A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin

Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms

Health - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Cop29 live: oil bosses given red carpet treatment at climate summit

At least 123 oil and gas bosses and staff invited as ‘guests’ by Azerbaijani government and given host country badges, the Guardian has learned. According to an interesting piece in the Africa ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Fact Checking False Voter Fraud Claims About Votes Exceeding Eligible Voters

The number of votes cast in presidential elections has always been less than the number of eligible voters.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers

Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.

Politics - Politico - November 5

Growing number of parents hesitant to get children vaccinated

Despite overwhelming evidence that vaccines are safe and effective, a recent study shows a growing number of parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

How to avoid misreading the early voting numbers

One week out from Election Day, who is casting early votes is getting increased attention. But while early voting is a useful tool, it is easy to read too much into these patterns.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

What early voting numbers show in Georgia

With early voting underway, Major Garrett takes a deeper dive into the numbers, including the gender gap between male and female voters and what it could indicate.

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Recipe: Mushroom and Cabbage Wellington

From Food & Wine Magazine: Super savory mushrooms and buttery cabbage get a puff pastry blanket in this vegetarian take on Beef Wellington.

Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal

Second cities can be more welcoming and fun than capitals, perhaps nowhere more so than Porto, with its less manicured charm. If you walk along the south banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Decision 2024: Steve Kornacki on the state of the race 1 week out

With Election Day one week away, NBC’s Steve Kornacki joins TODAY to break down where the presidential race stands and what the path to 270 looks like for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. He also ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Former Obama campaign manager: Early voting numbers 'a little scary' for Harris

Jim Messina, former President Obama’s 2012 campaign manager, said Sunday that early voting numbers are a “little scary” for Vice President Harris’s campaign. Messina noted in an interview on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

South Carolina passes noncitizen voting ban

South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

South Carolina defeats noncitizen voting ban

South Carolina voters defeated a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting

Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Number of renter households grows ‘three times faster’ than homeowner households: Report

The share of renter households in the U.S. is growing at triple the rate of homeowner households as home costs outpace rent increases, a new report from real estate company Redfin has found. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Baldur's Gate 3 Mods Help Player Numbers Grow, And Someone In The Vatican Just Bought A Copy

More than a year after Baldur's Gate 3 originally launched in August 2023, the game is still putting up impressive numbers, and has even sold one additional copy to someone who may know Pope ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

The New York City Marathon Puts the Growing Business of Run Clubs in the Spotlight

As runners gear up for one of the world’s biggest marathons, run clubs are booming as a way for people and businesses to connect to the community.

Business - Inc. - November 2

LIST: These are the fastest-growing cities in the US, 2024 report finds

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Politics - The Hill - November 7

Israel's parliament votes to ban a U.N relief agency in Israel

Israel's parliament voted to ban a U.N. relief agency from operating in Israel, a move that could threaten aid work in Gaza as the war rages there. Iran's foreign ministry said Iran “will use all ...

Israeli parliament votes to ban Unrwa from Israel within 90 days

Lawmakers also voted to declare UN relief agency a terror group, banning any direct interaction with Israeli state. Middle East crisis – latest updates Israel’s parliament has voted to ban the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

State Department reacts to Israel's parliament vote to ban UNRWA

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is concerned over a vote in Israel's parliament to ban UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...

Lisbon residents call for vote on banning tourist lets in residential blocks

Petition demands council hold binding referendum on issue after local people say they have been priced out. Housing activists in Lisbon are to hand over a petition, signed by more than 6,600 ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Paint thrown over Georgia elections chief as ruling party victory confirmed

US and EU have called for investigation into alleged irregularities in pro-Russia ruling party’s election victory. The head of Georgia’s election commission was splashed with paint as the body ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Harris campaign senior advisor says they 'feel really good' about early voting numbers

Vice President Harris’s campaign senior advisor said they “feel really good” about early voting numbers despite Republicans having submitted more ballots, so far, in some swing states. "We're ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Recipe: Mushroom Toasts with Délice de Bourgogne

Triple créme cheese, an ultra-rich version of brie, is topped with pan-roasted mushrooms and herbs in this elevated appetizer, from Food & Wine Magazine.

Middle East crisis live: US concerned by ‘horrifying’ Israeli airstrike that killed at least 93 civilians, including 20 children, in Gaza

US spokesperson says officials are asking Israel what happened, expressing ‘deep concern’ over loss of civilian lives. Al Jazeera has spoken with the director-general of the Gaza government’s media ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

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