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Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy: Under the law backed by MPs, possession will be legal, but strict rules mean it will be complicated.

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Quick Glance: Germany legalizes cannabis, but makes it hard to buy

The German parliament has approved a new law allowing the recreational use of cannabis.

Possession of up to 25g of cannabis in public spaces will be allowed, with the legal limit in private homes set at 50g.

Police in some parts of Germany, like Berlin, often overlook public consumption, despite recreational use being illegal.

The market will be strictly regulated, making the purchase of cannabis not easy, and licensed shops or pharmacies cannot sell the drug.

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Dec 27 23

'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid investigation over drug allegations

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Quick Glance: Police Investigating Actor Lee Sun-kyun's Possible Suicide

A man in his 40s was found unconscious in a car at a park in central Seoul, and police are working to identify whether he is Lee, officials said.

Lee has been suspected of using marijuana and other illegal drugs at the home of a hostess in a high-end bar district of Gangnam on multiple occasions this year and has already undergone three rounds of police questioning, including last Saturday.

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Feb 14

Russia arrests German for carrying cannabis gummy bears: The German national, 38, was arrested after six cannabis edibles were found in his rucksack.

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San Antonio Express-News

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Dec 27 23

Snoop Dogg's new hemp drink created by San Antonio company: Do It Fluid comes in varieties with a blend of hemp-derived CBD and THC as well as a CBD-only ...

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Mar 03

Dublin Airport: Herbal cannabis worth €720,000 'found in passenger's luggage': A man in his 20s is charged after 36kg of herbal cannabis was seized at Dublin ...

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arstechnica Feb 29

Study finds link between marijuana use and cardiovascular disease: Researchers call for more studies to understand why they're linked.

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Dec 22 23

Biden grants pardons for certain marijuana offences: The White House also granted clemency to 11 people serving "disproportionately long sentences"

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Quick Glance: Biden's Marijuana Pardon Executive Order

The executive order covers those convicted under federal law of simple possession, attempted simple possession, or use of marijuana.

It also applies to certain offenses on federal lands.

Mr Biden said in a statement: 'Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana.'

Mr Biden's action expands on an executive order from last year, when his administration pardoned thousands of people who were convicted under federal law of possessing small amounts of marijuana.

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Jan 20

Pleasantrees cannabis company smack talks Tampa Bay with billboard for Detroit Lions

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Feb 29

Smoking cannabis linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke: Smoking cannabis is associated with an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke ...

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Dec 29 23

Uplift opens second location on Front Street: When sisters Michel’le and Kalyn Cannonier started Uplift, a store selling cannabidiol and hemp-derived products ...

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Mar 01

Capitol rioter who smoked marijuana in a senator’s office sentenced to prison: A Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol rioter who smoked marijuana in a senator’s office was ...

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Feb 17

Can Dogs Get High? What To Do If Your Dog Eats Weed: Sidenote: Do not give your dog weed.

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Jan 31

Texas AG Paxton sues cities over marijuana decriminalization: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is suing five Texas cities over their decriminalization of ...

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Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Marijuana Decriminalization in Texas Cities

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) files lawsuit against five Texas cities for marijuana decriminalization.

According to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the cities are being sued for prohibiting the enforcement of Texas laws regarding marijuana possession and distribution by the police.

Paxton’s legal action is part of a broader effort by the conservative state government to assert authority over its left-leaning cities.

The five cities mentioned in the lawsuit on Wednesday are Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton, each of which enacted laws decriminalizing marijuana one to three years ago.

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Feb 23

German Lawmakers Move Closer to Legalizing Marijuana: The measure still requires approval from the Council of States, but the vote brings the country closer to ...

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Feb 24

Cannabis: What applies after legalization in Germany: Cannabis will be legalized in Germany according to the will of the Bundestag. However ...

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Vihiga student refuses to sit KCSE exams without smoking weed first: The mother of the candidate arrived at school and tried to persuade her son to do the exam ...

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Jan 04

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Feb 23

Cannabis legal, sale not: The traffic light law is a gift to the black market: The previous prohibition policy was disproportionate and ineffective ...

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Apr 02

Portland woman pulled up in a Tesla with 2 kids in car seats to sell pot to undercover cop in Lake Oswego

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Mar 13

New Orleans rats are ‘all high’ from eating marijuana: Police chief: New Orleans police are seeing narcotics from their evidence room disappear at alarming rates ...

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Dec 22 23

Biden to pardon certain marijuana offenses, commute sentences of 11 non-violent drug offenders

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Feb 13

Thailand looks set to crack down on legal pot market: Two years after Thailand made pot legal, the country appears set to crack down on its freewheeling drug ...

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Missouri recreational pot sales beat Colorado, Illinois in first year, break $1.1 billion

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Jan 13

Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana: In newly disclosed documents, federal researchers find that cannabis may have medical uses and is ...

