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Dec 23, 2022

California's 'Sisters of the Valley' Thrive in Cannabis Industry

California's 'Sisters of the Valley' are blending cannabis entrepreneurship with a mission of healing, expanding their influence globally with new chapters in Mexico,

•California's 'Sisters of the Valley' are thriving in the cannabis industry
•Founded by Sister Kate Meeusen, the group promotes healing through cannabis

by California's 'Sisters of the Valley' grow and sell cannabis products California's 'Sisters of the Valley' grow and sell cannabis products 23/12/2022

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Euronews

Oct 26, 2022

Germany Announces Plan to Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use

Germany plans to legalize cannabis for recreational use, allowing adult possession and sales in licensed outlets, pending EU law compliance

•Germany plans to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use
•Possession of up to 30 grams will be decriminalized
•Sales will occur in licensed stores, pending EU law compliance

by Germany details plan to legalise cannabis for recreational purposes Germany plans to decriminalise the possession of up to 30 g of cannabis and allow the sale of the substance to adults for recreational purposes. 26/10/2022

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Jan 10, 2022

Spanish Police Dismantle Drug Trafficking Ring Using Helicopters

Spanish police have dismantled a helicopter-based drug trafficking ring, seizing 2.4 metric tons of hashish and 112 kilograms of marijuana

•Spanish police dismantled a drug ring using helicopters for smuggling
•2.4 metric tons of hashish and 112 kg of marijuana were seized
•11 arrests were made, with 9 more suspects sought in France
•The operation involved collaboration with French police and Europol

by Drug trafficking ring that used helicopters shut down in Spain The criminal gang allegedly transported hashish and marijuana from Morocco to southern Spain using helicopters. 10/01/2022

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Dec 13, 2021

Dutch Cannabis Cafes Thrive as Pandemic Boosts Demand

Dutch cannabis cafes have seen increased business during the pandemic, with many users turning to cannabis to manage stress and boredom

•Dutch cannabis cafes report increased business during COVID-19
•A survey shows 90% of users maintain or increase cannabis use

by Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic A survey by Trimbos, a research institute on mental health and addictions, found that 90% of Dutch cannabis users were smoking as much or more since the start of the pandemic. 13/12/2021

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Nov 27, 2018

Study Reveals Wealthy Youths as Major Cannabis Consumers in Paris Region

A study by the OFDT reveals that affluent youths in Paris are the main consumers of cannabis, challenging stereotypes about drug use in poorer neighborhoods

•OFDT study shows wealthy Paris youths are major cannabis consumers
•Affluent areas drive demand for drugs more than poorer suburbs
•Fixed fine system criticized for disproportionately impacting poor users

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Euronews

Sep 28, 2018

SEC Sues Elon Musk for Fraud Over $420 Tesla Stock Price Tweet

The SEC is suing Elon Musk for fraud over his $420 Tesla stock price tweet, claiming it was intended to amuse his girlfriend, Grimes

•SEC sues Elon Musk for fraud over misleading Tesla tweet
•Musk's $420 stock price aimed to amuse girlfriend, Grimes
•The SEC emphasizes accountability despite celebrity status
•Musk calculated $420 based on a 20% stock premium

by Elon Musk wanted to impress girlfriend with $420 stock price: SEC The SEC is suing Musk for fraud after he said he secured funding to take his electric car company, Tesla, private at a price of $420 — a reference to weed culture. 28/09/2018

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Jul 21, 2018

Italian Police Seize €20 Million in Marijuana Plants in Major Operation

Italian police seized €20 million worth of marijuana plants in a major operation, arresting 18 people and investigating 21 more

•Italian police seized €20 million worth of marijuana
•26,000 plants were discovered across three locations in southern Italy

by Marijuana worth millions seized in Italy Marijuana worth millions seized in Italy 21/07/2018

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Jan 19, 2017

Cannabis Advocates Plan 420 Protest During Trump's Inauguration

Cannabis advocates in Washington, D.C. plan a protest during Trump's inauguration, distributing free joints to push for federal legalization

•DCMJ plans 420-themed protest during Trump's inauguration
•4,200 joints to be distributed; synchronized smoke-in planned
•Protest challenges Trump's AG pick, Jeff Sessions
•DCMJ seeks Trump's support for federal cannabis legalization

by Marijuana legalisation advocates get on their high horses in anti-Trump protest A group of “Washingstonians” have planned a 420-themed protest on January 20: the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States. 19/01/2017

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Nov 9, 2016

Uncertainty Surrounds Marijuana Legalization Under Trump Administration

Marijuana legalization faces uncertainty under Trump's presidency, as his stance remains unclear, leaving advocates and policymakers in anticipation

•Trump's stance on marijuana has shifted since 1990
•He supports medical marijuana but opposes adult recreational use

by Trump and marijuana The legalisation of marijuana became a hot-button issue in this US election campaign How will plans to legalise the drug fare in a Trump presidency? 09/11/2016

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California's 'Sisters of the Valley' Thrive in Cannabis Industry

Germany Announces Plan to Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use

Spanish Police Dismantle Drug Trafficking Ring Using Helicopters

Dutch Cannabis Cafes Thrive as Pandemic Boosts Demand

Study Reveals Wealthy Youths as Major Cannabis Consumers in Paris Region

SEC Sues Elon Musk for Fraud Over $420 Tesla Stock Price Tweet

Italian Police Seize €20 Million in Marijuana Plants in Major Operation

Cannabis Advocates Plan 420 Protest During Trump's Inauguration

Uncertainty Surrounds Marijuana Legalization Under Trump Administration

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