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Oct 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

How Magic Happens: A Peek Behind the Scenes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Picture this: a lively set in Los Angeles, California, filled with laughter on a Friday afternoon in September. The cast and crew of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place are busy perfecting a hilarious scene. The dialogue coach cheers them on, encouraging the young actors to nail their delivery. Once they h

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

How THC Makes You Feel High: A Neuroscience Lesson

Ever wondered how cannabis makes you feel "high"? Let's dive into the science behind it. Your body naturally produces cannabinoids, similar to what's found in marijuana. One of these, called anandamide, acts as a neurotransmitter, sending messages between nerve cells. These messages impact areas of

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Single Black Women Navigate Post-Roe v. Wade World

The Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade reversal on June 24, 2022, has significantly altered the reproductive healthcare landscape in the U. S. With 14 states banning abortion, many women are reevaluating their love lives, sexual practices, and family planning. Black women, in particular, are feeling the he

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Oct 28 2024HEALTH

Cannabis During Pregnancy: The Childhood Impact

You might have heard that smoking or eating cannabis while pregnant is not a good idea. Well, new research from Nationwide Children's Hospital is shedding even more light on why it's important to avoid cannabis during pregnancy. They found that kids who were exposed to cannabis before birth had a to

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Oct 28 2024CELEBRITIES

One Year Later: Jennifer Aniston Remembers Matthew Perry

Jennifer Aniston took to Instagram to honor her late “Friends” co-star, Matthew Perry, exactly one year after his death. She shared a series of photos, including a funny black-and-white image of the two and a sweet moment from the show where Perry’s character, Chandler Bing, kisses Aniston’s charact

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Eric Adams Defends Trump, Calls for Cooler Heads

New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently stood up for former President Donald Trump, rejecting the idea that Trump is a "fascist. " Adams made these comments at a news conference in Manhattan on October 26. He argued that the heated rhetoric surrounding Trump needs to be toned down. Adams, who is fac

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Oct 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Snapdragon 8 Elite: Linux Support Means Easier PC Gaming Emulation

Just a few days ago, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the Linux kernel team has already posted patches for the chipset. While these patches mainly support the core processors, future updates will enhance the GPU, making it easier to run PC games through emulation. This means that even w

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Oct 27 2024SPORTS

Why Dana White Won’t Work with Francis Ngannou Again

UFC President Dana White isn’t mincing words about his feelings towards former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. After Ngannou accused the UFC of owing him money and called White a “bully, ” White fired back. He said Ngannou is “full of shit” and that the UFC never owes fighters money. White als

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Oct 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry: A Sudden Split

Zach Bryan, a 28-year-old country singer, and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia, a 25-year-old influencer and podcaster, have called it quits after over a year of dating. The breakup came as a shock to LaPaglia, who found out about it through Bryan's Instagram Story on October 22. Bryan explained that h

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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Weapons Scanner Company Evolv Admits to Employee Misconduct

Evolv Technology, the firm behind New York City's subway weapons scanners, revealed some staff got into trouble while making deals. The company says this happened between mid-2022 and mid-2023, affecting sales to one of their biggest partners. These employees didn't tell Evolv's finance folks about

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