Hong Kong on Wednesday made possession, consumption, and distribution of cannabidiol, or CBD, illegal. While some governments across the world have legalized or moved toward decriminalizing cannabis, including Thailand last year, cannabis itself remains illegal […]
In Pamela, a Love Story, the flashing lights of the paparazzi and lurid tabloid headlines that marked Pamela Anderson’s life during the early aughts are far removed from the quiet life she’s made for herself […]
An attempted self-coup by former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo on December 7 led to widespread protests in the country that have left almost 60 dead and hundreds injured. After over seven weeks of protests, demonstrators […]
On January 25, the Ukrainian government conceded its first major loss of territory in months when its forces retreated from the town of Soledar in the Donetsk region. The victory was declared not only by […]
FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia, banning imports of diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries. The European Union ban […]
Midway through 2009, I awoke to a stranger-than-fiction story in the local press in Bolivia, the country where I had been living and working as a reporter for four years. A group of eight Mennonite […]
High cholesterol is a prime example of having too much of a good thing. Our bodies naturally make this substance in the liver and then transport it throughout the body for multiple functions, including hormone […]
On Jan. 7, Memphis police pulled over Tyre Nichols, 29, for what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop but turned into a brutal beating reminiscent of how law enforcement assaulted Rodney King in […]
The Ukrainian government unveiled a major shake-up of government leadership this week, in an apparent effort to root out corruption at the highest level. Following several prominent corruption scandals, including two major investigations involving the […]
Public universities across the U.S. are banning their students’ beloved TikTok app from their schools. In some cases, this means no students, faculty members, staff, or visitors are able to access the short-form video platform […]