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Clinical Trial: CBD With Terpenes May Reduce Anxiety and Parental Stress in Autistic Children

A randomized clinical trial published in Autism Research finds that cannabidiol (CBD) combined with terpenes may help reduce anxiety, improve aspects of social relating, and ease parental stress in autistic children, even though it did not significantly change overall social responsiveness scores.

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2025’s Most Popular Cannabis Strains

Throughout 2025, consumer purchasing data, dispensary menus, and retail trends point to a mix of long-established favorites and newer genetics driving marijuana sales across legal U.S. markets.

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Canada’s Marijuana Industry Contributed $10.9 Billion to GDP in October, Up 17% From Last Year

Canada’s regulated marijuana industry contributed $10.9 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in October, according to newly released data.

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President Trump Directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to Finalize Marijuana Rescheduling by the End of January

President Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to issue a final ruling on marijuana rescheduling by the end of January, according to two sources close to the president who spoke with The Marijuana Herald.

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New Jersey Legislature Approves Sweeping Changes to Hemp Laws

A sweeping overhaul of New Jersey’s hemp laws cleared the Legislature today, with lawmakers approving Senate Bill 4509 in both chambers and sending the measure to the governor’s desk.

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New Jersey Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Labor Protections for Marijuana Workers

A New Jersey bill expanding labor protections for employees in the state’s regulated marijuana industry cleared both chambers of the Legislature today, sending the measure to the governor’s desk.

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Kentucky’s Only Medical Marijuana Dispensary Sells 3,500 Grams in First Week, Closes Until Mid-January Due to Supply Shortage

  Kentucky’s medical marijuana market is already facing supply strain, with the state’s only operating dispensary forced to temporarily shut its doors just days after opening due to a complete sellout.

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Study: CBD-Loaded Biohybrid Micelles Show Enhanced Anti-Cancer Effects in Colon Cancer Cells

A new study reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may become more effective against colon cancer when delivered using a specially engineered oral drug delivery system designed to improve targeting and reduce side effects.

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Missouri Legal Marijuana Sales Near $1.4 Billion in 2025, Generating About $140 Million in State Taxes

Missouri’s legal marijuana market generated $124.77 million in combined sales in November, pushing year-to-date revenue for 2025 to nearly $1.4 billion and keeping the state well ahead of last year’s pace.

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Study: Cannabidiol Shows Protective Effects Against Acute Liver Injury by Preserving Mitochondrial Function

According to a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced liver damage and inflammation in experimental models of acute liver injury, offering new insight into how the compound may protect the liver at a molecular level.

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