Texas Hemp Industry Commends Lawmakers for Rejecting Hemp Ban, Calls for Practical Reforms The Texas Hemp Business Council continues to advocate for limiting consumable hemp product sales to those 21 and older, among other regulations.

Bountiful Farms Expands to Adult-Use Retail With Plans to Open 2 Massachusetts Dispensaries The licensed cultivator and wholesaler is planning grand openings later this month at stores in Rowley and Framingham.

Nebraska Commission Deviates From Voters’ Will on Medical Cannabis The state’s Medical Cannabis Commission approved regulations that ban cannabis flower, vapes and edibles, and limit the number of business licenses.

Blunt Force: How Kid Cudi Went From 15 Blunts a Day to a Healthy Relationship With Weed Kid Cudi explained how smoking weed turned into a problem: "I was smoking maybe 15 blunts a day, wake up in the mornings, get high. It truly ruled my life." <p>The post Blunt Force: How Kid Cudi Went From 15 Blunts a Day to a Healthy Relationship With Weed first appeared on High Times.</p>

A New Golden Age for Stoner ‘Kidults’: The Boom in Animated Psychedelia for Grown-Ups From trippy classics to Rick & Morty, psychedelia and weed culture fuel a new boom in adult animation, with "kidults" leading the golden age. <p>The post A New Golden Age for Stoner ‘Kidults’: The Boom in Animated Psychedelia for Grown-Ups first appeared on High Times.</p>

LeafLink Partners With Confia to Deliver Best-In-Class Cannabis Banking Services The collaboration brings LeafLink’s suite of financial and banking solutions to Confia customers.

Green Check Launches Managed Services to Accelerate Growth for Financial Institutions Operating in High-Risk Industries The new embedded offering combines people, process, and platform support with no additional fees, giving FIs the power to grow their cannabis programs without adding headcount.

Green Thumb Workers Strike at Pennsylvania RISE Dispensary The cannabis retail workers in York, Pa., went on strike after their union representatives filed allegations with the National Labor Relations Board.

Glass House Brands Board Member Dies The California cannabis company announced the death of George Raveling.

Missouri Shangri-La Dispensary Workers Officially Free of Unwanted UFCW Union Boss ‘Representation’ Labor Board certifies workers’ victory in case to remove UFCW after union officials disclaim representation and walk away.

Standard Wellness Acquires Greenstock, Expands Ohio Dispensary Footprint The cannabis company’s $1.35 million acquisition is for a fourth retail facility in the Buckeye State.

From The Vault: 30 YEARS OF HIGH TIMES (2004) In the early 1970s, before the advent of High Times, I was living on a horse farm in Maine, supporting my writing habit by smuggling pot, when Rolling Stone assigned me to do a story on Rochdale College in Toronto. Rochdale had been conceived as an educational experiment, an open university located in a downtown Toronto high-rise, but had quickly morphed into the most concentrated soft-drug distribution center in North America. <p>The post From The Vault: 30 YEARS OF HIGH TIMES (2004)…

True Harmony Launches State-of-the-Art Cannabis Cultivation Facility in Nevada The 250,000-square-foot glasshouse facility is designed to optimize mixed-light cultivation techniques.

Cannabis Banking Survey Shows Licensed Operators Ready for Payments Innovation, Expanded Credit Access The survey, conducted by Shield Compliance, highlights opportunities for financial institutions to build loyalty by addressing credit availability, payments and fees.

When Cannabis is Prohibited, Delta-8 THC Thrives, Researchers Reveal UC San Diego researchers reported that more than 19 million U.S. adults have tried delta-8 THC, particularly as an alternative in prohibition states.

Safe Harbor Financial Launches Industry’s 1st Fully Managed Cannabis Banking Program for Financial Institutions The turnkey platform offers banks and credit unions cannabis deposits with lower overhead and workload, reduced regulatory and operational risks, and no reputational exposure.

High Tide Closes Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Remexian Pharma GmbH The cannabis company completed the deal for a 51% interest in Remexian for €26.4 million and has a five-year option for the remaining 49% interest.

