Smoking marijuana may affect men and women differently.

Even occasional marijuana use is linked to a greater risk of stroke

Occasional cannabis users may feel stronger effects, study suggests Men who use cannabis occasionally may experience a stronger high than women with similar habits, according to a small study from UCLA Health. The research, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, involved 44 healthy adults ages 21 to 55, with equal numbers of men and women. Participants were grouped […]

The order you eat your food could affect blood sugar spikes

The order you eat your food could affect blood sugar spikes

Changing the order of foods in a meal may help reduce an early blood sugar rise, according to new research. But experts caution that it’s not a quick fix, and the findings have not yet been confirmed in people. In a study published in October in the journal Diabetes, mice given olive oil 15 minutes […]

Technical issues affect Southwest Airlines, resulting in extended wait times and requiring staff to check in passengers manually.

Technical issues affect Southwest Airlines, resulting in extended wait times and requiring staff to check in passengers manually.

On Friday, Southwest Airlines faced a temporary grounding of flights due to a major computer outage that impacted not just them but several other airlines too, creating chaos for many travelers. This system glitch led to exceptionally long lines at Southwest-served airports, with outage-tracking site Downdetector noting that some passengers couldn’t even check in. Additionally, […]

Experts say Europe’s diesel release will hardly affect US prices.

Experts say Europe’s diesel release will hardly affect US prices.

This past Friday, Europe agreed to President Trump’s request to release diesel oil from reserves, although experts suggest it might not significantly impact U.S. gas prices. Up to 100 million barrels of diesel oil could be released over the next few months, which might lower global oil prices somewhat—experts say by a few dollars. This […]

Cubs-Padres series will affect the start time for Dodgers’ NLDS Game 1

Cubs-Padres series will affect the start time for Dodgers' NLDS Game 1

The Dodgers’ postseason journey kicks off this Saturday, but it certainly won’t feel like fall. This is especially true if the Chicago Cubs manage to clinch their wild-card series against the San Diego Padres this week. While the Dodgers are set to compete in their National League Division Series against the winner of the other […]

Blackouts Affect New Jersey and New York as Strong Nor’easter Strikes the Mid-Atlantic Coast

Blackouts Affect New Jersey and New York as Strong Nor'easter Strikes the Mid-Atlantic Coast

Tens of Thousands Without Power as Nor’easter Hits Mid-Atlantic A powerful nor’easter is causing widespread disruptions in New Jersey and New York, leaving tens of thousands without electricity. The storm, which began its impacts on Friday evening, is expected to bring “dangerous” coastal flooding, along with strong winds and rip currents. In anticipation of the […]

Cruz alerts that China is using AI propaganda to affect the technology competition.

Cruz alerts that China is using AI propaganda to affect the technology competition.

With the midterms approaching, the competition between America and China regarding artificial intelligence has ignited significant discussion. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas expressed concerns that this debate is being fueled by a “coordinated” propaganda effort. As Congress deliberates on matters related to data centers and AI policy, Cruz, who leads the Senate Commerce Committee, suggested […]