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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

A Long‑Haul Fight for Health in an Indonesian Jail

Jarred Shaw, once a tall college basketball star from Dallas, now sits in a cramped cell in Tangerang, Indonesia. He was convicted of drug possession after receiving CBD gummies from Thailand, a product he claimed used to ease Crohn’s disease symptoms. The Indonesian authorities seized 132 gummies,

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Feb 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

BPA Alternatives: Why Mixing Them Matters

Bisphenol A, a common plastic ingredient, has been pulled out of many products because it can disturb hormones. Scientists now see that the chemicals used to replace BPA are very similar in shape and action. These substitutes often show stronger effects than BPA itself. When researchers looked at w

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Jan 28 2026FINANCE

Mississippi's Cannabis Cash Conundrum: Where Should the Extra Money Go?

Mississippi is facing a unique situation with its medical cannabis program. The state has been collecting more money than expected from taxes on medical cannabis sales. This has led to a question: What should be done with the extra cash? The Mississippi Attorney General has weighed in on this issue

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

Balancing Act: The Role of Antipsychotics in Managing Cannabis-Related Psychosis

Cannabis use can sometimes lead to psychosis, a serious condition that often returns. To prevent this, doctors prescribe antipsychotic medications. However, these drugs come with their own set of challenges, including side effects. The tricky part is finding the right dose that works without causing

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Jan 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Is Watch Dogs franchise really over?

Inside sources say Ubisoft may have given up on the Watch Dogs series. This news comes from Tom Henderson, who shared his thoughts on the Insider Gaming podcast. He mentioned that the team behind Watch Dogs Legion felt the game needed more time before it was released. After Legion came out, the dev

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Weight Cuts: The Hidden Struggle of Fighters

Michael Bisping, a former UFC champion, found himself in an awkward spot during the UFC 324 weigh-ins. He was talking about Alex Perez being over the weight limit when something unexpected happened right behind him. Bisping had just said that fighters should not miss weight, as it is part of their j

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Jan 18 2026BUSINESS

A Veteran Game Creator Takes on Ubisoft

Marc-Alexis Côté, a long-time leader at Ubisoft, is taking legal action against the company. He claims he was forced out of his role as head of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Côté worked at Ubisoft for 20 years and led Assassin’s Creed since 2022. He says he was demoted and then pushed out of the c

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Jan 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Brittney Griner's Journey: From Prison to Purpose

Brittney Griner, a well-known basketball player, faced a tough time when she was held in Russia for having cannabis oil in her vape cartridges. This happened in 2022, and it's still a fresh memory for many. But Griner didn't let this hardship keep her down. Instead, she turned it into something posi

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ubisoft's Big Shake-Up: What's Next for The Division?

Julian Gerighty, a key figure behind Ubisoft's The Division series, has moved on to EA's Battlefield Studios. This news comes hot on the heels of recent layoffs at Ubisoft, leaving fans wondering what's next for their favorite game. Ubisoft wants players to stay calm, saying the team behind The Div

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Jan 14 2026SPORTS

A Fresh Start: Ravens Owner Eyes Coaches with Past Experience

Steve Bisciotti, the owner of the Baltimore Ravens, is on the hunt for a new head coach. This is a big deal because it's the first time in nearly 20 years that the team is looking for a new leader. Bisciotti has been talking about the process and seems really interested in coaches who have had a sho

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