Cannabis Sales Surpass $1B In Illinois

Combined adult-use and medical cannabis sales topped $1 billion in Illinois, with recreational sales nearing $670 million and medical sales reaching $331 million. Adult-use sales launched in the state on Jan. 1, 2020.

METALS-Copper rises on weak U.S. dollar, upbeat broader markets

HANOI, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Copper and most other industrial metals rose on Monday as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted the appeal of the greenback-priced metals, with sentiment aided by gains in the commodities markets on hopes of a recovery in the global economy.

Might a safer version of a psychedelic help treat depression?

Research in animals suggests that the new compound is neither toxic nor hallucinogenic and that it may help treat a range of psychiatric disorders, including depression and addiction, and possibly anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).