Living close to a cannabis shop might be doing more harm than good to mental health. A recent study found that people living within a 10-minute drive of a cannabis retailer had higher rates of mental health issues. This includes depression, anxiety, and even psychosis. The study looked at Medicaid d
In a small Oklahoma city, a night of chaos unfolded when a tanker truck leaked dangerous ammonia gas. The incident forced hundreds to evacuate and sent dozens to the hospital. The truck, parked behind a hotel, started releasing the gas late Wednesday night. Emergency workers in gas masks went door-t
Hospitals have always been on the front lines during emergencies. But recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, have shown that they are not always ready. Many studies before the pandemic pointed out gaps in how hospitals prepare for crises. These gaps became clear during the
People often wonder how hard they need to push themselves during workouts. The idea that the more intense the exercise, the better the results is interesting. But figuring out exactly how to measure this intensity is not straightforward. First, let's think about what exercise intensity means. It's
In Newberry County, Sheriff Lee Foster made a call that sparked debate. He chose to set off tornado sirens on a stormy Saturday night, even though the National Weather Service hadn't issued a tornado warning. This decision came after heavy rain and hail hit the area around 6 p. m. Judy Wicker was c
Sydney Sweeney is not letting the lackluster box office opening of "Christy" dim her spirits. The movie, which stars Sweeney as the pioneering boxer Christy Martin, brought in a mere $1. 3 million in its first weekend. This dismal start makes it one of the worst openings ever for a film released in
Washington, D. C. experienced a grim night with three homicides within just six hours. This happened right after President Donald Trump said the city was much safer now. The victims included two young people and one adult. Police are still looking into these cases. The first shooting happened aroun
In a recent event, a family in Cicero, near Chicago's Little Village, found themselves in the middle of a tense situation involving federal agents. Rafael Veraza and his 1-year-old daughter, Arianna, were pepper-sprayed by Border Patrol agents in a Sam's Club parking lot. Veraza, who has asthma, str
The Philippines is once again facing a major storm, with Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall just days after another deadly storm. This time, the focus is on preparedness and response. Fung-wong, a powerful storm with winds reaching 115 miles per hour, hit the eastern part of the country on Sun
A cargo plane's crew fought to regain control just before it crashed in Louisville, Kentucky. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shared this detail during a recent update. The incident happened earlier this week, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The flight, operated by UPS, began l
