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These California 'nuns' are making a living selling pot products on the internet
Christine Meeusen, who goes by the name Sister Kate, grew up going to a private Catholic school and was taught by nuns. The sense of sisterhood and honorable work appealed to her.But these days, Sister...
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Marijuana stocks are thriving as support for legalization hits a record high
The marijuana industry is the hottest thing since sliced bread, and marijuana stocks are thriving as a result. Here's a quick rundown of how some of the industry's largest players' stock prices have...
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'You don't want guys stoned': Canadian oil companies come out against legal...
Canadian oil CEOs are coming out against marijuana legalization, fearing that it will increase costs and reduce their employees' dependability, reports CBC.Kevin Neveu, the CEO of Calgary-based...
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Chris Christie says 'crazy liberals' want to 'poison our kids' with marijuana
New Jersey governor Chris Christie called supporters of marijuana legalization "crazy liberals" who want to "poison our kids" during a talk at a substance abuse conference on Monday, according to...
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North Korea has been branded as a 'weed-smoker's paradise' — but the truth is...
For years, there have been rumors that North Korea is a "weed-smoker's paradise." Cannabis is said to grow wildly there, and people can reportedly buy it in large, bazaar-style marketplaces and smoke...
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Trump indicated where he stands on medical marijuana for the first time since...
President Donald Trump issued his first statement on medical marijuana since he took office.Trump on Friday signed a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that will keep the federal government funded...
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Vermont just passed a historic marijuana legalization bill — but the governor...
Vermont's legislature approved a bill to legalize the possession of one ounce of marijuana on Wednesday, sending the bill to Gov. Phil Scott's desk to either veto or sign into law. The Vermont House...
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Legal marijuana outsold both Viagra and tequila in 2016
The legal marijuana industry brought in between $4 billion and $4.5 billion in 2016, outselling Viagra and Cialis, paid music streaming services, tequila, and Girl Scout cookies.In 2016, sales of...
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The Times Square driver was reportedly high on synthetic marijuana — here's...
A driver who crashed his car into pedestrians on the sidewalk in New York City's Times Square on Thursday morning tested positive for synthetic marijuana, multiple outlets are reporting.Richard Rojas,...
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Scientists in Canada are using marijuana to reduce crack cocaine use
North America is in the midst of a drug overdose disaster. In British Columbia, Canada, where nearly 1,000 people died of overdose in 2016, officials have declared a public health emergency.While...
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A former NFL player is fighting for the league to change its harsh stance on...
Former Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Eugene Monroe didn't give up football last year because he got too old, or because he couldn't hack it in one of the most lucrative positions in football...
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5 towns saved from ruin by the booming legal weed industry
The legal marijuana industry brought in upwards of $4 billion in sales in 2016, according to a new report from the Marijuana Business Daily. And small-town America is riding the high.In the eight US...
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This sleepy California city was $3 million in debt — now it's cashing in on...
Adelanto, California, is what's known as a "drive-through town." It's a dusty plot of desert surrounded by Joshua trees and dilapidated factories. Few outsiders stay long.Now, the sleepy city in San...
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Chileans are starting to grow their own medical marijuana as the country's...
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chileans are increasingly growing their own cannabis for medical purposes as the conservative South American nation begins loosening legal prohibitions on the formerly illegal...
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The VC firm that made early bets on Uber and Snap is investing in a marijuana...
In a first for the legal marijuana industry, a prominent venture capital firm has made moves to cash in.On May 23, Hound Labs, an Oakland-based startup that makes a breathalyzer for marijuana,...
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The 'Mary Kay for marijuana' throws pot-selling parties for seniors
In California, seniors are getting together to sample weed-laced lip balms, topical ointments, and tinctures in Mary Kay-style parties at their retirement communities.Baby boomers make up one of the...
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'I'm not sure the time is right now': Vermont governor vetoes marijuana...
Republican Gov. Phil Scott said on Wednesday he will veto legislation that would have made Vermont the ninth state to legalize marijuana. "We must get this right," Scott said during a Wednesday press...
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A powerful drug derived from marijuana is on the cusp of federal approval
An experimental drug derived from cannabis to treat epilepsy is on the brink of becoming the first of its kind to win US government approval.The drug's active ingredient is cannabidiol, the compound in...
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VA Secretary: ‘We’re interested in looking’ at medical marijuana for veterans
In his first “state of the VA” address at the White House on May 31, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin highlighted his department’s focus on wait times, accountability, quality of care, and...
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High Times, the 'Coca-Cola' of cannabis media, was acquired for $70 million...
High Times, one of the oldest cannabis-centric media companies, was acquired by a group of investors including Damian Marley. Venture capitalist Adam Levin led the $70 million acquisition through his...
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