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2 weeks ago | thebluntness.com | Harrison Wise |Shryne Group |Hemptown USA

New York’s legal cannabis program is once again under the microscope—and this time, the stakes are higher than ever. According to a recent report in The New York Times by Ashley Southall (April 7, 2025 article), multiple cannabis businesses across the state are being scrutinized for alleged violations, irregularities, and potential misconduct tied to licensing, operations, and state oversight.

2 weeks ago | thebluntness.com | Taylor Engle |Mike Adams

ARTICLE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN TRIPSITTER. Authors: Tripsitter and Patrick McConnellFrom broken bones to brain injuries, athletes are turning to psychedelics to not only heal faster but also to reach new heights of performance. In fact, a study from last year claimed psychedelics were the third most-used substance class over the past year among professional athletes. Despite growing personal accounts, scientific research on psychedelics and their impact on athletic performance remains limited.

3 weeks ago | thebluntness.com | Harrison Wise

When California-based Gold Flora entered the legal cannabis scene, the company was poised to dominate. Backed by serious money and a sprawling, vertically integrated operation—from a 100,000-square-foot cultivation campus in the desert to marquee dispensaries in West Hollywood and San Jose—Gold Flora wasn't just riding the green wave. It was supposed to be the wave. But by the end of March 2025, the company had filed for receivership, its assets now headed to auction.

3 weeks ago | thebluntness.com | Harrison Wise |Shryne Group |Hemptown USA |Taylor Engle

SXSW 2025, held from March 7 to 15 in Austin, Texas, prominently featured a Psychedelics Track, highlighting the expanding role of psychoactive substances in culture, medicine, and policy. The Psychedelics Track offered a diverse array of sessions aimed at broadening the understanding of psychoactive substances. Researchers, healthcare professionals, and investors gathered to discuss efforts to dissolve stigma and reshape perceptions of psychedelics.

4 weeks ago | thebluntness.com | Taylor Engle |Melanie Rizzo

In a groundbreaking move, Tokin' Jew, a prominent Jewish cannabis brand, has unveiled the first-ever kosher-for-Passover THC gummies, offering observant Jews a way to partake in cannabis consumption without compromising their religious practices. Bridging Tradition and Modern ConsumptionPassover imposes strict dietary laws, notably the prohibition of chametz—leavened grains such as wheat, oats, corn, and barley. This restriction renders many conventional edibles unsuitable for the holiday.