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Cannabis company that DEA is allowing to grow for research purposes to list shares on Nasdaq
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Business & Finance
Bright Green Corp. plans to trade on the Nasdaq in a direct listing of its shares Bright Green Corp., a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company with conditional approval from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to produce federally legal cannabis, on Tuesday filed plans to directly list its shares for trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker s
The 14 best cannabis shops in Seattle
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Business & Finance
For happy hours and medically certified budtenders, look no further than these dispensaries for weed in Seattle. It’s no secret that Seattle is a pothead’s paradise. Washington was one of the first states to legalize weed way back in 2012, and it’s now home to over 500 dispensaries statewide—meaning that, when it comes to bud, we are really and tru
This company has unlocked medical cannabis' mechanism of action in children with autism spectrum disorder
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Medical News
Cannformatics, an early-stage biotechnology startup, has identified 22 new potential lipid-based Cannabis-Responsive biomarkers in the saliva of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Biomarkers All 22 biomarkers shifted toward the physiological range of typically developing children following successful medical cannabis treatment. These
Wana Brands and August Allen integrate AR into cannabis packaging
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Technology
The AR experience is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. US-based edible products company Wana Brands has collaborated with full-service marketing agency August Allen to launch an augmented reality (AR) experience for its new cannabis product line. The brand’s packaging features a QR code that allows consumers to enter a 3D animation expe
NCAA relaxes marijuana rules for college athletes
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Cannabis News
More and more professional athletes are getting high on marijuana to help them play better and recover. Channel 2′s sports director Zach Klein first reported on the trend in February. Now changing attitudes are trickling down to the college level, with the NCAA relaxing its rules on pot. Professional athletes are opening up about their marijuana us
How much THC can you legally eat or drink? - The EU sets the standard for cannabis-infused foods
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Politics
  How much cannabis can you put in a drink or food in Europe? The European Commission (EC), which is the regional unit charged with creating cannabis laws for all members of the EU, has finally released guidelines for the highest acceptable level of THC that can be allowed in hemp seed food products available for human consumption. The Two-Part Reg
CBD may help boost cognitive performance in gamers
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Medical News
With serious gaming comes stress, but studies show that CBD can reduce anxiety and other factors minimizing one’s digital potential. When it comes to the Electronics Sports League (ESL), competitive gamers are required to submit a random drug screening for performance-enhancing substances. Of what’s tested, cannabis is one of the few that’s debated
The value of Viola
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Business & Finance
Al Harrington discusses his company’s partnership with Allen Iverson ahead of the new strain release. There’s a lot of reasons to love Viola. Besides attracting consumers with their high-profile founder, the heart-warming story of the company’s origins or their extensive equity work with Viola Cares—these guys just make great products. Now in their
Cannabis Global CEO talks revenue growth, new products and vertical integration in light of possible federal cannabis legalization
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Technology
Cannabis Global, Inc. (OTC PINK:CBGL), an innovation-oriented company investing in disruptive cannabis technologies, today releases an update letter from its CEO on recent and upcoming events. Dear shareholders of Cannabis Global, Inc. Over the past week, a considerable amount of attention has been focused on the Cannabis sector with two possible c
When will New Jersey's marijuana sales begin? What's next after yet another delay?
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Business & Finance
It seems that New Jerseyans will have to wait a bit longer to purchase recreational cannabis, as the state regulator for the nascent industry rejected the applications from eight medical cannabis operators - dubbed Alternative Treatment Centers and all owned by MSOs - to launch adult-use sales. (Benzinga) Curaleaf Holdings'  founder and chairman Bo
Mandatory pesticide testing begins April 2 for all cannabis products in WA
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Business & Finance
Protecting consumers from unhealthy products is key for cannabis growth worldwide Several years after Washington's legislature first discussed these requirements, the state has finally approved compulsory pesticide testing for all cannabis products produced and sold in the state. Cannabis manufacturers have a duty to meet the demands of cannabis us
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
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Medical News
A recent study found that medical marijuana fails to improve symptoms of pain, anxiety and depression and effectively doubles the risk of developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorder (CUD). The study, published by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital on March 18, also noted that up to one in five users of cannabis may develop
Crypto Cannabis Club brings together NFTs and premium flower in collaboration with CampNova and V-Fi
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Technology
Real-World Cannabis Meets the Metaverse Community in California Debut of Three Strains, With Exclusive Club Member Benefits and Discounts Crypto Cannabis Club (CCC), the original NFT collection and metaverse community for crypto and cannabis enthusiasts, today debuted its first-ever cannabis line, available across California on delivery platform Ca
Drones and autonomous systems take cannabis industry profits higher
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Technology
  In states that allow cannabis cultivation, companies have turned to advanced technology to increase efficiencies in crop management, production and delivery. Exploring the cannabis landscape reveals how drones and robotics are taking cannabis business profits higher. Cannabis has two different names: hemp and marijuana. The primary distinction is
A new agtech robot enters the crop monitoring category
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Technology
I’ve suddenly found myself writing a lot about agtech of late. Maybe it’s because spring officially sprung over the weekend – or perhaps it’s that pesky impending environmental collapse that’s frequently top of mind. Whatever the case, I’ve mostly been lamenting a general lack of traction among robotics in the category, so I’m always happy to see a
Bipartisan resolution instructs US to influence cannabis de-scheduling from UN treaty
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Politics
“Many countries would deschedule cannabis and reevaluate how cannabis is classified if the U.N. did so,” said Rep. Nancy Mace. Representatives Nancy Mace (R) and Barbara Lee (D) filed a resolution on Friday expressing “the sense of Congress” that the United States representative to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs should use “the voi
B-Real debuts flower line at select dispensaries
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Cannabis News
We got in touch with the legendary rapper B-Real to talk about his new line of flower premiering at select dispensaries. Hip-hop legend B-Real is dropping his first-ever line of flower on March 28 at Dr. Greenthumb’s and Cookies dispensaries. We chatted with the Cypress Hill rapper about how his career led to a love of cannabis, the story behind hi
Headset projects 4/20 cannabis sales to increase by 100% in 2022
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Business & Finance
A new report from data and market intelligence company Headset dives into the past few years of growth in 4/20-related cannabis sales, and predicts that cannabis sales leading up to the holiday in 2022 will double in the US, and increase by 50% in Canada. Original link

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