Hemp Regulation Clash (US): North Carolina’s Senate approved HB 328 to ban most “intoxicating hemp” products (THC over 0.4 mg), restrict hemp consumables to adults 21+, and limit xylazine and synthetic kratom—another sign of how fast hemp-derived CBD markets are getting squeezed. Legal Confusion (US): Virginia’s budget-driven move to restart retail cannabis sales sparked days of conflicting interpretations about when rules take effect and whether existing penalties still apply; state police say enforcement will continue under the Code. Cannabis Policy Shift (Canada): Six Nations Elected Band Council repealed its cannabis control law and regulations, citing ongoing compliance, enforcement, and financial sustainability problems. Industry & Operations: High-volume dispensaries are investing in commercial cash-handling infrastructure to improve accountability, counterfeit protection, and audit readiness. Public Safety / Enforcement (Global): NDLEA reported multiple major drug interdictions, including a South African woman arrested at Abuja airport with 5.75 kg heroin concealed in checked bags using her 3-year-old son as cover, plus a separate cannabis seizure at Lagos port. Everyday CBD/Cannabis Risk: A Ben Nevis rescue team saved a Labrador believed to have ingested discarded cannabis on the trail.