Author: Jelena Cikes
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Jelena Cikes
Writer and journalist specialized in financial markets and American politics. Pop culture aficionado, travel junkie, YouTube devotee.
Mexican lawmakers granted 6-month extension for passing marijuana legalization bill
Mexico’s highest court pushed back the deadline for the country’s Congress to pass a bill legalizing marijuana after lawmakers requested an extension to continue working on the complex legislation. The new deadline is April 30,...
Medical marijuana to be studied in largest European drug project to date
A new study backed by the British Royal College of Psychiatrists exploring the potential of cannabis for treating a slew of medical conditions is set to be announced later this week. The wide-ranging research project...
Police warn of possible marijuana-infused candies on Halloween
As it has become customary in recent years, police in the United States are warning parents on Halloween to be wary of possible marijuana-laced candies as children go trick or treating. The Guilford County Sheriff’s...
US Department of Agriculture rolls out hemp cultivation guidelines
As consumer interest in CBD products in the United States continues to surge, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) released interim draft rules for growing hemp this week. The guidelines for hemp cultivation will be subject...
Researchers say evidence of marijuana helping mental health conditions is “scarce”
Although cannabis and CBD’s popularity has been surging, evidence supporting cannabinoids as a viable treatment for conditions like anxiety and depression is weak, new research suggests. In a review of 83 studies conducted between 1983...
German conservatives appear to loosen stance on marijuana
Over two years after the very limited legalization of medical marijuana in the country, Germany’s conservative ruling party could be looking into full legalization soon, Deutsche Welle reports. According to the outlet, a number of...
Bernie Sanders rolls out marijuana legalization plan
This week Vermont Senator and presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders unveiled his marijuana legalization plan if he wins the White House in 2020. At 4:20 pm ET on Thursday, Sanders released the plan under which the...
Snoop Dogg partners with Israel cannabis start-up Seedo
American rapper Snoop Dogg is the new brand ambassador for cannabis company Seedo in a move that is sure to create some buzz for the Israeli start-up. Seedo, founded in 2013, manufactures indoor home-growing boxes...