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Happy Monday Cannabis Investors: In June, the U.S. added 266,000 jobs, but the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%. Meanwhile, the cannabis industry experienced a 10.3% revenue increase, reaching $28.8 billion in 2023, signaling a sector rebound.

Thinking about switching careers? With such growth, now might be the perfect time to explore opportunities in the booming cannabis industry.

Plus, could cannabis be the new Ozempic?

With its links to diabetes prevention and better blood sugar control, cannabis might just become a natural alternative to traditional diabetes medications.

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TOP STORY

$4.3B In Soft Drinks

Briefly: Carlsberg's recent $4.3 billion acquisition of Britvic highlights a strategic pivot for the Danish brewer.

More specifically, the move comes as Carlsberg navigates a market where younger consumers are less inclined towards alcohol.

A Response To Cannabis Market Growth? In the context of the broader beverage market, Carlsberg’s diversification can be seen as a response to the cannabis sector's rapid growth.

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Cannabis Stocks: Cannabis Giant SNDL Is Taking Care Of Other Companies' Debts, Expects To Acquire Shares Of Canadian Cannabis Edibles Producer

Social Media: Facebook Parent Company Meta Sued By Former Arkansas Governor Huckabee Over Weed Product Ad Misuse

Sate Regulation: DeSantis Is Less Popular Than Florida's Cannabis Amendment, Wealthy Attorney John Morgan Eyes Gubernatorial Run

Cannabis Around The World: Thailand Politicians Take Next Step To Make Marijuana Illegal Again Provoking National Protests

Cannabis Rescheduling: End Of IRS' 280E On The Horizon? What Cannabis Rescheduling Means For Business Tax Deductions

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

'I Smoked It And I Felt The Disease Stop' - Florida's 'Patron Saint' Of Medical Marijuana Cathy Jordan Dies

Briefly: Cathy Jordan, who credited medical marijuana with keeping her alive for decades after being diagnosed with ALS, passed away on July 4 at her South Florida home. She was 74.

So: Jordan, often referred to as the "patron saint" of medical marijuana in Florida, became a prominent advocate for the plant in the late 1990s after she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 1986.

Also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, the condition typically has a survival period of two to five years after onset. Remarkably, Jordan lived 38 years post-diagnosis.

Discover more about Cathy Jordan’s journey here.

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