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Filinvest sees upside in Alabang township despite new estate launches
By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter THE FILINVEST group is banking on unsold inventory and infrastructure readiness at its 244-hectare Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa to support growth in its township portfolio, as new large-scale...

Why Melbourne is one of the world’s best cities for medical events
Any organiser looking to host a medical event has a number of boxes to check. They want a desirable destination, strong local partnerships and academic prestige. In this article, we’ll explain why Melbourne checks these boxes. In terms of...

CBD Might Help Children with Autism, but More Research Needed
Newswise — Researchers at the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis, could help reduce problematic behaviors...

Atiu cops ramp up cannabis surveillance
Tuaine Rakei, senior constable at the police station in Atiu. TALAIA MIKA/25062012 Police in Atiu say they are stepping up and prioritising efforts to monitor cannabis cultivation on the island following the arrest of a man earlier this year who...

R.I. cannabis commission starts process for issuing new compassion...
WARWICK – The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission is proceeding with issuing a compassion center license for northern Rhode Island after a company that had been previously given the license for a dispensary in Woonsocket has withdrawn its plans The...

Why Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed SB 3, and what's next for Houston's consumable hemp industry
Gov. Greg Abbott's veto of Senate Bill 3 has Houston's hemp businesses breathing a sigh of relief, but the industry is now preparing for potential new regulations as a special legislative session approaches.

Cannabis use is at an all-time high for seniors. Doctors say people with dementia should skip it
Coverage of aging is supported in part by AARP Arizona A new study found that marijuana use has reached an all-time high among older adults. But are people living with dementia also included in that figure? In 2023, roughly 7% of adults 65 and...

Texas Governor Tells Lawmakers To Regulate Hemp THC Products Like Alcohol After Vetoing Bill To Ban Most Consumable Cannabinoids
The governor of Texas says that, rather than outright ban consumable hemp products, lawmakers should establish a regulatory framework that treats cannabinoids “similar to the way alcohol is regulated.” After vetoing a controversial bill on Sunday...

CBD Helps Autistic Children Manage Behavior in Clinical Trial
Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Researchers at the Center for...

Inside The New Cannabis Power Play: Why B-Real, Mike Tyson, Method Man Are Betting On Seeds
B-Real In A Cannabis Grow OperationPhoto courtesy of Dr. Greenthumb’s In cannabis, everything starts with a seed. Before the jars, the pre-rolls or the sleek celebrity packaging, there’s DNA. And in 2025, a growing wave of cultural icons is going...

Texas Gov. Vetoes Hemp Ban, Backs ‘Legally Sustainable’ Regulations
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill that would have banned intoxicating hemp products in the state, sending the hotly debated issue back to the Legislature through a special session tasked with producing “strict, fair and legally sustainable”...

A Round With: Scott Ramsey on How Cider Showcases New York’s ‘Agricultural Strength, Rural Economies and Regional Pride’
A Round With: Scott Ramsey on How Cider Showcases New York’s ‘Agricultural Strength, Rural Economies and Regional Pride’ Texas Gov. Vetoes Hemp Ban, Backs ‘Legally Sustainable’ Regulations $190 Million in Spilled, High Protein Milk: Slate/Nurri...

‘Route 47’ not mere a road but new chapter of smart development in Punjab: CM
CM Maryam Nawaz visits different areas of Lahore to review progress on development projects LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz paid a surprise visit to Lahore city early in the morning and reviewed progress on different development...
Aurora Cannabis Smokes the Competition with Record Net Revenue – Quarterly Update Report
Download the Complete Report Here By Rayk Riechmann Aurora Cannabis (Nasdaq: ACB) continued to fly high as it closed out fiscal 2025, with net revenue topping street estimates and prospects looking brighter as it progresses through the new year....

CSP announces finalists in 2025 Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest
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Best Stress Gummies for a Calmer Mind and Improved Mood
5. Green Roads Relax Berries CBD Gummies Potency: 3.5/5 — Each gummy contains 10 mg of broad-spectrum CBD, making them less potent than competitors. If you need a THC-free option, these could be your perfect fit. Flavor: 4.0/5 — Each pack comes in...

Mum of footballer murdered over €6k of cannabis blasts killers: 'They took his future'
Two drug dealers have been sentenced to life in prison at the Central Criminal Court for murdering a promising young footballer who had stolen €6,000 worth of cannabis. Muna Ali, the mother of the deceased man Mahamud Ilyas (22), wrote a statement...

WATCH: Drug dealer busted with designer clothes, cash and cannabis
Jamie Payne was arrested at his home in Fitzwilliam Street, Peterborough, on March 20. Inside the flat, officers found £300 in cash, a mobile phone, drug paraphernalia and designer clothes and shoes worth thousands of pounds. A further £3,370 in...

Why TV star Johnny Bananas launched a cannabis gummy line in Cincy
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio has a new cannabis gummy partnership, aptly named Bananabis, and it all started with some shots in Miami. Bill Foster, co-founder of the Forest Park-based cannabis cultivation facility King City Gardens, recognized...

New Hampshire man, woman each plead guilty in connection with crime spree in Vermont
A New Hampshire couple has pleaded guilty in connection with a crime spree last summer.Prosecutors said it started in Rockingham, Vermont, when Christopher Boisvert and Meghan Cox tried to rob the Rolling Twenties cannabis dispensary in August...