly never meant to criminalize a dormant, THC-free seed, but unless that single line is struck, that’s exactly what it will do, potentially putting decades of preserved genetics, the livelihoods of small breeders, and a home grower’s ability to simply start their next plant on the wrong side of federal law.
Jun 4, 2026	Cannabis Oil Provides “Clinically Meaningful” Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms Lismore, Australia: Fibromyalgia (FM) patients who consume cannabis extracts before bedtime experience clinically meaningful improvements in their symptoms – including reduced pain and better sleep, according to placebo-controlled clinical data published in the journal Pain Research and Management.
Jun 4, 2026	Pre-Rolls Now Lead Canada’s Cannabis Market. What Comes Next? s Canada’s legal cannabis market has matured and stabilized, producers and retailers have adjusted their product mix to meet the needs of every consumer and keep their brands at the top of the sales charts. But one category in particular has quietly and consistently separated itself from the rest due to its ready-to-use, convenient format: the humble pre-roll.
Jun 4, 2026	Louisiana Will Let Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Marijuana In Hospitals After Governor Allows Bill To Take Effect Without His Signature A newly enacted Louisiana law will let patients with terminal and irreversible conditions use medical marijuana in hospitals. Gov. Jeff Landry (R) allowed the reform to be enacted without his signature on Monday, rather than signing or vetoing it.
Jun 4, 2026	Taiwan proposes to withdraw driving licenses for cannabis use abroad Taiwan could soon revoke the driving licenses of those convicted of using the drug cannabis abroad, even if such consumption was legal in the country concerned. The proposal, announced by Taiwan's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC), is part of a wider initiative to tighten penalties for driving under the influence of drugs, following several high-profile road accidents involving narcotics.
Jun 4, 2026	First medical cannabis store opens in Alabama after years of delays Amanda Taylor, a patient advocate, bought the first medical cannabis product in Alabama Wednesday morning at Callie's Apothecary in Montgomery.
Jun 4, 2026	Motorists using medicinal cannabis no longer to be automatically penalised in NSW Drivers with trace amounts of medicinal cannabis in their body will no longer be automatically penalised in NSW in a shake up to laws labelled “bloody stupid”. The Labor government announced on Thursday reforms to parliament that seek “a more commonsense approach” to medically prescribed cannabis and road laws.
Jun 4, 2026	Congressional Committee Directs Feds To Keep Testing Truck Drivers For Marijuana, Regardless Of Trump’s Rescheduling Move A congressional committee is directing federal officials to continue requiring government employees and safety-sensitive workers such as truck drivers and airline pilots to be drug tested for marijuana, “regardless of any future changes to the legal status or scheduling.”
Jun 3, 2026	Democrats Call On Trump To Commute People Incarcerated for Marijuana Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump and his pardon czar, Alice Marie Johnson, seeking the commutation of the sentences of all serving in federal prisons for non-violent marijuana-related offenses. The letter reads in part: “We write to respectfully request that you use your pardon power to commute the sentences to all those in the federal prison system serving non-violent marijuana-related offenses.
Jun 3, 2026	New York governor signs anti-inversion cannabis bill New York is cracking down on illicit cannabis sneaking into the legal market. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed the Anti-Inversion Act, taking aim at cannabis inversion, when bad actors disguise illegal marijuana as legal product, slip it into the regulated supply chain and undercut businesses playing by the rules.
Jun 3, 2026	Health Canada recalls cannabis product sold in Alberta Health Canada says some Albertans were shorted on their pot purchases. In an online advisory, the agency says Hybrid Infusion Ltd. initiated a recall of one of its cannabis products because of improper labelling and packaging.
Jun 3, 2026	The Hidden Cost of High Budtender Turnover When a budtender walks out the door, most operators instinctively think about the cost of a job posting and a few slow weeks. It’s a reasonable first instinct and almost entirely wrong. “When you fully load the costs and do the math,” said Graydon Welbourn, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of White Ash Group, “think vacancy coverage, overtime on remaining staff, manager time pulled off the floor, onboarding, compliance, and the quiet erosion of customer relationships that good budtenders carry with them [and] then you’re typically looking at 30 to 50 percent of that employee’s annual salary. Per departure. In Ontario, that’s a real number somewhere between $10,000 and $20,000 every time.”
