In Wisconsin, almost 100 restaurant patrons unintentionally consumed THC-laced food in late October. The contamination stemmed from cooking oil mistakenly used, originating from a shared kitchen producing THC edibles. Symptoms ranged from dizziness and sleepiness to vomiting and hallucinations, with seven individuals hospitalized. Health officials investigated, determining...
Hulk Hogan's 2016 lawsuit against Gawker Media, stemming from the publication of a sex tape, resulted in a $31 million settlement after a jury initially awarded Hogan $140 million. The case, which significantly impacted Gawker, highlighted the conflict between celebrity privacy and freedom of the press. Legal experts...
The White House renewed its criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the Fed's headquarters renovation, despite President Trump's earlier conciliatory remarks following a Thursday tour. OMB Director Russ Vought called the renovation "largesse," questioning its cost and lack of public scrutiny. Trump, while previously considering firing...
BAFTA-winning actor Micheal Ward, known for roles in "Top Boy" and "Small Axe," has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police. The alleged offenses, involving one woman, reportedly occurred in January 2023. Ward, 27, will appear in court...
Two high-ranking NOAA officials, Steve Volz and Jeff Dillen, who investigated the 'Sharpiegate' scandal involving President Trump's inaccurate hurricane forecast, were placed on administrative leave. The timing coincides with the upcoming Senate confirmation vote for Neil Jacobs, a key figure in the scandal, to become NOAA administrator. While NOAA...
Several high-stakes middleweight UFC fights are coming up, including Khamzat Chimaev's title fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. Chimaev recently defeated Robert Whittaker, but believes Reinier de Ridder, Whittaker's next opponent at UFC Abu Dhabi, faces a tougher challenge. De Ridder aims for a spectacular early finish...
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 boasts a larger, brighter 4.1-inch cover screen and a slimmer profile despite a bigger battery. Performance is improved with a new processor, offering extended battery life. However, the cameras remain unchanged from the previous model, and software improvements for the cover screen are minimal,...
Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore returns in a sequel nearly 30 years later. The film finds Gilmore, now a successful golfer, facing tragedy and subsequent struggles with alcoholism. After rehab, he confronts a new rival league threatening the PGA, leading to a showdown featuring cameos from various sports stars...
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students, has been sentenced to four life sentences plus 10 years and transferred to the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna. The facility houses some of Idaho's most dangerous inmates and features a highly structured environment with multiple security levels....
Wildfires continue to rage across Turkey's Mediterranean coast, prompting the government to declare two provinces as disaster zones. Homes were evacuated in Antalya and Manavgat as firefighters, aided by helicopters and planes, battled the blazes fueled by high temperatures (46.1°C) and strong winds. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported...
