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Pop icon Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support their disaster relief initiatives in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
What Happened: Feeding America announced Swift&#8217;s substantial contribution on Wednesday. The funds are earmarked for relief efforts in communities impacted by the recent hurricanes.
Feeding America&#8217;s CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, expressed gratitude for Swift&#8217;s donation, stating it will &#8220;help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms.&#8221;
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Screenshot From Instagram Account of Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
The announcement of Swift&#8217;s donation came just hours before Hurricane Milton was predicted to hit the west coast of the Florida peninsula. The storm is expected to bring historic storm surges, heavy rainfall, and record-breaking flash and urban flooding, <a href="https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4925400-taylor-swift-donates-5-million-feeding-america-hurricane-relief/">reported</a> The Hill.
Feeding America has been actively involved in recovery efforts since Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage to Southern states less than two weeks ago. The organization has dispatched 140 truckloads of relief supplies to 11 food banks in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.
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Why It Matters: Swift&#8217;s donation comes at a crucial time as Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton, the second hurricane to hit the state in less than two weeks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41231817/hurricane-milton-dire-warning-if-you-choose-to-stay-youre-going-to-die-officials-encourage-writing-n">Evacuation orders</a> are in place for multiple Florida counties, with officials issuing dire warnings for those who choose to stay home.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41254312/hurricane-milton-descends-on-florida-analysts-warn-of-impact-on-disney-nexteras-flo">analysts</a>, sectors including insurance, regional banks, fitness centers, utilities, hospitals, and theme parks could be negatively impacted by Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to have a significant impact on Florida&#8217;s most populous areas, including the Tampa Bay area.
Furthermore, Goldman Sachs estimates that Hurricane Milton could cause an adverse <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41229099/disney-faces-150m-200m-blow-from-hurricane-milton-attendance-set-to-drop-6-says-goldman-sac">impact of $150 million to $200 million</a> on Walt Disney World's Parks and experiences in the current quarter. This potential loss is primarily attributed to the expected drop in domestic attendance at Walt Disney World, with projections now suggesting a 6% year-over-year decline in attendance growth, compared to an earlier estimate of a 2% decline. 
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Several rappers have bought leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) over the years, but fewer have bought meme coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), which is loved by billionaires like Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/11/35860106/if-you-invested-100-in-dogecoin-when-elon-musk-first-tweeted-about-the-crypto-heres-how-mu">and Elon Musk.</a>
One rapper took a chance on Dogecoin in 2021, but his timing may have been among the worst.
What Happened: Logic, 50 Cent and Nas, who also<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41204472/if-you-invested-1000-in-bitcoin-when-rap-legend-nas-sang-that-he-was-coin-based-basically-"> invested in cryptocurrency companies,</a> are among the rappers who have bought Bitcoin or rapped about the cryptocurrency over the years.
Rapper Meek Mill announced on May 4, 2021, that he bought Dogecoin.
"I just grabbed some doge I'm tired of missing out," Meek Mill <a href="https://x.com/MeekMill/status/1389621286536634368">tweeted</a>.  
The rapper spent $50,000 on 92,411 Dogecoin according to a <a href="https://www.xxlmag.com/meek-mill-dogecoin-stock-50000-dollars/">report </a>from XXL Mag.
Meek Mill <a href="https://x.com/MeekMill/status/1390099342720176134">tweeted </a>a day later "what's up wit doge coin" asking his followers why the cryptocurrency was moving, sharing a screen shot from his account.
Dogecoin traded between $0.400800 and $0.65998 on May 4, 2021, the date of the rapper's purchase. No matter when investors bought Dogecoin they would be down if they chose to follow the rapper.
A $1,000 investment could have bought 1,650.17 DOGE on May 4 based on the highest price of the day. The $1,000 investment would be down 82% since the rapper's tweet.
While it is unknown if Meek Mill still holds any Dogecoin, the rapper would be down on his position and likely took a loss if he sold, depending on when his sale was made.
