US Open Weed Smell Clash: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka stopped play in her third-round match after complaining that “someone is smoking weed” and that the cannabis smell was “so strong,” asking officials to address it; staff searched for the source and no fans were found smoking. Drug Enforcement (Bulgaria): Burgas authorities seized more than 100kg of cocaine and around 200kg of cannabis from a lorry at the city entrance, with prosecutors calling it a major blow to trafficking. Local Cannabis Policy (Missouri): Platte City approved changes letting its only licensed dispensary operate 24 hours, removing outdated “medical” references and old hour limits. Synthetic Cannabinoid Crackdown (Mississippi): Jones County police seized “Cob” (a synthetic cannabinoid) and vapes during a home search, arresting two adults and holding a teen in youth court. Kratom Pushback (Mass. / Quincy): Quincy City Council discussed a possible ban on kratom sales after health officials warned about opioid-like effects at higher doses. Identity Theft Risk (FBI probe): A dark-web leak reportedly offers tens of millions of driver’s license scans tied to an identity verification provider used by major companies, including a cannabis dispensary chain.