Why do people use or get addicted to cannabis? A new study offers clues. - The Washington Post

The study builds on growing genetic research into cannabis use, as policymakers grapple with the risks and benefits of the drug’s soaring popularity.

Naked bike riders protest Trump administration in Portland - The Hill

Naked, or nearly naked, bike riders pedaled through the streets of Portland, Ore., Sunday donned in wacky accessories like an inflatable frog, to protest against the Trump administration’s attempt to deploy the National Guard to the city.  Protesters, who usu…

A Guide to Trump’s Twenty-Point Gaza Peace Deal - Council on Foreign Relations

A long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is finally underway. An end to the conflict is still up in the air, with all the old obstacles remaining in Trump’s twenty-point roadmap to peace.

Measles cases in the US continue to rise after already reaching highest count in 30 years - newscentermaine.com

It has been 33 years since the U.S. has seen more measles cases in a single year, and the CDC says more cases will likely be confirmed in the coming months.

Samsung’s wider Wear OS 6 update starts rolling out to Galaxy Watch 7 - 9to5Google

The Galaxy Watch 7 series is reportedly getting a One UI 8 update based on Wear OS 6 in certain...

James Franklin’s $49 million buyout causes Penn State campus uproar: ‘Slap in the face’ - New York Post

Some employees at Penn State believe the university has shown its true colors by paying James Franklin $49 million not to coach the football team.

Where to watch Falcons vs. Bills - Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons return from their bye to host the Bills in Week 6.

Palestinians celebrate as prisoners are released by Israel under Gaza ceasefire deal - NPR

Among the 2,000 Palestinians freed in the Gaza ceasefire deal were 250 serving life terms for attacks on Israelis dating back decades.

Broadcom Stock Surges On OpenAI Chip Deal - Investor's Business Daily

Broadcom stock jumped after the chipmaker announced a deal to supply AI processors for artificial intelligence leader OpenAI.

This might be the smallest clump of pure dark matter ever found - Space

The dark object has a mass a million times greater than our sun's is located 10 billion light-years away and has no stars.

The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained - BBC

The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.

Sell to David Ellison Or Split: David Zaslav Weighs the Options for Warner Bros. Discovery - The Hollywood Reporter

Paramount's initial bid for the home of HBO and Warner Bros. was dismissed, but one way or another the company will grapple with major change in the coming year.

Hamas releases Israeli hostages, Trump gets standing ovation in Israel's parliament - NPR

President Trump received a rousing welcome in Israel and declared the Gaza war over. Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages. Palestinian prisoners were also set to be freed.

Microsoft breaks Windows 11 upgrade tool when it’s needed most - Windows Central

Windows 10 is dying, but Microsoft just broke the Windows 11 upgrade tool. Here’s what it means for millions of PCs.

Shutdown polls show Democrats’ economic messaging still falling flat - Politico

Democrats are struggling to erase Republicans’ polling advantage on the economy even as they fight to stop health care costs from rising.

New Instagram-inspired text options may be headed to Google Photos (APK teardown) - Android Authority

With an upcoming Photos update, Google might bring extensive text features identical to what we've long seen on Instagram stories and Reels.