The WNBA star can appeal, but a prisoner swap now appears to be her best shot at freedom.
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Cookies & Cream: Berner is first cannabis CEO to cover Forbes
Cash rules everything about mainstream America’s sudden acceptance of weed—and from boardrooms, to courtrooms, to living rooms, Berner is at the intersection of it all.
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SAFE Advertising Act could bring weed ads to TV and radio
A bill introduced this week could give radio and TV stations the freedom to advertise cannabis brands without fear of losing their FCC license.
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Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her
The president is reportedly open to releasing a Russian arms dealer to bring the WNBA star home, but the Russians aren’t rushing to make a trade.
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The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act finally debuts in Congress. Here’s what it would do
It’s similar to the MORE Act, which already passed the House, but different in a few key areas.
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Leafly investigation: Fentanyl-laced marijuana is a myth. It’s time to end the hype
Leafly investigates why police and media spread ‘fentanyl-laced marijuana’ rumors when lab results disprove the claims.
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‘Light up,’ says NYC Mayor Adams, defying state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed
With NY’s recreational sales months away, Mayor Adams gives the OK for grey area gifting shops, trucks, and speakeasies to keep the green flowing.
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12 New Jersey stores sell $24M in weed in first month
7 companies shared in the massive first month of sales, handful of new licenses awarded today
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’I’m actually high right now,’ Kevin Durant talks weed with David Letterman
The NBA superstar will open up about using for first time on Netflix later this week, even though his league still (technically) forbids THC
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4 New Jersey weed laws that need to change now
New Yorkers can consume in public, Pennsylvanians can grow at home, but NJ still criminalizes the plant in far too many ways
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