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Nov 18 23

Snoop quits weed, Martha Stewart nixes Thanksgiving. What?!: Snoop Dogg says he's stashing his weed for good, while Martha Stewart is hanging up her Thanksgiving ...

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Nov 23 23

Frying turkey: How long per pound? How to avoid a Thanksgiving fire: Rid the area of anything that might catch fire, get in the way or otherwise cause you to ...

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Jan 08

This Adorable Butter Warmer Isn’t Just for Butter. I Use It for Coffee and Miso Soup Too.

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Nov 22 23

Chancellor confirms bumper state pension increase of 8.5% alongside new 'pot for life' proposals

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The New Zealand Herald

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Dec 25 23

Peruvian police dress as Santa Claus to raid drug dealers’ house: Police in Peru have been making a list of who’s been naughty and nice before raiding drug ...

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Jan 30

Arrests made in investigation of 6 bodies found in remote Southern California desert; victims identified

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Dec 28 23

Tom Smothers' Lost Interview: How Comedian Made Variety Shows Cool: Tom Smothers, the counterculture comedian who died at 86, talked making variety shows ...

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Quick Glance: Tom Smothers, Part of Smothers Brothers Comedy Duo, Dies at 86

Tom Smothers, the older half of the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, died at his home in Santa Rosa, California.

With their clean-cut, glee-club looks, the Smothers Brothers were unlikely rabble-rousers.

CBS had initially hired the brothers to create a variety show for the Sunday night slot.

Despite his vacuous persona on TV, Mr. Smothers became an impassioned advocate for free speech.

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Feb 17

Most Americans want legal pot. Here's why feds are taking so long to change old rules.

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Feb 03

Democratic senators call on DEA to deschedule marijuana entirely: A group of Democratic senators called on the Biden administration Tuesday to completely ...

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Jan 01

Biden’s marijuana clemency grants are a small present in a big box: Underneath might be the seed of a truly significant movement towards more meaningful uses of ...

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Dec 19 23

Bayer Monsanto: PCB maker ordered to pay $857m for toxic leaks: A US jury orders chemical giant Monsanto to pay out to seven people in the state of Washington.

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Dec 29 23

We Found the World's Worst Weed: ‘Paraguayo’: Farmers and activists are fighting to improve the weed’s quality and reputation.

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Jan 02

Seniors are embracing marijuana, which offers relief — and risk: While marijuana has therapeutic value, experts say older adults should be mindful it can ...

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Dec 29 23

Belfast Harbour: Man wanted in Spain arrested on drug charges: If extradited, he could stand trial in Spain on multimillion-euro drug importation charges.

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Mar 04

Police bust illegal cannabis grow site in Maine, seizing over 4,700 marijuana plants and arresting 3 people

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Dec 23 23

She Immigrated Legally. She Married a U.S. Citizen. But She Was Denied Citizenship for Working in Legal Cannabis.

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Jan 03

Philippines: Bone diggers seek justice for dead in Duterte's drug war: A priest and a forensic pathologist are collecting evidence that may one day be used in ...

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Mar 05

Tribe-owned Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures building marijuana grow facility in Minnesota

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Jan 25

Dad rages over probation for California audiologist who stabbed son 108 times: 'A license to kill'

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Dec 13 23

Wexford: Cannabis worth €4.1m seized at Rosslare Europort: Irish police say a man in his 30s has been arrested after the seizure.

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Dec 22 23

Biden granting clemency to 11 more nonviolent drug offenders: The 11 people would have been eligible to receive significantly lower sentences if charged with the ...

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Jan 07

Report: Tesla, SpaceX Execs Concerned About Elon Musk's Alleged Drug Use: Drug use puts the CEO's security clearance and SpaceX contracts at risk.

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Feb 02

Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish arrested in Williamson County: Music star Darius Rucker was arrested Thursday in Williamson County for drug possession ...

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Jan 27

A Drug Test Cost a D.E.A. Agent His Job. He Sued, and Got It Back.: A longtime counternarcotics agent said he used CBD for chronic pain, considering it safer ...

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Jan 30

Democrats urge Biden administration to deschedule marijuana: Senate Democrats are pressing the Biden administration to deschedule marijuana as the DEA considers ...

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Mar 09

Tens of thousands of cases put to the test: The great stoner amnesty: Prisoners could be released, fines would be waived: Because cannabis release is supposed to ...

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Dec 16 23

Mötley Crüe Tommy Lee Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman in Helicopter: A new lawsuit claims Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee sexually assaulted a woman in the ...

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'Squid Game: The Challenge' Winner Says She Still Hasn't Received $4.56M Prize: The winner of "Squid Game: The Challenge" is still waiting to collect their ...