From OG Kush to Chem91: Inside the New Collective Reviving Cannabis’ Genetic Roots The era of noisy IPOs, debt-fueled expansion and corporate promises of dominance appears to be behind us. A quieter cannabis era is taking shape, defined by grounded projects and a return to the plant. In this High Times exclusive, we reveal one of them: a collective built around breeder recognition, born from late-night concerts and <p>The post From OG Kush to Chem91: Inside the New Collective Reviving Cannabis’ Genetic Roots first appeared on High Times.</p>

A Century Underground: 100 Years of Cannabis Prohibition The year 2025 marks a somber milestone: the centenary of international cannabis prohibition. What began in Geneva in 1925, when global powers agreed to classify “Indian hemp” as a narcotic under the International Opium Convention, has since shaped a century of misguided policy, criminalization, and cultural stigma. “This is not a moment for celebration,” says <p>The post A Century Underground: 100 Years of Cannabis Prohibition first appeared on High Times.</p>

The MORE Act is Back! 40 Lawmakers Push Full Cannabis Legalization Bill A group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the MORE Act: a sweeping bill to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances and legalize it at the federal level. <p>The post The MORE Act is Back! 40 Lawmakers Push Full Cannabis Legalization Bill first appeared on High Times.</p>

After FDA Fight, MAPS Launches Cannabis PTSD Study for Veterans The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies partners with Changemark Research to launch a $12.9 million Phase 2 study on veterans and cannabis. <p>The post After FDA Fight, MAPS Launches Cannabis PTSD Study for Veterans first appeared on High Times.</p>

Falling Cannabis Prices Are A Boon For Consumers Weed is one of the few things getting cheaper. Markets like Michigan and Oregon have seen flower prices drop sharply, giving consumers relief, even as small growers and independent brands struggle to survive. <p>The post Falling Cannabis Prices Are A Boon For Consumers first appeared on High Times.</p>

From The Vault: HOW TO NOT GET ARRESTED (2004) Original publication: September 2004. HOW TO NOT GET ARRESTED NYCLU.ORG Everyone has the right to engage in peaceful protest activity on public sidewalks, in public parks and on public streets in New York City. This includes the right to distribute handbills or leaflets; the right to hold press conferences, demonstrations and rallies; and the right <p>The post From The Vault: HOW TO NOT GET ARRESTED (2004) first appeared on High Times.</p>

Where Hands Meet Soil: A United States Cross-Country Cultivator Celebration Celebrate cannabis cultivators across the U.S. and Caribbean in this heartfelt tribute to the hands and soil that grow medicine, preserve tradition, and connect communities to the earth. <p>The post Where Hands Meet Soil: A United States Cross-Country Cultivator Celebration first appeared on High Times.</p>

Soccer Makes History: First German Team Sponsored by a Cannabis Brand German soccer team Union Berlin has chosen avaay Medical as its new main sponsor, a company aiming to destigmatize cannabis and present it as a tool for community health. <p>The post Soccer Makes History: First German Team Sponsored by a Cannabis Brand first appeared on High Times.</p>

Weed’s Next Big Secret: Scientists Just Discovered a New Family of Molecules Hiding in Cannabis Leaves What was discovered? Why it’s exciting 79 phenolic compounds (tentative IDs) Reveals chemical complexity beyond cannabinoids 25 compounds never before seen in cannabis Expands the known cannabis chemotype palette 16 rare flavoalkaloids in leaves of one strain New molecule class, brand-new to cannabis You know the buzz: THC, CBD, terpenes. But what if I told <p>The post Weed’s Next Big Secret: Scientists Just Discovered a New Family of Molecules Hiding in Cannabis Leaves first appeared…

Concrete Jungle, Hemp Style: How Hempcrete Is Building a $2B Future Hemp is back in the spotlight of the global economy, but this time in a form that’s shaking up the sustainable construction industry: hempcrete (as in, hemp concrete.) <p>The post Concrete Jungle, Hemp Style: How Hempcrete Is Building a $2B Future first appeared on High Times.</p>

Messi And Weed: Can You Go To An Inter Miami Match While High? Can you go to Inter Miami’s match and see Leo Messi after smoking or using marijuana in some way? Here's the answer! <p>The post Messi And Weed: Can You Go To An Inter Miami Match While High? first appeared on High Times.</p>

Whitney Economics Identifies Flaws in USDA Methodology in Calculating Hemp Cultivation Sector’s Value to US Agriculture The data actually shows hemp farmers are benefiting more in terms of percentage of retail revenues than corn or soy farmers.

