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People online are expressing support for Sha’Carri Richardson after news broke that she may not be able to participate in the Tokyo Olympics because she tested positive for cannabis. This week, headlines surfaced that Richardson, 21, could lose her chance to run in the Tokyo Games after testing positive marijuana. …

Brooklyn residents got the surprise of their lives after a drug dealer dumped a bag of weed over a rooftop. According to the New York Post, a 29-year-old man was scheduled to meet up with several people on Tuesday on the rooftop of a Sunset Park building around 11:15 p.m. …

Vaped is looking for a remote vaporizer tester. The company is offering $42,000 a year, $250 a month expense account, and three weeks of vacation time. “I need someone who is confident to take over reviews, someone who knows the difference between a Volcano and an Xmax Starry. Who understands …

An American man who traveled to Dubai has found himself in a pretty unfortunate situation.  Back in February, Peter Clark traveled from Las Vegas – where weed is legal medically and recreationally – to Dubai. While in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the 51-year-old came down with a case of …

Weedmaps is taking us all higher this year for their second virtual 4/20 event “Even Higher Together.” The event will be hosted by everyone’s favorite smoking buddy, Snoop Dogg. “Weedmaps virtual 4/20 event is going to be phenomenal,” Snoop Dogg. “Anything celebrating cannabis and the culture around it, you know I …

Virginia has become the first southern state to legalize marijuana. Virginia was the first southern state to end the death penalty, and now it’s the first to make smoking that Mary Jane legal. The new freedom went official on Wednesday following the amendment of a bill by Gov. Ralph Northam. …

Now that weed is becoming legal in many places, people are waking up to the irony of it all. Many people, specifically those of color, remain behind bars due to weed-related offenses, including rapper Ralo. According to Complex, there is a new imitative from the cannabis clemency activist group Mission …

Evanston, Illinois, has approved the country’s first reparations program for Black residents. It looks like the federal government could take a few notes from the Chicago suburb of Evanston. On Monday, Evanston officials voted to release the first round of funds in a program offering reparations to Black residents whose …

Amazon is under fire for retracting job offers from job applicants who test positive for marijuana. Weed smokers are so torn apart by the way they are treated by the online retail giant that they have banded together to file a class-action lawsuit in New York against Jeff Bezos. One …

Killer Mike is advocating for Blacks to receive a large share of the blossoming cannabis industry, especially in his home state of Georgia. During a sit down with “TMZ Live,” the Atlanta activist and rapper spoke about his new line of marijuana that he has put out. The “Don’t Die” …

Members of the infamous Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang were indicted for murdering a teenager and other serious crimes. “The violence and drug activity committed by these gang members threatened the safety of our communities and placed innocent lives at risk,” said William F. Sweeney Jr., FBI Assistant Director.” But …

Back in March, the novel coronavirus began to spread worldwide. As a result, people went to the stores to panic-shop, stocking up on necessities as a way to prepare for the worst. As Americans dealt with Lysol and toilet paper shortages from the increase in sales, Canadians were reportedly stocking …

The World Health Organization is recommending that government leaders around the world limit access to alcohol during the coronavirus lockdowns. According to CNBC, the WHO now reveals that drinking alcohol can actually increase your risk of catching the dreaded COVID-19 and worsen the effects if you do get it. Earlier …

The MLB has taken a huge step and ended its ban against marijuana by removing the drug from its prohibited substance list. The new lift comes as a part of the MLB’s goal to crack down on opioid use in the league; thus, minors will no longer be tested for …

Earlier this week, Drake’s team traveled downtown Toronto delivering flower bouquets to various people and media outlets promoting his lasted venture. After leaving the world wondering what was next for the rapper, he confirmed Thursday he’s hopping into the cannabis industry. Drake will be joining forces with Canadian cannabis producer …

Roadside breathalyzer tests that can detect whether drivers have smoked marijuana within the past three hours may be available by next year. According to Newsweek, earlier this year, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety published the results of a survey which indicated that nearly 15 million Americans had gotten behind …

Strangers came to help an Oklahoma mother who was sentenced to prison over $30 worth of weed. Back in 2011, Patricia Spottedcrow was sentenced to 12 years in prison over $31 worth of marijuana. When news broke, her story sent Americans into national outrage, prompting Governor Mary Fallin to sign …

On June 17, 2019, Curtis B. Simmons was preparing for a flight with JetBlue Airlines at Fort Lauderdale International Airport when two unarmed, plainclothes detectives approached him. The 32-year-old from Maryland had just purchased a ticket for a 7:15 p.m. non-stop flight to Los Angeles.  “I had missed my flight …

Back in 2017, Nevada legalized marijuana for recreational use, eliminating the negative stigma attached to the natural drug. But now, just two years later, state officials are looking to take the legalization one step further, in an attempt to protect the working-class stoner.  As part of a new law, signed …

There are so many uses for marijuana, and the NFL is looking into its powers to heal pain, for players in the league. The NFL reportedly is discussing a new collective bargaining agreement, and in doing so the league and NFL Players Association have agreed to form two new joint …