Rescheduling Fallout: Transportation groups warned U.S. officials that federal marijuana rescheduling could disrupt drug testing for truck drivers, pilots, and other safety-sensitive workers, urging coordinated safeguards during the hearing and rulemaking. Local Enforcement: Alton, Illinois police reminded retailers that a new state law bans sales of intoxicating hemp products (like Delta-8, THC-P, HHC) to anyone under 21, with investigations and random compliance checks. Ballot Access Watch: Idaho’s Natural Medical Alliance submitted county-verified petitions for a medical marijuana legalization initiative to state officials for final review, after concerns about signature validity in at least one county and possible out-of-state circulator issues. Prison Contraband: Kingston Police and Canada’s CSC extended a partnership targeting drone drops of contraband into federal institutions. International Smuggling: Mumbai airport customs arrested a transit passenger allegedly smuggling hydroponic cannabis from Bangkok, seizing about 3.0 kg valued at Rs 1.05 crore. Policy Options Abroad: The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission opened public comments on marijuana reform options after voters approved decriminalization, weighing harm-reduction frameworks without retail access. Industry Promotions: Illinois retailer nuEra Cannabis announced July 4 and 710 deals, including an exclusive Batch Frozen Firecracker vape. Research & Health: A study linked cannabis-tobacco co-use with lower cognitive performance in people at high clinical risk for psychosis.