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Oregon lawmaker says she'll push for more cannabis regulations in 2027 to protect kids
Karma Clarke, a Douglas County mother, thought marijuana was harmless in 2014 when she voted in favor of the ballot measure legalizing recreational cannabis in Oregon. She believed that until six years later, when her then-20-year-old son began…
Murder convict accused of running 'full-service drug operation' selling to minors near Texas schools
A Texas man with a prior murder conviction is accused of running a 'full-service drug operation' near several schools where authorities say surveillance showed what appeared to be teenagers purchasing narcotics and fentanyl pills disguised to look…
Texas hemp shops file lawsuit against state over new regulations on THC
A group of Texas hemp shops filed a new lawsuit on Thursday aimed at stopping the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) from enforcing new policies on hemp-derived THC. According to the suit, which was filed in Travis County, the rules…
San Diego County Supervisors vote 3-2 to advance social cannabis policy
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Wednesday to advance a 'socially equitable' cannabis program in the county's unincorporated areas, opting for staff policy recommendations over those from the Planning Commission…
I Caught My Nephews Doing Something Illicit. Then They Told Me Something More Worrisome.
Care and Feeding is Slate's parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. This past week, I stayed at my brother “Dave's” place while I was in town for a work convention for a few days. Dave is…
104 pounds of drugs seized, multiple firearms after bust in Greensboro
Updated: 11:37 AM EDT Aug 20, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ 104 pounds of drugs seized, two men charged after bust in Greensboro Updated: 11:37 AM EDT Aug 20, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Guilford County…
Dude, you're getting a Dell....server rack': Is this iconic TV ad campaign returning with an AI twist?
Michael Dell posts ten-second, AI-generated riff on the 2000-2003 'Dude, you're getting a Dell' ads swapping the desktop PC for a crane-delivered AI server rack The post, which seemingly uses a synthetic Ben Curtis lookalike, has received a 'Made…
Pot shops end city's tolerance break
After years of discussion and controversy, Riverside has officially decided to host regulated cannabis dispensaries inside the city limits. Following the passing of Prop 64 in 2016, Riverside officials took a strict stance on marijuana, only…
Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment
Two years ago, abortion opponents in Missouri tried to defeat Amendment 3, a ballot initiative to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution, by falsely telling voters that it would allow gender transition surgeries for minors —…
Area (Atlantic) Columnist Decides *Now* Is The Time To Start Defending Flock Safety
Flock's ALPR (automated license plate reader) tech spread from HOAs to police departments at an alarming rate of speed. What was once a toy for the over-privileged soon became the go-to source of license plate images. Flock became the Ring of…
Philadelphia small businesses and social clubs plead for legalization of skill games
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Rising taxes, the summer slowdown and a broken air conditioner that'll cost at least $3,000 to fix have Shawn Anderson looking for…
FDA Wants Help Monitoring Marijuana And Hemp Posts On TikTok, Reddit And Instagram
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a contractor to monitor social media sites like TikTok, Instagram and Reddit for conversations about marijuana and hemp products, and to conduct a survey of cannabis consumers, among other tasks.
Massachusetts Voters Don't Support Repealing Recreational Marijuana Sales On The Ballot, Poll Shows
Most Massachusetts voters oppose a measure on the November ballot to roll back the state's marijuana legalization law, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and WCVB-TV, found that a total of 55…
SXSW Is Considering Marijuana And Psychedelics Panel Proposals For 2027 Festival, And You Can Vote On Them
The South by Southwest (SXSW) is once again accepting public votes on which panels will be a part of the annual festival—and people can choose from a variety of marijuana- and psychedelics-focused proposals for the 2027 edition of the event.
Health West: Energy drinks and their impact on young adults
As early as the 19th century, beverages became popularized for boosting energy. Dr Pepper and Coca-Cola were launched in 1885-1886 as “tonics” that boosted energy with caffeine. Beginning in the 1980s, the addition of vitamins…
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