CULTURE Magazine (2024)

22/11/2023

Dispensaries are doing their part to help others to feel the true spirit of thankfulness this Thanksgiving with a round of free turkeys.

Dispensaries are doing their part to help others to feel the true spirit of thankfulness this Thanksgiving with a round of free turkeys. In recent years, Green Wednesday, which falls on the day before Thanksgiving, has become the cannabis industry’s second-highest grossing day of sales, and a big...

21/11/2023

Last week, “Stoner of the Century” Snoop Dogg announced that he’s quitting “smoking” in a post that practically broke the internet. But is it an announcement that he’s given up pot, or just a hugely successful stunt?

On Thursday, “Stoner of the Century” Snoop Dogg, 52, announced that he’s quitting “smoking” in a post that practically broke the internet. But is it an announcement that he’s given up pot, or just a hugely successful stunt? After trying w**d in “the seventies” to smoking blunts and c...

08/11/2023

Afghani poppy farmers are estimated to have lost over $1 billion in value or 95% of their o***m supply since the Taliban outlawed o***m production in April 2022, according to a new report from the United Nations.

Afghani poppy farmers are estimated to have lost over $1 billion in value or 95% of their o***m supply since the Taliban outlawed o***m production in April 2022, according to a new report from the United Nations. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime issued a press release Sunday noting tha...

07/11/2023

TICAL Official, the cannabis brand created by rapper Method Man, has announced the newest launch of preorders for the brand’s popular cannabis storage cases.

TICAL Official, the cannabis brand created by rapper Method Man, has announced the newest launch of preorders for the brand’s popular cannabis storage cases. The storage cases are made in partnership with Apothecarry Brands and have been seen on the Drink Champs podcast and have been used by other...

06/11/2023

Pablo Escobar died of a gunshot wound during a 1993 shootout at his hideout in Medellin, but Pablo did not go down without leaving a very strange parting gift to his homeland: a bunch of hippos that escaped his private zoo, became feral and started terrorizing Colombian fishing towns.

Pablo Escobar died of a gunshot wound during a 1993 shootout at his hideout in Medellin, but Pablo did not go down without leaving a very strange parting gift to his homeland: a bunch of hippos that escaped his private zoo, became feral and started terrorizing Colombian fishing towns. Colombia is ...

03/11/2023

Country cannabis outlaw and icon Willie Nelson entered the Michigan cannabis market, debuting his cannabis brand in the state last week.

Country cannabis outlaw and icon Willie Nelson entered the Michigan cannabis market, debuting his cannabis brand in the state last week. Michigan is the eighth state so far to sell flower from the singer-songwriter’s exclusive cannabis brand, Willie’s Reserve, which will be available at all Puf...

02/11/2023

Home values in states that have legalized cannabis were higher and grew at a faster rate than in non-legal states, according to a recently published study.

Home values in states that have legalized cannabis were higher and grew at a faster rate than in non-legal states, according to a recently published study. The research examining residential real estate prices found that home values in states with recreational cannabis have outpaced home values in o...

01/11/2023

Things get weird in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Super Mario Bros. games have always been fun for people of all ages, but Super Mario Bros. Wonder takes players on a delightful new journey that we can’t help but think was inspired by substances of the psychedelic variety. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is fun for everyone, but should you choose to...

31/10/2023

Like clockwork, the annual wave of warnings to trick-or-treaters rolled out this year, alerting parents about the imminent danger of edibles getting mixed in with candy.

Nothing is scarier than cannabis-infused edibles “disguised” as candy for some parents. Like clockwork, the annual wave of warnings to trick-or-treaters rolled out this year, alerting parents about the imminent danger of edibles getting mixed in with candy. But some people are skeptical if the...

30/10/2023

In a new report by Quartz Advisor, data shows that since 2016, traffic fatalities fell in four states that legalized adult-use cannabis, with a slight increase of fatalities in five states that have not legalized cannabis.

In a new report by Quartz Advisor, data shows that since 2016, traffic fatalities fell in four states that legalized adult-use cannabis, with a slight increase of fatalities in five states that have not legalized cannabis. The report showed some anomalies, however, and there was a slight increase of...

