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For many years, cannabis-based research has been completely prohibited, or at least severely hampered, in many parts of the world. Meanwhile, mainstream media and cannabis opponents have pushed the false narrative that cannabis is “bad for the human brain in all cases, without exception.” The truth, of course, is that as researchers continue to explore and unravel the health benefits of cannabinoids, the cannabis plant may be effective in providing relief for patients suffering from a variety of symptoms, including mental health conditions. It means that we are learning that there is. A team of researchers recently conducted a clinical…
Nature is the headline this time. Nature deserves to be in the spotlight! We must seize the opportunity that nature is receiving attention and make a case for how important it is to our survival. Nature not only provides food, clean air and water, but is an essential part of the solution to climate change. Nature's role in our lives also goes beyond survival. Who would want to live on a planet that wasn't filled with weird and wonderful wildlife?Nature is our sanctuary, where we go to restore ourselves and find peace. CBD COP16 is not just an opportunity to…
Lightdash, the business intelligence (BI) platform and open source alternative to Google's Looker, has lifted the lid on a new product that will allow companies to train “AI analysts” specifically for individual team use cases. and allows anyone in your company to run queries. Aggregate business data. To support this, the four-year-old startup also announced Tuesday that it has raised $11 million in a Series A round led by Accel. Lightdash is built around an open source command-line-based data transformation tool called dbt (Data Construction Tools) that leverages SQL to help businesses transform raw data into structured, analyzable datasets. We…
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission held a public hearing Monday on the long-awaited regulations that the agency hopes to approve later this month, a week before a scheduled legislative oversight hearing.The public hearing focused on the entire series of regulatory changes. Most notable was the removal of the two-driver rule, which required all cannabis deliveries to be carried out in teams of two for safety reasons. The rules have angered industry officials who say they are unnecessary and costly. The commission will re-vote in December 2023 to amend the two-driver rule, requiring one driver for delivery vehicles carrying items under $5,000…
Starboard Value has acquired a $1 billion stake in pharmaceutical company Pfizer. Jeff Smith's hedge fund has become one of the most feared activist investors. Starboard has doubled its assets over the past 10 years, targeting companies across all industries. 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. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer sounded the alarm Sunday…
The state Legislature has scheduled a public hearing later this month to begin efforts to reform the law governing the embattled Cannabis Control Commission after more than a year of turmoil.The Bay State's Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will issue an Oct. 30 review of the law that created both the state's booming marijuana industry and the CCC, which is responsible for day-to-day regulatory operations in Massachusetts. An information hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. The largest cash crop.“The committee plans to invite various stakeholders in the Massachusetts cannabis industry to testify.Most concerning is the issue of accountability for the agency's…
Nairobi is the only city where public vehicles park everywhere in the central business district, blocking store entrances and causing traffic jams. The Green Park bus terminal was commissioned by President Uhuru under General Mohammed Badi in 2020 to decongest the central business district and remove matus. Efforts to move Matus have always been thwarted and politicized. Politicians in central Kenya in particular claim that their own people are being victimized. Ironically, statistics show that most of Nairobi's voters are from the opposition party. As a result, Nairobi has become the only city in Kenya where matatus drop passengers off…
TORONTO, October 7, 2024 – Press Release – Tilray Brands, Inc., a global lifestyle and consumer packaged products company, announces the launch of new Charlotte Web CBD gummies in Canada. Designed specifically for the everyday CBD consumer, Charlotte's Web CBD Rest Gummies and CBD Life Gummies offer an easy, delicious and convenient way to incorporate CBD into your wellness routine.The new gummies will be sold in 30-pack bottles with two different flavors: Berry & Fruit and Turmeric & Ginger. Each gummy contains 25 milligrams of premium CBD to ensure a consistent and enjoyable experience.Made in British Columbia's pristine northern Okanagan…
It's been two years since Joe Biden announced he would pardon all past federal crimes of simple marijuana possession. As most people are probably aware, not a single one of the approximately 3,000 people jailed for federal marijuana offenses has ever been released. To remedy this situation, the Last Prisoner Project (LPP) proposed a bright idea to the soon-to-be-outgoing president. It would immediately release people still incarcerated for federal drug crimes. To this end, LPP, along with a bipartisan coalition of cannabis advocates, launched the #Countdown4Clemency campaign to urge Biden to “use his pardon power to commute the sentences of…
Cannabis giant Tilray Brands, Inc. TLRY TLRY announced Monday that it will launch new Charlotte's Web CWEB CWBHF CBD gummies in Canada. The gummies will be on shelves at select cannabis retailers in Ontario and will be available in select provinces and retailers in October and November of this year. Products will also be available for purchase online through Tilray Medical's website. The gummies, which come in 30-pack bottles, feature two different flavors: Berry & Fruit and Turmeric & Ginger, and each product contains 25 mg of premium CBD. The gummies contain full-spectrum CBD hemp extract blended with functional herbs…