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Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds

One may think young people are the main group enjoying the freedom of legalized weed, but in Canada, the greatest increase in users after legalization was among older adults — and sometimes it’s sending them to the hospital, according to …

Dr. Calvin Mackie Urges NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to Invest in Community-Based STEM Education Programs

Dr. Calvin Mackie, a distinguished leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, has issued a clarion call to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. In light of recent backlash against Gov. Hochul’s comments about “young Black kids” in the …

Houston: Leading the Charge in the Energy Transition

As the energy capital of the world, Houston is poised to lead the global transition to alternative energy sources, according to Rice University’s 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey. Nearly 90% of local residents believe Houston should spearhead this critical …

City places emergency item on council agenda following the Thursday, May 16 windstorm/derecho

Mayor John Whitmire has authorized the following emergency item on this week's Houston City Council agenda to extend the local state of disaster for last week’s derecho.

$400 for one pineapple: The rise of luxury fruit

Imagine you have $400 to spend on a luxury dining experience. You might treat yourself to a tin of premium caviar, a bottle or two of very fine wine or a multi-course meal at a high-end restaurant.

Manchester City wins historic fourth straight Premier League title, edging Arsenal with a final day victory over West Ham

Seventy-nine seconds. That’s how long Arsenal had hope for. In the end, the drama and tension of the final day of the Premier League season lasted little longer than a minute, as Phil Foden’s stunning early strike set Manchester City …

Chicago teen earns doctoral degree at age 17

By age 14, Dorothy Jean Tillman had obtained an associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree. Despite the impressive achievements, Tillman remembers turning to her mother and saying, “I think I want to pursue a doctorate degree.”

From denial to admission: How a surveillance tape held Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accountable

Almost 48 hours after being shown physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016 in a surveillance video obtained exclusively by CNN, Sean “Diddy” Combs has apologized.

Blue Origin launches six tourists to the edge of space after nearly two-year hiatus

Blue Origin’s tourism rocket has launched passengers to the edge of space for the first time in nearly two years, ending a hiatus prompted by a failed uncrewed test flight.

Blue Origin launches six tourists to the edge of space after nearly two-year hiatus

Blue Origin’s tourism rocket has launched passengers to the edge of space for the first time in nearly two years, ending a hiatus prompted by a failed uncrewed test flight.

Now almost 770 episodes in, ‘The Simpsons’ is embracing chaos

Toward the end of its 35th season, “The Simpsons” made a move that rankled some fans: It killed a longtime resident of Springfield.

EXCLUSIVE: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants against Sinwar and Netanyahu for war crimes over October 7 attack and Gaza

The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent …

Julian Assange can appeal extradition to the US, UK court rules

London’s High Court has ruled that Julian Assange has the right to appeal in his final challenge against extradition to the United States.

Almost 2 months after it destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge, the Dali cargo ship has been moved and docked. Here’s what’s next

After 55 days stuck in the Patapsco River, the Dali cargo ship was hauled away from the site of its catastrophic crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge – a crucial step toward fully reopening the busy Port of Baltimore.

Early Voting for the Monday, May 28th Primary

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth has confirmed that early voting for the May 28 Primary Runoff Elections will begin as scheduled on Monday, May 20, 2024. Despite the significant disruptions caused by last Friday's storm, the county is prepared to …

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