MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, The Associated Press has learned. Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami on Friday on a criminal complaint and more details about …
Snoop Dogg declares he’s giving up his signature habit of “smoke.” The iconic rapper and long-time marijuana advocate shared the surprising announcement on social media on Nov. 16. “After much thought and discussions with my family, I’ve made the decision to give up smoking. Please respect my privacy during this time,” he wrote in a …
Discover the Surprising Relationship Between Cannabis and Sleep If you’ve ever wondered whether cannabis can help you sleep, you’re not alone. In fact, a 2020 study revealed that many people turn to medical marijuana for better sleep, with a staggering 70 percent of young users citing it as a way to combat insomnia. It’s no …
New Studies Reveal Alarming Risk of Heart Failure and Stroke Associated with Regular Marijuana Use Recent research has unveiled concerning findings about the potential impact of regular marijuana use on heart health, raising the risk of heart failure and stroke, even when considering other health conditions. This highlights the urgent need for extensive research and …
Two new studies suggest that regular use of marijuana could be linked to a higher risk of heart failure or heart attack, especially among older people. The preliminary findings of the studies, which have yet to be published, will be presented next week at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia. The …
A woman walks by a smoke shop in New York City that displays a marijuana leaf in the window, June 16, 2023. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Coss Marte’s marijuana dispensary in lower Manhattan has already cost him over $1 million, and it’s not even open yet. He was awarded a …
An employee of Aurora Deutschland GmbH, a manufacturer of medical Cannabis products, inspects a flowering Cannabis plant in a greenhouse in Leuna, Germany September 11, 2023. Lisi Niesner | Reuters Marijuana-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are experiencing a surge of interest in September. Investors are once again flocking to the sector after months of decreased enthusiasm. …
New York City police have reported that Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested on Monday and is now facing charges of strangulation and assault against a 26-year-old woman. The incident has created shockwaves within the NBA community. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE Sept. 11 (UPI) — Reports have surfaced that Houston Rockets guard …
Joe’s 9/11 snub Recently, the White House announced President Biden’s travel plans to Alaska and Vietnam to mark the solemn occasion of 9/11. This decision has raised concerns as it will be the first time a president hasn’t attended any of the observances held annually in New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or at the White …
Over the past 11 years, there has been a significant increase in the annual rates of emergency department visits in Ontario for cannabis-related traffic injuries, according to a recent study conducted by The Ottawa Hospital. This study, which was published in JAMA Network Open on Wednesday, analyzed the involvement of cannabis in emergency room visits …