Hemp THC Deadline Fight: The U.S. Senate voted to keep delaying the federal hemp THC ban until Dec. 11, rejecting a push to keep the original Nov. 12 start date—leaving regulators more time while lawmakers argue over access and child safety. Minors vs “Hemp Loophole”: Sen. Katie Britt and allies renewed pressure to permanently close the “hemp loophole,” saying intoxicating hemp-derived THC products are too easy to buy with weak age checks. Public Health Warning: Nigeria’s NDLEA says cannabis-infused cookies and gummies are being smuggled in, urging parents to watch for unusual interest in sweets and to report suspicious products. Hospital Impact: A CDC report finds a rise in ER visits tied to heavy marijuana use, with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome diagnoses up 16% after a new diagnosis code improved tracking. Enforcement Roundup: NDLEA also reported major seizures and arrests, including cannabis-infused confectionery at Lagos’ Tin Can Port and multiple drug interdictions across states. Medical Access Demand: Georgia’s medical cannabis registry jumped more than 22% in a month after eased access rules, as officials work through the surge. Research Watch: Scientists used CRISPR to create beagles with undetectable levels of a key dog-allergy protein—an early step toward allergy-friendly companion animals.