70 m. ago Historic U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling Unlocks Potential Growth Opportunities for MediPharm Labs, Backed by the Company’s Suite of Licenses and Proven U.S. Clinical Trial Supply Experience

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm”, “MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order  to expedite the reclassification of cannabis under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act from Schedule I to Schedule III (the […]

Economics

2 h. ago Avicanna Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order to Reclassify Cannabis & Provides Scientific Update

Avicanna’s evidence-based pathway for cannabinoid-based medicine aligns with the executive order. Avicanna’s 2025 advances across R&D, clinical development, and medical affairs. TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products applauds […]

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14 h. ago LEEF Brands Comments on Federal Cannabis Rescheduling and Potential to Participate in Nationwide CBD Program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTCQB: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state operator, today commented on the issuance of an executive order by President Donald Trump directing agencies to begin the rescheduling of cannabis under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. The executive order initiates […]

Culture

15 h. ago Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast is raising new questions about the legality of his military campaign in Latin America, while fueling concerns that the U.S. could be edging closer to war. A blockade is illegal outside of warfare and would be considered an act of aggression. […]

Events

16 h. ago What to know about Trump’s order seeking to relax federal drug policies for marijuana

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Trump’s executive order on Thursday does not legalize marijuana under federal law. And it’s not the final word. The proposed change still requires federal regulatory approval. But the change could make the marijuana industry […]

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16 h. ago Tanker Blockade Spurs New Legal Questions on Venezuela Campaign

For months, legal experts and members of Congress have questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s military campaign against alleged narco-terrorists off Venezuela and Colombia. A new blockade on oil tankers compounded those concerns.

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19 h. ago Cresco Labs CEO: Rescheduling Marks Historic Shift for Cannabis Industry

CHICAGO — Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”), today issued a statement on behalf of Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell following President Trump’s action to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act. “Today marks the most consequential moment in […]

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19 h. ago Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done. The switch would move marijuana away from its current classification as a […]

Events

20 h. ago Trump rips Biden and Obama with official White House plaques

Biden now has two plaques that reference nicknames 'Sleepy' and 'Crooked,' while Obama’s legacy is also questioned

Politics

21 h. ago Canada, U.S. may not get sectoral deals before CUSMA renewal, Carney says

In October, U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled trade talks with Canada after Ontario aired an anti-tariff ad featuring former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.

Transport

24 h. ago Les combats continuent entre Thaïlande et Cambodge, alors que la Chine tente une médiation

Les efforts diplomatiques s’accentuent après l’échec de l’intervention du président américain Donald Trump.

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35 h. ago Trump Plans Military Bonus, Housing Reform to Ease Price Anxiety

President Donald Trump looked to reassure Americans concerned about the rising cost of living by announcing plans to award a special holiday payment to military service members and roll out new housing reforms in the new year.

Politics

39 h. ago U.S. may soon reclassify marijuana to allow medical research. What to know

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would reclassify marijuana and ease federal restrictions on research for potential new medical products.

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42 h. ago Trump’s push to make oil drilling cheap again squeezes some states more than others

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Republican push to make drilling cheaper on federal land is creating new fiscal pressure for states that depend on oil and gas revenue, most notably in New Mexico as it expands early childhood education and saves for the future. The shift stems from the sweeping law President Donald Trump […]

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45 h. ago Les opérations pétrolières continuent malgré le blocus naval américain, assure Caracas

Le président Donald Trump renforcé la pression économique sur le Venezuela mardi.

Transport

48 h. ago Trump expected to share 2026 priorities in Wednesday night address

U.S. President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night.

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53 h. ago Oil and Gold Advance After Venezuela; Dollar Rises: Markets Wrap

Treasuries and US stock futures posted small moves and the dollar climbed after jobs data did little to strengthen the case for further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Oil advanced after President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Venezuela.

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53 h. ago Oil and Gold Advance After Venezuela; FTSE Jumps: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Europe climbed as surging crude prices boosted the appeal of energy companies after President Donald Trump announced an oil blockade on Venezuela. Gold and the dollar advanced.

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57 h. ago Asian shares gain, while oil prices jump as Trump orders a blockade of oil tankers to Venezuela

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares advanced on Wednesday as strong buying of technology shares helped lift some benchmarks, while oil prices surged more than 1% after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela. Trump’s move followed the seizure by U.S. forces last week of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s […]

Economics

61 h. ago Oil Jumps After Trump Orders Blockade of Tankers Off Venezuela

Oil rallied from the lowest level since 2021 after President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Venezuela by ordering a blockade of sanctioned tankers off the South American nation.

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