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Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?
Intravenous drips are a booming business in wellness spas, where customers are told that pricey IV cocktails can boost their immunity or combat hangovers. But do they live up to the hype? Medical experts warn are patchwork regulations, a range of possible health risks, and little evidence to back up many clinics’ bold promises. Source […]
How much of a role did climate change play with Hurricane Melissa?
Millions of people across the Caribbean are trying to deal with the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, which tore through the region this week, slamming into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Now, several groups have done a rapid analysis to determine what role climate change could have played. Source link
'There's no due process': ICU nurse, army veteran among U.S. citizens caught in ICE dragnet
Two U.S. citizens whose forceful arrests by ICE were caught on video say federal agents violated their constitutional rights. As backlash against the administration’s escalating immigration raids grows, more than 170 U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration officers since Trump reclaimed the presidency. Source link
Carney's talk of 'sacrifices' suggests Canadians could soon face those tough choices
It remains unclear exactly what those sacrifices will be or how they will be distributed. But the mere mention of sacrifices makes clear that Canadians are about to be faced with some real choices about how to move forward in a very different world. Source link
Is the world back to testing nuclear weapons? Here are the facts
For more than 30 years, major nuclear powers have refrained from testing nuclear bombs. But that streak may soon be over as Russia and the U.S. conduct missile tests and threaten to resume explosions of the most powerful weapons ever devised. Source link
Suzanne Somers's Canadian husband made an 'AI twin' of the late actress. Is that wrong?
A Canadian’s plan to bring his late celebrity wife back to life in AI form has raised a host of ethical questions about prolonging human existence in the digital universe. Alan Hamel, a Canadian entertainer and longtime TV personality, recently said he’s created an “AI twin” of Hollywood star Suzanne Somers, his wife and partner […]
Alberta premier ‘cannot double-talk’ about Ottawa depending on her interests: Chrétien
Former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien is taking a swing at Alberta’s simmering separatist movement, and says Premier Danielle Smith “cannot double-talk all the time” about Ottawa depending on her interests. Source link
With Día de Muertos, Mexican Quebecers keep traditions — and the dead — alive
During this multi-day commemoration, Mexicans and the diaspora reflect on life, death, and memories they shared with their late loved ones. Some Mexican Quebecers have channeled that grief to share their culture with wider audiences. Source link
L.A. Dodgers force World Series decider after defeating Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6
With a chance to clinch the title in Game 6 on Friday at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays instead fell 3-1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, setting up a decisive final contest that will begin less than 24 hours after a wild play ended this game. Source link
Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Police were investigating a burglary at a home on Friday reported to belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that happened while the NBA’s reigning MVP was playing a game the night before. Source link