Posts by Sophie Clearwater
More frequent marijuana users being treated with nausea and vomiting condition: Report
Frequent marijuana users are increasingly turning up in emergency rooms with a condition that causes severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Source link
Read MoreAI used to create synthetic virus
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to design complete, functioning viruses with genomes never seen before in nature — a breakthrough that could open new avenues for fighting drug-resistant bacterial infections. Source link
Read MoreBuc-ee's responds as beaver logo battle gains national attention
As the lawsuit between Buc-ee’s and Beaver Mini Mart continues, the former is speaking out for the first time. Source link
Read MoreLeander ISD police chief put on administrative leave, state pursues license suspension
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) confirmed with KXAN investigators that it sent two notices to the district Friday, “which include administrative penalties to the Leander ISD PD and a petition for TCOLE license action against the chief.” Source link
Read MoreMeghan Markle Shares Sweet Way Her, Prince Harry’s Daughter Lilibet Inspires Her to Be Brave
Prince Harry Makes Surprise Appearance During Meghan Markle’s ‘MasterChef’ Episode Meghan Markle is bestowing a special honor upon her little girl. The As Ever founder—who shares kids Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7, with Prince Harry—revealed how her daughter inspires her to be brave. “Every day when I feel a little bit like, ‘Oh…
Read MoreThe No. 1 threat to getting America back to the moon and beyond
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says America will not only get back to the moon within a few years, and also build a permanent, inhabited base there within the next two decades; what he leaves out is the clear fact that the chief peril for dreams of becoming an interplanetary species is a Democratic Party victory…
Read MoreAuthor Amy Chozick’s Favorite Character-Driven Reads
My day job involves writing for television, and yet, I find myself spending a lot more time reading books than I do watching TV. A couple of years ago, during the WGA writers’ strike, I became an even more voracious reader. I couldn’t work on my craft, but I could study how other authors mastered…
Read MoreLindsay Clancy Murder Trial Revelations: Ex-Husband Details Last Time He Saw Their 3 Children Alive, More
Patrick Clancy Says Lindsay Clancy Told Him She Thought About Suicide and Harming Their Kids Lindsay Clancy‘s now-ex-husband was the first witness called to testify during her murder trial, which began July 27 in Plymouth Superior Court. The 35-year-old former nurse has not denied killing daughter Cora, 5, and sons Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8…
Read MoreWhat Happens When the World is on Fire
Between drought, heat, and wildfire, much of the world is summering in record-breaking territory. The U.K., its iconic green landscape now parched to desert brown, is suffering one of its worst droughts since record-keeping began. Eight time zones away, Spokane, Washington, endures similarly outlandish temperatures as it continues to battle the most destructive wildfire the…
Read MoreA few stray showers this weekend, a hot week ahead
Hot and humid weekend weather with a few stray showers possible. The heat builds through the coming week as high pressure moves over the southern US. – Meteorologist Hannah Gard Source link
Read MoreMamdani’s groceries will have him competing against . . . himself
Mayor Mamdani’s city-owned supermarkets are ill-considered for many reasons. They’ll undercut minority-owned neighborhood bodegas. They’ll create an incentive for buyers to resell the cheap goods at higher prices elsewhere. These issues may not concern Mamdani, but something else should: Hizzoner will be competing against himself. That’s because another city program already provides financial incentives to…
Read MoreWisconsin girl Lily Peters’ accused murderer won’t stand trial for grisly killing, sexual assault of cousin
Wisconsin girl Lily Peters’ accused murderer won’t stand trial for the grisly slaying and rape of his 10-year-old cousin, who was found dead in the Wisconsin woods. Carson Peters-Berger, 18, was expected to face a jury in November as he faced homicide and sexual assault charges after he allegedly killed his younger relative, Peters, in…
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