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Following Lawsuits, Sluggish Sales, National City Is Vexed by Cannabis
When National City five years ago joined a parade of other California cities legalizing recreational cannabis sales, leaders were bullish. Officials predicted legal weed would rectify past harms of drug enforcement, put National City at the cutting…
SunnyDayz Cannabis opens 'craft' dispensary in South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — About five years after the Select Board approved Washington-based SunnyDayz Cannabis ' host community agreement for a “cannabis campus” along Routes 5 and 10, the dispensary has opened its doors. “There…
Cirrus Social Club Plans Las Vegas Cannabis Lounge by 2027
A Denver cannabis lounge that has drawn a waitlist of more than 6,000 people is planning to open a Las Vegas outpost by fall 2027, setting up shop at 4240 W. Flamingo Road even as Nevada's cannabis consumption lounges continue to struggle to find…
Birmingham Airport £13.8m cannabis gang stopped after Apple error
A brazen cannabis gang linked to trying to smuggle almost £14 million worth of the drug at Birmingham Airport came undone after a mistake with flights and Apple AirTags. The National Crime Agency (NCA) investigated the group, who were…
These States Legalized Weed. More Heart Attacks Followed
Just about half the country has legalized recreational cannabis, with at least some more states likely to consider it in the near future. But as enjoyable as cannabis can be for many, research out today may highlight a possible drawback of the…
Marijuana legalization linked to troubling health trend in landmark new study
You might want to give that joint a second thought. Recreational cannabis is legal in 24 US states, with advocates hailing the shift as a cultural victory. But new research suggests the monumental move may come with an unexpected health concern…
Virginia marijuana laws explained amid federal charges against Louise Lucas
NORFOLK, Va. — Marijuana has been legal for adults to possess in Virginia for more than five years, but that doesn't mean anyone can legally sell it. That distinction is now at the center of a federal criminal case involving one of…
Long Wharf Cannabiz Looks To Add Medical
The cannabis dispensary that has been selling recreational pot for the past two-and-a-half years on Sargent Drive won a key vote of support on Wednesday for its bid to sell medical cannabis at that location, too. The City Plan Commission backed…
Marijuana use rises sharply among one group of Americans, new study finds
A growing number of American parents are using cannabis, prompting questions about potential child exposure and safety, according to a new study. Cannabis use increased substantially among parents between 2012 and 2024, with researchers estimating…
Feds charge L. Louise Lucas, powerful Virginia Democrat, in alleged drug scheme
Norfolk, Virginia — L. Louise Lucas, a powerful Virginia state senator and vocal Trump critic who played a central role in the state's redistricting effort last year, has been taken into custody and charged in connection with an alleged…
Morning Recap - October 23, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Hong Kong Customs seized about 720,000 suspected illicit cigarettes and about 2,700 suspected counterfeit items with a total estimated market value of about HK$4.6 million during a special enforcement operation in…
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with public corruption
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D) was charged and brought into custody Thursday, according to an unsealed indictment from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ alleges Lucas and her family members engaged in a racketeering conspiracy…
'Gotten Too Old Not To Be Greedy': Virginia State Sen. Arrested, Accused Of Masterminding $4.5 Million Criminal Drug Enterprise
Virginia's Democratic Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas, 82, has been indicted by a federal grand jury and taken into federal custody on charges of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, money laundering…
Louise Lucas Indicted: Vocal Trump Critic Faces Charges
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, has been indicted on federal charges accusing her of leading a criminal marijuana operation involving drug trafficking, money laundering, and political corruption. The 82-year-old…
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas Charged in Alleged Marijuana Scheme
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas faces five federal counts over an alleged marijuana operation as the state prepares to open a regulated recreational market. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said a federal grand jury returned an eight-count…
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