Cannabis policy shake-up: Trinidad and Tobago’s PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar proposes raising the legal age for cannabis from 18 to 25, alongside higher limits for alcohol and tobacco, aiming to curb youth substance harm. Regulation & courts: Missouri’s Supreme Court heard a challenge to the state’s cannabis business application process after an appeals ruling ordered licenses for Hippos LLC, with disputes over inconsistent scoring and grading practices. Health & safety: A Nature systematic review says vaping in childhood and adolescence may bring wider risks than expected, including nicotine dependence and links to mental health issues and later smoking. Industry expansion: FRX Cannabis Dispensary opened a new Ohio location in Middletown with a drive-thru and expanded hours. Hemp R&D: South Korean researchers report hemp hurd-derived cellulose can strengthen biodegradable plastic films and improve barrier performance. Enforcement & supply chains: Police seized hashish oil worth Rs 17 crore and ganja at Indian ports/airports, while other reports highlight ongoing drug busts and trafficking cases. Campus fallout: Cornell’s handling of a fraternity gang-rape allegation continues to drive scrutiny as prosecutors reopen the case after a civil lawsuit, with the victim alleging drugging that included marijuana and ketamine.