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Research finds marijuana doubles cardiovascular death risk
The New Zealand Herald
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June 20, 2025
Emilie Jouanjus, the senior author of the new study and a pharmacologist at the University of Toulouse in France, said that while there may be good reasons for people to take marijuana, including for stress and anxiety, patients can’t assume that...
Cannabis Linked to 2x Risk of Heart Disease Death, Scientists Discover
ScienceAlert
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June 20, 2025
It might be time to seriously rethink our attitudes to cannabis use. New research has found that those who take the drug are twice as likely to die from cardiovascular disease, and are at increased risk of other major adverse cardiovascular events...
Cannabis with street value of up to £21k seized at Wolverhampton house
Express & Star
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June 20, 2025
Jentor Dani, aged 32, pleaded guilty to one offence of being concerned in the production of cannabis at an address in Dunkley Street, Whitmore Reans on March 5 this year. The defendant spoke only to confirm his name at the sentencing hearing at...
Into the Weeds: Tennessee Hemp Industry Decries New Regulations
Nashville Scene - Tennessee
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June 18, 2025
CBD and THC products Photo: Daniel Meigs When Gov. Bill Lee signed House Bill 1376 in May — legislation overhauling hemp regulations as of Jan. 1, 2026 — he essentially kneecapped the industry, while also invalidating a monthslong legal fight...
Into the Weeds: The Tennessee Cannabinoid Garden Guide
Nashville Scene - Tennessee
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June 18, 2025
Nashville’s many new cannabis stores can feel like adult candy stores. There is candy, of course — primarily popular cannabis gummies that dose out single psychoactive servings in tropical flavors. Colorful, creative labeling tries to help...
Man sentenced over random violent attack on mother in Adelaide CBD
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 20, 2025
A man who attacked a mother in the Adelaide CBD only a day after being released from hospital for the treatment of drug-induced psychosis has been sentenced to eight months in jail. Scott Michael Antrobus, 38, was sentenced today for various...
‘Give us a break’: Hemp store owner says new Georgia law forced him to close shop
WJCL TV - Georgia
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June 20, 2025
A Savannah hemp business owner says a new Georgia law has dealt a major blow to his business — so much so, he was forced to shut down part of his operation just months after the legislation took effect."Give us a chance to do business legit, like...
This luxe wellness space in Sydney's CBD is levelling up self-care (and socialising) in the city
Time Out
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Sydney’s CBD is levelling up. Recently, Martin Place rebranded as – well – a place, uniting cultural institutions, restaurants and bars under a new precinct: MP District. And if you’re on the hunt for rest and recovery instead of drinks and...
Why Is Texas Supporting Psychedelics Research While Criminalizing Cannabis? (Op-Ed)
Marijuana Moment
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June 19, 2025
“This move by Texas officials to expand psychedelics research while maintaining broad cannabis prohibition and considering banning hemp products as well isn’t just hypocritical. It’s illogical.” By Adam Stettner, FundCanna Texas just announced it...
Maryland Governor Marks Juneteenth With Another Mass Marijuana Pardon For Nearly 7,000 People
Marijuana Moment
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June 19, 2025
The governor of Maryland has issued another mass pardon for people with past marijuana possession convictions, granting clemency to about 7,000 more people on the holiday Juneteenth that commemorates the end of slavery. Gov. Wes Moore (D) has been...
Cloverdale residents petition city to manage ditch they say not maintained since 'the year 1989'
The Daily Citizen - Arkansas
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Cloverdale subdivision residents want the city of Searcy to maintain a ditch between Cloverdale Boulevard and Mohawk Drive that “has not been maintained since the year 1989” and has caused property loss and damage. A petition for “ditch...
SUN: Gov. Moore pardons more cannabis offenses, directs $400M to disinvested communities
FOX45 - Maryland
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In recognition of Juneteenth, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday announced the pardon of nearly 7,000 additional cannabis-related convictions and the allocation of $400 million in state funds to communities historically impacted by discriminatory...
The side effects of cannabis no one told you about: Heart risk is real, says latest major study
AS
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June 19, 2025
Although cannabis use in the United States is illegal at federal level, it can be used for medical purposes in 39 states, four territories and the District of Colombia, and even recreationally in 24 states, three territories and D.C. The drug’s...
Teen charged in fatal crash on Susquehanna Trail cleared for trial
The York Dispatch - Pennsylvania
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A 17-year-old could face trial as an adult for allegedly causing a crash that killed a young woman in January on the Susquehanna Trail. Danneyeber Garcia Villarroel, now 17, faces 15 charges in the crash that killed Amelia McEvoy, 20, and...
Chronic cannabis use linked to early heart disease, study finds
ABC 30 - California
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June 19, 2025
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- That next high could be hurting your health, with marijuana use now being linked to the potential for heart damage. "Now we have the additive risk of people utilizing cannabis products that will exponentially increase...
Cannabis use raises risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, other drugs, major review suggests
Fox News
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Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel breaks down the latest reports on marijuana use and outlines its potential side effects on 'The Ingraham Angle.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The potential risk of cannabis use has...
Kids vs. cannabis: Will the legislature divert more than $1 billion from child care, youth, environment, law enforcement for cannabis industry profits?
Lassen County Times - California
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June 19, 2025
According to a statement from Getting it Right from the Start, the California legislature is now considering whether to decrease funding for youth, environmental and local law enforcement programs to avoid required fee and tax increases for the...
Weed of the Week #7: garlic mustard
The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Washington State
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June 19, 2025
Garlic mustard is a weed class A that is native to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. It is not known to be toxic. This plant is on the Washington State quarantine list. Garlic mustard is a noxious weed because its vegetative growth starts early in...
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
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FILE-A man smokes marijuana inside a lounge. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Cannabis use may substantially raise the risk of death from heart disease and an increased risk of stroke, according to multiple studies published by...
VIDEO — Feds Arrest 70 Illegals at Unlawful California Marijuana Grow Sites: 'Crime Follows Crime'
Breitbart
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June 19, 2025
Federal officials arrested approximately 70 illegal immigrants while investigating unlawful marijuana operations in Thermal, California, on Wednesday. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Los Angeles Field Division said 70 to 75...