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Jun 08 2026BUSINESS

World Cup visitors in New York get a crash course in legal cannabis

New York is gearing up to welcome thousands of World Cup fans this summer, and state officials aren’t missing a chance to teach visitors how to use marijuana the legal way. With soccer matches just a train ride away and over 200 licensed dispensaries in the area, the state wants fans to know where t

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Jun 07 2026SCIENCE

Sunlight‑Driven Microbe Matchmaking by Diatom Sugar

Diatoms, the tiny plankton that sparkle in sunny seas, use a special sugar coating to pick their bacterial partners. This sugar, called sulfated mannan, hangs on the diatom surface like a selective handshake. Only certain bacteria that can read this chemical signal will stick around. Researchers di

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Jun 01 2026CRYPTO

Can a vape really fill your wallet while filling your lungs?

The idea of turning a habit into an income source sounds too good to be true—and that’s exactly what a new gadget called the Gudtrip vape promised. Marketed as the first "smart" cannabis device that rewards users with Bitcoin, the product caught attention with bold claims like "smoke weed and earn B

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May 15 2026OPINION

How Safe Is Your Weed? The Real Deal on Mold and Cannabis Testing

Many people worry about moldy cannabis, but most don’t realize how complicated testing and safety rules really are. Reports often focus on one method—like radiation—to make things sound scary. But radiation isn’t some new trick. It’s used every day in food and medicine to kill germs safely. The real

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May 12 2026FINANCE

Chicago Atlantic Plans Big Fund Move

The company Chicago Atlantic BDC wants to raise up to half a billion dollars through a smart financial trick. They filed a shelf registration with the SEC. Think of it like a shopping list that lets them sell up to $500 million in new securities whenever they need cash. But this isn't some quick mon

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May 11 2026HEALTH

Teens Teaching Teens: The New Way to Talk About Drugs

In Colorado, young people aren’t waiting for adults to teach them about drugs—they’re doing it themselves. Groups like Rise Above Colorado skip the boring lectures and use art, websites, and even podcasts to share real facts. Instead of warnings that don’t work, they focus on science and real-life s

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May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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May 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Met Gala’s Unwritten Guest List Rules

Anna Wintour’s annual fashion fundraiser isn’t just about stunning outfits—it’s a carefully guarded circle where loyalty to certain figures comes first. Some big names like Meghan Markle and the Beckham couple learned this the hard way. Romeo Beckham, though, slipped into the 2024 event thanks to Bu

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Greenhouse Growth: What New York Growers Need to Know

In recent years, New York has opened the door for adult‑use cannabis cultivation. Yet many growers still lack clear data on how much they can expect to produce and earn in a greenhouse setting. A new study tackles this gap by comparing two popular flowering methods: autoflower, which does not rel

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May 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Behind the Scenes at Fashion’s Biggest Night

New York City turns into a glittering runway every May when fashion’s elite gather for the Met Gala. But the real action happens off-stage—at private parties where stars mix, mingle, and sometimes outshine the main event itself. These gatherings aren’t just about showing up; they’re carefully planne

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