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Hundreds of cannabis plants worth more than half a million pounds have been seized after a raid on a house. Nottinghamshire Police said they entered the property in Upton at about 08:40 GMT on Wednesday, where they found 530 plants, worth an estimated £525,000, across seven rooms. Mains electricity

NEW YORK - The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's most lucrative markets for cannabis — underscored by the dozens of unauthorized shops that have operated in the open for years. The

Drama? Check. Intrigue? Check. These five events helped define the cannabis industry in 2022. How could 2023 possibly top this? We always joke that time moves quickly in the cannabis industry. One year in cannabis is equal to five years in any other industry. It also feels like the cannabis industry

The goddess of pop, Cher, recently confirmed that when she stepped aboard fellow music legend Willie Nelson's tour bus the odour of marijuana was all she could smell. Singer-songwriter Nelson has long been known for his love of cannabis, but 76-year-old Cher has now given us a few details about what

Hemp Seed Oil has been turning heads for the past decade. With renowned researchers and scientists regularly studying and publishing new reasons to absolutely love and utilize this ingredient; it’s no surprise that this plant is earning the reputation of a “true wonder ingredient.” Namrata Reddy

Side by side, hemp and marijuana look virtually the same. However, the devil is in the details. There are several defining features that separate hemp from marijuana that everyone, industry professionals and consumers alike, should know about. What is hemp? According to the United States Department

GLASSBORO - Rowan University and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development are collaborating on an apprentice program to help people learn the skills necessary for a career in the state’s marijuana industry. Officials with both say this is a great way for people to get started on

Cannabis and alcohol are psychoactive substances that can have short and long-term effects on the body and mind. Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is usually smoked or vaporized and can produce a range of effects, including relaxation and altered perception. Alcohol is commonly consumed in

One is used to perk up, the other to mellow out. Married together, the cannabis-and-coffee pods Springfield's The Coffee Ethic is producing in partnership with a marijuana edibles company are flying off the shelf. "We can't keep (the pods) in stock," said David Brodsky, director of retail at The

Storing weed properly is essential to preserve it, but purchasing quality products from respected farmers is just as critical. As winter approaches, so does the need to preserve the last of nature’s harvests before the arrival of the first frost. Cannabis is harvested throughout the year, but it is

New York state will soon launch legal marijuana shops and is being forced to address the large number of illegal stores that have popped up since the drug was legalized. As a legal cannabis market gets ready to launch in New York, the city must figure out a way to differentiate legal shops from

David Beckham invested in cannabinoid firm Cellular Goods in February 2021 and, like his fellow shareholders, he will be concerned by the company's recent financial performance. A cannabinoid firm backed by David Beckham has posted losses of almost £6million. Cellular Goods attributed the financial

NEW YORK - The Big Apple will be getting its first recreational marijuana dispensary at the end of the month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. History will be made in just about a week. The building in Manhattan will house the state's first legal pot dispensary. It'll be run by Housing Works

I am crying, seriously, and just so happy that you have been released' - Stevie Nicks celebrates Brittney Griner's homecoming. Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks was one of many to welcome Brittney Griner back to U.S. soil, but the 74-year-old’s heartfelt social media posts drew a mixed reaction online

A nonprofit focused on employment and housing for people experiencing homelessness could open one of Manhattan’s early legal marijuana dispensaries, with a 5,000-square-foot shop on 13th and Broadway. Last month, New York’s Cannabis Control Board issued Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD

Consumers seek festivity in their cannabis holiday products. As the holidays approach, cannabis companies are increasingly turning to seasonal flavors to keep loyal customers interested – and to have some fun. The question is if consumers want pumpkin-spiced cannabis for Halloween or peppermint

The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved an ordinance in October to amend the municipal code as well as tax rates related to cannabis retail, cultivation, manufacturing and distribution. The new ordinance will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Voters approved these new measures, which will

New Jersey is close to establishing regulations allowing cannabis retailers and medical cannabis facilities to create public consumption areas. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) unanimously approved rules related to public consumption areas at a public meeting this month. The

Both legalization and decriminalization of cannabis have a significant impact on cannabis arrests. However, while legalization reduces the arrest rate more than decriminalization, the latter may have additional benefits than legalization, according to a new study published by the American Medical

SPRINGFIELD - The use of recreational marijuana for those 21 and older became legal in Missouri this month. The constitutional amendment (article 14 of the Missouri Constitution) has triggered several viewer questions. One of our viewers wants to know; can visitors travel to Missouri to consume and