More young people being radicalised online, says UK counter-terror officer | UK security and counter-terrorism

A senior counter-terrorism officer has warned that children and young people are increasingly being radicalised online after spending long periods on the internet during the pandemic. Det Supt Andy Meeks said a growing number of vulnerable people were accessing extreme material after spending hours unsupervised online. He said: “We have seen a significant increase in … Read more

New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients

WASHINGTON (AP) — An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome, ” researchers reported Monday. The National Institutes of Health’s nearly five-year study offers no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking … Read more

More Canadians buying cannabis only from legal sources, citing safety: StatCan – National

Nearly six years since cannabis became legal for sale in Canada, new data shows a majority of those using the products available are exclusively buying from legal sources. The data released Monday found almost 72 per cent of Canadians who used cannabis in the 12 months before the national cannabis survey of 2023 was conducted … Read more

Company emails released in Dominion Voting defamation case

An attorney facing criminal charges for illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election was arrested Monday after a hearing in a separate case in Federal Court in Washington, D.C. Stefanie Lambert was arrested by U.S. Marshals after a hearing over possible sanctions against her for disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting … Read more

Erectile Dysfunction experts warn one habit could be causing condition

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is becoming more common in young men, with a quarter of all those newly diagnosed now under 40. And experts believe that a major factor in this rise is performance anxiety triggered by pornography. Dr Catherine Hood, a psychosexual therapist and specialist in sexual medicine, explains: “Pornography is fantasy material that is … Read more

Why it took so long for the U.S. to formally ban the use of chrysotile asbestos : NPR

An asbestos warning sign is seen at Victoria Park in in Sydney, Australia on February 29, 2024. Jenny Evans/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jenny Evans/Getty Images An asbestos warning sign is seen at Victoria Park in in Sydney, Australia on February 29, 2024. Jenny Evans/Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it … Read more

Appeals panel asks West Virginia court whether opioids distribution can cause a public nuisance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal appeals court asked West Virginia’s highest court Monday whether opioid distributions can cause a public nuisance as it reviews a landmark lawsuit against three major U.S. drug distributors accused of causing a health crisis in one of the state’s counties. In July 2022, a federal judge in Charleston, West Virginia, … Read more

How to enjoy Hyrox: I tried the gruelling, thrilling, hugely popular race – and discovered 11 ways to tackle it | Fitness

If the word “Hyrox” sounds familiar, it’s probably because the obviously fit person in your office or at your child’s sports day was talking about it. Featuring 8k of running split up by eight mini-workouts, it’s the hottest new must-do event for people who love the gym and the ’Gram. Launched in 2017, it’s now … Read more