Aviation Safety: Air India is rolling out mandatory psychoactive substance testing for all pilots (and Air India Express), after a Phuket-Delhi flight incident where the captain reportedly tested positive for marijuana; the screening starts Thursday and will run alongside training and post-flight checks, while India’s civil aviation watchdog reviews whether current rules are enough. Regulation Watch: Gandaki Province in Nepal passed a cannabis law that would license cultivation for medicinal/industrial use, but the real impact hinges on pending rules and how THC limits and government-controlled pathways are implemented. Local Enforcement: Washington, D.C. continues aggressive action against unlicensed cannabis shops, shutting down 113 storefronts since 2024 under fast civil enforcement. Tax Pressure: Michigan lawmakers are pushing to repeal the state’s 24% wholesale marijuana tax after revenue fell short of projections, arguing it’s squeezing licensed businesses. Medical Market: Kentucky’s NatureMed opened a new dispensary in Murray, expanding access to medical cannabis products like flower, edibles, and vaporizers. Public Health: Ghana’s NACOC says HIV prevalence among people who use drugs in Ashanti is 6.6%, far above the national rate, with many starting before age 19. Business/Finance: Charlotte’s Web reported Q2 2026 results after a recapitalization, while cannabis-focused lenders and operators like Chicago Atlantic BDC and Vireo announced shareholder updates including dividends and a buyback.