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More young women using cannabis than men, retailers changing strategies
For the first time, young women in the U.S. are consuming more cannabis than men. Now, that has retailers rethinking their sales strategies. Recently released results of a 2023 survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found women 19 to 30 years old reported higher cannabis use than men of the same age. It also… -
Arizona teen charged with terrorism in connection with Pride parade plot
Authorities in Arizona said a teenager will be charged as an adult in connection with a planned terror attack on a Phoenix Pride parade. A grand jury indicted 17-year-old Marvin Jalo in October 2024 on felony terrorism charges for allegedly planning to bomb the parade in a show of support for ISIS. Jalo will be… -
Astronauts returning home after extended stay on space station
Three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut have departed the International Space Station after an extended 235-day mission. The Crew 8 team arrived on the ISS in March and was originally scheduled to return to Earth in September. The crew consists of cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, pilot Mike Barratt, commander Matt Dominick and astronaut Jeanette Epps. Their… -
Boeing machinists reject labor contract, extend strike
Thousands of Boeing employees will continue to strike after union members rejected the new labor deal offered by the company Wednesday, Oct. 23. Members of the International Association of Machinists voted 64% against the deal. That deal would have seen wages go up by 35% over four years, with an immediate 12 % raise. Before Wednesday’s… -
Presidential candidates respond after Kelly’s remarks on Trump
The presidential candidates respond after former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly says former President Donald Trump fits the “definition of fascist.” And the Boeing strike is not over just yet. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Presidential candidates respond after Kelly calls Trump a fascist With… -
Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking 50/50 ball scores $4.39M at auction
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball sold at auction for a record-breaking $4.39 million Tuesday, Oct. 22, despite being at the center of ongoing legal battles. The record-breaking auction comes days before Ohtani is set to play in the first game of the World Series. The auction for the LA Dodger’s baseball, which made… -
Seemingly harmless gesture a warning sign of a concussion in athletes
A common, seemingly innocuous gesture could be a sign of a concussion, and experts say recognizing it could be the key to reducing the number of concussions that go undiagnosed. It’s the quick head shake after a hard hit. That movement, called the Spontaneous Headshake After a Kinematic Event, aptly shortened to SHAAKE, can be… -
FAA finalizes rule for electric air taxis to enter service
We might soon be riding around in flying vehicles called electric air taxis, a la “The Jetsons,” after the Federal Aviation Administration released what its say is the “final piece of the puzzle.” The FAA issued its new rules Tuesday, Oct. 22, regarding the planes — 880 pages of special regulations including training protocols for pilots and operational requirements… -
McDonald’s Quarter Pounders linked to deadly multi-state E. coli outbreak
The CDC has issued a safety alert over a McDonald’s staple: the fast-food chain’s iconic Quarter Pounder. Health officials said Tuesday, Oct. 22, McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak in at least ten states. They said 49 people have become sick and one person has died in connection with the outbreak.… -
Harris, Trump speak on importance of election with 13 days to go
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris got some help on the campaign trail from a former president and a famous rapper, while former President Donald Trump targeted a certain voting block. And one of McDonald’s famous burgers has been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak. These stories and more highlight… -
Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa sets likely return; won’t wear Guardian Cap
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be back at practice Wednesday, Oct. 23, for the first time since week two of the NFL season. Tagovailoa suffered his third career concussion during the Dolphins’ matchup against the Buffalo Bills in September, forcing him to sit out the past four games. With his history of head injuries,… -
The not-so-long goodbye: Airport puts time limit on hugs
Saying goodbye isn’t always easy, but one airport is saying goodbye to long farewells. Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has posted new signs in its drop-off lanes, putting a time limit on hugs. The airport is asking people using the lanes to keep their hugs, and therefore their goodbyes, to three minutes or less. The… -
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer, reports say
Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with cancer, according to multiple sources. Reports say he has chronic myeloid leukemia, a form of bone marrow cancer, and he’s undergoing treatment at Rikers Island prison in New York where he’s serving a 16-year sentence. “Craig Rothfeld, Mr. Weinstein’s authorized legal healthcare representative in New…