Groom Defends Swapping Wedding Cake for Weed and Smoking Blunt Instead
Orunmila "JC" Cartier told Newsweek his wife doesn't smoke but he does and "she did this for me."
Where Delta-8 Cannabis Extract Is Illegal As Texas Temporarily Allows Sale
The psychoactive cannabis substance is sold around the U.S. but its legal status in many states is unclear.
Delta-8 Explained As Cannabis Extract Temporarily Legalized in Texas
The psychoactive cannabis compound had been classed as a controlled substance by the state, until a court challenge by sellers.
Colombia's President Cites Climate Change Among Cocaine Production Issues
Colombian President Iván Duque stated that cocaine production has a large carbon footprint, destroying two hectares of jungle to plant one hectare of coca.
Weed Helped Man Who Hated Exercise Become Ultra-Marathon Runner
In his new book "Runner's High," Josiah Hesse delves into the subculture of amateur and elite athletes who use cannabis for exercise.
Immigrants Working for Lucrative Illegal Pot Farms in Fear for Their Lives
Many counties in Oregon are proposing measures to curb the number of illegal pot farms appearing across the state.
Police Allegedly Find 25 Pounds of Marijuana, Weapons in Amish Man's House
Police were investigating other complaints and eventually secured a search warrant to his home.
Myth Debunker Says Concerns About THC-Laced Halloween Candy Are Unfounded
The phenomenon of drugged Halloween candy being given to unsuspecting kids is said to be largely an urban legend.
Ex-Postal Worker Who Stole Marijuana From Confiscated Package Sentenced
Howard Kerns was sentenced to two months in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release, according to the USPS Office of Inspector General.
Babysitter Stabs Mom to Death, Blames it on Weed Cookie
Lavrius Watson, 26, told police he suffered adverse effects from a weed cookie that made him stab 41-year-old Elizabeth Bennett to death inside her home.
Woman's Cancer Shrinking After She Took CBD Oil Prompts Warning
Experts have said more research is needed to prove that self-medicating with CBD oil is what caused the woman's tumor to shrink.
Elementary School Teacher Out of Job After Leaving THC Edibles in Prize Box
"It is unacceptable for a staff member to potentially threaten the well-being of a child," the school district's superintendent said.
Man to Be Hanged in Singapore for Trafficking Cannabis
Omar Yacob Bamadhaj said he was coerced into confessing for fear that authorities would also hang his father who was in the car with him.
Marijuana Use Could Make COVID Breakthrough Cases More Likely
Researchers speculated that "behavioral factors or adverse effects of cannabis on pulmonary and immune function, could contribute to the higher risk for breakthrough infection in this group."
More Than 100K Cannabis Plants Seized in Bay Area Illegal Marijuana Grow
"They're operating similar to 1920's Bootlegging operation," Alameda County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Ray Kelly told Newsweek.
Customers Got High After Cannabis Firm Mixed up CBD and THC Say Regulators
Oregon regulators have issued a recall of a product after they found THC was present in tested bottles.
Joe Biden Urged to Deliver on Promise to Decriminalize Marijuana
The family of Jonathan Wall, jailed as he awaits trial on federal marijuana conspiracy charges, took out a full-page ad in The Washington Post.
Marijuana Farms Accused of Stealing Water in Oregon During Extreme Drought
Despite widespread legalization, marijuana farms in the Western U.S. continue to proliferate, with illegal grows outpacing licensed growers.
The Unintended Consequences of Legalizing Hemp
We all know there will be no proper regulation if marijuana is allowed in all its forms. Let's not get fooled again.
Smoking Cannabis Could Raise Risk of Heart Attacks, Study Suggests
Researchers say that young adults that use cannabis edibles and vapes could also be at increased risk.
Sha'Carri Richardson Calls Olympics 'Moment of Bitterness'
"If those [doping] rules do change, I'm just blessed and proud of the fact I could do that for other athletes," Richardson said.
You Can Now Get Paid $1,500 to Smoke Weed for a Month
On top of the stipend, up to five "cannabis effects specialists" will be given all their weed and smoking equipment.
Illinois Sets Record $127 Million in Marijuana Sales
"Summer tourism and the Lollapalooza attendees were strong contributors to July's out-of-state sales," said a spokesman for cannabis company Cresco Labs.
More Than $1 Billion in Cocaine, Marijuana Offloaded at Florida Port
"This is the largest illicit drug offload in Coast Guard history. It's historic," USCG Vice Admiral Steven Poulin said.
Marijuana Tax Revenue Funds Over $2M in Scholarships for Colorado Students
Pueblo County announced the scholarships to four colleges ahead of the upcoming fall semester.
Scientific Research Debunks Common Pro-Pot Arguments
In the debate over marijuana legalization, supporters of the pot industry often resort to poor arguments, outdated studies and hyperbole.
Cannabis Is Here Whether Congress Likes It or Not
Skeptical members of the Senate can either do their homework and help tackle the tough questions of how to protect small businesses, prevent youth use and ensure product safety, or they can be left behind.
Trucker Caught at US Border with Marijuana Says He Was Scammed
The 32-year-old trucker told authorities he thought he was transporting compression springs from North York, Ontario to Ohio.
4-Year-Old Kills Himself With Found Gun as Adults Play Cards, Get High
The young boy was left unattended while the adults smoked marijuana and ate.
World Athletics Head Signals Support for Richardson, Marijuana Rule Change
"Nothing is set in tablets of stone," said Sebastian Coe. "You adapt and occasionally reassess."