27/10/2023

A survey released this week found that “18 percent of respondents have used cannabis for health reasons in the past year, 19 percent have used cannabis for recreational reasons, and 14 percent have used it for both.”

A survey, released this week by the cannabis wellness company EO Care, found that “18 percent of respondents have used cannabis for health reasons in the past year, 19 percent have used cannabis for recreational reasons, and 14 percent have used it for both.” It also revealed that the “top th...

26/10/2023

Los Angeles and Pittsburgh-based Khalifa Kush, the cannabis and lifestyle brand founded by Wiz Khalifa, recently announced a collaboration with Camp High, purveyors of locally made “small batch” clothing products.

Gear up before you smoke up. Los Angeles and Pittsburgh-based Khalifa Kush, the cannabis and lifestyle brand we know and love, founded by the one and only Wiz Khalifa, announced a collaboration with Camp High, purveyors of locally made “small batch” clothing products. The cannabis and fashion ...

25/10/2023

Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again keeping drug makers in check, suggesting that people living with cancer are being preyed on by greedy interests.

Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again keeping drug makers in check, suggesting that people living with cancer are being preyed on by greedy interests. On Monday, Sanders demanded a Department of Health-led investigation into a proposal to grant a company with an exclusive patent license for cancer tre...

24/10/2023

Billionaire Elon Musk floated spending $1 billion on a joke—specifically to rename Wikipedia as “Dickipedia,” while right-wing distrust in the open-source database grows.

Billionaire Elon Musk floated spending $1 billion on a joke—specifically to rename Wikipedia as “Dickipedia,” while right-wing distrust in the open-source database grows. Musk broke the internet last year when he bought Twitter for $44 billion dollars and whittled it down to the bones, tra...

23/10/2023

A new study shows that highly processed foods can be as addictive as he**in, co***ne and ni****ne, leading some health experts to call for warning labels on popularly consumed snacks such as cookies and chips.

A new study shows that highly processed foods can be as addictive as he**in, co***ne and ni****ne, leading some health experts to call for warning labels on popularly consumed snacks such as cookies and chips. The new research, which analyzed the findings of nearly 300 previous nutritional studies,....

20/10/2023

t’s time for Big Pharma companies that were caught lying to the public to pay up.

It’s time for Big Pharma companies that were caught lying to the public to pay up. A new report compiled by ConsumerShield suggests the past decade was defined by record-high settlements and penalties in the pharmaceuticals sector, totalling over $80 billion in fines and penalties. ConsumerS...

19/10/2023

A new study has found that using psilocybin outside of a clinical setting was associated with mental health benefits including decreases in anxiety and depression.

A new study has found that using psilocybin outside of a clinical setting was associated with mental health benefits including decreases in anxiety and depression. The research, which was published last month in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, studied nearly 3,000 people who reported on their ...

18/10/2023

A cartoon depicting Paul McCartney being searched for pot by airport customs and with an autograph from the singer appeared on Antiques Roadshow season 46, episode 2 on Sunday, Oct., 5.

A cartoon depicting Paul McCartney being searched for pot by airport customs and with an autograph from the singer appeared on Antiques Roadshow season 46, episode 2 on Sunday, Oct., 5. The cartoon was valued between £2,000 – 3,000 ($2,437.12 – 3,655.71 USD). On the episode, Antiques Roadsh...

17/10/2023

Years now after the height of the pandemic, a new study shows evidence of the benefits of cannabis for those who had COVID-19.

Years now after the height of the pandemic, a new study shows evidence of the benefits of cannabis for those who had COVID-19. According to the researcher’s conclusions, cannabis consumers affected by COVID-19 experienced “better outcomes and mortality” compared to non-consumers. The study, en...

16/10/2023

New research carried out over three years in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vineyard by grape grower Kristy Harkness and viticulture researcher Dr. Mark Krasnow has found that h**p is a viable cover crop, at least when it comes to the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc vineyards.

