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Donald Trump has indicated he is open to changing US cannabis laws, just as scientists are warning about a disturbing side effect now being linked to long-term use. Right now, the US has a patchwork of rules around cannabis. Federal law still classifies it as a Schedule I substance, but many states have carved out … Read more
Alan and I had been married for seven years. Seven long years that gave me two beautiful daughters, Mia (5) and Sophie (4), and left me with a heart fractured in ways I didn’t know were possible. At first, Alan was my dream man. Charismatic, attentive, the kind of person who made everyone lean in … Read more
It was supposed to be a simple afternoon with my five-year-old son. Build some Legos, hear about his day, do the whole dad–son thing. Instead, one sentence changed everything. He looked up from his Lego tower and said, almost casually: “Daddy, when you go, a new dad comes to us.” My heart dropped. What started … Read more
A 19-year-old from Brazil, who long dreamed of working with big cats, has died after entering a lion enclosure at a zoo and being fatally mauled by a lioness. The teenager, Gerson Machado, reportedly broke into the lion habitat at Arruda Camara Zoobotanical Park in João Pessoa on Sunday, November 30. According to local reports, … Read more
At just 16 years old, LeeRay King from near Wellington, New Zealand, found himself fighting for his life — and the evidence of what nearly killed him now fits inside a small plastic packet. What’s inside that packet? A piece of his own lung — blackened, shriveled, and surgically removed after collapsing multiple times. LeeRay … Read more
Health agencies are warning that up to 3.3 million new HIV infections could occur over the next five years, as global funding and response efforts slow down. AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. While modern treatments mean that many people with HIV never develop AIDS, understanding the early symptoms … Read more
It’s tempting to ignore that tiny “dry clean only” line on the label — especially when you’re staring down a big bill and a week-long turnaround at the cleaners. Dry cleaning is pricey, inconvenient, and often relies on harsh chemicals that aren’t great for your skin, your clothes, or the environment. There’s also a myth … Read more
The president’s ambitious plan for a massive new White House ballroom has reportedly led to a serious disagreement with the architect he personally chose for the job. Back in August, it was announced that the East Wing of the White House would be “modernized” to make room for an ornate, 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The new venue … Read more
A Republican state legislator is publicly breaking with the president after Donald Trump used a slur often directed at people with intellectual disabilities. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Trump launched an attack on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — Kamala Harris’ 2024 running mate — accusing him of letting refugees from Somalia “take over” parts of the state. … Read more
Expert explains why – When was the last time you got up close and personal with your toes? Sure, we’re used to checking other parts of our body for signs and symptoms that something might be wrong, but whether or not you have hairy toes probably doesn’t register on most people’s radars. Something could be … Read more