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Meek Mill's Bad Timing: Dogecoin went on to hit all-time highs just days after the rapper made the purchase. The all-time high was $0.7376 on May 8, a date which coincided with Musk appearing on "Saturday Night Live" and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/05/27064582/today-is-the-one-year-anniversary-of-elon-musk-on-snl-and-dogecoin-all-time-highs-heres-wh"> mentioning the meme coin.</a>
The May 4, 2021 tweet signaled Meek Mill was tired of missing out and his timing may have missed out on some huge profits.
On Jan. 8, 2021, Meek Mill <a href="https://x.com/MeekMill/status/1347577344609955842">tweeted </a>about cryptocurrency.
"I need everybody that rock wit me to learn about stocks and crypto currency!" the rapper tweeted.
The rapper didn't learn about cryptocurrency — or at least Dogecoin — as his first investment wouldn't come for four more months.
Dogecoin traded between $0.009177 and $0.010867 on Jan. 8, 2021.
A $1,000 investment by the rapper at that day's high price could have bought 92,021.72 DOGE. The Dogecoin investment would be worth $10,011.96, up 901.2%.
If Meek Mill bought the same $50,000 in Dogecoin at the high price on Jan. 8, 2021, he could have bought 4,601,085.86 DOGE.
That same investment would be worth $500,598.14 today and would have been worth $3,393,760.93 at the coin's all-time high.
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Rosie Mattio, founder and CEO of Mattio Communications, and Jason Erkes, chief communications officer at Cresco Labs (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>), both agreed that throughout their many years in public affairs and communications, they'd never seen anything quite like Florida's cannabis legalization campaign in support of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38034138/florida-supreme-court-approves-cannabis-legalization-proposal-for-november-election-in-blow-to-d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amendment 3</a>.
"Massive…massive," said Erkes at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/">Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference</a> on Oct. 9. The panel was &#8220;One Month Out: Inside Florida&#8217;s Record-Breaking Adult-Use Legalization Effort.&#8221;
Erkes noted the <a href="https://drupal-cloudfront.benzinga.com/topic/smart-safe-florida" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smart &amp; Safe Florida</a>&nbsp;campaign raised at least $100 million to get the word out.&nbsp;Indeed, Amendment 3 is the best-funded cannabis legalization amendment in American history, surpassing the previous record set by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/20/04/15926183/two-years-after-prop-64-california-cannabis-industry-at-a-crossroads" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">California's 2016 Proposition 64.</a>
Amendment 3 will go before Florida voters this coming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">November</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Getting The Word Out Like None Other</h1>
One of the campaign's strengths, said Mattio, was that it meets people where they are — in the towns and communities across Florida — and the reception has been positive. People relate to issues such as criminal justice reform and freedom of choice. They don't necessarily need to be cannabis consumers to get behind these basic concepts, Mattio said. Not to mention that medical marijuana has been legal in Florida for a decade and its success "has been an example of what a good program looks like," she added.
Mattio and Erkes had the highest praise for Smart &amp; Safe's nearly 800 satellite offices all over Florida, the thousands of lawn signs, the campaign's 13 TV ads and of course making sure people were registered to vote. "It's a political campaign, after all," Erkes said.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Speaking Of TV Ads &nbsp;</h1>
Panel moderator Bryna Dahlin asked about the recent lawsuits popping up in Florida. There's the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/10/41156781/trulieve-sues-florida-gop-for-defamation-over-false-and-misleading-claims-as-cannabis-legalizati">defamation lawsuit</a> launched by Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>) accusing the Florida Republican Party of intentionally misleading voters with a deceptive TV campaign ad. 
That lawsuit alleges that the TV ad in question misleads voters by implying that only large cannabis companies, such as Trulieve will benefit from marijuana legalization. 
Then there's Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo&nbsp;(D) who is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/10/41207561/desantis-state-of-florida-under-fire-for-taxpayer-funded-anti-cannabis-ad-as-new-lawsuit-emerges">suing the State of Florida</a> for misusing taxpayer dollars to fund an ad produced by the&nbsp;Florida Department of Transportation opposing Amendment 3.
