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LeBron James' Foundation announces plans for multimillion-dollar Akron medical facility
Technology
LeBron James has said it takes a village to help raise a kid and make a true difference. And Tuesday's announcement of the new I Promise HealthQuarters furthers his contention that a holistic approach is needed to make change not only in a child's life but for the student's entire family. The new I Promise HealthQuarters will be the latest addition
Green Check Verified announces integration with Cannabis ERP Platform Canix
Technology
 Green Check Verified (GCV), the leading fintech provider of compliant cannabis banking solutions and services, today announced an official integration with Canix, one of the cannabis industry’s most comprehensive seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Canix serves both large commercial operations and single owner operators, and
Cannabis bills show conflict in industry, growing acceptance among Arizona lawmakers
Politics
And then there were two. That's how many marijuana bills have survived the 2022 legislative session. One bill would allocate funds from the Smart and Safe Arizona Fund to tribal police and fire departments, university police and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The other, a strike-everything amendment mirroring a failed senate bill, poses m
Marijuana users more likely to be stuck in bad relationships, here’s why
Cannabis News
Researchers asked 145 couples in which a least one of the partners used cannabis to share how regularly they used it and how satisfied they are with their relationships. Cannabis might have more to do with your love life than you think, according to a new study that examined its associations with couple functioning. Researchers from Rutgers Univers
Portugal group demands freedom to vote for personal use of cannabis
Politics
In Portugal, the left-wing group Left Bloc is pressing for legalization based on both local drug reform history, as well as current events across Europe. For those watching the swing of European states into the pro cannabis column, the developments in Portugal have been a source of both optimism and frustration for the past several years. The produ
Legal weed has states improvising role as consumers’ safety cop
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
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
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
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
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
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
Business & Finance
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Cannabis enters the metaverse to “educate” consumers
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
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?
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
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

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