Research has long sought to understand how cannabis use disorders (CUD) contribute to psychosis-like symptoms, and new findings offer a breakthrough. A study published by McGill University has identified that people with CUD have elevated dopamine levels in brain regions associated with psychosis, such as schizophrenia. The study used neuromelanin-MRI scans to measure dopamine activity … Read more
Lionel Messi scored a crucial penalty in the 83rd minute, helping Inter Miami secure a dramatic comeback win over LAFC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final. The Argentine star’s goal sealed a 3-1 victory for Miami, overturning a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. The match saw a seesaw battle between the two teams, with … Read more
A growing number of reported cases in the United States have led to a concerning measles outbreak. As of January 1, 2025, hospitalization rates stand at 12%, with two confirmed deaths and one death under investigation. Despite this increasing trend, the risk of measles remains low due to high vaccination coverage and rapid case identification … Read more
Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group, has announced that it is selling its iconic brand Versace to Prada S.p.A. for $1.375 billion in cash. The transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, will strengthen Capri’s balance sheet and enable accelerated strategic investments in its other brands, Michael Kors … Read more
Amazon shoppers can expect prices to rise due to the ongoing global trade war, according to the company’s CEO Andy Jassy. The retailer will pass on increased costs from tariffs affecting product prices, as sellers won’t have extra margin to absorb them. The US-China trade war continues, with President Trump imposing 125% tariffs on Chinese … Read more
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Phoc will meet with officials from Boeing and the US’s Bessent on Wednesday, according to a schedule confirmed by a senior official. The meeting is expected to discuss possible future tariff talks between the two sides. Phoc has also planned meetings with SpaceX, Boeing, and Apple this week, alongside attending … Read more
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, The Great Gatsby, was met with mixed reviews upon its release a century ago. However, it wasn’t until small paperbacks of the book were distributed to US servicemen during World War II that it gained widespread popularity. Perhaps it was their desire for escape and connection with a world beyond their … Read more
Neutrinos, tiny particles that could hold the key to understanding some of the universe’s biggest mysteries, have seen their weight limit halved. A new experiment by the KATRIN collaboration has set a neutrino mass of 0.45 electron volts, less than a billionth of the mass of a proton. Scientists have been trying to learn more … Read more
Walmart has pulled its financial guidance for the first quarter due to uncertainty over the impact of tariffs on global goods. The retailer cited sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump as the reason for its decision. Tariffs on China will be higher at 125%, while those on other countries are 10%. Despite this, Walmart … Read more
A devastating nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic has claimed the lives of at least 221 people, with hundreds more injured. Among those affected are several family members of Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez. Martinez expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones and said he was “sad” and “affected” … Read more