Lisbon, October 2025. The room fell silent when Dr. Vasco Bettencourt, director at INFARMED’s Licensing Unit, took the stage. He knew what awaited him: a hall packed with growers, exporters, and pharmaceutical operators anxious for answers after months of raids, suspended licenses, and delayed export permits. “We’re improving the system,” he said, pausing between lines…
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Workers lit the fire, and now the industry’s feeling the heat. You gotta fight for it: there’s no other way.You win when you uniteWhat can the cannabis industry learn from this? After forty-five days walking the picket line through Pennsylvania’s early-winter chill, the cannabis workers at RISE Dispensary in York proved something simple yet revolutionary:…
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Cinema and cannabis meet under the stars in West Hollywood. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, High Times will co-host Cinema Sessions at The Woods, an immersive evening of film, art, and community. The event runs 7–10 PM at 8271 Santa Monica Blvd and is free and open to the public. Presented in collaboration with High Concept Entertainment, Fundgible, Two Hands, and 420 Films, the night will showcase a sneak peek…
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“This committee, in my opinion, has only made it harder for patients to access medical cannabis.” The rift between a South Dakota oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday in Pierre when the committee approved 11 motions, some of which called for tighter regulations. The motions were not made public before the…
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Getting way too high is just a badge of honor that all of us diehard cannabis enthusiasts must earn. There is something to be said about pushing one’s limits, regardless of whether it is intentional or not, by ingesting more THC-infused Capow! than a fragile mind is prepared to handle at the moment. It is almost certainly…
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UFC heavyweight contender Curtis “Razor” Blaydes is a major player in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s what you get when you combine the raw strength of an athlete with the strategy of a chess player. Blaydes is recognized across the sport for his formidable wrestling and explosive takedowns. As he navigates the intense…
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The attorney general of Nebraska says people who buy marijuana under a Native American tribe’s planned legal market on its reservation within the state do so “at their own peril,” implying enforcement action against citizens for purchasing what he described as a “poison” if they take it beyond the territory’s borders. During a press conference…
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When a Republican who helps count votes in Congress decides to talk about cannabis, the room gets quiet.That is what will happen on November 17 when Rep. Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania takes the stage at the Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. It is not exactly the crowd that packs your typical dispensary…
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Across the country, women and non-binary leaders are reshaping the cannabis industry: breaking barriers, challenging conventions, and creating a more inclusive future. Now, their impact is being celebrated. The Grass Ceiling Honors, presented by GreenState in collaboration with Cann Studio, recognize exceptional changemakers redefining what leadership looks like in cannabis. From cultivation and entrepreneurship to…
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The Substitution Effect: How Legal Cannabis Is Reducing America’s Alcohol Problem When Dispensaries Open, Alcohol Sales Drop New federally funded research from Oregon State University and the Oregon Public Health Division has confirmed what cannabis advocates have argued for years: legal access to marijuana reduces heavy alcohol consumption and can act as a substitution for…
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