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Mar 19

Cowboy Paradise alleged underground cannabis bunker trial: Police snuck in under cover of darkness

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Dec 31 23

How to give up smoking weed (or other toxic habits you’re tired of): It took a lot more effort than the writer expected to quit smoking and drinking ...

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Feb 08

Curing Pets With Cannabis as Veterinarians Try CBD and THC: While many people and their doctors have embraced medical marijuana for health ills ...

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Nov 25 23

Skip the traditional tree this Christmas. Use a potted one instead.: Lose the dead needles — and the hassle — of a traditional tree this year with one of these ...

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Quick Glance: Blackburn's Debut Christmas Tree Festival Delights Town

The iconic King William Street venue, undergoing a £9million redevelopment, showcased a stunning display celebrating Christmas's past, present, and future.

St. Stephen’s Tockholes C E Primary School's 1920s inspired tree, adorned with flapper girl ornaments, was the first chosen creation.

The Mayor was wowed by the 1980s themed tree decorated with records of 80s hits, created by the children and staff at St. Paul’s RC Primary School in Feniscowles.

Feniscowles Primary School children decorated a 1930s tree with toilet brushes after learning that Addis Brush Company created the first artificial Christmas tree in the 1930s.

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Jan 04

DEA tells Congress it’s considering easing marijuana restrictions: The agency is "now conducting its review" of whether marijuana should be moved off ...

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Jan 17

'It Starts Bombing You in the Head': The Mystery of the Super Strong 'Creepy' Weed

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Feb 12

CDC report finds teens use drugs to ease stress and anxiety, often while alone: Teens with marijuana or alcohol use problems say they turn to drugs because of a ...

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CNA Dec 06 23

NTU undergraduate accused of trafficking cannabis on campus: Muhammad Izzat Mazlan also allegedly had with him a grinder - a utensil to consume drugs - at the ...

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Jan 31

Three Singaporeans arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs worth about $470,000: The drugs seized can feed the addiction of about 850 abusers for a week.

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Jan 14

Friday Favorites: Does Marijuana Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks? | NutritionFacts.org

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Stoke on Trent Live Dec 11 23

Cannabis factory in abandoned takeaway just 100 metres from police station: The enterprise was running one minute away from Longton Police Station

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Dec 19 23

DeSantis promised to ‘drain the swamp’ in Florida. But his record on medical marijuana raises questions

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Jan 22

Does using weed make you a nicer person? Results can vary.: Some researchers believe cannabis users could demonstrate higher empathy because of the suggested ...

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Jan 19

Mexico’s cannabis ‘nuns’ want to take the plant back from the narcos – in pictures

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Nov 29 23

Cannabis use does not reduce long-term heroin use, study finds: Researchers examined cannabis use among heroin users over a 20-year period.

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Waikato shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid from police in cannabis-filled bunker

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Dec 22 23

Congressional Black Caucus applauds Biden marijuana, cocaine pardons: The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) applauded President Biden’s marijuana and crack ...

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Dec 05 23

6 questions to ask before combining your pension pots: Choosing to combine all your pension pots isn’t a straightforward decision

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Comedian David Koechner Vapes Marijuana on Stage in Maryland: Comedian David Koechner's standup comedy act is smoking these days as some fans in Maryland ...

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Dec 29 23

8 Scientists Spend 16 Months Determining Edibles Look Like Food: Roughly 8% of edibles products use copycat packaging that makes them look like food.

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Nov 19 23

Republicans love state voters’ rights — until they choose marijuana : When it comes to the issue of cannabis law reform, Republican lawmakers all too often ...

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Nov 18 23

This Creamy, Rich Garlic Soup Is a New Orleans Favorite for a Good Reason: This garlic soup recipe is smooth and creamy, and a specialty at Bayona in New Orleans ...

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Dec 13 23

Medicinal cannabis to be trialled at aged care facilities: A Christchurch-based medicinal marijuana company is leading New Zealand’s first clinical trial testing ...

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Feb 07

Running sober vs. high: How weed affects your workout: Running after smoking or vaping marijuana can make exercise more enjoyable, a new study found.

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CNA Jan 02

Woman pleads guilty to flipping pot of boiling soup onto man in dispute, causing burns to 29% of his body

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Dec 23 23

Biden pardons more marijuana offenses in D.C., expanding 2022 clemency: It was not immediately clear how many District residents Biden’s latest announcement ...

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Quick Glance: Biden Pardons Thousands for Marijuana Convictions

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana use and possession on federal lands and in the District of Columbia.

The White House says this action is his latest round of pardons aimed at correcting racial disparities in the justice system.

Biden is also granting clemency to 11 individuals serving what the White House deemed 'disproportionately long' sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.

The White House stated that thousands more would be eligible under today's action.

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Feb 22

Veterans groups join calls for Biden administration to reschedule marijuana: Some of the nation’s largest veterans groups are pushing the Biden administration to ...

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