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Illegal cannabis-laced gummies sold on social media are packaged to look like ordinary sweets but contain highly variable, dangerously potent spice and THC. Wiltshire Police have seized them and scientists at the University of Bath warn dosage can vary wildly—sometimes by ten- to twenty-fold—creating a real risk of overdose, harm, or death, especially if children get hold of the packets.
The Senate rejected Sen. Budd’s attempt to recriminalize hemp-derived products by a November deadline and instead backed a continuing resolution that pushes the hemp prohibition back to December 11, with a carve-out allowing immediate recriminalization of certain non-naturally produced synthetic cannabinoids on November 12. Proponents say the delay buys time to craft a federal regulatory framework for low-dose hemp products, while the White House and CMS warn about impacts on Medicare coverage and consumer safety. House lawmakers had already passed a CR without hemp changes, and a wave of bills proposing delays and regulations are circulating in both chambers, though none have gained traction yet.
Senate Republicans are debating a White House–backed one-month delay to the hemp-derived THC ban as part of a stopgap funding bill; Sen. Budd's amendment to remove the delay is gaining support, while White House liaison James Braid pledged no further delays beyond the measure. The dispute highlights GOP infighting ahead of votes and the August recess, with a separate clash over Sen. Cruz's college sports bill also in play.
In a multicenter, double‑blind randomized trial, nightly dronabinol (THC) reduced PTSD‑related nightmares more than placebo over 10 weeks in 171 adults. The primary outcome (CAPS‑IV B2: nightmare frequency/intensity) favored dronabinol with a between‑group difference of −1.50 (CI −2.28 to −0.71) and a moderate effect size (Cohen’s d ≈ 0.65), supporting dronabinol as a potential pharmacotherapy for PTSD nightmares; safety was monitored during titration and maintenance, and data access is described in the publication.
Three hemp retailers and a distributor filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Texas alleging that Texas's ban on hemp-derived THC products (including delta-8 and delta-10) violates the 2018 Farm Bill and unduly burdens interstate commerce; they seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction as state officials reclassify hemp-derived THC as Schedule I, while delta-9 products under 0.3% remain legal, and thousands of licensed stores could be affected.
A new federal rule taking effect Nov. 12 caps total THC per container at 0.4 mg, banning many hemp-derived drinks and edibles and potentially forcing layoffs and store closures in Florida. Supporters argue the cap helps prevent intoxicating products from reaching children, while retailers warn it could wipe out most inventory and threaten livelihoods; lawmakers have introduced bills to delay or overturn the rule, with the industry seeking ways to cope as November approaches.
The Senate Appropriations Committee’s continuing-resolution bill would push back the planned federal recriminalization of hemp-derived products to December 11 (from November 12) and carve out a carve-out for synthetic cannabinoids, while funding federal agencies through December. Advocates say the delay gives time to push for a regulatory framework instead of an outright ban, though the House has not included similar hemp provisions and both chambers must agree. Separately, lawmakers from both parties are circulating bills to delay or regulate hemp products, with White House officials expressing support for a regulatory approach. President Trump has urged Congress to delay or revise the ban, and CMS is implementing an initiative affecting hemp-CBD products for seniors, as retailers expand hemp-derived beverages and related products.
Texas’ Supreme Court ruling that the Department of State Health Services can reclassify most hemp-derived THC as Schedule I goes into effect, banning the sale and possession of all synthetically created THC (including delta-8, delta-10, THCP, THCA). An exception applies to delta-9 products with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight, which may be sold in forms such as smokable products, CBD oil, gummies and edibles, topicals, and infused foods/drinks. Possessing or manufacturing the banned products will be a state jail felony, carrying 180 days to two years in prison and fines up to $10,000.
Millions use cannabis to aid sleep, but research shows a split: THC can help some fall asleep faster, yet it may disrupt REM sleep and overall sleep quality, especially with chronic use. Tolerance grows, REM rebound can occur after stopping, and the long-term effects on memory and emotional regulation remain uncertain.
In a mouse study, obese mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet treated with THC lost weight and body fat, but only those given a full-plant cannabis extract showed improved glucose tolerance; THC alone did not yield this metabolic benefit, suggesting other cannabis compounds drive the positive effects. The work, published in The Journal of Physiology, cautions against drawing human conclusions and highlights the need for further research into non-THC cannabinoids like CBG and other plant compounds.
Rashee Rice, Chiefs wide receiver, was booked into a Dallas County jail after testing positive for THC, triggering a 30-day jail term tied to a prior racing-caused bodily injury conviction; he already served a six-game NFL suspension from last season. The NFL said it was aware of the report and declined further comment, and Rice could miss the Chiefs’ offseason program and mandatory minicamp if he remains jailed for the full term.
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail after violating five years of probation by testing positive for THC; the jail time was part of a plea deal tied to a 2024 street-racing crash, and Rice also faces a six-game NFL suspension, a looming civil lawsuit, and a June 9 street-racing trial.
A Dallas County court says Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice tested positive for THC, violating his probation from the 2024 Dallas multi-car crash; he is ordered to serve 30 days in jail, with release set for June 16. Rice had previously pleaded guilty to two third-degree felonies from the crash and received five years of probation and a monetary obligation to victims’ medical expenses; he contributed 53 catches for 571 yards and 5 TDs last season for the Chiefs.
A mouse study shows that while pure THC can promote weight loss, it does not improve glucose control; a whole-plant cannabis extract containing THC and other cannabinoids did improve glucose tolerance and metabolic markers, indicating non-THC compounds drive metabolic benefits and could inform safer, non‑psychoactive diabetes therapies. Researchers caution against using cannabis for weight loss until more is known and plan to identify the active compounds.
A large, longitudinal study of 11,036 U.S. youths aged about 9–10 to 16–17 found that cannabis use during adolescence is linked to slower development across memory, attention, and processing speed, with THC exposure driving most of the effects and CBD exposure showing relatively normal scores. While causality can’t be proven, researchers controlled for family background, mental health, and other substances, suggesting that delaying cannabis use may help protect the developing brain. The findings come from the ABCD study and were published in Neuropsychopharmacology, with even small cognitive differences potentially affecting learning, standardized testing, and daily functioning.