Medical Research: A small double-blind trial (95 adults) reports daily fresh coconut water for 8 weeks improved gut inflammation in mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis, with higher remission and lower inflammation markers than placebo. Federal Policy Push: A coalition of 41 groups is lobbying Congress for federal cannabis legalization/descheduling plus prisoner release and record expungement, arguing the current Schedule I setup creates a legal and economic paradox. State Reform (Virginia): Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed 25 bills, including automatic resentencing hearings for people still serving marijuana sentences tied to conduct no longer chargeable. Drugged Driving Standards: A new bipartisan transportation bill would require federal officials to study marijuana and other drug impairment and propose “impairment standards,” alongside a national crash data system. Access & Care Gaps: New research flags treatment delays for teens with cannabis use disorder, with nearly 1 in 3 experiencing late access to care. Local Enforcement/Community: London protests saw cannabis-related charges after arrests, while a UK piece highlights how cannabis smoke can be treated as a nuisance when it unreasonably interferes with neighbors’ lives.