"I generally don't think it's a good idea to poke the bear," said Erkes, but in this case "one way to discredit a false narrative is to launch a lawsuit." In fact, it's a great PR campaign, he added.
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For meteorologists who study extreme weather events like Hurricane Milton — and Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago — the most frightening aspect of the back-to-back storms <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41257552/how-strong-is-milton-what-to-expect-from-hurricane-categories-1-through-5">isn&#8217;t just strength</a>. 
It&#8217;s speed. 
The fact that Milton mutated from tropical storm to Category 5 hurricane in under 24 hours stunned NBC6 Miami&#8217;s John Morales to the point where he held back tears. Watch the video<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnMoralesTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"> in his X account</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I debated whether to share this. I did apologize on the air. But I invite you to read my introspection on <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletinAtomic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BulletinAtomic</a> of how extreme weather &#x1f4c8; driven by global warming has changed me. Frankly, YOU should be shaken too, and demand <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClimateActionNow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClimateActionNow</a>. <a href="https://t.co/09vxgabSmX">https://t.co/09vxgabSmX</a> <a href="https://t.co/GzQbDglsBG">https://t.co/GzQbDglsBG</a>
&mdash; John Morales (@JohnMoralesTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnMoralesTV/status/1843325629741285439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Morales isn&#8217;t alone. Other scientists sounded the alarm, too. They used words like &#8220;<a href="https://x.com/AndyHazelton/status/1843342493318033642?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email">unprecedented</a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href="https://x.com/webberweather/status/1843317499091382515?s=46&amp;t=xkbHVlvdaIg9MYo3Hv8M_w&amp;utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email">jaw-dropping</a>.&#8221;
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Within 36 hours of formation, Milton&#8217;s winds reached 180 miles per hour. That&#8217;s lightning fast in the world of storm tracking. 
But it shouldn&#8217;t have been a surprise. Helene also mutated from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane in just two days.
For those wondering how two storms, with rains Morales described as &#8220;<a href="https://thebulletin.org/2024/09/hurricane-helene-isnt-an-outlier-its-a-harbinger-of-the-future/#post-heading">biblical</a>,&#8221; are a sudden reality, NASA has an answer: Warm ocean waters due to human-caused climate change.
These conditions caused Milton and Helene to become powerful Category 5 storms.
&#8220;Sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico were well above average for this time of year as Milton churned toward Florida,&#8221; NASA Climate, an account affiliated with NASA, posted on X.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Warm ocean waters due to human-caused climate change helped fuel Hurricane <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Milton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Milton</a> to become a powerful Category 5 storm. Sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico were well above average for this time of year as Milton churned toward Florida. <a href="https://t.co/p4WvGdpcWE">https://t.co/p4WvGdpcWE</a> <a href="https://t.co/P3qashjqoc">pic.twitter.com/P3qashjqoc</a>
&mdash; NASA Climate (@NASAClimate) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAClimate/status/1844030081460502696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The primary business activities of certain companies are directly linked to greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane.
You know the names: Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Marathon Oil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>), BP plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) and PetroChina (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCCYF#OTC">PCCYF</a>), to name a few.
&#8220;I tried to warn people,&#8221; Morales wrote in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists last month. &#8220;Except that the warning was not well received by everyone. A person accused me of being a &#8216;climate militant,&#8217; a suggestion that I'm embellishing extreme weather threats to drive an agenda. Another simply said that my predictions were &#8216;an exaggeration.&#8217; But it wasn't an exaggeration.&#8221;
Meanwhile, oil companies operating in the Gulf are currently experiencing setbacks. Chevron&#8217;s Blind Faith platform, for example, shut down and forced personnel to evacuate. It produces around 65,000 barrels of oil per day.
Historically, companies like Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) and others in the Gulf region followed similar protocols, ahead of significant storms like Helene and — just a couple of weeks earlier — Hurricane Francine​.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ExxonMobil&#8217;s Accepts, Then Denies</h1>
Like Morales, ExxonMobil&#8217;s own scientists made similar predictions — in 1977. 
