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[PRESS RELEASE] – CHICAGO, July 21, 2025 – Cresco Labs Inc. announced a strategic restructuring that includes plans to sell its California operations. This restructuring is part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its balance sheet, increase cash flow and prioritize markets with the highest margins and long-term growth potential.The company is in active discussions…
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The first thing you need to understand about magic mushrooms is that they are not magic at all. They are fungi. Once relegated to the fringes of psychedelic counterculture, magic mushrooms are now entering the mainstream with remarkable speed. From medical research labs to boutique smoke shops, psilocybin—the psychoactive compound found in these fungi—is generating…
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There was something about this new kid in town that intrigued Chris Ball, the founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Ball Family Farms. The legacy cultivator is well-connected in the cannabis space, but he didn’t know Hoodbaby—a name that was circulating among his peers.Zak “Hoodbaby” AlkatibPhoto courtesy of Ball Family FarmsZak “Hoodbaby” Alkatib, an up-and-comer…
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More than half of the world’s population lives in dense, urban areas. Still, this fact shouldn’t be prohibitive to those interested in popping seeds and growing cannabis plants that deliver sizable harvests. Establishing a high-yield garden, whether growing cannabis indoors or in a small outdoor yard with limited space is all about selecting the optimal…
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BambashkART: Don’t Bogart This Art The Bulgarian artist creates BambashkART as a feast for the eyes—and the soul. Published on July 9, 2025 Zdravko Zdravkov, a digital collage artist from Razgrad, Bulgaria, is a hard man to pin down. The moment I first laid eyes on the audacious, explosive work the masterful genius created under…
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The cannabis market has seen rapid growth in THC-infused beverages, with hemp-derived options now among the fastest-growing categories in the adult-use space. These modern drinks offer a refreshing alternative to alcohol, giving adults a controlled, legal way to enjoy cannabis’s effects without the hangover or long-term health risks tied to drinking. This summer’s best THC…
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A Recipe for Pot Popsicles: Colorful Cannabis Cubism With bright splashes of fruit, these simple cannabis popsicles are a work of art. Published on July 13, 2025 If you are looking for a “party in your mouth” experience, look no further than these popsicles infused with cannabis honey. The beautiful squares of fruit and juice…
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The governor of Kentucky has announced that the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary has officially been approved for operations. “Great news, Kentucky—today, we approved the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary for operations in Beaver Dam,” Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in a social media post on Thursday. “The Post Dispensary is expected to open its…
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The U.S. Senate voted, 50-47, on July 22 to confirm President Donald Trump’s nomination of Terrance Cole to be the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator.Cole, who just last year promoted an article claiming cannabis is linked to higher suicide risks for high schoolers, is now in the driver’s seat of the current cannabis rescheduling hearing…
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As many of us know first-hand, smoking weed and deep conversations have always made for excellent bedfellows. Thanks to podcaster Thomas Araujo—aka Dope as Yola—this time-honored tradition is now going viral as the podcast host and cannabis entrepreneur reaches new heights with his hit show, “Dope As Usual.” Available to stream on Spotify and YouTube,…
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