New research carried out over three years in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vineyard by grape grower Kristy Harkness and viticulture researcher Dr. Mark Krasnow has found that h**p is a viable cover crop, at least when it comes to the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. The research, as outlined...

13/10/2023

The Central Intelligence Agency recently said in a podcast episode that a CIA-backed coup in Iran during the 1950’s was “undemocratic,” a first for the agency.

The Central Intelligence Agency recently said in a podcast episode that a CIA-backed coup in Iran during the 1950’s was “undemocratic,” a first for the agency. According to an article by the Associated Press, the 1953 Iranian military coup that removed Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh from...

12/10/2023

A convicted fentanyl dealer and member of a New York City drug ring blamed for the overdose death of actor Michael K Williams has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.

A convicted fentanyl dealer and member of a New York City drug ring blamed for the overdose death of actor Michael K Williams has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. According to an article by the Associated Press, Luis Cruz was one member of a four-man team convicted of selling fenta...

11/10/2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom last week vetoed a bill that would have allowed cannabis cafes to offer w**d, food and beverages to patrons at licensed establishments reminiscent of the famed coffee shops in Amsterdam.

California Governor Gavin Newsom last week vetoed a bill that would have allowed cannabis cafes to offer w**d, food and beverages to patrons at licensed establishments reminiscent of the famed coffee shops in Amsterdam. The measure, Assembly Bill 374 (AB 374), was passed by the California legislatur...

10/10/2023

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, brands are always thinking of ways to provide seasonal experiences.

At the beginning of fall, our senses are awakening to the change of the season. Depending on where you live, you might see the colorful leaves change to beautiful hues of yellow, orange, and red, or you probably have found some neighbors eagerly putting up Halloween decorations already. You’ll hea...

09/10/2023

Researchers in China recently looked at the relationship between kidney stone rates among male cannabis users versus those who do not consume cannabis and found that, indeed, that male cannabis users “were inversely associated with kidney stones.”

Researchers in China recently looked at the relationship between kidney stone rates among male cannabis users versus those who do not consume cannabis and found that, indeed, that male cannabis users “were inversely associated with kidney stones.” The study was published in the journal Frontier...

06/10/2023

While consumers are getting smarter about cannabis selection in general, a new study—based on brainwaves—confirms that the entourage effect is the determining factor of potency, not the delta-9 THC percentage, as many still believe.

While consumers are getting smarter about cannabis selection in general, a new study—based on brainwaves—confirms that the entourage effect is the determining factor of potency, not the delta-9 THC percentage, as many still believe. According to an Oct 3. announcement, new study by researcher...

05/10/2023

According to the CDC, 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Of that number, an estimated 42,000 women and 500 men lose their lives to the disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Of that number, an estimated 42,000 women and 500 men lose their lives to the disease. There are many factors that contribute to a person’s diagnosis, inclu...

04/10/2023

On Monday’s Oct. 2 episode of Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend on SiriusXM Garage, Ed Sheeran, 32, laughed and discussed many things including getting high as hell at a sesh with Snoop Dogg.

On Monday’s Oct. 2 episode of Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend on SiriusXM Garage, Ed Sheeran, 32, laughed and discussed many things including getting high as hell at a sesh with Snoop Dogg, 51, backstage after a concert in Australia last March. Even though Sheeran.....

03/10/2023

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law which would allow California doctors to immediately begin writing prescriptions for M**A and psilocybin medications should the federal government choose to reschedule them.

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law which would allow California doctors to immediately begin writing prescriptions for M**A and psilocybin medications should the federal government choose to reschedule them. Gov. Newsom signed AB 1021 on Saturday in an effort to prepare California do...

02/10/2023

A poll commissioned by the Coalition to Regulate Ma*****na Like Alcohol—the campaign supporting the ballot initiative—and conducted by FM3 Research surveyed likely November voters in mid-August, specifically asking about their stance on ushering in recreational cannabis laws for the Buckeye State.

A poll commissioned by the Coalition to Regulate Ma*****na Like Alcohol (CRMLA)—the campaign supporting the ballot initiative—and conducted by FM3 Research surveyed likely November voters in mid-August, specifically asking about their stance on ushering in recreational cannabis laws for the Buck...

