Federal Courts Watch Rescheduling: MMJ International Holdings is pushing multiple U.S. cases that question whether the government followed the law after cannabis moved to Schedule III, with judges still deciding key challenges. Festival THC Drinks: Lollapalooza is drawing buzz from THC-infused canned cocktails (hemp-derived, 5mg per 12oz) sold to 21+ attendees, signaling mainstreaming of THC beverages. Texas Hemp THC Crackdown: Texas’ new ban targets several hemp-derived THC products (including delta-8/delta-10), while delta-9 remains legal, reshaping what shops can sell. Utah Medical Access Expansion: Utah begins taking applications for a second independent medical cannabis pharmacy in a medically underserved area, aiming to cut travel barriers. Ghana Licensing Milestone: NACOC issues Ghana’s first cannabis cultivation licences (THC ≤0.3%) for medicinal/industrial use, while warning unauthorized growing stays illegal. Campus Enforcement: NACOC arrests 10 over alleged cannabis distribution during KTU SRC Week, seizing cannabis and infused consumables. Health Research: Oregon State links frequent cannabis use with higher morning cortisol, suggesting possible stress-rhythm disruption. Road Safety Reminder: Saskatchewan RCMP reports a record number of serious/fatal impaired-driving collisions tied to alcohol/drugs. International Seizures: Malaysia reports a surge in drug cases and seizures at KLIA, while the UK finds £375,000 of cannabis after a ferry-port van smell alert.