Cannabis Science & Public Health: A new study links teen cannabis use to changes in the brain’s motivation and reward system, with stronger effects tied to higher-potency products. Psychosis Risk: A separate expert discussion warns that cannabis can raise psychosis risk for people with genetic or neurobiological vulnerability, especially in adolescence and young adulthood. Hemp Regulation Push: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed SB 3222, immediately banning sales of intoxicating hemp products to anyone under 21 and adding child-proof packaging and marketing limits, while also doubling adult possession limits and expanding medical access. Medical Marijuana Access (Kentucky): Gov. Andy Beshear ends Kentucky’s out-of-state medical marijuana purchase option starting July 1, requiring in-state purchases for cardholders. Industry Finance: Avicanna closed a $600k non-brokered private placement to fund working capital and R&D, while NewLake Capital Partners declared a $0.43 Q2 dividend supported by its cannabis real-estate portfolio. Legal & Compliance: Ontario regulator action pressures SNDL to divest de facto control of retail stores or face license risk; Oklahoma operators brace for evolving banking and reporting scrutiny as federal rescheduling changes the rules. Safety Alerts: In Garden River First Nation, suspected cannabis from a bong led to one death and another hospitalization, with police urging immediate 911 calls and warning the substance may not be what users expected. Business/Brand Disputes: Lil Baby’s hemp company countersues over claims of elevated THC and contamination, while Bay Smokes disputes the allegations and points to its own lab certificate. Retail/Trademark: A Toronto shop selling World Cup-trophy-style bongs says FIFA demanded it stop selling and turn over sales info.