Cannabis

A national survey revealed that over 11% of high school seniors in the U.S. have used delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived compound known as “diet weed,” in the past year. This usage is notably higher in states with no regulations on delta-8 and where marijuana is illegal. The substance, similar but milder than delta-9 THC found […]

The first round of licenses for dispensaries to sell marijuana in the Finger Lakes region will be given out starting today June 15th. New York state has issued 99 dispensary licenses across the state but there was a delay for the Finger Lakes region. State will issue first licenses for cannabis dispensaries for Finger Lakes […]

There is a new program launching in New York State to warn of the dangers of buying unlicensed weed products. Legal cannabis products must go through testing for safety before selling it at legal dispensaries in New York State. In early April the state approved 99 dispensaries however, there are no approved legal dispensaries in […]

Happy birthday to Sean “Diddy” Combs. Diddy is celebrating more than his 53rd birthday because it was announced that he’s the owner of the largest minority owned cannabis company in the world. Creso Labs and Columbia Care announced the sale of the company to Diddy for a total amount of $185 Million dollars. Below are the […]

Uber Eats is expanding it’s service to cannabis, offering deliveries in Toronto. Uber Eats has teamed up with cannabis marketplace Leafly to offer residents weed delivery from local, licensed retailers in Canada. Uber Eats claims this is a world first for a “a major third-party delivery platform.” Users in Ontario have been available to order […]

Two Florida women were arrested after tampering with food at a wedding. According to reports The bride and her caterer are facing charges after they laced the food at the bride’s wedding with marijuana causing at least three guests to become sick. The bride agreed and allowed the caterer to lace the food that she […]

Marijuana was decriminalized in New York on April 2, 2021. However recreational  retail sales of the plant may not be available until 2022 or 2023. On Thursday, Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes joined Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren in a community forum to give residents key information about how to prepare to profit in the New York’s […]

“Chopped 420” is a spin-off of the popular TV Show Chopped. The format stays the same. Four chefs battle it out through appetizer, main course and dessert stages using picnic baskets filled with challenging foods. With cannabis as a basket ingredient. The host will be comedian Ron Funches, and judges include chefs Esther Choi, Luke Reyes […]

Jay-Z is starting a line of cannabis products. Monogram springs from Jay-Z’s partnership with California-based Caliva, a company he joined in July 2019 as chief brand strategist. Jay has since accepted the role of chief visionary officer for the newly formed corporation. In a statement Jay-Z said, as part of today’s launch  “we’re just getting started”. […]