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Opera may have a cure for you doomscrollers out there – the new Opera Air browser. This is a browser built with mindfulness, relaxation and exercise in mind. The first feature is called Take a Break. This has four modes, starting with breathing exercises, which can help reduce stress and your blood pressure. How’s your posture? The second mode is neck exercises – Air will guide you through some simple stretches and exercises for your neck. Next up is meditation – meditation sessions are meant to help you “improve focus, awareness, and general mindfulness”. Finally, the fourth mode is “Full…

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LANSING, MI — Michigan marijuana regulators late Friday afternoon recalled nearly 16,000 THC vaping cartridges containing a banned ingredient.The vaping cartridges, produced by Warren-based RWB Michigan, a subsidiary of Red, White & Bloom, under its Platinum Vape brand name, tested positive for medium chain triglyceride, known as MCT oil.“MCT oil, commonly derived from coconut or palm oil, is primarily used in oral supplements and food products,” the Cannabis Regulatory Agency said in June when it announced new testing requirements for the substance. “However, when aerosolized and inhaled, MCT oil may pose dangers to respiratory health.”While MCT oil was already banned…

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Amid Elon Musk’s move into politics, which has seen him take up an influential advisory role within the new Trump administration, the backlash against Musk is also rising internationally, which could hurt his broader business interests At the same time, some U.S. companies are seeking to appease the enigmatic business leader, in order to avoid being targeted by future investigations and penalties, under Trump’s increasingly punitive approach to governance. Will that ultimately lead to better outcomes for Musk’s X initiative, or will the backlash hurt more than the potential benefits? As we reported last week, the latest indicators from inside…

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With Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gaining control of the Treasury Department’s payment system, consumer advocates and Democratic lawmakers are raising alarms about the group’s access to the federal government’s financial spigot, as well as sensitive data such as the Social Security numbers of most taxpayers.DOGE, a Trump administration task force assigned to find ways to reduce federal spending, now has access to a Treasury unit called the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which disburses trillions in payments each year, including Social Security checks and federal salaries, according to the Associated Press.Musk’s access to the payment system is…

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London — A panel of experts has disputed the medical evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven newborns and trying to kill seven others, a doctor who led the examination said Tuesday. Dr. Shoo Lee, a retired neonatologist from Canada, said the group of 14 doctors concluded the newborns either died of natural causes or from bad medical care. “In summary then, ladies and gentlemen, we did not find murders,” Lee said at a London news conference. Letby, 35, is serving multiple life sentences with no chance of release after being convicted of murder and attempted…

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Chiefs owner Clark Hunt says other teams need to stop making excuses for losing to his team.Hunt was asked on NFL Network about the belief among many that the Chiefs’ run to the verge of the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat has benefited from favorable calls from the officials. Hunt made clear that he thinks it’s nonsense that there’s a conspiracy among referees and the league office to favor the Chiefs.“You almost have to laugh at it,” Hunt said. “There’s definitely no conspiracy, right? It’s the nature of the game. And when you start having a lot of success, people like…

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Show table of content Hide table of content In a remarkable feat of endurance and curiosity, a British YouTuber recently undertook an extraordinary challenge that pushed the boundaries of physical activity. Jack Massey Welsh, a 28-year-old content creator, decided to walk an astonishing 250,000 steps in just one week, documenting the journey and its surprising effects on his body. This ambitious endeavor not only tested his limits but also shed light on the potential impact of extreme walking regimens. The ambitious walking challenge Jack Massey Welsh, known for his creative content on YouTube, embarked on a unique experiment to explore…

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