Marijuana use outpaces drinking alcohol in the US for the first time
Most states now allow medical or recreational marijuana
‘Large’-eyed river creature — with rows of teeth — found in China. It’s a new species
The scaly animal’s eyes were “covered with (a) thick membrane,” a study said. ...
Scooter commuters and a bee nest: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world ...
MP Craig Mackinlay returns to parliament after his arms and legs were amputated – video
The Conservative MP for South Thanet was given a standing ovation in the House of Commons as he returned to parliament after recovering from sepsis, which led to a quadruple amputation MP Craig Mackinlay returns to Commons after having hands and feet amputated
Old Lesbians: reclaiming old age and queerness through storytelling
From first crush to first love, from the closet to coming out and from loss to connection. For the last 25 years, retired schoolteacher Arden Eversmeyer travelled from Houston across the US to record hundreds of oral ‘herstories’ from a rapidly disappearing
Uvalde school district police chief resigns a year after stepping into job
Joshua Gutierrez was hired after his predecessor, Pete Arredondo, was fired following his inaction to the shooting at Robb elementary school The chief of police for Uvalde schools has resigned , a year after he replaced the previous chief who held the role
At least 1,000 Damien Hirst artworks were painted years later than claimed
Exclusive: Potentially thousands of signed works from Currency series were mass-produced by artist’s team after 2016, sources say At least 1,000 paintings that the artist Damien Hirst said were “made in 2016” were created several years later, the Guardian can
Euro zone bond yields rise, British inflation data draws eyes
Euro zone bond yields rose on Wednesday after
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes review: Puzzles hold the key to a hotel of secrets
Thrillingly, protagonist
Kildare’s primary care waiting lists are the ‘hidden crisis’ of our health system
Primary care waiting lists
Macron flies to New Caledonia amid ongoing unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron flew to New Caledonia Wednesday in a bid to find a political solution to the unrest that has rocked the French archipelago in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, some 16,000 kilometers (10,000 miles) from metropolitan France. The
Spain, Ireland and Norway say they will recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?
By The Associated Press Spain, Ireland and Norway said Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis
Why Doesn’t My Husband Respect My Opinion About Moving?
After 20 years in a house that was never meant to be a “forever home,” a reader thinks it’s time for a move, but her husband refuses to consider her wishes. ...
World Exclusive: Usyk promoter confirms IBF exception intent
Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, informed World Boxing News that the undisputed champion will request an IBF
Charleston ranks as nation’s 13th best place to live, report says
Charleston is the 13th best place to live in the country according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report magazine. . ...
Russia denies launching anti-satellite weapon into space
MOSCOW, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Russia has not violated international law in any way, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday, commenting on U.S.
Philippines healthcare worker gap rises to 190,000
MANILA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The number of healthcare workers shortage in the Philippines has risen to 190,000 even as the Southeast Asian country continues to export health workers, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on Wednesday. Herbosa said the
Ghana to receive 150 mln USD World Bank financing for flood mitigation
ACCRA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Ghana will receive 150 million U.S. dollars in financing from the World Bank Group this year for flood mitigation and solid waste management, the country's Finance Ministry announced in a statement late Tuesday. The
Who urged ICC to issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu?
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has yet to issue an arrest warrant for Israel's leadership, but the
The silent stones of Europe’s wars
This year is a year for remembering and remembrancing on both sides of the Channel. On 6 June the British Normandy Memorial will complete a project that has taken nearly decade to realise, with the inauguration by the King of its Winston Churchill Centre for
Arab world hails decision by Ireland, Norway, Spain to recognize Palestinian state
The Arab world on Wednesday welcomed a decision by Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state. Formal recognition of Palestine as a state by the three European countries will enter into force on May 28, 2024 The Saudi Foreign Ministry hailed
UK charges pro-Gaza protester over PM Sunak ‘coconut’ placard
A pro-Palestine protester in the UK who allegedly carried a placard comparing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and then-Home Secretary Suella Braverman to a coconut in November has been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence and will appear in court
