Regulated Cultivation Push (Ghana): Ghana’s Interior Minister says eight companies have cleared vetting to begin legal cannabis cultivation, awaiting his final sign-off under a framework limiting THC to 0.3% for industrial/medicinal use. Enforcement Crackdown (California): California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force seized 63,000+ pounds of illegal cannabis worth $104M, eradicated nearly 90,000 plants, and made 24 arrests across 10 counties. School Safety Incident (US): A Tulsa student was hospitalized after eating a marijuana-laced cookie bought at Rogers High School; records list “cannabis intoxication,” with the family saying the seller didn’t disclose the THC. Industrial/Medicinal Legalization (Nepal): Gandaki Province unanimously passed a bill to legalize cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes, setting up licensing, security rules, and inspections. Smuggling Disruption (Malaysia): Royal Malaysian Customs foiled four courier-based drug shipments worth RM513,045, including suspected cannabis flower and meth/heroin. Market Reality Check (Investors): A new investor focus is emerging in cannabis: beyond licenses and revenue, buyers want to know leadership, decision-making, and workforce stability. Labeling & Product Safety (DEA/kratom): DEA moves to temporarily ban certain kratom derivatives tied to “gas station heroin” concerns, signaling tighter scrutiny on alternative botanicals. Retail Expansion (US local): Sutter Creek, California, is moving toward approving Amador County’s first dispensary, with public comments split over safety and community impact.