The world’s most widely used weed killer was once seen as one of the safest pesticides. Now it is blamed for causing cancer. Yet the scientific evidence remains disputed.
‘Gold Rush’: Cannabidiol Industry Booms Amid Uncertain Regulation
Retailers across the country have begun to capitalize on the rising popularity of CBD, a newly legalized form of cannabis with alleged calming and pain-relieving properties.
A Sea Of Sagebrush Disappears, Making Way For Fire-Prone Cheatgrass
In the past two years, more than 800,000 acres in northern Nevada have burned. The traditional sagebrush rangeland is being replaced by cheatgrass that burns hotter and more frequently.
Child Struck By Foul Ball At Cubs-Astros Game; Player Breaks Down In Tears
“As soon as I hit it, the first person I locked eyes on was her,” Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. told reporters. Astros officials said the girl was rushed to the hospital.
Teasing Kids About Their Weight May Make Them Gain More
A long-term study finds that children who are bullied or shamed for their weight may gain more weight over time than peers who aren’t teased.
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Strict Abortion Limit, Dem. Governor Says He Will Sign it
Six other states have recently passed laws banning abortions. When Louisiana’s bill becomes law, it will join four other states in which abortions are barred when a heartbeat is detectable.
Saybie, Born At 8.6 Ounces In San Diego, Is Now The World’s Tiniest Surviving Baby
She was born prematurely at 23 weeks of gestation weighing about as much as a large apple.
Israeli Parliament Schedules Unprecedented Early Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party pushed for new elections in September rather than risk allowing Israel’s ceremonial president to choose someone else to form a government.
Australian ‘Egg Boy’ Gives $69,000 To Families Of New Zealand Shooting Victims
The teenager, who had smashed an egg on the head of a right-wing politician, said the donations pledged to him to pay for legal fees were not “mine to keep.”
Uber To Start Banning Passengers With Low Ratings
“Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability,” a company official announced. Riders will get advice on how to improve their ratings before being deactivated, including being polite.
‘Revenge Is For The Weak’: Kurdish Courts In Northeastern Syria Take On ISIS Cases
Kurdish Syrian authorities have tried 7,000 ISIS suspects in a justice system that bans torture and the death penalty. Some of the judges are women, which comes as a shock to ISIS fighters on trial.
Cities Are Making Big Climate Promises. Keeping Them Can Be Tough
Dozens of cities have ambitious plans to get their electricity from clean or renewable sources. But those goals can clash with power providers, whose priority remains economics, not climate change.
10,000 Steps A Day? How Many You Really Need To Boost Longevity
Walking every day has been shown again and again to be important for staying healthy as you age. But how much do you need to walk to promote a long life?
‘Plenty Of Cards To Play’: Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
Alex Trebek Says He’s Seeing ‘Mind-Boggling’ Positive Results In Cancer Fight
“The doctors said they hadn’t seen this kind of positive result in their memory,” the Jeopardy! host told People magazine. “Some of the tumors have already shrunk by more than 50 percent.”
Democratic Presidential Field Will Look A Lot Smaller By September
The Democratic National Committee released new qualification standards for its first post-Labor Day debate. Candidates will need higher poll numbers and more grassroots donors.
Robert Mueller, Long A Sphinx, Speaks — Then Says It Was His Final Word
Mueller, a decorated veteran and long-serving prosecutor, returned to public life to lead the most-watched — and yet lowest-profile — Washington investigation in a generation.
McConnell Would Fill Potential Supreme Court Vacancy In 2020, Reversal Of 2016 Stance
The Senate majority leader told an audience in Kentucky that if a vacancy were to occur in the election year, “we’d fill it.” He had refused to allow a vote on President Obama’s nominee in 2016.
Mueller: Charging Trump Was ‘Not An Option We Could Consider’
Mueller underscored that his report did not exonerate the president. In his first public remarks, he said that he did not believe the Justice Department could charge a sitting president with a crime.
In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare
Iran has been developing drones for both itself and its proxies. In recent months those drones have been used for targeted assassinations, military strikes and to sow chaos in the region.
Boris Johnson Is Ordered To Face Accusations That He Lied To The Public
A British court is ordering Boris Johnson to face accusations that while holding public office he repeatedly lied by saying Britain paid £350 million each week to be in the EU.
Michael Wolff’s New Trump Tell-All ‘Siege,’ Stars Steve Bannon And A Cast Of No-Names
The Fire and Fury author offers surprising stories about the president. But there may never have been a more polarizing president, nor an author less likely to be read as a neutral recorder of facts.
Amnesty International Report Says Myanmar Military Is Again Committing War Crimes
A report released Wednesday concludes government troops are instigating violent clashes, extrajudicial executions, conducting arbitrary arrests, torturing prisoners and destroying historical sites.
Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors
More than half of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don’t do enough.
‘We’re Not Being Paranoid’: U.S. Warns Of Spy Dangers Of Chinese-Made Drones
The Department of Homeland Security is warning about the dangers of using Chinese-made drones, while some lawmakers want to prevent transit systems from buying Chinese-made subway cars.
Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City; At Least 12 Injured
The massive tornado skirted the metropolitan area but struck several towns to the west of Kansas City, Kan., leaving damaged houses “for a mile in every direction.”
‘Sports Illustrated’ Is Sold Again, But Publishing Won’t Shift To New Owner Yet
Authentic Brands Group is buying the iconic magazine in order to take advantage of licensing opportunities. Meredith Corp., which acquired it in 2018, will continue to publish the magazine.
Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma
For teens who’ve experienced childhood trauma, playing team sports may help them avoid depression and anxiety later in life. But the cost of teen sports puts them out of reach for many could benefit.
Extending ‘Zero Tolerance’ To People Who Help Migrants Along The Border
Scott Warren of the humanitarian group ‘No More Deaths’ faces three felony counts for harboring migrants. The number of U.S. citizens arrested for harboring is on the rise.
WHO Redefines Burnout As A ‘Syndrome’ Linked To Chronic Stress At Work
The World Health Organization has updated its handbook of diseases to include an expanded definition of burnout. It closely links it to workplace stress and says it can lead to reduced productivity.
MacKenzie Bezos Pledges To Give More Than Half Of Her Billions To Charity
“We each come by the gifts we have to offer by an infinite series of influences and lucky breaks we can never fully understand,” Bezos said as she signed the Giving Pledge.
College Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health ‘Epidemic’
Anthony Rostain and B. Janet Hibbs say college students today face an “inordinate amount of anxiety” — but parents can help their kids cope. Their book is The Stressed Years of Their Lives.
‘The Louvre Is Suffocating’: Museum Closed As Workers Strike, Citing Overcrowding
Staff at the Paris museum went on strike Monday, citing deteriorating conditions for tourists and staff amid record-setting attendance. It’s unclear whether the galleries will re-open Wednesday.
Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda
Unpredictable moments involved the cost of drugs, the fight against snakebites and kissing bugs … and reproductive rights.
Texas Voting Chief Who Led Botched Voter Purge Resigns
Secretary of State David Whitley was behind an effort to remove alleged noncitizens from the state’s voter rolls. He resigned Monday as the Texas Legislature’s session came to a close.
Cancer Drugs Approved Quickly Often Fail To Measure Up Later
Regulators give many cancer drugs a fast track to market while requiring drugmakers to do more studies after approval. Researchers have found the follow-up studies frequently come up short.