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Column | A 35-year study challenges the belief that marijuana is good for sleep
Millions of people use cannabis as a sleep aid. But new research suggests it may not actually improve sleep quality. In fact, in some cases, using cannabis may actually worsen your sleep. Scientists at Northwestern University analyzed the lifestyle…
Georgia Marine veteran shares how medical marijuana helped him rediscover the joy of skateboarding
A retired Marine injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Afghanistan said changes to Georgia's medical cannabis program have helped him get back on his skateboard. The changes took effect July 1. 'It's taken my skateboarding and made it…
Struggling marijuana farmers pivot to becoming AI data center sites to escape falling weed revenue - existing water and power infrastructure makes cultivation sites ideal for decentralized 'mini data center nodes'
The AI data center boom is bringing hope to struggling cannabis farmers as they face increased competition, costs, and taxes amid reduced demand for marijuana. According to Arizona Public Media, the cannabis industry is in decline, with sales…
Oklahoma Supreme Court justices toss petition law that complicated recreational marijuana campaign
Updated: 10:11 PM CST Nov 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 10:11 PM CST Nov 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that a 2025 law restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives is unconstitutional for…
Marijuana, education, gambling, Medicaid; Lt. Gov-elect Vikki Goodwin talks bills and challenges ahead of 2027 session
SAN ANTONIO – The first Democrat to preside over the Texas Senate in 26 years will need to find a way to surf the blue wave that brought her there, while contending with the remaining red seawall in that chamber. When Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki…
Congress promised to close the THC loophole. Our kids are still waiting
I served as governor of Nebraska from 2015 to 2023. My team delivered for Nebraskans. We cut taxes, made the government work better and defended Nebraska values. I also signed the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act into law. This bill allowed industrial…
Results are in: Here's how the Midterm election will impact cannabis policies - Tucson Weekly
While this election season saw little movement on cannabis legalization, there were some historic shifts. And in states where cannabis remains illegal, the recent election also saw widespread support for candidates who support the legalization of…
The hemp ban is looming, but the industry has high hopes it can be saved
INDIANAPOLIS— One month from today the popular hemp-infused drinks, edibles and oils will disappear from store shelves. A change in federal rules means those products will be illegal after Dec. 11. “I'm let down actually. I was really…
Trucking By the Numbers: Carriers keep getting safer
The top 10% of risk-ranked drivers account for 47% of a fleet's crashes. FMCSA counts 48,004 English proficiency violations so far. Here are the industry's metrics on safety and enforcement. Large trucks were involved in 150,800 crashes and 4,330…
Using AI for your resume might help you land a job interview, expert says
SAN ANTONIO – As Texas prepares for its first new governor in 12 years, Gina Hinojosa is searching for her team using a digital portal rather than a stack of paper resumes. That mirrors a hiring shift playing out across the job market…
Brooksider Plans Second Location in Leawood, Kansas
Brooksider Sportsbar & Grill — Original Brookside Comparison Location Google Street View According to The Kansas City Star, Brooksider Sportsbar & Grill planned to take over the former Leawood Hereford House space. The Leawood build-out…
Philadelphia Kratom and Hemp Ban Takes Effect Nov. 12
A sweeping new Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of kratom and intoxicating hemp products is set to take effect Thursday, Nov. 12, carrying fines of up to $2,000 per day for violations and no grace period for stores to come into…
Somers crash, 2 injured; man arrested for OWI, had outstanding warrant
Kenosha County Sheriff's Department Two people were injured, one seriously, in a crash in Somers on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The crash happened at the intersection of County Highway E and County Highway Y, near the border of Somers and Kenosha. The driver…
Trump lobbying crisis deepens amid payment to Wiles daughter's company
Susie Wiles quit as Donald Trump 's chief of staff last week with Republicans reeling from a midterm wipeout that handed Democrats the House and the Senate. Wiles, 69, was the president's gatekeeper, deciding who saw him and what landed on the…
Interview with a Bandit | Helen Epstein, Aminu Abubakar
Were it not for his AK-47, you wouldn't think Babangida—a lanky, dark-skinned, soft-spoken man in his late thirties, wearing a traditional caftan and a colorful cloth cap—was the type to harm anyone. Yet he is one of some 30,000…
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