Cannabis
Popular Gummy Bear Company Issues Recall for Possible Cannabis Contamination After Reports of 'Dizziness'
Haribo recalled gummies in the Netherlands after reports of dizziness led to the discovery of possible cannabis contamination in one batch.
American Citizen Freed From Russian Prison After Being Detained Over Cannabis-Laced Marmalade
The marmalade had reportedly been prescribed to the man to treat seizures
American Arrested in Russian Airport for Allegedly Carrying Cannabis-Laced Marmalade Just Days After US-Russian Prisoner Swap: Reports
A 28-year-old American has been detained in Russia after customs officials allegedly found cannabis-laced marmalade in his luggage, Russian media said Friday.
Fungus Found in Bat Poop Kills Two New York Men Who Used the Excrement to Help Grow Marijuana Plants
Two New York men who used bat poop to fertilize their marijuana plants have died from a rare fungal infection caused by inhaling spores found in bat droppings.
Dubai Locks Foreigner Up for Life for Carrying CBD Oil Used to Treat Chronic Pain from Rare Disease: 'Kevin Will Not Survive'
Dubai's government has sentenced Maurice Kevin O'Rourke, a 64-year-old Canadian man, to life in prison after he was caught during an airport layover with CBD oil used to treat chronic pain caused by Addison's disease.
Influencer Fulfills Her Father's 'Dying Wish,' Uses His Remains to Grow Weed and Smokes It: 'My Dad Was a Badass'
A prominent YouTuber has fulfilled her father's "dying wish" to be turned into a cannabis plant, which she smoked in a promo for her new podcast.
Pizza Parlor Busted After 'Best-Selling Pizza' Turns Out to Be Cocaine
A German pizzeria was shut down after police discovered it was serving cocaine alongside its best-selling pizza.
Hysteria at Los Angeles Middle School After Suspected Mass Overdose: 'There Were a Lot of People Throwing Up'
A suspected mass overdose involving at least 17 students at Walter Reed Middle School in Los Angeles led to evaluations and hospitalizations.
Drug Kingpin Used Laundered Pot Money to Purchase Iconic Banksy Artwork
A drug kingpin who used laundered money from his cannabis operation to acquire a collection of Banksy artwork has been sentenced to prison in South Wales.
Weapon Flies Out of LAPD Officer's Hands, Sticks to MRI Machine in 'Pot Raid Gone Bad'
The owners of the raided business are suing the city of Los Angeles, the LAPD, and its officers for violating their constitutional rights.
'ExpoCannabis' Kicks Off in Brazil Amid Debate over Decriminalizing Recreational Use
The huge marijuana fair opened its first international edition Friday in Sao Paulo, complete with DJs, guest speakers, myriad pot products and a large outdoor space packed with hundreds of visitors, nearly all of them smoking up.
Mexico's Delay In Legalizing Cannabis Resulting In Financial Losses, Industry Claims
President t Andres Manuel Obrador has expressed concerns about legal marijuana potentially serving as a "gateway" to more harmful drugs on multiple occasions.
Man Executed In Singapore For Supplying Cannabis
The 46-year-old Tangaraju Suppiah was hanged at dawn on Wednesday, Apr. 26, over a plot to smuggle 1kg (35oz) of cannabis.
Mexico's Economy Could Get Revolutionized If Cannabis Is Legalized
Cannabis could provide the Mexico economy a boost if it were legalized in the country.
Rapist Dies After Headbutting Glass Panel, Leaves Female Victim In Shock In Salvador, Brazil
An alleged rapist died after crashing into a glass panel with the intent of assaulting a British woman in Salvador, Brazil.
Efforts To Appeal Brittney Griner’s 9-Year Sentence Rejected By Russian Court
An appeal made to the Russian courts concerning the case of Brittney Griner has been rejected, meaning the former WNBA star will be behind bars for 9 years in Russia.
53-Year-Old Woman Killed By Insane Son Asking For Money, Drank Mom’s Blood
A 24-year-old man has been charged for killing his mother who refused to give her money for cannabis, also drinking her blood after stabbing her multiple times.
Third-Graders Found High After Eating Cannabis Gummy Bears Trigger Gas Leak Scare
Third-graders in a Californian elementary school were hospitalized on Thursday after they accidentally ingested cannabis gummies given to them by a friend.
Budding Actor Suffering Mental Issues Carries Out Brutal Real-Life Attack On Police Woman
A 46-year-old budding actor was arrested by authorities for sexually assaulting a female police officer in his home.
UK To Launch Clinical Trial Of Cannabis To Treat Long Covid
Trial of cannabis to treat Long Covid is being launched, and if results are encouraging it will be scaled up to a large UK clinical trial.
Recreational Marijuana Sales Booms Across US, Generates More Than $3 Million Tax Revenue
Recreational marijuana sales hit a boom across the United States in 2021 reaching new sales levels in almost a dozen states.
Cafeteria Lady Nabbed After Delivering Marijuana 'Happy Cookies' To Two Teachers
An Earlsboro Elementary School cafeteria worker has been slapped with charges after allegedly delivering “happy cookies” baked with marijuana to two teachers on Thursday, sparking safety concerns for students of the institution.
Study Shows Cannabis Consumption During Pregnancy Can Develop Anxiety And Aggression In Children
A study had added to evidence against the use of marijuana during pregnancy. It claims that the substance can affect the child’s development in the long run.
Danksgiving: 8 Cannabis Infused Thanksgiving Recipes For The Holiday High
Thanksgiving dinner can get elevated to a new ‘high’ with cannabis-infused recipes to bring to the table.
Smoking Weed Somehow Tied To Weight Loss But Health Risks Remain High
The belief that cannabis or weed can help a person lose weight has not been entirely proven and can in fact bring in health risks for people smoking it.
Singaporean Man To Be Hanged For Smuggling 2 Pounds Of Weed In Car
Omar Yacob Bamadhaj from Singapore was caught with 2 pounds of weed in 2018, and now he will be hanged.
Barack Obama, His Celeb Guests Go Maskless At His 60th Birthday Party
Despite the party enlisting a meat-free menu, leaked snaps showed the availability of steak, chicken, and shrimp with rice, greens, and potatoes on the side for guests.
Man Nabbed At Canadian Border Trying To Smuggle 100 Kilograms Of Marijuana In Tractor
A Canadian man may rot in jail for up to 40 years after admitting to a botched attempt to smuggle over half a ton of marijuana into the United States, according to U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., on Wednesday.
Brooklyn Nets Star Frisked, Detained By Paris Police But No Arrests Made
James Harden tried to intervene in an incident between Lil Baby and Paris police but was not arrested. Authorities smelled cannabis in the car that the rapper was riding. Lil Baby was fined for transportation of drugs with one person, believed to be his bodyguard, detained.
Man In Convoluted Drug Deal Staged As Armed Robbery Admits Selling 'Designer Drugs'
A Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania father may be jailed for up to 20 years after he pleaded guilty on Monday to distributing a “designer drug," a controlled substance analog, before the U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani.