No Evidence to Suggest Medicinal Cannabis Is Effective for Depression, Anxiety or PTSD, Says Systematic Review
A systematic review published in Lancet Psychiatry, analysing 54 randomized controlled trials from 1980‑2025, found no evidence that medicinal cannabis treats depression, anxiety or PTSD. The paper highlights modest benefits for conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis spasticity, pain and cannabis‑use disorder, but notes the overall evidence quality is low. Researchers warn that routine cannabis prescribing could exacerbate mental health outcomes and delay proven therapies. The findings have prompted calls for tighter regulation and evidence‑based prescribing guidelines.
The Powerhouse Ingredients That Give Vegan Gravy Punchy Flavor
Vegan gravies can achieve rich, meaty flavor using plant‑based umami boosters. The article highlights nutritional yeast and miso as core ingredients that deliver salty, Parmesan‑like depth. It also recommends mushrooms, soy or tamari, coconut aminos, tomato paste, and a pinch...
Embracing the Light with Brianna Ladapo
In this episode of Freedom Council, host interviews Brianna Ladapo, a Harvard‑educated activist and child‑trauma specialist who is also the wife of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Latipo. Brianna discusses how the COVID‑19 pandemic exposed deep societal trauma and censorship, prompting...
Your Leadership Motive Shapes Longevity, Decisions, Impact, and Style
Your motivation for leading will determine your: Duration - If your motive for leading is good, it will impact how long you last. Decisions - If your motive is good, it will enhance your wisdom and objectivity. Donation - If your motive is...
Noah Wyle, Other Industry Figures To Testify At Adam Schiff Hearing On Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger, Tax Incentives
Senator Adam Schiff is convening a spotlight hearing in Burbank to scrutinize Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and the broader push for federal film‑production tax incentives. Actor Noah Wyle, IATSE President Matthew Loeb, policy researcher Jax Deluca, and...
Boing Boing, March 16, 2026
Reuters has finally identified the elusive street‑artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, citing court documents and a decades‑long paper trail. The revelation follows years of speculation and legal battles over the ownership of his works. Boing Boing’s roundup also notes a...
Vitality & Longevity: Why Young Men Must Protect Their Future
Manhood Academy is hosting a live session on vitality and longevity aimed at men aged 18‑28, featuring board‑certified physician Dr. Berry Pierre. The program frames health as a core leadership skill, arguing that habits formed before age 30 shape energy,...
WB Executives Poised for $1B Payouts Amid Merger
When I say that one day people will have a real look at #DavidZaslav’s role at WB’s fate… In the latest SEC filing submitted by WBD, it was unveiled that Zazzy expects to earn almost $900M in total compensation payouts for...
Unexpected UK Quirks Caught Me Off Guard
Nobody warned me about these things in the UK. What caught you off guard? unitedkingdom
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Tate McRae Dazzles in a Plunging Red-Hot Gown With a Midsection Cutout at the Oscars 2026 After-Party
Tate McRae turned heads at the Vanity Fair Oscars 2026 after‑party in a custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown that took 150 hours to hand‑craft in Paris. The floor‑length, dark‑red silk chiffon dress featured a dramatic centre cutout and draped waist, complemented by voluminous wavy hair, doe‑eyed...
Common Pesticide May More than Double Parkinson’s Disease Risk
A UCLA Health study links long‑term residential exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos with a more than 2.5‑fold increase in Parkinson's disease risk. Researchers analyzed 829 Parkinson's patients and 824 controls, estimating exposure through California pesticide records, and corroborated findings with...
An Oscars Red Carpet Postmortem & Lanvin’s Executive Shuffle
The Oscars red carpet proved a high‑impact showcase, elevating luxury fashion houses that dressed nominees and winners. Lanvin announced the departure of deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla, signaling a possible strategic shift within the French house. Kering appointed veteran Jean‑Marc Duplaix...
Noah Kahan Makes SXSW Laugh and Cry With Netflix Doc About Depression and Body Dysmorphia: ‘It’s Easy to Shut These...
Noah Kahan premiered his Netflix documentary "Out of Body" at SXSW, blending humor and raw honesty about his rise from small venues to Fenway Park while confronting depression and body dysmorphia. The film, directed by Nick Sweeney, includes tour footage,...
Blend Short‑Term Paranoia with Long‑Term Optimism
"A mindset that can be paranoid and optimistic at the same time is hard to maintain, because seeing things as black or white takes less effort than accepting nuance. But you need short-term paranoia to keep you alive long enough...
‘DreamQuil’ Review: Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly in a Visually Adventurous Slice of Dystopia That Feels Like Yesterday’s News
DreamQuil premiered in the Narrative Spotlight at SXSW, marking Alex Prager’s feature‑film debut. The dystopian drama stars Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly as a high‑tech married couple navigating a virtual‑therapy craze. Prager’s hyper‑real, color‑saturated visual language draws on her...
