A new study examining the effects of THC on the brain found that the cannabinoid increased markers associated with cell proliferation while reducing signs of inflammation in female rats, with some effects influenced by estrogen …

Cannabidiol (CBD) may protect brain cells from oxidative damage associated with Parkinson’s disease by preserving a key cellular defense system and maintaining mitochondrial health, according to a newly accepted study. The study, conducted by researchers …

Legal marijuana sales across the United States reached approximately $2.56 billion in July, bringing the nationwide total for the first seven months of 2026 to roughly $16.6 billion, according to an analysis of state sales …

The full U.S. Senate voted 50 to 49 today to confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the permanent attorney general. The vote was initiated at around 4:20am ET. Blanche has served as acting attorney …

The U.S. Senate has given approval to a government funding bill that would delay most of the new federal restrictions on hemp-derived products from November 12 until December 11, giving lawmakers more time to consider …

The U.S. Senate has rejected an amendment to a federal spending bill that would have removed a proposed delay to the upcoming federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products. The vote to table the amendment …

Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for Friday, August 7, 2026. Each weekday, we provide a concise roundup of the latest marijuana and hemp news. Previous editions can be found by clicking …