Congress rallied to pass a spending bill that ended the record-long government shutdown, but it came with a price: much of the legal cannabis industry.
The big picture: A last-minute provision in the spending bill criminalized many hemp-derived products, despite the objection of businesses, lobbying groups, and lawmakers with stakes in the $28 billion industry.
A new once-a-day eye drop that can combat blurry vision is now commercially available in the United States.
Why it matters: These drops, previously approved by the Food and Drug Administration, could be a nonsurgical option for people who don't want to seek out LASIK or other procedures.
