The group, mostly junior monks in training from temples across Sri Lanka, were alleged to have carried about five kilos of the narcotic concealed within false walls in their luggage, according to a Sri Lanka customs spokesperson.
The DOJ officially moved marijuana to Schedule III, placing it alongside drugs like ketamine and certain steroids instead of heroin or LSD. That's not legalization - but it's a meaningful policy shift.
The Department of Justice is delivering on President Trump's promise to expand Americans' access to medical treatment options. This rescheduling action allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information.
Marta Burns, a music teacher, unwittingly consumed a cannabis-laced cake, which led her to mistakenly believe that gardaí were robbers pursuing her.
"The cannabis industry is an important part of the Massachusetts economy - supporting jobs and local businesses and generating revenue for cities and towns," Healey said in a statement. "It's important that we are doing everything we can to make sure this industry is set up for success."
Under New York law, the retail tax due on discounted products must be calculated on the price before the discount is applied, specifically so as to not subvert State and local tax collections.
Jason Ambrosino, the CEO and Founder of Veterans Choice Creations, shared his experience of being prescribed numerous medications for severe pain, stating, 'They had me on a lot of different medications, a lot of gabapentin and the typical combination that the military sees. It turned me into a zombie, I couldn't handle it.' His struggle with medication led him to seek alternatives.
Seafra O'Donovan, a senior marketing executive at Ireland's largest independent radio group, was charged after a €110,000 cannabis seizure at the company's Dublin offices.
He's far from alone in that recreational usage, especially now that it's legal in so many places. But the World Baseball Classic is not one of those places, so Báez will not be participating in this year's event due to a suspension for a positive cannabis test...three years ago. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the ban comes from an exam conducted during the last WBC on March 12, 2023.
This is part of Wet February, a series about America's increasingly muddled relationship with drinking-and how to sip your way through it wisely and well. Alcohol is my only vice, and boy, it does not feel good to have my vice validated by the new food pyramid, which also suggests that steak is the foundation of a healthy diet. But I can't deny that a happy hour martini makes me feel as if I sparkle,
Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF ( NYSEARCA:CNBS) posted a 17% gain in 2025, but that masks the real story. The fund surged 37% in December alone after President Trump signed an executive order directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to complete rulemaking for reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Reddit investors have been overwhelmingly bullish, with sentiment scores averaging 82 over the past quarter.
Sweetlife, located at 1st Avenue and East 87th Street, is teaming up with the brand EUREKA to give their customers a chance to win a Hermes Birkin bag. From now through Christmas Eve, customers who sign up on www.sweetlife.nyc/signup will be entered into the drawing. Customers can also earn additional entries for every $100 spent on EUREKA products at Sweetlife. The winner will be chosen in a live drawing on Christmas Eve.
It's two years since Isiah found himself on the roof of a south London shopping centre, about to jump. I was very done, he says of that night in November 2023. It felt there was no other route or option. First, I did a walk around everywhere important to me: primary school, secondary, college. Then he headed to Lewisham shopping centre. I remember my head was telling me: You're probably better off doing this.' He was exhausted by his paranoia,
Utica's smokers want fire weed that feels as genuine as the city itself-potent, clean, and made by real people who care about what they produce. That's where Silly Nice shines. A Black-Owned, Veteran-Owned, New York-based cannabis brand, Silly Nice creates small-batch products built around purity, transparency, and respect for the plant. Every product is lab-tested, eco-packaged, and made locally using premium inputs and sustainable design.
The Bronx has always been the birthplace of movements-hip-hop, street art, sneaker culture, and now, the next chapter in New York's cannabis evolution. It's a borough that doesn't follow trends; it makes them. The people here don't need validation. They already set the tone. And when it comes to weed, that same Bronx authenticity shines through. The community isn't looking for weak or watered-down products-they're looking for fire weed that delivers on quality, consistency, and culture.
Chelsea has long been one of Manhattan's cultural engines. From high-end galleries to rooftop lounges, fashion studios to farmers markets, this neighborhood moves with confidence and taste. It's where creativity meets commerce, and where art, architecture, and authenticity intersect on every block. Now, Chelsea's evolution includes another frontier: cannabis culture. The neighborhood's residents and visitors aren't just looking for weed-they're looking for fire weed that fits their lifestyle. Weed that's as refined as their palate, as creative as their work,
Weed for the Work, Not Just the Weekend The myth that weed dulls creativity has long been debunked. For many of New York's brightest minds, the right strain or concentrate enhances focus and flow, helping ideas evolve naturally instead of feeling forced. Whether you're painting in Bushwick, coding in Soho, or sketching in the Hudson Valley, the strongest weed for creativity doesn't distract-it directs. It's all about intention and balance. That's exactly what Silly Nice delivers: premium products built for clarity and control.
The East Village has never played by the rules. It's where art movements began, punk was born, and self-expression was a way of life. Even as the neighborhood evolves, its creative core remains-fearless, experimental, and distinctly New York. That same spirit now defines the East Village's emerging cannabis scene. Locals aren't chasing hype-they're chasing quality. They want clean, potent weed made by people who care about the craft, not the headlines.
