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France has the highest cannabis consumption in Europe. It’s high time to tax it | Alexander Hurst

With the nation’s finances in a parlous state, decriminalisation could raise millions of euros – as well as cut crime. France might not be broke , but the state of its public finances is, well, ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Tuberculosis infections highest on record: WHO

Global tuberculosis cases reached an all-time high in 2023, with nearly 11 million people estimated to have become sick with the disease last year. According to the World Health Organization's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge

A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies’ shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.

Business - Inc. - November 6

While legalizing marijuana is in limbo, FDA clears a PTSD study that could boost cannabis stocks over time

The move marks a rare action by the FDA to sanction a study on cannabis despite the plant’s current Schedule I classification under federal law as a drug with no therapeutic use, in the same ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.

Myanmar overtakes Syria as country with highest landmine casualties

Landmine use has significantly increased in Myanmar as conflict has spread after the military’s seizure of power in February 2021. Myanmar overtook Syria last year to become the country with the ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

The 10 U.S. states with the highest average credit scores

For the third year in a row, Minnesota residents have the highest average credit scores in the U.S., a recent report from WalletHub finds.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

The real cannabis policy power lies beyond the Oval Office

Only Congress has the authority to fundamentally change cannabis laws.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

4 states had cannabis on the ballot Tuesday: Here's what happened

Voters in four states faced questions regarding marijuana legalization on Monday.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Cannabis stocks crater as Florida fails to garner needed votes for adult use

North Dakota and South Dakota also failed in their efforts to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while a medical measure passed in Nebraska.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Cannabis stock valuations and investments hobbled by regulatory uncertainties, experts say

A reality check around regulatory challenges facing the cannabis sector has taken hold among some of the leading financiers in the industry, as optimism around the promise of a legal market has faded.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Bottom Line: Cannabis industry calls in Trump transition alum

Marijuana The US Cannabis Council hired Mercury Public Affairs to lobby on issues related to the cannabis industry. The lobbyist on the account is Bryan Lanza, who served as communications ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

YouTuber Rosanna Pansino smokes cannabis grown from her father’s ashes

Influencer lights joint in first episode of podcast to honor dying wish of father, who appeared in videos as Papa Pizza. A YouTube baking influencer made her late father the star of the first ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.

The decision is the latest sign that federal health officials want more research on medical marijuana as its use grows.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

This Cannabis Company Is Snapping Up America's Craft Beer Brewers

Canada’s Tilray Brands built itself into one of biggest craft brewers in U.S.—“I’m either real smart or real dumb,” its CEO said.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months

The U.S. consumer-confidence index surged to 108.7 in October from a revised 99.2 reading in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. This is highest level of confidence since January.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Mortgage rates rise to highest level since July due to these 3 reasons

Mortgage applications fell 0.1% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Amazon's cloud unit records highest profit margin in at least a decade

Amazon Web Services delivered an operating margin of over 38%, the highest since at least 2014.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Global food prices reach highest level in 18 months

Increases signal grocery price pressures likely to rise further over the coming quarters

World - Financial Times - November 8

Spain flood epicentre braces for fresh deluge

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M

Jake Paul’s promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas at $18.1 million

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song

Willie Nelson, who is 91, will release “Last Leaf on the Tree" on Friday, his second studio album this year

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

Willie Nelson Shares New Album, Cannabis Cookbook, and What Makes a Song a Hit

Legendary musician Willie Nelson released his 153rd album and has no plan to slow down.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Green Thumb Industries looks past ‘tricky time’ for cannabis stocks as the company notches another profit

Green Thumb’s Ben Kovler says the big drop in canna stocks this week isn’t causing the Chicago-based company to change course.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Trump AG pick Gaetz could be great for cannabis — but stock moves suggest confirmation is unlikely

If controversial Republican Matt Gaetz manages to win confirmation as attorney general, his tenure at the Justice Department is expected to be positive for the cannabis industry.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

McDonald’s earnings: Weaker demand, E. coli outbreak in focus — but sales seen at highest in years

As McDonald’s readies its third-quarter earnings report Tuesday, Wall Street is focused on demand from lower-income diners, as well as a recent E. coli outbreak.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked

The World Health Organization says more than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year

Health - ABC News - October 30

Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says

The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.

Business - CNBC - November 3

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