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It’s time to stop celebrating April 20 as a day for marijuana

Saturday is April 20, a day that many marijuana enthusiasts associate with the drug.  Originating in 1971 with five high school students in California, the day has foolishly become a celebratory ritual in contemporary culture. But April 20, or 4/20 as it has become commonly known, is not a day that warrants any observance. Marijuana […]

NY judge revises ruling, scaling back invalidation of marijuana regulations

New York State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant on Thursday amended an earlier order, scaling back the state’s override of cannabis regulations. Unlike the omnibus order issued Wednesday, the amended order now only repeals regulations related to cannabis sales. Bryant’s criticism of the Bureau of Cannabis Control and the New York Cannabis Control Commission’s handling […]

Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana

Germany has legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis. The new law allows adults to possess up to nearly an ounce of marijuana and grow up to three plants for personal use, starting immediately. Germany’s conservative opposition party has vowed to repeal the law if it wins the next election. Marijuana activists in Germany sparked […]

NYC man, Jun Yan, caught with whopping 123 pounds of marijuana in Virginia

A Queens man who was stopped for speeding on an interstate in Virginia on Wednesday was caught with a whopping 123 pounds of marijuana. According to Virginia State Police, Jun Yang of Fresh Meadows was driving on Interstate 81 when a state trooper stopped his 2024 Toyota Sienna for speeding and reckless driving at 2:17 […]

Youngkin vetoes bill setting up sale of recreational marijuana in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have created a legal market for the sale of recreational marijuana in the Old Dominion state. Youngkin argued that the bill would create a state-regulated recreational marijuana market, “putting the health and safety of Virginians at risk.” his veto statement. “States that follow […]

Princess Kate’s cancer, plus marijuana risks and sleep’s impact on mental health

Duchess Kate underwent major abdominal surgery in January and announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer. In a video message, the Princess of Wales said she had just started a treatment plan for “her preventative chemotherapy.” (Max Manby/Getty Images) royal recovery – Following Duchess Kate’s cancer announcement, doctors discuss the preventative treatment she is […]