- Spark Newswire

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NBA Star Al Harrington Launches Premium Cannabis Brand In New Jersey: Here’s Why You Should Try It

March 15, 12:24 PM

Al Harrington, a New Jersey native and former NBA player, is launching his premium cannabis brand, Viola, exclusively with RISE Dispensary in New Jersey. The launch will begin on Friday, March 24, at RISE Paterson, and the premium flower will be available at RISE Bloomfield starting the next day.

GTBIF

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Get Ready For A Cannabis Boom In Europe, Says This Billionaire [Video]

By Javier Hasse

March 9, 12:05 PM

Boris Jordan of Curaleaf Holdings Inc (OTC: CURLF) spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in 2022 and expressed his excitement for the potential of the European market for cannabis.

CURLF

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Diverse Perspectives, Innovative Solutions: 3 Women Making Waves In Cannabis Science

By Javier Hasse

March 7, 8:11 AM

During Women’s History Month Benzinga is highlighting some of the top female innovators in the cannabis industry.

BUD

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Big Cannabis ETF’s Manager Warns 2023 Will Be A Tough Year: Here’s Why

By Javier Hasse

February 27, 12:01 PM

Jason Wilson, cannabis research and banking expert at ETFMG, the issuer of the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE: MJ), expects 2023 to be a challenging year for many businesses in the industry.

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John Oliver’s Take On Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: There’s Huge Potential If Done Responsibly

By Javier Hasse

February 20, 10:55 AM

John Oliver is back on "Last Week Tonight" and is once again taking a deep dive into a very intriguing topic: the potential benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy. The show, which aired on Sunday, delves into the history of psychedelics and its potential benefits for mental health.

CMPS

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Cannabis Leaders High Tide, Trulieve & Boston Beer Co. Share An Inside Look Intro Their Strategy

By Javier Hasse

December 1, 4:54 PM

Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider recorded some interviews while we were at MJBizCon 2022 in Las Vegas. Check out the cool guests we interview and their insights into what you should be paying attention to! Guests:

HITI

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You Can Now Experience The ‘Star Trek’ Tridimensional Chess Set Online Before You Buy It

By Javier Hasse

November 12, 3:38 PM

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) (NASDAQ: PARAA)’s Paramount Consumer Products has partnered with future-forward web3 enabler droppLabs, to release an industry-first, in

PARA

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A Global List Of Cannabis Operators And Executives To Keep An Eye On In 2022 And Beyond

By Javier Hasse

November 9, 1:37 PM

Less than 30 years after Israel became the first nation in the world to allow its citizens to use cannabis for medical purposes, the medical and adult-use cannabis markets have spread across the globe at a dizzying rate.

AKAN

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Election Results And Marijuana: What Happened With Weed In Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota & South Dakota?

By Javier Hasse

November 9, 10:44 AM

On Tuesday, citizens in five (mostly red) states voted on whether or not to legalize cannabis for adult use.

CNBS

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These Are The Top Companies And Most Influential People In The Psychedelics Space: Meet The Winners Of The Microdose Awards

By Javier Hasse

November 7, 11:48 AM

Which are the top companies and who are the most influential people in the psychedelics space? According to Microdose Psychedelic Insights, host of the Microdose Awards, these are the ones to watch.

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