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Marijuana and the metaverse: How LA cannabis startups are lighting up the virtual realm
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Technology
  With West Hollywood becoming a hub for cannabis consumption lounges and many Silicon Beach companies embracing virtual reality, it was only a matter of time before two of Los Angeles’ two burgeoning industries started mingling. While many cannabis firms are still figuring out how to incorporate the metaverse and Web3 applications like NFTs, Canog
Do Biden’s views on weed now make him a conservative?
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Politics
  With leaders in both parties eager to move marijuana legalization forward, it seems like legalizing marijuana in some form is a low hanging fruit. President Biden’s political career has not exactly made him the poster child for marijuana legalization. Earlier in this career, he was among the many who supported the War on Drugs and anti-marijuana
Feeling sleepy after smoking weed? Here’s what you can do
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Medical News
Fatigue can be a side effect of cannabis, one that can be difficult to control if you haven’t had experience with the drug. There’s a reason marijuana is great for those struggling to get a good rest. The plant causes the body to naturally loosen up and relax, which is great for anyone looking to get some Zzzzs. But if you’re just looking to get hi
The Michigan adult use market is one of the fastest growing cannabis markets in the United States
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Business & Finance
A bright spot of the United States (US) cannabis industry has been the performance of Midwestern states that allow for the sale of recreational cannabis.  Original link
Woody Harrelson’s new cannabis lounge, The Woods, is open for business
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Business & Finance
High Times went to The Woods! There was a lucky vibe for Friday the 13th, at the grand opening for cannabis consumption lounge The Woods, co-owned by actor and cannabis entrepreneur Woody Harrelson. Located in West Hollywood, California, the newly remodeled storefront is one of the first of a slew of consumption facilities slated to open in the cit
Branded Legacy, Inc. adds multiple new accounts
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Technology
Spikes CBDX Expands THC-0/Delta-8 Gummies Branded Legacy, Inc. (OTCPK: BLEG), a holding company focused on the commercial development of hemp and cannabinoid-infused beverages, along with an array of CBD topicals and tinctures is pleased to announce it has added two new stores to its growing list of retail locations. Pipe Smoke shop, located in dow
CBD and horses: Where do we stand?
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Medical News
There are still very limited studies of the efficacy of CBD products in equines; here is a look at what a few have discovered. CBD, also knowns as cannabidiol, is a compound found in the plant Cannabis sativa, commonly referred to as marijuana. Cannabis actually produces two compounds of interest, tetra-hydro-cannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
Former NFL star Ricky Williams talks cannabis and mental health
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Medical News
  “The nature of cannabis is it opens your mind. It got me thinking differently.” Former National Football League (NFL) star Ricky Williams recently sat down with FOX Sports to talk about how cannabis impacted his mental health during his storied football career. Williams, one of the greatest college football players of all time, played 11 seasons
How the police tried to steal millions in cash from legal cannabis companies
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Politics
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus is a prime example of what can go wrong when the police force does not watch what happens to the cops. Here’s why. One of the biggest headaches with running a legal cannabis business is the cash. Since cannabis is still illegal in the eyes of the federal government, it’s nearly impossible to store the cas
London Mayor announces plan to study cannabis legalization
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Politics
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced plans to study cannabis legalization during a visit to a dispensary and cultivation facility in Los Angeles. London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced a plan to study the legalization of cannabis on Wednesday after visiting a dispensary and cultivation facility as part of an official visit to Los Angeles. Khan said that he
Cannaverse Technologies launches Cannaland™ world's first cannabis metaverse
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Technology
Cannaland™ provides businesses and Brands with the ability to globally scale and monetize Cannaverse Technologies ("Cannaversetech™"), the pioneering cannabis Metaverse platform that assists companies entering the new Web3 and the Metaverse, announces the launch of the world's first cannabis focused Metaverse, Cannaland™, connecting every facet of
Sisters of the Valley compete in the Next Marijuana Millionaire Show
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Business & Finance
One episode per week, first episode drops on the G4+ free app today. The very first episode of the Next Marijuana Millionaire airs today on G4+, a new streaming platform developed through a collaboration of the best tech and entertainment minds, an app that can be downloaded easily to an iPhone from the app store for free.  The series, which will b
Huckleberry Hill Farms on what’s at stake for legacy cannabis growers
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Business & Finance
Huckleberry Hill Farms has planted its legacy on the rich soil of the Emerald Triangle. The second-generation run farm is owned by John Casali and his partner Rose Moberly. Casali carries on the work of his mother and her longtime growing expertise. Because of his family’s deep roots in this place, Casali centers the community in the Emerald Triang
Vermont lawmakers at odds over THC limit on cannabis concentrates
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Politics
Some members of the Vermont state Senate are upset over a 60% cap proposed by their colleagues in the House. Vermont lawmakers are at loggerheads over a measure that would establish a cap on the level of THC in solid cannabis concentrates sold at the state’s regulated cannabis retailers.  Local publication VTDigger has the background, reporting tha
Cannabis, heart disease, and a soy-derived supplement that may help
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Medical News
Researchers are still learning about the health impacts of cannabis. Derivatives of cannabis may have many health benefits. However, researchers are still learning how to balance these positives with potential health risks. A recent studyTrusted Source published in the journal Cell examined the adverse cardiovascular effects of cannabis and found a
Cannabis breathalyzers might be missing the mark
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Technology
It's not about the presence of THC, but about impairment. Cannabis use, both recreational and medicinal, has increased dramatically in the United States. As more people incorporate it into their lives, businesses remain concerned about protecting their workforce from impaired employees on the job. To combat cannabis intoxication, some companies hav
US cannabis market provides greenfield for digital payment startups
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Technology
Startups worth watching  Payment startups are tapping the cannabis industry with solutions aimed at digitizing the historically cash dependent sector. CanPay. The Colorado-based startup’s app lets customers at more than 800 cannabis dispensaries make Automated Clearing House Payments (ACH) payments by scanning a QR code at checkout. Partner merchan
Weed pop-ups are having a moment right now
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Business & Finance
  Marijuana pop-ups are appearing in a variety of states, whether there’s legal marijuana or not. Here’s why. If you live in a big city or somewhere where there have been revisions of cannabis laws, you’ve likely seen a marijuana pop-up store. These locations come in all shapes and sizes, whether that’s a truck or a stand, all tending towards brigh

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