Flip Burgers At This Exact Moment For A Crispy Crust — You Won't Overcook Them
The article explains the precise moment to flip a burger for a crispy crust, emphasizing visual cues like half‑browned edges and pooled juices. It differentiates techniques for smash burgers, which flip after one to two minutes, and thicker patties that...
Japanese Films Reveal Unexpected Cultural Depth on Flight
Watched “The Housemaid,” “Tokyo Taxi,” and “Rental Family” on the flight. I read The Housemaid last year. I was too busy to participate in Hide-mys 2025, but among the mysteries I read last year it easily ranked in my Top...
Taking a Look at the Spring Forecast
The latest seasonal outlooks for Canada’s Prairies show a patchwork of temperature and precipitation signals across March‑May. While the Old Farmer’s Almanac and NOAA suggest near‑average warmth and rain, the CFS model leans toward a warm end‑March, cooler April, and...
Lemon Potatoes With Beans and Feta
Ellie Krieger’s recipe upgrades classic Greek lemon potatoes into a hearty vegetarian entrée by adding crisp green beans, buttery white beans, and salty feta. The dish is roasted on a single pan at 450°F, delivering caramelized potatoes alongside tender beans...
Book Review: We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
The review positions Shirley Jackson’s 1962 gothic novel *We Have Always Lived in the Castle* as an ideal first read for a new book club, praising its eerie atmosphere and layered storytelling. It highlights the story’s core elements—Merricat’s ritualistic “magic,”...
Disney Just Broke Its Own Oscars Record (And It's Nothing To Celebrate)
Disney and Pixar have not won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in four consecutive years, a record longest streak without a win. Netflix’s surprise hit KPop Demon Hunters captured the 2026 Oscar, edging out Disney’s Zootopia 2 and Pixar’s...
Should You Buy a Sundays Sofa?
Sundays, a Canadian direct‑to‑consumer furniture brand, offers minimalist sofas upholstered in performance fabrics, with prices starting around $2,650. The flagship “Movie Night” sofa feels larger and firmer than its online photos suggest, while the Get Together model still lags behind...
Light-Controlled Hydrogel Mimics Soft Human Tissue for More Realistic Cell Studies
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a light‑controlled hydrogel that closely replicates the softness and viscoelastic behavior of human tissue. The material can be solidified or softened on demand using photopolymerization, allowing precise spatial control during 3‑D...
Anya Taylor-Joy Wore John Galliano To The 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Anya Taylor‑Joy made a striking appearance at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing a John Galliano Fall 1994‑inspired black slip‑bodysuit paired with sheer hosiery. The ensemble was completed with a sculptural Stephen Jones fascinator and a set of Tiffany...
Discussing KISS’s ‘Destroyer’ on WXPN’s ‘Highs in the ’70s
Tonight at 6 pm on @wxpnfm on @wxpndanreed’s show ‘Highs in the ‘70s,’ Dan and I will be discussing ‘Destroyer,’ the fourth studio album by masked hard rock cartoon super heroes KISS. lukeprendergast64, pictured here, will also be discussed.
Dad Feels Alone at Parent‑teacher Conferences
Why am I the only dad here for parent-teacher conferences? Am I the only dad who can take time off work? The only dad to view this as a parenting duty, not a mommy duty? The only dad who often...
Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. To Perform ‘Everything All the Time’ and ‘Where You Been’ on Co-Headline Tour
Alt‑rock veterans Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. announced a co‑headlining summer tour featuring full‑album performances of their seminal releases. From July 10 through August 1, the 16‑date trek will span the East Coast and Midwest, with Band of Horses revisiting 2006’s *Everything...
Jon and Roy Get Friendly on “Maywell,” From the I Can Dream EP
Jon and Roy have released a new EP titled I Can Dream, anchored by the lead single Maywell. The song draws inspiration from an annual winter snowshoe trek to a remote cabin built by a man named Maywell, reflecting themes...
School Taught Busywork, Not Real Productivity Skills
What I wish I learned in school: - How to set priorities - How to manage time - How to plan my week - How to avoid procrastination What I really learned: - How to look busy - How to multitask poorly - How to cram last minute -...
Gay Nineties Capture Modern Disconnection on Intriguing New Single
Vancouver indie band Gay Nineties released “Internet, Sex & Drugs,” a fast‑paced single that examines modern emotional disconnection. The track fuses indie‑rock urgency with new‑wave and power‑pop influences, drawing stylistic cues from The Police, Tom Petty, and Kate Bush. Clocking just over...
