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How CBD Honey Sticks Can Elevate Your Relaxation Routine
CBD products are gaining popularity as more people explore natural ways to enhance their wellness routines. Among these, CBD honey sticks have emerged as a delightful option for those seeking relaxation. These sweet and convenient sticks combine...

Tauranga MP urges council to review CBD parking
The rollout of paid and time-limited parking in central Tauranga has prompted a letter from the city’s National MP, urging the council to review the changes. Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell sent a letter to Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors with ideas...

NDLEA Seizes ₦10m Cannabis, Arrests Suspect In Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old suspect, Umar Adamu-Umar, with cannabis worth over N10 million in Kano. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq...

National MP Sam Uffindell urges Tauranga City Council to review CBD parking
Parks on those streets previously had no time limits, and workers often used them for all-day parking. The parking charges were to start on August 4 but were delayed till August 18. In his letter, Uffindell said the city centre should be a...

Minnesota Marijuana Businesses Say Tax Increase Could Drive Consumers To The Illegal Market
“What we saw in California is that the high tax on legitimate cannabis leads straight to the black market. And I’m very concerned that that’s going to have the same or similar impact here.” By Shadi Bushra, MinnPost A last-minute tax hike on...

Cannabidiol Blocks Colorectal Cancer Spread via Wnt Pathway
Recent studies have spotlighted Cannabidiol (CBD), a prominent cannabinoid derived from the cannabis plant, as a potential therapeutic agent in oncology, particularly with respect to colorectal cancer. The significance of this research is...

Toxic marijuana grow removed from Sequoia National Park
National Park Service law enforcement rangers—working alongside Bureau of Land Management agents—recently removed an illegal marijuana cultivation site from Sequoia National Park, according to a press release issued by the National Park Service....
This Routine Will Help Retain Your Textured Hair’s Length
Textured hair doesn’t grow? That’s a myth. “Growth is happening even when you can’t see it right away,” celebrity hairstylist and OLAPLEX Ambassador Naeemah LaFond tells ESSENCE. “But, it feels a lot slower when you’re watching it like a pot of...

Authorities Eradicate 2,300 Illegal Marijuana Plants in Sequoia Park
Environmental Devastation in Pristine Wilderness In the heart of Sequoia National Park, a sprawling 13-acre illegal marijuana cultivation site has been dismantled, revealing a stark intersection of criminal enterprise and ecological harm. Law...

Durban High Court sets trial dates for Zuma-Sambudla and AKA murder accused
IN A busy week for the Durban High Court, the dates for two high profile cases were set for later this year and next year after the matters were found ready to be heard before a judge. Last Thursday, the High Court heard from the State prosecutor...

Govt to relocate Kenya National Archives from Nairobi CBD to make it more accessible: "Safeguard assets"
Nairobi’s iconic Kenya National Archives has been set for relocation after decades of serving as a city landmark and favourite meeting spot Government officials confirmed the decision, saying the move aimed to protect priceless collections and...

Former CFL and WWE star walks Ottawa streets to help homeless
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Sports Football Hockey Local Sports Glenn Kulka, a longtime CFL player, has been down a hard road. Drugs, booze, steroids and depression took him to the brink of suicide. But now he's helping with the S.O.S....
Nelson's stance on legalizing marijuana shows he's out of touch
State Rep. Eric Nelson is nearing 10 years in office, yet I believe he continues to ignore the will of his constituents. His opposition to legalizing recreational marijuana even when it could generate millions in tax revenue shows me just how out...

Cannabis Rescheduling Could Reshape Industry, Says Big Mike
Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell welcome back Big Mike, founder of Advanced Nutrients, for a discussion on the future of cannabis reform in the wake of rescheduling rumors. With momentum building around potential US rescheduling of cannabis under...

DRI Cracks Drug Syndicate Using Rajdhani Express To Smuggle Hydroponic Weed Worth Rs 72 Crore
Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 08:32 IST The DRI seized 72.024 kg of hydroponic weed, worth around Rs 72 crore, along with Rs 1.02 crore in cash. Weed seized by DRI (Credit: ANI)In a large-scale operation named “Operation WeedOut," the Directorate...

Watch: Video diary of endometriosis treatment abroad
A teenager from Dublin who said she had "no other option" other than to seek treatment in Romania for endometriosis has kept a video diary of her experience. 18-year-old Nikita Clarke was due to sit her Leaving Certificate this year but had not...

Split Verdict in San Pedro Double Murder Trial Leaves One Convicted, One Freed
In a High Court ruling today, a double murder trial for a 2019 San Pedro shooting concluded with a split decision: one man was convicted of the murders, while his co-accused was acquitted. Justice Candace Nanton found 31-year-old, Anthony Carballo...

Police arrest 4 drug dealers, seize marijuana worth Rs 22.75 lakh
-Advertisement- Hyderabad: The EAGLE (Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement) recently made significant progress in combating interstate drug trafficking. They captured four individuals involved in transporting illegal drugs to Pune,...

Researchers find rare anti-inflammatory compounds in cannabis leaves
Researchers from Stellenbosch University have found the first evidence of rare phenolic compounds, known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant properties in Cannabis leaves. The researchers say the discovery may pave the...