Scientists at Stellenbosch University (SU) have uncovered the first evidence of a rare group of phenolic compounds known as flavoalkaloids in Cannabis leaves, adding a surprising new dimension to the plant’s chemistry. Phenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids, are already highly valued in medicine for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic effects. This new finding suggests Cannabis may…
Russian director Pavel Talankin‘s missing Oscar statuette for “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” has been found, a spokesperson for airline Lufthansa told the BBC Friday. The Oscar went missing on Wednesday after Talankin, who co-directed the documentary with David Borenstein, was stopped from taking it on board a plane bound for Frankfurt, Germany by a security…
A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.
After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine’s model reveals its top NBA picks today
You might expect sunshine in Australia, Tunisia or Argentina, but those staying in the UK are likely to see hotter weather, with some parts of the country set to reach the high 20s before the bank holiday weekend. Temperatures in London and East Anglia could reach 27C on Friday, the Met Office said, marking the…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai attends the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. AP Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company. And according to options prices, it may happen sooner rather than later. The breakout…
When Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa floated the idea last week of charging a toll for vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca – inspired by Iran’s moves in the Strait of Hormuz – it set off alarm bells among insurers and Asian importers. While Indonesia quickly walked back the suggestion, it underscored a…
1 May 2026 Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s children had a hilarious reaction to seeing their mother in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. Brenda Song reveals how her and Macaulay Culkin’s children react to their careers The 38-year-old star, who has sons Dakota, five, and Carson, three, with the Home Alone actor, has revealed her kids’…
The activist known as Teacher Li on the dangerous work of cataloguing everyday life in China — and why he wants to change the CCP, not destroy it
Five people were recovering in the hospital on Friday following a mass stabbing incident at a high school in Washington state. A high school student was charged with multiple counts of first-degree assault after five people were hurt during the stabbing incident on Thursday at a campus in Tacoma. Authorities in the city said four…