29/09/2023

Ukrainian immigrants looking for a better future are turning to opportunities in medical cannabis in multiple states.

Ukrainian immigrants looking for a better future are turning to opportunities in medical cannabis in multiple states. The Herald-Dispatch reports that a pair of Ukrainian immigrants are owners of a new dispensary opening up in Huntington, West Virginia. While one of the operators emigrated to the ...

28/09/2023

Cannabis companies doing legal business in their state are one step closer to potentially opening accounts with federally-insured banks after the latest version of the SAFER Banking Act (formerly SAFE banking) cleared the Senate Banking Committee Wednesday 14-9.

Cannabis companies doing legal business in their state are one step closer to potentially opening accounts with federally-insured banks after the latest version of the SAFER Banking Act (formerly SAFE banking) cleared the Senate Banking Committee Wednesday 14-9. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regul...

27/09/2023

Future’s cannabis brand Evol is now available in Nevada in partnership with cultivator Redwood Cultivation.

Future’s cannabis brand Evol is now available in Nevada in partnership with cultivator Redwood Cultivation, a Sept. 22 announcement reads. After first being announced last April, then conquering California, Nevada marks the next strategic step in expanding Evol to the next state on the list. A...

26/09/2023

The NASA will begin to use advancements in artificial intelligence to better monitor the skies in the hopes that non-human eyes may help them understand UFO sightings.

As inklings of extraterrestrial life continue to make headlines, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will begin to use advancements in artificial intelligence to better monitor the skies in the hopes that non-human eyes may help them understand unidentified flying object (UFO) s...

25/09/2023

A Brisbane woman pleaded guilty Friday to charges stemming from an incident in Spring of last year when a drone containing drugs and po*******hy crash-landed into the recreation yard of a correctional facility in Queensland.

A Brisbane woman pleaded guilty Friday to charges stemming from an incident in Spring of last year when a drone containing drugs and po*******hy crash-landed into the recreation yard of a correctional facility in Queensland. According to information originally disseminated by the Australian Associat...

22/09/2023

The Danish Parliament’s Health Committee recently stated that it has destroyed more than 145,541 kilograms (or approximately 320,862 pounds) of cannabis, measured in dry weight.

The Danish Parliament’s Health Committee recently stated that it has destroyed more than 145,541 kilograms (or approximately 320,862 pounds) of cannabis, measured in dry weight. According to a parliamentary inquiry response, the committee has also issued 303 permits to undergo the destruction of t...

21/09/2023

Method Man’s cannabis brand TICAL (Taking Into Consideration All Lives) announced on Sept. 15 its entrance into New York’s adult-use cannabis market in partnership with Central Processors NY—one of the largest processors in New York—and Adirondack H**p Company.

Method Man’s cannabis brand TICAL (Taking Into Consideration All Lives) announced on Sept. 15 its entrance into New York’s adult-use cannabis market in partnership with Central Processors NY—one of the largest processors in New York—and Adirondack H**p Company. Central Processors’s p...

20/09/2023

Stephen Marley dropped his new album Old Soul Friday, featuring guest appearances by legends Eric Clapton, Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid.

Stephen Marley dropped his new album Old Soul Friday, featuring guest appearances by legends Eric Clapton, Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid. It weaves a texture of unplugged jam sessions, including original comp...

19/09/2023

A massive bust at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, was announced last Friday, and law enforcement agents presented the seizure with stacked bales of cannabis in a wall-like structure.

A massive bust at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, was announced last Friday, and law enforcement agents presented the seizure with stacked bales of cannabis in a wall-like structure that was posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. In a single swoop, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CB...

15/09/2023

If Minnesota police search a vehicle solely based upon the smell of pot, they can’t justify searching a vehicle, even if there is evidence found of other alleged crimes.

If Minnesota police search a vehicle solely based upon the smell of pot, they can’t justify searching a vehicle, even if there is evidence found of other alleged crimes. Even after appealing a lower court decision to suppress the evidence—twice—the Minnesota Supreme Court agreed, and the dismi...