Jodie Emery, editor-in-chief of Cannabis Culture, discusses the merger of Canadian companies Aurora Cannabis and CanniMed, creating the largest cannabis company in the world. The deal is valued at $6 billion.
We talk about other potential mergers on the horizon as Canada prepares for marijuana legalization this summer. Emery also discusses regulations the Canadian government could impose once prohibition ends.
U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing a new rule to narrow what products qualify for a "Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label. Now only meat, poultry and egg products from animals "born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States" will make the grade.
The Biden administration sued to block JetBlue Airways' $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying Tuesday that the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hint that the central bank could increase the pace of interest rate hikes if data indicate price pressures continuing.