Jun 3, 2026	Latest French CBD Crackdown To Be Challenged In Court French trade groups are seeking to overturn the ban on the sale of CBD food supplements in an attempted re-run of the successful 2022 removal of the ban on the sale of flowers. The three main trade groups representing the €200m French industry are set to lodge an appeal to the Conseil d’État (Council of State) against the recent oppressive move by the Ministry of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Sovereignty (MASA).
Jun 3, 2026	Virginia Cannabis Commission Holds First Hearing Following Governor’s Veto Of Bill To Legalize Recreational Sales Virginia lawmakers are gearing up for a push to include provisions to legalize recreational marijuana in budget legislation this month despite the governor’s veto of a proposal to enact the reform just weeks ago. The effort was a topic of discussion at the first meeting of the legislature’s Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market since Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) move to kill the previous proposal to regulate adult-use marijuana sales.
Jun 3, 2026	In a new multi-clinic survey, the majority of UK patients being treated with medical cannabis for anxiety, depression, and PTSD report improvements in their symptoms. It's been more than five years since Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law a bill allowing residents of the state to use medical cannabis. And starting this week, they'll finally have a place to legally buy it. According to Fox54, Callie's Apothecary in Montgomery will open on Thursday. It's the first retail spot for the dispensary owner, which said it's opening two more soon in nearby Talladega and Bessemer.
Jun 3, 2026	UK Survey Finds Majority of Medical Cannabis Patients Report Improved Mental Health Symptoms In a new multi-clinic survey, the majority of UK patients being treated with medical cannabis for anxiety, depression, and PTSD report improvements in their symptoms.
Jun 3, 2026	Cannabis use grows among young people in Japan, especially in Tokyo Cannabis use is becoming widespread among young people in Japan, especially in Tokyo. In 2025, people in their 20s and younger accounted for more than 70% of all those taken into police custody or otherwise processed in cannabis-related cases, pushing the total to a record high.
Jun 3, 2026	United States Cannabis Market Set to Surpass USD 40 Billion by 2034 as Legalization and Innovation Fuel Growth The cannabis industry in the United States is entering a transformative era. What was once considered a niche and highly regulated sector has evolved into one of the most dynamic consumer markets in the country. Driven by expanding legalization, increasing social acceptance, medical adoption, and rapid product innovation, cannabis is steadily becoming part of mainstream American culture and commerce.
Jun 3, 2026	From cannabis to marijuana: The racializing of weed America did not merely criminalize a plant. It criminalized a people. Before “marijuana” became America’s most politically weaponized slang term, the plant was widely known as cannabis — used in medicine, industrial hemp and natural remedies. But in the 1930s, federal anti-drug propaganda weaponized the Spanish-derived word “marihuana” to culturally link the plant to Mexicans, immigrants, Black jazz culture and racial fear.
Jun 3, 2026	Researchers find older adults rarely discuss cannabis use with clinicians Fewer than 1 in 5 adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, explored the prevalence of conversations between patients and clinicians about cannabis use and its potential harms.
Jun 2, 2026	Cannabis use was linked to higher testosterone in young men A Swiss study found that young men who used cannabis had around 23% higher testosterone than non-users. The researchers also identified two possible hormone biomarkers that may help detect regular cannabis exposure. The findings do not prove cannabis improves fertility, and the clinical meaning of the hormone changes remains unclear.
Jun 2, 2026	Cannabis companies hid health issues from consumers: Federal lawsuit Cannabis companies have been accused of not properly warning users of health issues related to their products, a new federal class-action lawsuit states. The complaint, filed by Weitz & Luxenberg, targets companies in 13 states and is brought by consumers who claim the products were deceptively marketed. “These manufacturers make representations about health benefits that are unfounded while failing to warn about health risks,” said Weitz & Luxenberg’s James Bilsborrow in a news release.
Jun 2, 2026	Hybrid Infusions Ltd. Recalls Champagne Supernova Pre-Roll On June 2, 2026, Hybrid Infusions Ltd. and Health Canada issued a recall for Champagne Supernova 3×0.5g Pre-Roll due to packaging and labelling issues. The recalled product, sold under the Virtue Cannabis brand, was packaged in the wrong tube. The tube contains one 1-g pre-roll instead of three 0.5-g pre-rolls as stated on the label. The recall was initiated after Hybrid Infusion Ltd. received two complaints about the product.
