In Nairobi's Kibera, Rastafarians from the House of Nyabinghi gathered after a Kenyan court dismissed their petition to decriminalise marijuana for spiritual use. Leaders like Ras Ndeto, spokesperson for the Rastafari Society of Kenya, expressed marginalisation and vowed to appeal the decision to a higher court.
Rastafarians in Kenya, following a court's dismissal of a petition to decriminalize marijuana for spiritual use, have vowed to appeal the decision. The ruling, which they say marginalizes their community, highlights their ongoing struggle for religious freedom and recognition in the country.
A ferry sank off Guyana's coast, killing two and leaving others missing. A criminal investigation is underway after officials found the passenger manifest inaccurate and the captain and a crew member allegedly tested positive for marijuana.
An Idaho medical marijuana initiative faces uncertainty for November's ballot after a judge ruled about 4,000 signatures from Minidoka County were submitted late. Despite the setback, the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho remains confident, while the Secretary of State indicates requirements are not yet met.
Virginia legalizes recreational marijuana sales, allowing up to 350 shops by July 1, 2027, expanding on its 2021 possession legalization, with a focus on equity and regulated market competition.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger faces calls to remove a proposed budget amendment increasing penalties for public marijuana use, citing racial and economic disparities
President Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Atlas holding the world, and a comparative photo with Barack Obama, sparking controversy and interpretations.
Massachusetts may become the first state to repeal its recreational marijuana law after activists secured enough petition signatures for a potential November referendum, despite industry pushback and mixed public opinion.
Massachusetts may become the first state to repeal recreational marijuana legalization, which voters approved in 2016. Anti-cannabis activists claim enough signatures for a November referendum, while the marijuana industry, citing tax revenue, is campaigning against the repeal.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that prosecuting marijuana users for possessing guns violates the Second Amendment. The decision, stemming from Ali Hemani's case, narrowly interprets the law and does not address other potential firearm restrictions for drug users.
The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a federal law barring illegal drug users from owning firearms violates the Second Amendment. The decision protects marijuana users like Ali Danial Hemani but does not eliminate the government's ability to restrict gun access for addicts.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas marijuana user, in a Second Amendment challenge to a federal law barring drug users from owning firearms. The decision dismisses a charge against Hemani, who was found with a gun and marijuana.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled for a Texas marijuana user, Ali Danial Hemani, stating a law barring gun ownership for illegal drug users violates the Second Amendment. The decision is a setback for the Trump administration and comes amid evolving cannabis laws and other gun rights cases.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that prosecuting a Texas marijuana user for owning guns violates the Second Amendment. The decision, based on the vagueness of the term "unlawful user" in the relevant law, does not address all potential gun restrictions for drug users.
Paraguayan authorities seized 261.6 kg of marijuana and cannabis worth $3.6 million from a private jet. One of the arrested passengers, Jabari Brown, previously won a private jet in a contest hosted by MrBeast. The pilot, Keith Sella, is a fugitive.
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will serve 30 days in jail after violating probation with a positive marijuana test. He will miss team activities and is due for release June 16.
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail for testing positive for marijuana, violating probation for a 2022 crash. He pleaded guilty to felony charges and received deferred probation.
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of two Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida. Zamil Limon and his girlfriend Nahida Bristy disappeared April 16; Limon's remains were found in a trash bag on the Howard Frankland bridge last Friday, and a body believed to be Bristy was recovered from a nearby waterway Sunday. Abugharbieh had a prior 2023 arrest for battery against his brother and mother, during which he was delusional and taken under the Baker Act for involuntary mental health observation.
President Trump has ordered the Navy to shoot and kill any boat attempting to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has nearly stopped due to fears of mines, Iranian attacks and ship seizures. Trump says he's prepared to wait for the best deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks, the DOJ is rescheduling medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, and wildfires have destroyed nearly 90 homes in South Georgia.
La Polizia di Crotone ha sequestrato oltre 450 grammi di infiorescenze di marijuana light in cannabis shop durante controlli disposti dal questore Renato Panvino dopo le modifiche normative del Decreto Sicurezza. Il gestore dei distributori automatici è stato denunciato per detenzione di stupefacenti ai fini di spaccio, con sanzioni amministrative per circa 18.000 euro. L'attività segue le direttive del procuratore Domenico Guarascio contro lo spaccio tra i giovani.
Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, marking the most significant U.S. cannabis policy shift in 50 years. The change doesn't legalize marijuana federally but grants medical marijuana operators their first federal tax break, eases research barriers, and legitimizes programs in 40 states. The administration also announced a June hearing for broader reclassification.
The Trump administration has moved to reclassify medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. While not full legalization, the shift aims to reduce tax burdens on cannabis firms and improve their financial outlook.
The Trump administration announced Thursday that medical marijuana will be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, a category shared with Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the change allows for research on safety and efficacy, providing patients better care. The rescheduling applies only to FDA-approved and state-regulated medical marijuana products. Cannabis businesses in state medical programs would receive tax relief under Section 280E, and researchers would no longer need Schedule I licenses. The DEA will hold hearings on broader rescheduling on June 29.
