Vices
Why Cheech And Chong’s $100 Million Cannabis Empire Is No Joke
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Weed has always paid off for the godfathers of stoner comedy. Now they’ve built a company that sells THC-infused edibles, drinks and of course some tasty bud, all of which brings in some serious green.
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Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
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Germany Is Seeking Stricter Rules For Medical Cannabis To Crack Down On Online Prescriptions
Germany is proposing restrictions on medical cannabis prescriptions that could severely impact patients and telemedicine platforms, a move that is drawing criticism.
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Netflix has dropped the official trailer for Amsterdam Empire, a gripping new crime drama set against the backdrop of Amsterdam’s cannabis culture, promising a raw look at the city’s underground world.
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Michigan Cannabis Operators Protest Steep New Tax On Weed
Michigan cannabis operators were joined by lawmakers on the steps of the state Capitol to protest a proposed new 24% on regulated marijuana products.
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Prairie Island Indian Community Crafts Sustainable Cannabis Vision
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Cannabis Tech Platform Powers Germany’s Push Toward A Connected Market
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Trump Highlights CBD Benefits For Seniors Amid Ongoing Cannabis Rescheduling Process
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Trump Floats Medicare Coverage For CBD In Video Post, Sparking Buzz
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Bookie Tied To Ohtani’s Interpreter Says Half Of All Pro Athletes Gamble On Sports
Mathew Bowyer, the illegal bookmaker who took $326 million in wagers from Ippei Mizuhara, is about to serve a year in prison for his crimes. While his operation has been shuttered, he says the $84 billion illicit betting market is here to stay.
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How The Bookie At Center of Ohtani Scandal Almost Ruined Baseball
Mathew Bowyer, the California bookmaker who took $326 million in wagers from Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, is about to serve a year in prison for his crimes. Bowyer tells Forbes about how he met Mizuhara and how his illegal operation unraveled.
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Cannabis Use Among Germany’s Young Adults Is Rising Regardless Of Legalization, Survey Finds
A new study shows that cannabis use among young adults in Germany has steadily increased over the past 15 years, even without the country’s recent legalization.
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Evolution Led Mushrooms To Create Psilocybin Two Ways, Study Shows
A team of German and Austrian researchers uncovered evidence suggesting mushrooms evolved to produce psilocybin using at least two different biochemical mechanisms.
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Texas Regulators Set 21+ Age Limit On Intoxicating Hemp THC Products
Texas regulators have issued regulations for the sale of hemp THC products, including a requirement that retailers limit sales to adults aged 21 and older.
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