Texas Hemp Crackdown: New rules take effect in Texas, banning many hemp-derived THC products (including delta-8 and delta-10) while keeping qualifying delta-9 products legal under the 0.3% THC limit, reshaping what smoke shops can stock and raising felony risk for banned items. Ohio Cannabis Market Expansion: Ohio’s HB611 passed the House, expanding adult-use opportunities for certain medical marijuana processors and adding new cultivator and dispensary licensing pathways under the Division of Cannabis Control. Ghana Licensing Milestone: Ghana’s NACOC issued its first medicinal/industrial cannabis cultivation licences to two companies, with THC capped at 0.3% and strict enforcement against unauthorized growing. Industry Narrative Battle: Rosario Dawson renewed the push to address who legalization left behind, arguing the legal market’s gains haven’t matched the justice gap. UK Retail Shock: The UK’s vaping/CBD wholesaler JM Wholesale collapsed into administration, leaving 47 staff jobless and highlighting pressure on the supply chain. Business & Culture Debate: A new industry discussion challenges the idea of a single “cannabis culture,” arguing the market is really many overlapping consumer segments. Medicinal Cultivation in Africa: NACOC also reiterated Ghana’s tight, licence-only framework for cannabis cultivation, signaling a cautious start for the regulated sector.