I am a staff writer on the vices beat, covering cannabis, gambling and more. I believe in the many virtues of vices. Previously at Forbes, I covered the worldโs richest people as a member of the wealth team. I have been a staff writer at Inc. magazine where I wrote about entrepreneurs doing business in the legal fringes of society. Before that, I reported stories that took me to the West Bank, Moscow and Brooklyn.
Why Cheech And Chongโs $100 Million Cannabis Empire Is No Joke
Weed has always paid off for the godfathers of stoner comedy. Now theyโve built a company that sells THC-infused edibles, drinks and of course some tasty bud, all of which brings in some serious green.
Meet The Ex-NASA Engineer Training Robots To Make Pre-Roll Joints
Nohtal Partanskyโs Sorting Robotics equipment is used by some of the biggest names in the cannabis industry, from Stiiizy to Tilray. Now heโs gearing up for when Big Tobacco is ready to roll.
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom.
The Kings Of CBD Are Now Cooking Up Plans To Make Billion-Dollar Meds From Cannabis And Mushrooms
The Stanley Brothers created Charlotte's Web, the CBD supplement thatโs worked wonders on seizures. Now they are developing pharmaceuticals derived from cannabis and psilocybin with hopes of treating autism, PTSD and depression.
Why Las Vegas Casinos Wonโt Gamble On Cannabis
Tourism on The Strip is down this year, but weed isn't the salvation. Here's why allowing consumption lounges and other 420-friendly activities in the top casinos would put them at risk to lose everything.