Jun 2, 2026	Louisiana Bid for Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Dies; Governor Signs Recriminalization Bill Instead Louisiana had the opportunity to test the waters of expanding cannabis access to those 21 and older, but the state’s Republican trifecta decided to add a felony penalty for certain cannabis activities instead. Legislation that had aimed to create a three-year pilot program to allow adults 21 and older to purchase cannabis from 10 of the state’s existing medical cannabis dispensaries failed to advance in the House Committee on Health and Welfare and died under Louisiana’s May 29 crossover deadline. The Louisiana Legislature adjourned on June 1, with unpassed bills unable to carry over to 2027.
Jun 2, 2026	2 In 3 Americans Who Use Marijuana Say It Helps Them Sleep Better, New Survey Shows About 2 in 3 Americans who use marijuana say it improves their sleep, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The poll asked 2,003 American adults about their cannabis use and its sleep impacts. Overall, about 33 percent of respondents said marijuana makes their quality of sleep “significantly” or “slightly” better, compared to 11 percent who said it has “no impact” and 8 percent who reported significantly or slightly worse sleep outcomes. The remaining 47 percent said they don’t use cannabis at all.
Jun 2, 2026	TSA Starts Allowing Medical Cannabis Through Airports ravelers moving through Orlando International Airport are responding to a recent change in Transportation Security Administration guidance that permits, in limited situations, medical cannabis to pass through airport security screening. The adjustment represents a notable departure from earlier federal rules that treated marijuana as prohibited during airport screening processes. Officials, however, emphasize that authorization at the federal checkpoint does not override state or municipal regulations governing possession and use. Several people interviewed by News 6 at the airport admitted they had not heard about the revised approach until recently.
Jun 2, 2026	D.C. medical dispensary wins license fight over daycare buffer loophole Exotix DMV wins D.C. cannabis license fight against daycare The District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board has cleared the way for Exotix DMV to open a medical cannabis dispensary in Northwest Washington after rejecting an attempt by a nearby daycare operator to block the license. In a closely watched ruling, the Board determined that Two Birds and Communikids are legally classified as “Child Development Facilities” rather than preschools, meaning D.C.’s 400-foot cannabis buffer rule does not apply under current law. The decision highlights a major gap in the District’s cannabis zoning framework as lawmakers consider legislation that would expand restrictions on dispensaries operating near daycare centers and childcare facilities.
Jun 2, 2026	Germany’s Drug Commissioner Backs Cannabis Pilot Projects in Break With CDU Party Line Ever since the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) became the largest party in Germany’s ruling coalition government in February 2025, the country’s booming cannabis industry has been bracing for a crackdown. Even before the election, when the CDU looked likely to capitalise on the political chaos that had preceded its eventual inauguration, the party made its intentions to roll back the recently enacted CanG act as soon as it entered the Bundestag.
Jun 2, 2026	Canadian Cannabis Industry Meets Trade Commissioners in London to Strengthen Global Export Position Representatives from Canada’s cannabis industry met with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service hosted at Canada’s High Commission in London, UK, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Attendees say the meeting highlights the Canadian cannabis industry’s position on the international stage, as well as the federal government’s growing support for Canada’s medicinal cannabis export industry. It also served as a follow-up from a May 4 meeting in Ottawa with similar attendees and topics.
Jun 1, 2026	Cayman Islands: Lawyer appeals for action on cannabis decriminalisation A Cayman lawyer has appealed to the government to implement last year’s referendum vote for the decriminalisation of cannabis. Richard Barton highlighted that the National Coalition For Caymanians government had passed the one-year mark of its four-year term, but had yet to take action to loosen the law on ganja.
Jun 1, 2026	Utah’s Medical Cannabis Program sees growth, but high cost remains a barrier, new survey shows SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) published a report in collaboration with the University of Utah`s Medical Cannabis Outcome Research & Evaluation (MCORE) team, detailing survey results related to the medical cannabis market. The study, aimed at identifying successes and barriers to the adoption of Utah’s medical cannabis program, surveyed 14,600 people, both participants and non-participants.
Jun 1, 2026	Teens glued to social media 'three times more likely' to try cannabis, research suggests Teenagers who frequently use social media are about three times more likely to try cannabis than those who use it occasionally, new research from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has found. Published in the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, the study links high social media use with increased impulsivity and risk-taking—behaviors strongly associated with experimenting with substances.
Jun 1, 2026	Ethan Russo Ethan Russo is a neurologist, psychopharmacologist and one of the most influential researchers on medical cannabis. A theorist of the entourage effect and former medical advisor to GW Pharmaceuticals, he has published over 70 scientific articles.

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