Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
Torches, a new Manhattan retail cannabis outlet, says much about changing cultural norms in New York City by its mere location. On 42nd Street just off Fifth Avenue, it occupies the building that was from 1930 to 2020 the Nat Sherman Townhouse—a landmark purveyor of hand-rolled cigars and other high-end tobacco products. It finally closed…
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In the world of infused chocolate, aesthetics are chemistry. That satisfying snap, the high-gloss finish, the clean melt on the tongue—none of it happens by accident. It’s the product of controlled crystallization at the molecular level, a process known as tempering. And for cannabis edibles manufacturers chasing pharmaceutical-grade consistency, few instruments matter more than the…
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Last week’s CHAMPS Trade Show 2025 in Las Vegas, held July 23‑26, felt less like a conventional B2B expo and more like a pop‑up mixtape. Rap icons Twista, Curren$y, and Bay‑Area wordsmith LaRussell traded verses for vendor badges, roaming the aisles in search of the latest hemp innovations, glass art and vape tech. After ripping through his rapid‑fire classics on…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 23, 2025 – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., announced the expanded distribution of premium Onward beverages and the launch of Upward, a premium THC-infused energy drink. Onward and Upward Farm Bill-compliant beverages are available online and at retail locations in Florida and…
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Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: Tennessee Targets Hemp in Sweeping New Law Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed House Bill 1376, a controversial measure…
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Do you want to become the next expert in the cannabis industry? If so, you’re not alone. With the rapid expansion of legalized cannabis across the United States, the demand for skilled professionals in cannabis biology, chemistry, business, medicine, policy, and law has never been greater. Yet, one essential question remains: how do aspiring professionals…
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Jon Stone After years in entertainment as a producer of concerts and music festivals, Jon became a Creative Arts teacher at a Montessori school in Denver. There, he grew interested in telling stories and eventually produced his first short film. Screenwriting bootcamps and countless books helped launch the next phase of his life as a…
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Summer is officially upon us and whether you’re slaving away under growing lights, hiking in the Rockies or hitting the beach in SoCal we have the edible companies that want to help you beat the heat. Crème de Canna Creme de Canna, a company out of California makes medicated ice cream in out-of-the-box flavors like…
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On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s largest hotel and conference center. The event proved to be nothing short of electric, and it was ICBC’s biggest and best event to date. Interest in the emerging global cannabis industry, particularly in Germany and Europe,…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2025 – The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation’s largest and most established cannabis trade group, announced that its founding CEO, Aaron Smith, will step down on Aug. 15. Smith will continue to serve on NCIA’s Board of Directors to help ensure a smooth transition and support the…
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