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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill To Legalize Cannabis Sales
Virginia’s governor has vetoed legislation to authorize licensed pot sales and another bill allowing for resentencing of past pot convictions. The post Virginia Governor Vetoes…
Assange Extradition Delayed: British MP Jeremy Corbyn on U.K. Court Seeking More Assurances from U.S.
The British High Court in London has put the extradition of Julian Assange on hold until the United States provides…
Protesters Disrupt Record $25 Million Biden Fundraiser in NYC as Thousands March Against Gaza War
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the largest one-night fundraiser in presidential campaign history on Thursday. The event at Radio City Music Hall…
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Prods AG on Marijuana Policy Guidance, VA Governor Vetoes Legal Weed Commerce, More… (3/29/24)
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Prods AG on Marijuana Policy Guidance, VA Governor Vetoes Legal Weed Commerce, More… (3/29/24) Complementary psychedelic task force bills are moving in…
Researchers Find New Way To Measure Potency of Mushrooms
A potential game-changer has emerged in the world of mushrooms. The post Researchers Find New Way To Measure Potency of Mushrooms appeared first on High…
Republican Senators Say Cannabis Rescheduling Violates International Treaties
Three Republican senators are calling on the DEA to reject a Biden administration proposal to reschedule marijuana under federal drug laws. The post Republican Senators…
Pew Survey Finds 9 in 10 Americans Support Pot Legalization
More research proves it’s time to legalize. The post Pew Survey Finds 9 in 10 Americans Support Pot Legalization appeared first on High Times.
"The Worst of What Humanity Is Capable Of": Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan on What She Saw in Gaza
Almost six months into Israel’s assault, Gaza’s health sector has been completely decimated. Before October 7, Gaza had 36 hospitals….
Three GOP Senators Oppose Rescheduling Pot, WI Governor Signs Xylazine Test Strip Bill, More… (3/28/24)
Three GOP Senators Oppose Rescheduling Pot, WI Governor Signs Xylazine Test Strip Bill, More… (3/28/24) New Hampshire’s path to marijuana legalization just got twistier, Kansas…
Arizona Weed Sales Topped $1.4 Billion Last Year
Sales of licensed weed in Arizona have exceeded $1 billion per year over the last three years. The post Arizona Weed Sales Topped $1.4 Billion…
California Cops Return Weed From Raid
Two business owners in California last week had nearly $1,000,000 worth of weed returned to them after it was seized in a raid in September.…
Gavin Rossdale Shows How Celebrity Weed Features Should Be Done
High Times took Bush Frontman Gavin Rossdale on a mini-tour of New York City’s licensed and unlicensed hot spots. The post Gavin Rossdale Shows How…
Restaurant Denies Service to Rapper for Smelling Like Pot, Sparking National Debate in South Africa
Rapper Emtee, along with artists Uncle Vinny and Yungseruno, were denied service at a restaurant in South Africa for smelling like weed and having tattoos.…
"We Don't Need More Detention Centers, More Border Patrol": Fernando García on SB4 & New Spending Law
An immigration battle continues on the border between Texas and Mexico, as Texas’s state government increases its militarization of the…
It's Official: Germany Has Legalized Marijuana as of April 1, and More… (3/27/24)
It’s Official: Germany Has Legalized Marijuana as of April 1, and More… (3/27/24) A Kansas bill to reform civil asset forfeiture goes to the governor,…
Minnesota Bill Doubles Home Grow Plant Count for MMJ Patients
A bill pending in the Minnesota legislature would let medical marijuana patients grow twice as many cannabis plants as the law that legalized recreational pot…
Mexican President Says Country Won’t Combat Cartels on Orders From U.S.