40 House Democrats Introduce Bill to Federally Legalize Cannabis The MORE Act would deschedule and decriminalize cannabis, initiate expungements and support those disproportionately impacted by prohibition.

Illuminated Extractors Unveils Breakthrough Hydrocarbon Extraction Technology With Expanding Industrial Applications A leading innovator serving the cannabis industry, the company announced a U.S. patient for its revolutionary heating and refrigeration system.

Cornbread Hemp Announces THC Beverage Sponsorship in College Athletics The family-owned hemp THC drink maker is sponsoring the Division I Louisville Cardinals athletic program.

Texas Lieutenant Governor’s Prohibition Push Draws State Veterans’ Ire The Grunt Style Foundation, which advocates for veteran mental health, believes that Texas veterans are fed up with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

9 US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reject Cannabis Rescheduling The group of GOP House representatives sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and copied the president.

AYR Wellness Executes Senior Secured Bridge Credit Agreement The agreement will provide the company with up to $50 million of committed funding to support ongoing operations.

282 Ascend Cannabis Workers Organize With Teamsters in Illinois Teamsters Local 916 secured a win for the unionized workers.

Remembering Brent Hinds: Weed, Chaos and the Beauty of Mastodon High Times remembers Brent Hinds: Mastodon’s pot-smoking guitar god whose raw riffs and cannabis spirit defined heavy music. <p>The post Remembering Brent Hinds: Weed, Chaos and the Beauty of Mastodon first appeared on High Times.</p>

High Times Guide To Talking Sex With Your Partner While Smoking Weed After a few puffs, many couples feel more relaxed, more introspective and willing to open up emotionally. The right setting, next to the right person, can lead to deep, loving, and crazy conversations. <p>The post High Times Guide To Talking Sex With Your Partner While Smoking Weed first appeared on High Times.</p>

Petition Demands Trump Go Beyond Schedule III and Deschedule Marijuana: How to Engage Drug Policy Alliance launches petition urging Trump to deschedule marijuana, arguing Schedule III keeps prohibition alive. <p>The post Petition Demands Trump Go Beyond Schedule III and Deschedule Marijuana: How to Engage first appeared on High Times.</p>

Diesel in Wine Country, Smog in Lompoc: Cannabis Can’t Be Green Until It’s Legal From diesel in wine country to smog in Lompoc, cannabis pollution shows why legalization is also environmental policy. <p>The post Diesel in Wine Country, Smog in Lompoc: Cannabis Can’t Be Green Until It’s Legal first appeared on High Times.</p>

Agrify Acquires Brand Portfolio From Green Thumb for $50M The company is changing its name to RYTHM following the acquisition, which also includes Dogwalkers and Beboe, and will trade on Nasdaq.

Tilray Medical Expands Presence in Germany The cannabis company introduced new Good Supply strains, affirming its commitment to German health care and expanding patient and pharmacy access.

From The Vault: WOMEN, POT AND PRISON (1994) Ruth Helgesen, at 53 years old, imagined that her golden years would be spent living peacefully with her male companion, Glenn, in their simple home in the isolated woods of northern Minnesota. Together they rebuilt their house and lived off the land. <p>The post From The Vault: WOMEN, POT AND PRISON (1994) first appeared on High Times.</p>

Trump’s Forthcoming Rescheduling Decision, Congressman’s Marijuana 1-to-3 Act Lead CBT’s Top Stories in August President Donald Trump said his decision on whether to change cannabis’s control status will come in the ‘next few weeks.’

