Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to knowOlder Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to knowWhile cannabis has historically been more popular with younger groups, a growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk? While many older adults may assume they are familiar with the effects of marijuana, that false sense of comfort could be dangerous, Krantz warned. Reducing pain is one of the common reasons that older adults may use cannabis, a poll found. Krantz pointed out that a medical marijuana card is not actually a prescription, because marijuana and cannabis products are not FDA-approved. Original article source: Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Source:Fox News
October 20, 2024 10:42 UTC
If Trump carries out what he has described on the campaign trail, his potential second term would be radically different. But these would represent incremental changes, whereas a re-elected Trump could fundamentally remake the world trading system. Economists think the broader tariffs Trump has proposed would similarly raise prices and, on net, hurt growth. Indeed, one goal of the tariffs Trump imposed on China, and Biden maintained, was to diversify away from China as a supplier. Everyone raised their tariffs.”In Trump’s first term, China, the European Union, Canada and Mexico all did retaliate; Japan and South Korea didn’t.
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 20, 2024 10:36 UTC
DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE OCTOBER 20 2024 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. So let’s run down a few clues with today’s Wordle that could help you solve it:1. And the answer to today’s Wordle is below this photo:It’s …. What are the best Wordle starting words? According to the Times’ WordleBot, the best starting word is: CRANE.
Source:New York Times
October 20, 2024 10:30 UTC
The New York Times has introduced the next title coming to its Games catalog following Wordle's continued success -- and it's all about math. In Digits, players are presented with a target number that they need to match. Players will get a five-star rating if they match the target number exactly, a three-star rating if they get within 10 of the target, and a one-star rating if they can get within 25 of the target number. So play Digits while you can, as The New York Times may move on from the project if it doesn't get the response it is hoping for. Digits' beta is available to play for free now on The New York Times Games' website
Source:New York Times
October 20, 2024 10:06 UTC
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Source:Los Angeles Times
October 20, 2024 09:23 UTC
Chinese EV giant, BYD is now utilizing UBTech’s Walker S1 humanoid robot to enhance its factory operations. UBTech, a Chinese robotics company, has received over 500 orders for the Walker S1 from leading automakers, signaling a move towards automation to address labor shortages in China. Standing 5.6 feet tall and weighing 167.6 pounds, the Walker S1 handles tasks like quality inspections, assembling components, and sorting parts. By taking on repetitive and physically demanding jobs, it reduces injury risks for human workers. Also read: Massive BYD Recall: Fire Hazard Affects Nearly 100,000 EVsUBTech’s growing impact in the automation space is further highlighted by its collaborations with companies like BYD, Geely, and FAW-Volkswagen.
Source:CNN
October 20, 2024 08:50 UTC
Tragedy Strikes Sapelo Island As Ferry Dock Collapse Claims Seven Lives A festive celebration turns to chaos when part of the ferry dock collapses during Cultural Heritage DayAt least seven people were killed and several others injured on Saturday when part of the ferry dock collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during Cultural Heritage Day, celebrating the Gullah-Geechee community. The dock, managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was reportedly less than one year old, having been recently reconstructed. The tragedy struck as the annual Cultural Heritage Day festivities featured music, food, and celebrating the island's unique cultural legacy, founded by freed slaves from Georgia's coastal plantations. Even as investigations begin, the incident has left the Sapelo Island community and the state of Georgia reeling from the unexpected tragedy. Some believe stricter oversight and checks might prevent such fatal accidents when celebrating community and heritage.
Source:New York Times
October 20, 2024 08:39 UTC
But for those affected by restless legs syndrome (RLS), getting quality rest can seem impossible. Restless legs syndrome is a neurological condition that results in the uncomfortable urge to move the legs. An uncomfortable sensation in the legs that leads to the urge to move them is the main symptom of RLS. "It does often run in families, and there are some gene variants that have been linked to RLS," Oller said. Original article source: ‘Why do I have restless legs at night?’: Ask a doctor
Source:Fox News
October 20, 2024 08:03 UTC
"The 'Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association' is involved in financing the terrorist activities of the Hezbollah organization against Israel, and therefore the IDF has decided to attack this terrorist infrastructure," the IDF said in a statement Sunday. "The IDF continues to work forcefully to destroy Hezbollah's terrorist infrastructure. Therefore, we call on people inside buildings used by Hezbollah to stay at least 500 meters away from them for the next few hours."
Source:ABC News
October 20, 2024 07:13 UTC
“Our office has developed a more modern understanding of sexual violence since the Menendez brothers first faced prosecution," the district attorney’s office said in a statement. “Monsters" has been a hit on Netflix since it first aired, and its success has been complemented by a documentary about the case, titled “The Menendez Brothers." Murphy recently defended his show from such criticism, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “The Menendez brothers should be sending me flowers." At the time of the Menendez trial, there was a limited understanding of child-abuse trauma and incest, she said, “and even whether children should be believed." At a news conference in recent days, the Menendez brothers’ aunt, Joan VanderMolen, said her nephews’ case also warrants a re-evaluation.
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 20, 2024 06:38 UTC
Alec Baldwin returns to 'Saturday Night Live' to spoof Bret Baier interview with Kamala HarrisBy The Associated PressNEW YORK -- Alec Baldwin has returned to “Saturday Night Live.”But the actor who won an Emmy for playing former President Donald Trump didn't reprise that role — he returned Saturday night to play Fox News' Bret Baier in an opening skit that spoofed this week's interview with Kamala Harris. The skit also mocked a moment Baier acknowledged was a mistake by playing the wrong clip of a Trump response. The skit closed — many interruptions later — with Harris asking: “Before I go, can I just say the thing I've been trying to say this whole time? Live from New York, it's Saturday night!”, with Baldwin joining her. Baldwin has hosted “SNL” a record 17 times, but hasn’t appeared on it recently.
Source:ABC News
October 20, 2024 06:33 UTC
On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crashOn this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crashThree musicians from the iconic American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, plus three other people, were killed in a terrifying plane crash on the Louisiana-Mississippi border on this day in history, Oct. 20, 1977. Odom helped lead a vigil to Van Zant and the other victims last night near the town of Gillsburg, Mississippi. Photo of Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Steve Gaines and founder and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. Singer-frontman Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd is shown performing at the Omni Coliseum on July 5, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia. Original article source: On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crash
Source:Fox News
October 20, 2024 06:15 UTC
Clinton and Trump GettyBill Clinton mocked his fellow septuagenarian and former president, Donald Trump, on Thursday for a bizarre musical episode earlier this week. Heck, I’m only two months younger than Donald Trump. Bill Clinton: I'm too old to gild a lily. Heck, I'm only two months younger than Donald Trump. But the good news for you is I will not spend 30 minutes swaying back and forth to music.
Source:Huffington Post
October 20, 2024 06:09 UTC
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Source:CNN
October 20, 2024 05:52 UTC
Mark Robinson was invited to speak on Newsmax TV’s Saturday Agenda, and stated that legal action was well underway against CNN in the wake of shocking claims about his online activity. We did not,” Robinson stated, later continuing, “And we said from the very beginning that we didn’t say these things or craft these things or write these things. The politician then doubled down on his assertion that he was suing CNN over the report, explaining that the legal case is already in motion. And so we’re not backing down one bit, and we have not stopped campaigning either.”Astorino prompted: “So tell me about this lawsuit against CNN. It’s accusing the network of deliberately running a hit piece to derail your campaign and damage your personal reputation.”“Right.
Source:CNN
October 20, 2024 05:46 UTC