InsideClimateNews <a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/02052024/from-the-archive-exxon-research-global-warming/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email#:~:text=He%20warned%20Exxon%20scientists%20and,degrees%20Fahrenheit)%20at%20the%20poles.">republished</a> a 2015 article this past May that chronicles how James Black presented evidence to Exxon brass decades ago, detailing how the oil industry&#8217;s operations would endanger humanity.
&#8220;There is general scientific agreement that the most likely manner in which mankind is influencing the global climate is through carbon dioxide release from the burning of fossil fuels," Black said at the time.
Exxon eventually <a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Exxon-Review-of-Climate-Research-Program-1981.pdf">nixed its carbon dioxide research</a> and chose, instead, to deny climate change. 
Fast-forward to today, elected officials are either <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RbvIMfwNzU">dismissing</a> it entirely or calling it a <a href="https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/265895292191248385">hoax</a>. Meanwhile, the U.S. produces more oil <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/10/35240230/us-is-producing-more-oil-under-biden-than-at-any-point-under-the-trump-administration">than ever before</a>. 
&#8220;We're seeing it play out in this post-truth era, in ways that's really damaging society. And I'm not talking more in the psychological, esoterical ways, or maybe in the election outcome ways. This is getting in the way of emergency management agencies doing their job and saving lives and getting people out of harm's way,&#8221; Morales <a href="https://thebulletin.org/2024/10/meteorologist-john-morales-theres-rapid-intensification-theres-extreme-rapid-intensification-and-then-theres-hurricane-milton/">says</a>. &#8220;It's getting in the way of recovery efforts&#8230; And yeah, it's definitely a hindrance to my mission as a person whose life mission is saving life and property.&#8221;
What&#8217;s Next: The U.S. Energy Information Administration continues to analyze energy data, and how Milton <a href="https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=63444">affects</a> energy infrastructure. The agency will publish an inventory report on Thursday; The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/u-s-natural-gas-futures-move-lower-as-storm-looms-24b63a6f?mod=latest_headlines">expects</a> the surplus in U.S. natural gas to contract as Hurricane Milton makes its way across Florida.
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Actor Jim Belushi compared the similarities of acting and cannabis to an audience at the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/"> Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Oct. 9.</a>
Here's a look at what makes the two sectors similar and more on Belushi's journey to help people through cannabis.
Acting to Cannabis: Belushi may be best known for his roles in television and movies, but at the 2024 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, the audience and other speakers are aware of his efforts in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40720303/hollywood-star-jim-belushi-brings-cannabis-expertise-to-chicago-conference-in-october">the cannabis sector.</a>
The actor said "It's been a great journey" going from one farm to now having products sold in 14 states.
Cannabis is like acting, Belushi told the crowd.
Belushi said as an actor he asked himself why he was doing acting and it came down to the idea of making people feel good.
"You want them to leave the theater feeling good," Belushi said.
Belushi said the switch to cannabis comes with the same mentality.
"Adding on cannabis to my purpose, the purpose is the same. Cannabis makes people feel good."
The actor and cannabis entrepreneur said cannabis can help with pain, increase happiness and make people feel better overall. "I feel like I am totally on purpose from actor to cannabis," he said.
Belushi, who stars in "Growing Belushi," which airs on Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)-owned Discovery, credits his partners and relationships in the industry for helping his growth.
"We are bred on a plant that is based on kindness, generosity and healing."
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Challenges of Cannabis: Belushi said one of the main differences between cannabis and "show business" is the amount of time it takes to get things done.
Within the cannabis industry, the biggest challenge Belushi highlighted was the price. "Growing is very expensive," Belushi said.
The actor and entrepreneur said the market is oversaturated and it's hard to make any margin in states like Oregon.
Asked later on about his advice to someone looking to start their own grow farm, Belushi answered, "Don't do it. Don't f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;ing do it."
Belushi admitted he never got involved in cannabis for the money and was just hoping to break even, adding "I already got my TV money."
Belushi said he got involved in cannabis and remains involved despite the struggles as people should focus on things they're passionate about.
"I have passion for what this plant can bring to our community."
 What's Next: Belushi said he was excited about the potential for rescheduling happening this year and questions why it hasn't happened.
