Veterans & CBD/Cannabis Retail: Cannatrol’s Cool Cure Limited Edition program added Operation Green Healing as its exclusive veterans nonprofit partner, with a cut of sales funding veterans’ wellness and education. Federal Policy Shock to Hemp THC: A $28B hemp THC industry is bracing after Congress moved to close a federal loophole, delaying the effective ban date and pushing companies to seek new rules instead of elimination. Criminal Justice & Cannabis Smuggling: An Ontario man got a year for trying to export 31 kg of cannabis from Vancouver to London, while UK-linked EncroChat cases in Northern Ireland and the UK net multi-year sentences tied to cannabis supply and cash laundering. Public Safety & Youth THC: Georgia’s medical cannabis rules now allow home delivery, but a separate Georgia drug summit targets teen vaping—especially THC oil—warning parents and schools. Research Watch: A new study links cannabinoid exposure to anxiety-related brain activity in mice, raising questions about why “a good trip can turn bad” under stress. Industry Operations: Minnesota coverage highlights how regulated labs test cannabis for potency and contaminants before products reach shelves. Local Enforcement: Police raids uncovered large cannabis grows in the UK (including 100+ plants in Coventry), with warnings about fire risks from illegal power use.