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Legal weed has states improvising role as consumers’ safety cop
420 Intel
Politics
What’s safe in pot? Depends on where you are The spread of legal marijuana across the US is bringing with it a unique challenge: Absent federal guidelines, states are cobbling together hodgepodge rules that leave users without a uniform safety net.  Take New Jersey, which on April 21 became the latest state with legalized pot. Regulators there are
This is what it feels like to have marijuana side effects
420 Intel
Medical News
    Pay attention to these signs. Many people find marijuana beneficial, either for recreation or relief from a medical condition. But some people have a less pleasant experience with cannabis. Marijuana can cause side effects, which can range from unpleasant to risky for health. This is what it may feel like to experience some of the most common s
6 tips for having a great summer
420 Intel
Cannabis News
  Now’s the time to enjoy warm weather, time outside, and new experiences, whether that be through summer jobs, internships, travel or reconnecting with friends. In the midst of summer fun, don’t forget to keep yourself safe. Follow these six tips to have a great time.   1) Hydrate often If you’ll be spending time doing outdoor activities such as b
NYC Mayor Adams says he won't crack down on illicit weed sales, tells Big Apple to light up & enjoy
420 Intel
Politics
New York, New York, so nice they named it twice, got a message from its mayor who told Big Apple residents they should feel free to buy, sell and consume weed where ever they wish. Mayor Eric Adams promised not to take a “heavy-handed” approach toward those illicitly selling marijuana in the city. Now that recreational cannabis is legal, though sal
Dutchie lays off 7% of workforce, citing ‘dramatic market shift,’ in latest cannabis tech company cuts
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Technology
Dutchie, a Bend, Ore.-based software startup that serves cannabis retailers, has laid off 7% of its workforce. GeekWire confirmed the cuts with a Dutchie spokesperson. The company employs more than 700 people. The cuts affected roles across product and recruiting teams, according to LinkedIn posts written by laid off employees.  “I am saddened, fru
Dr. Oz faces John Fetterman in unprecedented Senate race — and cannabis is on the table
420 Intel
Politics
In addition to his lucrative evidence-free advice, Dr. Oz recently said that legalizing recreational cannabis in PA would make people lose their motivation to go to work. Celebrity Doctor Mehmet Oz officially became Pennsylvania's Republican Senate candidate when his opponent Dave McCormick conceded on Friday despite Oz's razor-thin lead of less th
Kanye West’s former manager is the now the CEO of a cannabis company
420 Intel
Business & Finance
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Cannabis enters the metaverse to “educate” consumers
420 Intel
Technology
  Cannabis processing and marketing companies are beginning to test the effectiveness of the metaverse to promote their products and educate consumers about the use of weed in its different presentations. Like other companies from different economic sectors such as JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) & Co., Miller Lite, Estée Lauder or Wendy’s, companies ded
8 potential benefits of medical marijuana
420 Intel
Medical News
  People have argued for over a century about whether the benefits of medicinal marijuana outweigh the risks. Supporters of marijuana as medication claim that it has many potential benefits and can alleviate symptoms more effectively than conventional pharmaceuticals. Risks are low since marijuana is generally effective at low doses. Marijuana also
Is it legal to send weed or edibles through the mail?
420 Intel
Politics
Individuals who are caught shipping marijuana, even from one legal state to another, can be prosecuted by the federal government. The legalities of traveling and shipping cannabis or products made from it can be overwhelmingly confusing. There are many things to consider, and these are important to know especially for medical patients who rely on c
New York Senate passes gray market cannabis bill
420 Intel
Politics
The New York Senate has approved legislation that gives officials new authority to address the state’s unregulated cannabis market. The New York Senate voted this week to approve a bill to crack down on the state’s cannabis gray market, giving regulators the authority to seize illicit weed and increasing fines for unlicensed operators. State Senato
Patricia Arquette stars in new Pride campaign from Cann and Weedmaps
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Cannabis News
The new campaign celebrates "queer joy, inclusivity and cannabis" Cannabis beverage brand Cann and Weedmaps have partnered on a new Pride campaign that features Patricia Arquette and a host of stars celebrating “queer joy, inclusivity and cannabis.” Arquette joins Gus Kenworthy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kornbread, Kerri Colby, Jorgeous and more in th
Tyson 2.0, Mike Tyson's premium cannabis brand, launches in Washington State with exclusive concentrates and flower by Mammoth Labs
420 Intel
Business & Finance
  Tyson 2.0's premium product line is now available at 16 retail locations across Washington in partnership with Mammoth Labs Tyson 2.0 ("The Company"), legendary boxer, entrepreneur and cannabis advocate Mike Tyson's cannabis brand, today announced in collaboration with its exclusive partner, Mammoth Labs that Tyson 2.0's premium suite of cannabis
APPlife Digital Solutions, Inc. announces opening of Hemp and CBD products e-commerce site “Global Hemp Service”
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Technology
APPlife Digital Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: ALDS) (“APPlife”, the Company”), a business incubator and portfolio manager that invests in and creates e-commerce and cloud-based solutions is pleased to announce that the Global Hemp Service LLC (“Global”) web site has recently completed its extended beta period and is now a fully-functioning e-commerce pla
This cannabis stock just made history
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Is this the industry's watershed moment, or is this just a one-off exception? The marijuana industry still isn't legal in the U.S. even though dozens of states permit marijuana for either recreational or medical use. There are even many marijuana companies that trade on the stock exchanges that you can invest in today to gain exposure to the fast-g
Former Mississippi Governor enters the medical marijuana industry with testing facility
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Medical News
Former Governor joins healthcare professionals to launch testing facility in new medicalmarijuana program for Mississippi.   Former Mississippi Governor Ronnie Musgrove will is joining an executive hospital team to form Magnolia Tech Labs. This new business will be a state of the art testing facility service for the state’s new medical marijuana in
German conservative politician expresses his support for cannabis legalization
420 Intel
Politics
The break in the ranks makes Munich CSU city counsellor (and medical doctor) Hans Theiss one of the first center right politicians in the German government to express support for recreational reform. Hans Theiss has just made German history. He just came out publicly in favor of recreational cannabis reform. This does not make him unusual right now
Louisiana Senate approves bill allowing public employees to use medical pot
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Politics
A bill that would ban discrimination against state employees who use medical cannabis was approved by the Louisiana Senate on Wednesday, sending the legislation to the governor’s desk for his approval. The Louisiana state Senate voted 26-8 on Wednesday to approve a bill that would protect public employees who use medical cannabis from job discrimin

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