Scientists have uncovered an interesting discovery: a compound from cannabis called CBD might protect kidneys from harm caused by certain traditional Chinese medicines. Let's break down how they figured this out. First off, there's a nasty substance called Aristolochic Acid I (AAI) in some traditio
Five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in a targeted strike by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on their vehicle in central Gaza. The journalists, who were employees of the television channel Al-Quds Today, were asleep in their broadcasting truck marked as press. According to witnesses, the t
In a surprising move, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera was named as the next U. S. ambassador to Panama by President-elect Trump. This announcement comes at a time of growing tension between the two countries over the Panama Canal. Trump has been vocal about wanting the canal to r
Santa Cruz experienced a dramatic scene on Monday as a fierce storm wreaked havoc on its iconic wharf. Waves as high as 60 feet, part of the massive storm, caused a 150-foot section of the pier to crumble into the sea. The wharf, which was under renovation due to previous storm damages, saw several
Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks' center, is thrilled to play on Christmas Day this year at Madison Square Garden. Growing up, he loved watching NBA games on Christmas with his dad. Now, he's excited to be part of the action. This will be his first Christmas Day game at home, and he's looking forward
Fatty liver disease in kids, often linked to obesity, is more common than you might think. While doctors usually suggest lifestyle changes first, these can be tough to stick to. That's where topiramate comes in. This medication is part of a weight loss combo drug for teens aged 12 and up, but docs s
The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers had a wild Monday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. Star player Joel Embiid was ejected in the second quarter after receiving two technical fouls. The first came from arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and the second was for getting too close and making incide
This Christmas, the NFL is not just about football; it's also about Beyoncé. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is ready for both. The Ravens are playing the Houston Texans at 4:30 p. m. ET on Christmas Day, while Beyoncé, a Houston native, is performing at halftime at NRG Stadium. It's a un
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attempted to halt the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Monday, but his lawsuit fell short. Gaetz’s legal team argued that the report's release would harm his reputation and that he hadn't been notified or given due process. The committee published the report soon
Blake Lively, known for her role in "Gossip Girl, " recently filed a sexual harassment and retaliation complaint against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Sony, the distributor of their film "It Ends with Us, " has come forward to support Lively. This follows a crisis PR campaign allegedly ai
