cannabis

Planet 13 Divests California Dispensary, Closes Cultivation Facility

[PRESS RELEASE] – LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2025 – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically integrated multistate cannabis company, announced the divestiture of its noncore Orange County, Calif., retail store and the closure of its cultivation facility in Coalinga, Calif..These actions mark another step in Planet 13’s strategy to focus resources on its highest-performing…

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Attorney Suing Feds Over Marijuana Prohibition Is ‘Hopeful’ The Supreme

A lead attorney representing marijuana businesses in a case that’s pending consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court says he’s “hopeful”—albeit somewhat “nervous”—about the prospect of justices taking up the matter and ultimately deciding to address a key legal question about the constitutionality of federal cannabis prohibition. Last month, the powerhouse law firm Boies Schiller Flexner…

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High Times Centerfold Photographer Lelen Ruete Turns the Magazine’s Imagery

The artist behind one of the most striking photo series in High Times’ 50th Anniversary Issue is bringing her vision into the physical world. This Wednesday, November 5, photographer Lelen Ruete debuts her new exhibition LIBRE at Vía Disegno Mall, as part of the “Art Nights” program in Buenos Aires. Presented by The Rabbit Studio,…

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Bill To Provide Employment Protections For Marijuana

Massachusetts lawmakers have advanced a bill to provide employment protections for people who use marijuana. Members of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on Friday passed the legislation from Rep. Chynah Tyler (D), sending it to the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee for further consideration. This comes about two months after a…

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Dark Star: This Soothing Strain Will Melt Away Your Tension

If you’ve ever traveled around the countryside, the occasional smell of skunk as you pass tree-rimmed farmland may not bring back the fondest memories. Yet, that otherwise putrid aroma is transformed into something truly enjoyable in the Dark Star strain. Breaking open a dense, lime-colored flower releases a striking scent of forest earth. An almost…

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You’re the Judge: High Times Cannabis Cup Judge Kits Drop

High Timeshas announced the highly anticipated return of the legendary Cannabis Cup. With judging kit sales launching Friday, Nov. 7, at select New York City partner dispensaries, the Cup will be the first edition held in the Empire State and the first event of its kind since recreational cannabis was legalized in New York in…

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Election Day Decisions Could Reshape East Coast Cannabis Markets

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, voters in multiple states will head to the polls. The outcomes of these elections will have major implications for cannabis policy on the East Coast. NORML’s cannabis voter guide, Smoke the Vote, provides summaries of cannabis-related policy positions for candidates in Virginia’s and New Jersey’s general elections, and for candidates…

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How I Got You Your Ounce: Inside New York’s Apartment-Dealer

In How I Got You Your Ounce, a memoir published in 2025 by BookBaby, a self-described “apartment dealer” known as Jimmy X recounts 53 years of selling marijuana in New York City. Written by Jimmy X” and Nan K. Chase with David Belmont, the book tracks cannabis from the mid-1960s through legalization, weaving social, legal…

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Curaleaf Launches 5th Annual ‘Feed the Block’ Fundraiser to Combat

[PRESS RELEASE] – STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 3, 2025 – Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, announced the launch of its fifth annual Feed the Block fundraiser, a nationwide initiative to help combat food insecurity in communities where the company operates.Since its inception in 2020, Feed the Block has mobilized Curaleaf’s dispensaries and…

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Lebanon Bets on Cannabis: Can Weed Save a Broken Economy?

Lebanon is going through one of the worst economic crises in its modern history. Since 2019, the financial collapse has wiped out the savings of millions, shattering public confidence in institutions. The Lebanese pound has lost more than 98% of its value against the dollar, while inflation topped 200% at various points in 2024, according…

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