The president of Mexico issued a defiant message to the United States last week, saying that the country will not fight the powerful drug cartels…
Cannabis Cultivator Fees Waived in New York Until 2026
Three years after adult-use cannabis was signed in New York, the Cannabis Control Board is addressing the needs of struggling farmers. The post Cannabis Cultivator…
Ex-U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for Violating Ceasefire Resolution
We speak with former top U.N. human rights official Craig Mokhiber after the Security Council voted Monday on a resolution…
House GOP Policy Panel Says Reject Pot Banking Bill, MN Drug Residue Decrim Bill Advances, More… (3/26/24)
House GOP Policy Panel Says Reject Pot Banking Bill, MN Drug Residue Decrim Bill Advances, More… (3/26/24) Hawaii’s marijuana legalization bill advances but faces dimming…
Diddy’s Homes Raided by Homeland Security as Feds Close in on Alleged Human Trafficking Crimes
Two homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs were raided by federal law enforcement officers as the human trafficking case heats up. The post Diddy’s Homes…
Switzerland Shares First Data on ‘ZüriCan’ Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Study
The adult-use cannabis pilot program in Switzerland is alive and well, and the country has shared its first batch of initial insights surrounding consumer trends,…
As Israel Blocks More U.N. Aid, Gaza Is on the Brink of "Most Intense Famine" Since WW2
In Gaza, millions of Palestinians are starving after five months of U.S.-backed attacks by Israel, while Israel continues to prevent…
Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary
Former politician Scott Rudder is owner and operator of a new dispensary in Riverside, New Jersey. The post Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary…
False Dosage Labels on 96% of Tested Amazon Hemp Products, Many With No Hemp or CBD
Under Amazon’s current regulations, CBD product sales are not technically allowed, though that doesn’t stop suppliers from selling them anyway. A new analysis shows that…
Annual Fluoride Awareness Week Update
As every year during our annual Fluoride Awareness Week, Fluoride Action Network (FAN) founder Dr. Paul Connett is here to…
Headlines for March 19, 2024
Famine in Northern Gaza Imminent; U.N., EU Blast "Man-Made" Hunger Crisis by Israel and U.S. Gazans Say Israel's Assault on…
Trying to Grow Pot Right is a Real Fight [FEATURE]
Trying to Grow Pot Right is a Real Fight [FEATURE] Mom-and-pop legal marijuana farmers trying to grow in the most Earth-friendly fashion face many obstacles,…
U.S. Said It Was Calling for a Gaza Ceasefire, But Its U.N. Resolution Didn't Say That: Phyllis Bennis
At the U.N. Security Council, China and Russia have vetoed a U.S. draft resolution on the war in Gaza. The…
Germany Legalizes Marijuana, CDC Releases Drug Overdose Report, More… (3/22/24)
Germany Legalizes Marijuana, CDC Releases Drug Overdose Report, More… (3/22/24) An initiative campaign to legalize weed in Arkansas takes its first steps, the Idaho Senate…
SoCal City, Costa Mesa, Officials Consider Sweeping New Rules for Dispensaries
The city council in Costa Mesa, California had a long night on Tuesday. The post SoCal City, Costa Mesa, Officials Consider Sweeping New Rules for…
State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products
The attorneys general of 21 states have called on congressional leaders to regulate intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 THC. The post State Attorneys General…
Headlines for March 21, 2024
Israel's Assault on Al-Shifa Hospital Enters 4th Day, Attacks Continue Throughout Gaza Strip U.S. Submits Ceasefire Resolution to UNSC; Netanyahu…
Report Reveals Europe’s Cannabis and Cocaine Capitals, Dutch Cities Reign Supreme
The European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction collected sewage samples to determine which cities had the highest drug use. The post Report Reveals…
Reported THC Potency For Cali Weed Drops After New Rules Take Effect
The median potency of flower in California has slipped over the past six months, coinciding with the implementation of new regulations. The post Reported THC…
First Black Woman-Owned Dispensary Opens in Manhattan
Bliss + Lex is a Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary in New York City, the first of its kind, its owners say. The post First Black…
Sen. Van Hollen: Biden Must Halt Offensive Arms to Israel If Restrictions on Gaza Aid Are Not Lifted
We speak with Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the U.S. response to Israel’s brutal offensive on Gaza, which…
HI Legal Pot Bill Keeps Advancing, Global Drug Executions Hit Record High Last Year, More… (3/20/24)
HI Legal Pot Bill Keeps Advancing, Global Drug Executions Hit Record High Last Year, More… (3/20/24) South Dakota’s MAGA governor cracks down on dispensaries and…
Elon Musk Says He’s ‘Almost Always’ Sober During Late-Night Posting Sessions
Elon Musk defended his ketamine use in an interview with Don Lemon. The post Elon Musk Says He’s ‘Almost Always’ Sober During Late-Night Posting Sessions…
Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close Hemp THCA Loophole
THCA hemp flower could become illegal in Tennessee under new regulations proposed by the Department of Agriculture. The post Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close…