Until rescheduling happens, Belushi said doctors at Veteran Affairs can't give people cannabis instead of oxycontin.
"Why aren't we taking care of them?" Belushi asked of the country's veterans.
Belushi also said he was disappointed to see Vice President Kamala Harris talk about putting so many people in California into jail when many were put in there for marijuana-related crimes. The actor noted that he is not anti-Harris, but disagrees in this matter.
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Here's a look at the standout products that took home the top honors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best D9 THC-Infused Tonic/Elixir</h3>
Winner: Drink Brez D9 THC-Infused Lemon Elderflower Tonic. 
Known for its harmonious blend of THC, CBD, and Lion&#8217;s Mane, Drink Brez promotes a more approachable experience for consumers. Described as delivering "brighter colors, louder laughs, and tastier snacks," the tonic is gaining popularity for being a no-hangover alternative to alcohol, combining organic ingredients with federally legal THC.
Runner-up: Forward Beverage Co. D9 THC-Infused In-Fashioned Social Seltzer. 
Forward Beverage Co. earned runner-up with its In-Fashioned Social Seltzer, which emphasizes providing alternatives to alcohol. This beverage, crafted to be savored socially, has been making waves in Wisconsin as a non-alcoholic option that doesn't leave anyone feeling left out.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best D9 THC-Infused Soda</h3>
Winner: Mary Jones D9 THC-Infused Root Beer. 
Mary Jones continued its legacy of crafting sodas with an extra kick by taking the top spot in the D9 THC-infused soda category. With a reputation for delivering exceptional flavors since 1996, Mary Jones' Root Beer is infused with cannabis while maintaining the same "best damn cane sugar soda" standards the company is known for.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best D9 THC-Infused Seltzer</h3>
Winner: Share D9 THC-Infused Cucumber &amp; Lime Seltzer. 
Share took the top prize in the seltzer category with their refreshing Cucumber &amp; Lime Seltzer. This beverage is produced with an emphasis on excellence, from "seed to table," ensuring quality cannabis is used in every sip.
Runner-up: Wynk D9 THC-Infused Juicy Mango Seltzer. 
Wynk's Juicy Mango Seltzer claimed the runner-up position, winning over judges with its promise of consistency and balance. Wynk prides itself on delivering an exact dose with each can, allowing consumers to enjoy a reliably social experience.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best D9 THC-Infused RTD (Ready to Drink)</h3>
Winner: Better Than Booze D9 THC-Infused Rosemary Grapefruit Paloma. 
Better Than Booze took the spotlight in the RTD category with their Rosemary Grapefruit Paloma. Co-founded by Drea Groeschel, this beverage provides a refreshing alternative to traditional alcoholic cocktails. Inspired by the desire to "swap out regular wine for a better alternative," the drink replicates classic cocktail flavors without the hangover.
Runner-up: Howdy D9 THC-Infused Paloma. 
Howdy's Texas-born D9 THC-infused Paloma earned the runner-up award with its Cosmic Cowboy branding and focus on low-dose, fast-acting beverages. Known for being &#8216;best-served cold and enjoyed socially,&#8217; Howdy is gaining a reputation for making cannabis-infused drinks that are both effective and enjoyable.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best D9 THC-Infused Coffee/Tea</h3>
Winner: Howdy D9 THC-Infused Sweet Tea.
Howdy returned to the winner's circle, taking the top prize in the D9 THC-infused coffee/tea category with their Sweet Tea. A smooth blend of classic Southern flavors infused with THC, this drink is redefining what tea can be.
Runner-up: Squoze D9 THC-Infused Ahhhnold Kush Tea &amp; Lemonade.
Squoze secured the runner-up award with their Ahhhnold Kush Tea &amp; Lemonade. Known for being "squoze from fresh fruit," Squoze is making a name for itself by infusing traditional beverages with bold, cannabis-infused twists.
With the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference now concluded, these award-winning beverages continue to shine as leaders in the growing THC-infused beverage market. Look out for more insights and innovations from the cannabis industry's top players.
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