Public Health & Policy: Cambridge researchers say cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines are linked to higher stroke risk, including in younger people, adding to the growing debate over recreational drug harms. Enforcement Watch: Nigeria’s NDLEA says it arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother in Ogun for selling “skunk” in sachets, and also reported cocaine hidden in fufu plus major synthetic-cannabis seizures at Lagos ports. CBD & Hemp Regulation: Tennessee’s hemp-product ban is projected to blow a $110M hole in the state budget, while Texas continues tightening rules on hemp-derived THC. Local Cannabis Business: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, is debating whether a municipally owned cannabis dispensary should operate in a specific area, with residents and businesses split on government competition. Courtroom/Legal: A UK case highlights a cannabis prescription defense attempt after a THC drug-driving conviction was appealed, while multiple other cannabis-related court appearances and charges rolled through magistrates’ courts. International Crackdowns: Cambodia’s Phnom Penh gendarmerie destroyed 365,000+ vaping and smoking items, including marijuana grinders, as enforcement targets youth access. Arrests & Allegations: US rapper BigXthaPlug headlines the Iowa State Fair hours after a Texas arrest tied to DWI, marijuana possession and an alleged firearm charge.