Canopy Growth Corp., backed by Corona beermaker Constellation Brands Inc., will shut major operations and eliminate more than a third of its workforce, as per Bloomberg reports, citing the plummeting marijuana industry in Canada, and the failure to meet expectations due to the existence of a thriving black market.

Canopy Growth Corp. to lay off a third of its workforce, plans transition to 'asset-light' model

New York has opened the doors to its first ever marijuana dispensary. With this for the first time ever legal sales of recreational marijuana began in New York City.

New York: Cannabis dispensary opens its doors at 4:20 pm for adults over 21

Police in Mathura town of Uttar Pradesh in North India claimed that rats "ate up" 581 kg of marijuana, which was confiscated and stored in the warehouses at Shergarh in Bareilly district of the state.

Rats ‘ate up’ 581kg marijuana worth over $73,000, cops tell Indian court

Notable sections of civil society and politicians in Thailand want tougher regulations to access and use of marijuana after recent reports of overuse and use by children emerge.

Months after decriminalising marijuana, Thailand in dilemma over misuse

It is only a recent development that weed has been made legal in different parts of the world. Habitual users and marijuana connoisseurs have long claimed that the recreational drug is far less harmful than the tobacco products you can obtain easily.

Smoking weed is more harmful to your lungs than smoking cigarettes, finds study

Americans have voted in the midterm elections 2022 for members of the House of Representatives and Senate. During the midterm polls, the ballot majorly featured concerns ranging from abortion to the environment, from guns to sports betting, and even the legalisation of marijuana in some states.

From marijuana to abortion: How did referendums fare in US midterm polls 2022?

The highest amount of marijuana ever discovered in Spain or anywhere else in the world, according to Spanish authorities, was uncovered when 32 tonnes of packed marijuana with a street value of at least €64 million were confiscated.

Spain: Police make largest marijuana bust worth US$ 63.4 million

Marijuana will be sold at gas stations in the U.S. state of Florida from 2023. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Florida gas stations to start selling Marijuana soon

Ahead of the mid-term elections, US President Joe Biden has pardoned all Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana. Molly Gambhir tells you how this might give the democrats a boost.

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Gravitas: Biden's woos a major vote back ahead of Mid-Terms

President Joe Biden took steps to overhaul US policy on marijuana on Thursday by pardoning thousands of people with federal offenses for simple marijuana possession and initiating a review of how the drug is classified.

Joe Biden announces steps to overhaul US policy on marijuana

Those who are dealing with family violence, drug addiction, and mental illness on the front lines in a nation where weapons abound, claim that support services are in crisis and need to be overhauled in order to stop additional tragedies as Thailand recovers from one of its most tragic mass shootings.

Explained: Thailand's bloody mix of drugs, guns and violence

United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the government will be pardoning all individuals with prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana.

Joe Biden pardons thousands with federal convictions of marijuana possession

Amsterdam council is set to vote against a proposal to impose a national ban on visitors smoking marijuana in coffee shops, DutchNews.nl reported. The official vote is on Wednesday.

Amsterdam council to vote against ban on tourists 'smoking weed' in coffee shops

The Australian Greens, or the left-wing party, secured constitutional advice that soon the federal parliament might overrule state prohibitions and legalise recreational marijuana use.

Australia's left-wing party campaigns to legalise recreational use of marijuana by federal parliament

A new study has found that the usage of marijuana and psychedelic substances among young Americans reached record highs last year. In 2021, 43% of the 5,000 young individuals aged 19 to 30 who participated in the survey reported having used marijuana in the previous year, up from 34% in 2016 and 29% in 2011, according to the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future study.

Marijuana use on the rise among young Americans: Study

In what comes as an ironic statement by the Thailand government, pot-smoking tourists are reportedly not welcome in the country. Thailand's health minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday made the rather surprising statement.

Thailand's health minister advises pot-smoking tourists to not visit the country

According to a new study, more people are becoming addicted to weed due to the high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC—the part of the marijuana plant that gives you high.

Highly potent marijuana creating addicts worldwide, says study

For Jiratti Kuttanam, Thailand's relaxation of cannabis restrictions meant one thing above all - a cheaper supply of the products she uses to manage the pain and sickness caused by her breast cancer treatments.

As Thailand greenlights cannabis, patients welcome cheaper supplies

A day after decriminalising marijuana growth for commercial purposes Thailand plans to give away 1 million free cannabis plants on Friday but discouraged people from getting high as that is still against the law.

Thailand giving away one million marijuana plants to develop as cash crop

Thailand has legalised cannabis! This means – People can now grow cannabis plant at home. But that does not mean people can use it for recreational purposes. Govt hopes that this will boost tourism & agriculture. Govt is also giving away one million seedlings.

Thailand legalises cannabis – What does this mean? Are there restrictions on use?

Thailand becomes the first Asian country on Thursday to legalise the growing of marijuana and its consumption in food and drinks, with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors, but smoking pot is still against the law.

Thailand becomes first Asian country to legalise consumption of marijuana

Government in South Africa is backing cannabis for medicinal use. South Africa has opened three cannabis pharmacies this year.

Medical marijuana gains momentum in South Africa

Some stores in Washington, DC are handing out a complimentary bag of Marijuana with each purchase. WION tells you more in this report.

Weed given as gifts in Washington DC's Cannabis stores

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