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Cannabis may reduce cravings for some types of drugs

A study conducted by the University of British Columbia suggests that cannabis can be used as a tool to regulate drug use.

Congress establishes working group on AI legislation

House leaders announced that they are forming a bipartisan working group on artificial intelligence legislation.

Ovrdrive USB Flash Drive with self-destruct function is about to hit the market

There are some professions that require extra protection of confidential information – journalists, hackers, IT security specialists. It is for them that Ryan Walker, an employee of Interrupt Labs, has developed an unusual flash drive called Ovrdrive USB.

Taylor Swift’s music can save your life

Scientists at Monash University have found the music best suited to first aid for heart attacks. As it turns out, Taylor Swift’s songs are best suited for this purpose.

Presidents’ Day: A Holiday in Historical Context

On the third Monday of February, Presidents’ Day is celebrated in the United States. Once Americans unofficially celebrated the birthday of the country’s first president, George Washington, who was born on February 22.

Donald Trump must pay a $354.9 million fine

New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron on Friday ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $354.9 million in fines and barred him from holding executive positions in any New York company, including his own Trump Organization.

Fraudsters stole $25 million from a large company with the help of dipfakes of its executives

Attackers sent a letter to an employee of an unnamed multinational company, purportedly from his bosses, instructing him to participate in a video conference on work-related issues.

Biden will not face criminal charges for possession of classified documents

Robert Hur stated in the report that he decided not to pursue criminal charges following a 15-month investigation.

Trump won the caucuses in Nevada

Former President Donald Trump easily won the Nevada caucuses as he continues to move toward becoming the official Republican presidential nominee.

Coca-Cola used AI to create an ad for a new beverage

Coca-Cola has become one of the first to embrace the power of AI to improve its products. It created a new advertisement for sports drinks produced under the Bodyarmor brand.