Recent data from the US National Survey on Drug Use and Health has revealed a significant shift in substance use habits in the United States. According to Jonathan Caulkins, a public health policy researcher, high-frequency cannabis use is now more common than high-frequency alcohol consumption. This marks a milestone moment in the country’s long history
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Kevin Costner, a seasoned actor, reminisces about his time working with rising stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on the set of Field of Dreams. He describes them as exuding enthusiasm and being on fire, standing out even amidst a sea of extras. Damon, in a text message read by Jimmy Kimmel, also recalls the
In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI announced on Thursday that it would no longer require former employees to choose between signing a non-disparagement agreement that had no expiration date or retaining their vested equity in the company. This decision came after internal memos were circulated within the company, addressing the concerns raised by both
Norfolk Southern has reached a settlement totaling $310 million to address the aftermath of a toxic train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio back in February 2023. The settlement includes $235 million to cover past and future cleanup costs, along with a $15 million civil penalty for alleged Clean Water Act violations. This settlement
Canva, the leading online design platform, recently unveiled its biggest redesign in over a decade at the Canva Create event in Los Angeles. The platform introduced a new homepage and editing experience to streamline workflows and boost workplace productivity. With a focus on improving user experience, Canva’s revamped platform includes a contextual editing toolbar with
The PREEMPT CRC study has proven to be a significant breakthrough in detecting colorectal cancer at an early stage. The study, led by Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, highlights the efficiency of a blood-based test in detecting CRC with a sensitivity of 79.2% and a specificity of 91.5%. The study used genomics testing, which showed a
General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra has made it clear that she has no intentions of retiring anytime soon. Despite speculation about her future with the company, Barra emphasized that she is fully committed to ensuring GM’s transformation is headed in the right direction. With over 10 years at the helm, Barra’s leadership has
During a recent general election announcement by Rishi Sunak, a strategically chosen song interrupted the speech within minutes. The song that played, “Things Can Only Get Better” by D:Ream, was not randomly selected. Instead, it was a deliberate choice with a rich political history. This song was the official anthem of Sir Tony Blair’s successful
Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad recently spoke out to deny any involvement in corrupt practices, following an investigation by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission. He stated that during his time in office, there was corruption, but he made sure that neither he nor his family members were involved in any corrupt activities to avoid accusations
US health authorities recently reported a second case of bird flu in a human, less than two months after the first case was identified. Both individuals infected with the H5N1 virus were dairy farm workers who experienced minor symptoms and have since recovered. The first case was in Texas, while the second case was in