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Japan: Latest guidelines on THC limits do not address all gaps, experts say Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) Narcotics Control Division has updated its guidelines on THC limits in CBD products in preparation for new regulations scheduled to take effect in December 2024. However, some industry experts suggest the updated guidelines will address all the gaps. Dr. Yuji Masataka, Japan's first medical cannabis expert, said business requires revisions to ingredient categories and the definition of oil, in addition to specific THC thresholds for various product categories such as oils, powders, and aqueous solutions. – told Of Cannabis.…
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), a global federation of regional associations, national federations and institutions, has announced that it will represent the international zoo and aquarium community at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The COP will be held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21st to November 1st. On 27 October at 4pm (UTC-5), WAZA will host an event at the IUCN Pavilion alongside EAZA, ZAA Australia, AZA, AFdPZ, SDZWA and Species360. The live-streamed event will focus on the theme “Achieving the Goals: The Role of Zoos, Aquariums and Botanical Gardens…
The Netflix documentary “Sweet Bobby'' follows a woman who falls for a fake online relationship. Kirat Assi said she did not know her boyfriend's true identity for eight years after they started dating. Assi filed a lawsuit against the catfish fishermen, but was unsuccessful. Police should act. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our settings page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email.…
Yukon municipalities say they need public consumption spaces in the territory to give tourists a legal space to smoke marijuana when they visit. Currently, cannabis consumption is only permitted in private residences and adjacent properties in Yukon, but Yukon regulations allow for the possibility of other types of locations in the future. Despite this ban, in a recent survey, municipalities reported high rates of marijuana smoking and e-cigarette smoking in outdoor public spaces. The region attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year and is an important part of the economy. This call for public cannabis spaces is one of…
Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith has gained attention for publicly supporting marijuana legalization. He went a step further by cutting an ad urging voters to pass an amendment to decriminalize adult-use pot. “No one has arrested more people for marijuana than me,” Smith says in a new ad for Smart & Safe Florida, adding, “It's time for me to stop ruining lives with marijuana.” The time has come,” he said. In the 30-second ad, Smith argues that the current system is destroying the lives of too many people due to the consequences of marijuana use. Passage of this bill would…
Illinois' cannabis industry reached new heights in fiscal year 2024, with adult-use sales exceeding $2 billion and dozens of new dispensaries opening. But the state's latest annual cannabis report also reveals that the market continues to grapple with persistent illegal sales and new threats from unregulated cannabis-derived products. The report, compiled by the Office of Cannabis Regulatory Oversight with assistance from multiple state departments, found that tax revenue from cannabis sales reached $457.3 million by the end of what was called a “year of explosive growth,” with 82 More than 200 new pharmacies open across the state. The woes of…
Normal text size Large text size Very large text sizeLocated in Queen Street Mall's Winter Garden Center, Aquila is a story of unlikely resilience to the challenges faced by retailers in the Brisbane CBD.The men's shoe retailer had a presence at the mall for nearly a decade, including a Myer kiosk, before the anchor tenant exited the eponymous center in 2023.In Winter Garden, Aquila is one of a dwindling number of retailers, with others leaving ahead of redevelopment expected to begin next year.Despite the challenges plaguing men's shoe retailer Aquila, Queensland manager Hayden Smith says the company is doing well.…
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi appeared on Friday's episode of the “Hard Fork” podcast. Khosrowshahi said Elon Musk's vision for Tesla Robotaxis is “very compelling.” Earlier this month, Musk announced the Tesla Robotaxi (dubbed CyberCab). Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our settings page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is interested in Tesla's plans to introduce autonomous robotaxis.Khosrowshahi…
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is evolving, increasing the need for new vaccines to protect people from severe illness and death.Australia has detected its first case of the highly contagious XEC “recombinant” variant, a mixture of two previous Omicron variants called KS 1.1 and KP 3.3.Researchers have been working to ensure that vaccinations that provide adequate levels of protection against new variants of COVID-19 are widely available to communities.So how do scientists keep track of mutations and update vaccines when there are always new variants?How is an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine made?When reports first emerged about the coronavirus, researchers quickly obtained…
With less than three weeks until Election Day, Willie Nelson is gearing up to support Vice President Kamala Harris in a unique way.On Saturday, the 15-time Grammy Award winner announced he would be hosting a community Zoom call focused on key issues of cannabis reform in America. The virtual event, scheduled for Oct. 24 at 7 p.m., will feature Nelson and his wife, Annie DeAngelo, broadcasting from their Luck Ranch in Texas to drum up support for Harris and Democratic candidate Tim Walz.Willie Nelson's virtual smoking circle boasts an impressive roster of participants, including Whoopi Goldberg, Brittney Spencer, Margo Price,…