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U.S. rescheduling decision won't be made until after election; DEA hearing set for 2 December
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration last week set a hearing date to take comment on the proposed historic change in federal drug policy for 2 December.
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Pakistan set to become next country to legalise medical cannabis
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Donald Trump publicly supports cannabis legalisation in Florida
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Europe
6 stories- 25 German cities set to trial adult-use cannabis sales in pharmacies
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- German doctors may remain cautious about prescribing medical cannabis despite new rules
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- Germany moves to overturn controversial hemp law but legal prosecutions continue
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- Polish Ministry of Health reportedly supports cannabis decriminalisation
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- Northern Leaf given six months to remove unauthorised equipment from Jersey site
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- Cosma S.A. and Somai Pharmaceuticals partner for cannabis solutions in Poland
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United States
6 stories- U.S. cannabis brands expand globally amid European opportunities and domestic demand
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- Study finds swing-state voters overwhelmingly back cannabis legalisation
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- Nebraska set to vote on two key cannabis initiatives during presidential election
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- ACLU pledges to push for cannabis legalisation if Harris elected president
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- Legal battle erupts in Missouri over governor's controversial hemp ban
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- California Senate passes bills for marijuana sales at farmers' markets and cannabis cafés
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Canada
6 stories- Tokyo Smoke applies for creditor protection amid challenges and store closures
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- Organigram closes second tranche of CA$124.6 million BAT subsidiary investment
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- Nextleaf reports 50% YoY revenue boost and remains debt free
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- Heritage Cannabis Holdings completes restructuring and sale to HAB Cann Holdings Ltd
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- MTL Cannabis reports CA$2.2 million net income in first quarter
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- Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. reports CA$10.6 million net loss for second quarter
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LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Puerto Rico's next governor could support cannabis policy reform ahead of election
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- Mothers in Brazil leading charge to secure medical cannabis for sick children
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- Tijucanna Cannabis Therapeutics association wins injunction to plant cannabis in Brazil
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- Brazil's Federal Council of Psychology to host congress on cannabis and psychedelics
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Africa & Middle East
2 stories- InterCure announces 2024 first-half results of NIS₪126 million revenue
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- South Africa could replace coal jobs by investing in citrus and cannabis plantations
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APAC
1 story- Thai Deputy Prime Minister optimistic about nation's cannabis industry future
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Oceania
3 stories- Medical cannabis companies and doctors face increased scrutiny in Australia
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- Budding venture simplifies medical cannabis prescriptions in New Zealand
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- Helius Therapeutics strikes deal to launch medical cannabis extracts in Denmark
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