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Marijuana shops in Virginia? What happens if lawmakers legalize a retail market.
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to create a retail recreational marijuana marketplace, five years after the state legalized possession of the drug. While both the Senate of Virginia and House of…
Ellsworth denies license for medical cannabis chain with contaminated products
The Ellsworth City Council voted Tuesday evening to deny a new business license for a Maine medical cannabis dispensary chain that recently made headlines for triggering the state's first-ever patient advisory after products from its Waterville…
Man charged with murder after police say 2 killed in drug deal at South Carolina State University
A man has been charged with murder after taking part in a marijuana deal that ended with a shooting that killed two people and hurt another inside a dorm room at South Carolina State University, police said. Khamanti Lytrel Kennedy, 18, ran from…
Javier Baez says failed drug test that led to 2026 WBC ban hurt 'my family, my reputation'
Javier Báez is taking full responsibility for failing a drug test that will force him to miss the World Baseball Classic. The Tigers star is suspended from the tournament after testing positive for marijuana during the 2023 WBC. “I…
Man charged with murder after police say 2 killed in drug deal at South Carolina State University
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder after taking part in a marijuana deal that ended with a shooting that killed two people and hurt another inside a dorm room at South Carolina State University, police said. Khamanti…
Cannabis regulators weighing licensing freeze
Massachusetts cannabis regulators are considering a licensing freeze to address businesses that have been squeezed by falling marijuana prices. The Cannabis Control Commission voted Thursday to schedule a public hearing on a potential freeze of new…
If it helps Tigers win, Báez more than willing to bounce around field
LAKELAND, Fla. -- While Kevin McGonigle took ground balls with the first-year infielders on the Tigers' first day of full-squad workouts Sunday, Javier Báez was right there with him, showing him the way at shortstop. “We're getting to…
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again on intimidation charge
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — James Farthing, who won Kentucky's largest Powerball jackpot in history, faces new criminal charges after being arrested on an intimidation allegation in Scott County on Feb. 11, a citation revealed. The arrest…
Casey DeSantis' food testing program snubbed in budget plans
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Florida first lady Casey DeSantis' food testing program could fall flat as quickly as it began. The House and Senate released their budget proposals last week and neither chamber has the total funding…
Aurora to Participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference
Canada's Largest Global Medical Cannabis Company to Discuss Growth Strategy, Key Trends and Market Opportunities EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 17, 2026 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis…
The American-made hemp shirt experiment
In 2020, a northcentral Montana hemp crop was harvested, beginning a trial run by two Montana companies to produce clothing without the material ever leaving the United States. When the shirt finally went to market last year, it was proof of a…
Why did President Trump grant a pardon to Nate Newton? The former Cowboys offensive lineman is still trying to figure that out
DALLAS — Last Thursday, seemingly out of nowhere, President Donald Trump granted pardons to five former NFL players with criminal records -- including former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Nate Newton, who was convicted on drug trafficking…
Madison hemp stores face evolving regulations
Businesses selling hemp-derived products line State Street, making up a visible part of Madison's retail economy. But many owners are now staring down major federal changes that could make the products they sell illegal by November 2026 unless…
18-year-old charged in connection with deadly shooting at SC State
18-year-old charged in connection with shooting at SC State that left 2 dead, 1 injured IT. 643 AND WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING. THE REVEREND JESSE JACKSON HAS DIED. THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST BAPTIST MINISTER IN GREENVILLE NATIVE WAS…
Coronation Street Paula star's real-life weed bar and dad jailed for 17 years
Coronation Street has introduced newcomer Paula - but the actress playing the troublemaker is no stranger to real-life drama. Paula, played by Kelli Hollis, made her soap debut this week, as one of the prison inmates living with Debbie Webster (Sue…
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