Hemp & THC Regulation: North Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill to cap THC in hemp-derived drinks and edibles at 0.4 milligrams per retail container and raise the purchase age to 21, setting up a major compliance shift for brands built on higher-THC products. Medical Cannabis Rules: Thailand’s ONCB warned retailers that cannabis buds remain prescription-only and banned sales via vending machines, websites, social media, and other electronic channels, with tougher penalties for illegal distribution and export. Courtroom & Enforcement: A federal judge in a North Carolina case weighed how changing marijuana attitudes could affect searches tied to drug suspicions, highlighting ongoing friction between marijuana policy and policing practices. Industry & Retail Milestones: Illinois may see the state’s first licensed cannabis drive-thru as a Danville dispensary awaits final state approval. Local Business Spotlight: Belmont’s Cal Verde Naturals marked three years as the town’s only active cannabis retailer, citing steady community support. Criminal Justice: A New Zealand woman, Jennifer Devery, was sentenced for supplying cannabis oil sold online via Facebook, with hundreds of customers and tens of thousands in deposits tied to the operation. Public Safety: Greenville County residents are pushing for road safety changes after a crash where the driver faced DUI and marijuana possession charges. International Supply Crackdowns: In Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region, authorities destroyed 13 tons of wild cannabis after surveying thousands of hectares during a preventive operation.