Connecticut’s Social Equity Council Approves 5 Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
LAS VEGAS – July 29, 2022 – Conference on cannabisThe industry’s leading educational and expo event for plant-based cannabis companies, taking place August 23-25 at Paris Las Vegas, is pleased to announce the Day 1 conference: “What it takes to make a move: a conversation with Chris Conrad and Mikki Norris. Chris Conrad and Mikki Norris are legendary human rights activists whose tireless work since the late 1980s has been instrumental in educating people around the world about the benefits of legalizing cannabis and hemp. Conrad has testified more than 350 times as an expert witness in cannabis cases in…
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Sports Media World Reacts To Friday’s Charles Barkley News
HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA – MAY 24: Charles Barkley comments from the stands during The Match: Champions For Charity at Medalist Golf Club on May 24, 2020 in Hobe Sound, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images for the game) Charles Barkley’s dance with the LIV Golf Series has come to an end. The NBA Hall of Famer told the New York Post on Friday that he had ended discussions with the Saudi-backed organization and will remain committed to Inside the NBA on TNT. “I want to thank Greg Norman and LIV for their interest in me,” Barkley said, according to sports…
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Rising Demand for Natural & Ingestible Products and Expanding Research Areas Present Avenues for Growth
DUBLIN, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Cannabidiol (CBD) Market: Analysis by Product, by Source, by End User, by Distribution Channel, by Region Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast to 2026” the report has been added to the ResearchAndMarkets.com offering. In 2021, the global CBD market was estimated 4.2 billion dollars. The market is expected to arrive 12.64 billion dollars by 2026. Increasing regulatory approvals are one of the major drivers of the market. The CBD market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.53% during the forecast period 2022-2026.Market Segmentation Analysis: By Product: The…
Read More »At least 8 dead in wake of flooding, power outages in eastern Kentucky
Rescue workers pulled people from rooftops amid rapidly rising water Thursday in central Appalachia, where torrential rains triggered some of the worst flooding in state history. taking at least eight life in his step and leaving several people missing, according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. “Tonight we need your continued prayers for the people of Eastern Kentucky,” Beshear said in an update Thursday evening. “This is an ongoing natural disaster, with more rain expected tonight that could worsen the situation. The death toll has heartbreakingly risen to 8 Kentuckians lost.” An emergency official in hard-hit eastern Kentucky described the situation…
Read More »Cannabis Client Alert – July 2022 #2 | Dentons
In this week’s edition: Senators introduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunities Act. New York approves regulations for licensed use of cannabis for adults. federal Cannabis Administration and Opportunities Act (CAOA) – On July 21, Senators Corey Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduced CAOA, his long-awaited cannabis legalization bill. Originally scheduled to be introduced last April, the bill is considered dead on arrival, at least for the current legislative session, although parts may be included in a minibus bill expected in the coming weeks . The US House passes the Safe Banking Act as an amendment to…
Read More »Farrell extends deal as Ireland rugby coach after beating NZ
DUBLIN (AP) – With his stock high after a series win in New Zealand, Andy Farrell signed a contract extension as Ireland’s rugby coach on Friday that ties him to the position until 2025. Farrell could have been a potential replacement for England manager Eddie Jones, who will step down after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. But Farrell, 47, is committed to Ireland beyond that moment, with the new deal announced two weeks after Ireland claimed their first series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand to climb to the top of the world rankings . Irish rugby performance…
Read More »BASF Expands Clean Beauty Offerings With The CBD Solution, ComfortBD
BASF has introduced ComfortBD to the US market, a natural CBD-based ingredient derived from industrial hemp grown on US farms that intend to seek certification for their organic farming practices. ComfortBD is an effective ingredient that supports the appearance of matte skin and calms the appearance of red, irritated skin. “Since the pandemic, consumers have changed their preferences, looking for sustainable and efficient solutions, and CBD is the perfect candidate for this, as it is a natural solution that offers relaxing and calming properties,” said Nader Mahmoud, Vice President of business management for the personal care of the north. America…
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Kentucky’s flood kills 15 as Governor warns children are among the dead
Disastrous flash flooding and torrential rains have killed at least 15 people in Kentucky and the death toll is expected to double and include children, it was announced this morning. Catastrophic downpours have obliterated entire cities – submerging homes, cars and buildings in floodwaters as emergency services scramble desperately to save those trapped. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the rising death toll this morning as he braced the state for the death toll to double as he warned the count “will include some children.” Homes with families inside were “completely swept away in the middle of the night, possibly while…
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