NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Monday the Hindu Holi festival, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of color. Widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, Holi marks the arrival of the … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A 49-year-old Topeka man with multiple warrants was located and arrested on Monday morning at a local establishment shortly after midnight. Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a business check in the 5000 block of SW Topeka Boulevard. Upon conducting its check, they located and took Ralph S. Shook, 49, of … Read more
On Feb. 28, long-serving Senate leader and longtime marijuana opponent Mitch McConnell said he’ll step down from his position and help select a replacement in November. In the legal marijuana industry, he is best known for holding up passage of a 2022 bill that would have allowed the cannabis sector to access the banking system … Read more
A Massachusetts man who owns a convenience store in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood is facing multiple drug-related charges after he was accused of dealing narcotics at his business, according to police.Isaac Rosa, 45, of West Roxbury, was arrested Friday on charges of trafficking fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute the following substances: cocaine, Percocet, … Read more
KANSAS CITY, MO — As businesses head into year two of legal marijuana, they hope to continue to capitalize on booming sales. “Missouri loves their marijuana,” said Michael Wilson, CEO and co-founder of Franklin’s, a marijuana business in Parkville. “This isn’t the way people used to make things in their garage. This looks like an … Read more
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women over 50 are turning to weed in droves, and menopause symptoms may be one big reason why, new research suggests These women may not necessarily be getting the results they’re looking for, however. That’s according to menopause experts who say it’s not clear from limited research whether … Read more
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Starting Oct. 4, New York state will begin accepting applications for new cultivators, retailers, processors and microbusiness licenses that will allow cultivators to sell their own cannabis out of a farm stand or small retail venue. The Office of Cannabis Management said it expects to issue close to 1,500 new licenses. “We’re expecting … Read more
It’s been a busy year-and-a-half for the cannabis industry, especially in New Mexico.Next year, business owners predict “you’re probably going to see five or $600 million a year sales range,” Priscotty Cannabis Delivery CEO Scott Prisco said.More than $350 million have been generated since it’s recreational use has been legalized. Now, the Department of Health … Read more
(CNN) — Are you using — or considering using — marijuana to help with anxiety, pain, muscle spasms, nausea during pregnancy, poor sleep and more? You may be surprised to discover there is little quality evidence on the benefits of marijuana, according to a new analysis of more than 100 clinical trials and meta-analyses. “After applying … Read more
A study has found that marijuana users have elevated levels of heavy metals in their blood and urine compared to those who do not use marijuana. The study, published Wednesday in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, found that marijuana users had higher levels of lead in their blood and urine compared to non-marijuana users. Conducted at … Read more