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New law in New Haven aims to keep vapes, e-cigs and other tobacco products away from children
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A new law in New Haven aims to keep vapes, e-cigs and other tobacco products away from children. There are roughly 190 retailers in New Haven that sell smoking and vaping products. Not only do they need to have a state...

Wisconsin lawmakers propose ban on hemp-derived THC
New bill would ban some hemp products MADISON (WKOW) -- Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have proposed a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products, arguing the state needs to close what they describe as a "dangerous loophole." The bill has sparked...

Court limits police vehicle searches based on cannabis odor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida police can’t search a vehicle solely because it smells like marijuana, a state court said on Wednesday. According to CBS12's media partners, News Service of Florida, the 2nd District Court of Appeal's main...

State Sen. John Cavanaugh files formal complaint over implementation of medical cannabis
An Omaha state senator filed a complaint after the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission missed a critical deadline. The group was supposed to start rolling out cannabis registrations Oct. 1. In a multi-page complaint, state Sen. John Cavanaugh...

Up To 120 New Step-down Beds To Ease Aged Care And NDIS Pressure On SA Hospitals
The Malinauskas Government is expanding its extraordinary measures to try to manage the aged care and NDIS blockage, releasing tenders for two new step-down healthcare services, accommodating up to 120 long stay patients. New data has revealed the...

Snows place $500 million bet on new CBD office precinct
Innovate design is at the heart of London Central. Images: Capital Property Group. Capital Property Group is making a $500 million bet by forging ahead on its CBD office precinct without any pre-commitment from a major tenant. The Snow family...
Midd cannabis dispensary wins changes from state regulators
MIDDLEBURY — FLORA Cannabis and the Vermont Cannabis Action Fund (VCAF) have reached a negotiated settlement with the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) over FLORA’s free speech lawsuit, filed this past December. As part of the settlement, the...

Review: 'One Battle After Another' is the best movie of 2025
From the pseudo-gothic “Phantom Thread” to the contained “Punch-Drunk Love,” all Paul Thomas Anderson films tend to center complex interpersonal dynamics. One of the most prolific and acclaimed directors working today, his plots range from...

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand pushes for a new brand of politics during Tama County town hall
State Auditor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand addressed a crowd of about 60 people gathered at the Reinig Center in Toledo during an hourlong town hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24. PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY Sand, the only Democrat...

The best spots to grab a keto-friendly meal in Cape Town
Whether you’re fully committed to the keto lifestyle or just looking for low-carb options, Cape Town has plenty of eateries making it easy to stick to your goals without compromising on taste. From hearty breakfasts to indulgent desserts, here are...

Best Online Dispensaries: Top 9 Places to Buy Legal Weed
4. The Hemp House Shop Potency: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Flavor: Fruity Third-Party Testing: Yes Price: $19.99 Quantity: 10 Packaging: The brand's gummies maintain flavor thanks to the resealable bag they come in. Sunlight and odors can't infiltrate the packaging....

2025 Fall Homeland | Wyoming Hemp Company: Building the Future
Wyoming Hemp Company sits quietly off the beaten path just south of Hawk Springs, Wyoming. It would be easy to miss if it wasn’t for the sign marking its entrance. Right now it looks like an ordinary farm in an ordinary small town at the end of an...

Man caught with cannabis and knife twice allowed to become private hire driver in Glasgow
04:30, 03 Oct 2025 The applicant had been caught for a string of offences.(Image: Getty Images) A man who was caught twice with cannabis and a knife in his car has been allowed to work as a private hire driver after he begged for a second chance....

Hitting the right CBD-living notes: Apartment living meets rooftop resort
South Brisbane has blossomed to become one of Brisbane’s most sought-after areas. Once known as a centre for art and culture, it’s now a place where lifestyle, design, and convenience meet, a neighbourhood that makes you want to stay, whether for...

California Governor Signs Bill To Integrate Hemp And Marijuana Markets After Banning Intoxicating Cannabinoids Outside Of Dispensaries
The governor of California has signed a bill to integrate intoxicating hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—an attempt to consolidate the cannabis industry and prevent youth access to unregulated hemp. After the legislation...

Empty streets, fewer sales: Tauranga businesses hit by new parking rules
A Tauranga business owner has reduced her team’s hours because sales have dropped since paid parking started on her street. Excelso Coffee Roasters owner Carrie Evans said she had about 55 fewer people in and was down $1000 a week since the start...

Singapore’s Circle Line MRT loop will finally be complete with three new train stations opening in 2026
Why is it called the Circle Line when it’s not even a circle? You might have wondered this while looking at Singapore’s train map. Well, here’s your answer: The orange line (or yellow, as many refer to it), is supposed to be a circular loop, but...
Basement cocktail bar ushers in a new era for the old Coles cafeteria
New Zealand label Rodd & Gunn opens its global flagship with four levels of food, wine and fashion in Melbourne’s most talked about art deco building. But will its ambitious bet on “experiential retail” work? Save You have reached your maximum...

Ten best new restaurant finalists announced for the Good Food Guide (plus 10 more to try)
From a starship-like mountaintop bistro to seaside Italian, it’s been a strong year for openings. That’s why we’ve included an additional 10 to put on your radar. October 3, 2025 Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove...

Hall believes Senate will pass new marijuana tax despite defections, without amendment
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) on the House floor. Oct. 1, 2025 | Photo by Ben Solis/Michigan Advance The leader of the Michigan House of Representatives said Thursday that he expects his Senate counterpart will deliver the...