Seek Purpose, Not Applause: Act for Yourself
If no one could see you, would you still want it? If there was no one there to applaud you, would you still do it? If no one could acknowledge your success, would you continue on this same path?
The Dagger of Kamui (1985) by Rintaro Anime Review
Released in 1985, "The Dagger of Kamui" is a Rintaro‑directed, Madhouse‑produced historical adventure that blends ninja action with the Bakumatsu and early Meiji era. The film weaves real figures such as Saigo Takamori, Mark Twain and Geronimo into a fictional...
Dune Part Three Trailer Surpasses Expectations, Epic IMAX Reveal
Got to see the Dune: Part Three trailer in IMAX this afternoon. Didn’t think Denis Villeneuve could make something more epic. I was wrong. Drops at 1pm EST Tuesday. For now, check out these character posters. https://t.co/gxzHIC1yak
Meditation Clears Mind, Simplifies Life
A favorite quote: “I meditate so that my mind cannot complicate my life” – Sri Chinmoy https://t.co/3Ga0B957bt
John Muirhead Captures the Quiet Weight of Unrequited Love on “Loved You Well”
John Muirhead, a Toronto indie‑folk singer‑songwriter, released the single “Loved You Well,” a reflective meditation on unrequited love. The track captures a fleeting, unfulfilled date through stripped‑back acoustic instrumentation, featuring piano, pedal steel and harmonies recorded in a single day....
Your Circle Determines Who You Become.
Who you spend your time with is who you become … even if you started off “good” 🍌.. https://t.co/6k2PTV4KbE
Great Conversations Synchronize Brains and Bodies
Science just explained what's actually happening in your body during a great conversation. When two people are truly in sync, their bodies and brains are literally starting to function alike, and that's exactly what great communication is designed to do....
A '90s Comic Book Movie Sequel Returned To The Top 10 At The Box Office
The 1991 sequel *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze* returned to the domestic top‑10 after a 35th‑anniversary re‑release, pulling $1.4 million on roughly 1,400 screens and landing eighth. The weekend was dominated by Oscar‑season releases, yet the...
Consistent Training Shows Small Efforts Yield Big Change
S&C is pretty rad, we are able to manipulate our physical capabilities if we challenge them consistently. Consistency in physical training reveals itself as a microcosm of the broader principle that incremental, persistent efforts lead to meaningful transformation in...
Cool Buildings by Sending Waste Heat Into Space
Air conditioning is an energy hog, right? Right. But there are also incredibly low-energy ways to cool buildings - by literally sending their waste heat into space.
Oscar Best Picture “
I saw that One Battle After Another won the Oscar for best picture. I’m sure many people will see it as a result. Before you watch it just a thought. I saw the movie & it was not very good.
Aged Amygdala Reacts to Refined Diets, Not Fat or Sugar
The aged amygdala’s unique sensitivity to refined diets, independent of fat or sugar content: A brain region and cell type-specific analysis https://t.co/0eVLV5Kual
Brazil's New Climate Plan Hinges on Halting Deforestation
Brazil's revised climate plan focuses on stopping deforestation as the key to driving down emissions https://t.co/Zvg9D2XifC
300km Walk, Hostels, €600: My Best Vacation
My best vacation was walking 300kms in 12 days and staying in hostels with a bunch of other people. Spent like €600 total. Loved every second of it
Defending Paul Ehrlich's Legacy Amid Smear Campaign
Since some of the most horrid individuals on this medium are working hard to smear Paul Ehrlich on his passing, here's some relevant background on Paul and his legacy from "The Hockey Stick & the Climate Wars" (https://t.co/y6lplWKpsL) https://t.co/Zu3kNa9C0E
Stress Management Is a Learnable Skill for Wealth
Your ability to handle stress is a skill. It is learned. It can be improved and it’s frankly required if you want to make real money in this world. https://t.co/9G8vJoJDJ0
Monetize Your Hobby Without Killing the Joy
"Can I monetize my hobby without killing the joy?" Check out this fun, interesting episode of the "This Is Uncomfortable" podcast on Marketplace (APM) to hear about intrinsic motivation, what can kill it & how to keep it alive even...
Jony Ive Reveals Steve Jobs' Real Meaning of Focus
Jony Ive on a lesson he learned from Steve Jobs on the true definition of ‘focus’ https://t.co/rFe2RKFnQr
Prioritize What Truly Matters in Life
A beautiful lesson on focusing our time and energy on what matters most in life https://t.co/eLp2SpPe3m
Broken Chromosomes Repaired with Fragments Spark Cancer‑driving Mutations
Researchers at Cardiff University found that severe DNA mutations called chromoanasynthesis happen when broken chromosomes are repaired using small DNA fragments, causing chaotic duplications that can drive cancer and genetic diseases. 🧬https://t.co/Q9j2hRezTs