Dutchie Launches E-Commerce Pro and Certified Partner Program The company offers flexible paths to modern, personalized online stores with AI, customization and trusted partners.

European Giant SANLight Brings LED Lighting Solutions to US Cannabis Cultivation The leading Austrian manufacturer is offering its cutting-edge, sustainable grow light solutions, including the EVO, EVO-Compact, and STIXX Series.

Colombian President Slams Congress for Stalling on Cannabis Legalization President Gustavo Petro slams Congress as Colombia’s cannabis legalization bill faces debate, with progress stalled after repeated failed attempts. <p>The post Colombian President Slams Congress for Stalling on Cannabis Legalization first appeared on High Times.</p>

Peru Pushes Ahead with Hemp Policies and Invites Citizens to Weigh In Peru advances hemp legalization with new regulations, public input, and big potential for farming, economy, and eco-friendly industries. <p>The post Peru Pushes Ahead with Hemp Policies and Invites Citizens to Weigh In first appeared on High Times.</p>

Thailand Shrugs At Re-Prohibition: A Weed Critic’s Travel Diary Journalist/author David Downs spends a month smoking through Siam—finding more freedom under re-prohibition than in legal US states. <p>The post Thailand Shrugs At Re-Prohibition: A Weed Critic’s Travel Diary first appeared on High Times.</p>

Stepping Stones: Google Will Allow Cannabis Ads in Canada, For Now Google seems to be timidly moving to change its strict restrictions on weed advertising by launching a pilot program to allow cannabis ads in Canada. <p>The post Stepping Stones: Google Will Allow Cannabis Ads in Canada, For Now first appeared on High Times.</p>

Canopy USA Welcomes Cannabis Veteran Eric Ruhle as VP of Brand Sales Ruhle will oversee the company’s sales strategy across the full Canopy USA portfolio.

Trulieve Appoints Board Member, New CFO Matthew Foulston is joining the cannabis company’s board of directors, while Jan Reese will be the new chief financial officer.

32 Attorneys General Tell Congress to Pass SAFER Banking for Cannabis The legal officers from 28 states, Washington, D.C., and three U.S. territories wrote a letter to congressional leaders urging industry reform.

Rumor Has It: Is King Charles III Growing His Own Medical Cannabis? A close neighbor of King Charles III shared: “He’s cultivating a small amount of cannabis in the hope that its medicinal properties will ease his pain without sparking a scandal.” <p>The post Rumor Has It: Is King Charles III Growing His Own Medical Cannabis? first appeared on High Times.</p>

In Search Of Morocco’s Hashish Heritage, From Marrakesh To The Rif I landed in Marrakesh after a five-hour flight from Stockholm. It’s late afternoon in October, the light was fading, the air calm, almost welcoming. That illusion lasted thirty seconds. I met Lahcen, our rental guy, grabbed the keys, and dove straight into one of the most chaotic traffic jams I’ve ever seen. I hadn’t driven <p>The post In Search Of Morocco’s Hashish Heritage, From Marrakesh To The Rif first appeared on High Times.</p>

Sweed Launches AI-Powered Customer Display That Turns Dispensary Checkouts Into Revenue-Driving Retail Moments Built for growth, not just transactions, the new feature brings personalization,  autonomy and upsell power to cannabis storefronts.

Former FLUENT CEO Joins Chicago Atlantic as Partner, Head of Restructuring Robert Beasley resigned his position as CEO of the cannabis company earlier this month.

Trulieve-Branded Dispensary Opening in Cincinnati The cannabis company’s latest retail facility in Hamilton County, Ohio, will host a grand opening celebration Aug. 29.

High Tide Opening 2 Canna Cabana Dispensaries in Ontario The Canadian cannabis company’s latest retail facilities in Burlington and London increase its nationwide footprint to 207 stores.

Special Report: The Downfall of Medical Cannabis in 17 Adult-Use Markets Medical cannabis patients are increasingly exiting registries as their state programs continue to deteriorate following the launch of adult-use sales.