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Congress Is Pushing Revolutionary Research on Psychedelic Treatments for the Military

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

Congress is on track to approve legislation that would mark a significant advance in U.S. policy toward psychedelics. Tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 is a provision to fund clinical trials using psychedelic substances to treat active duty members of the military.Section 723 of the NDAA directs the secretary of defense to partner with a federal or state government agency, or an academic institution, to carry out the research. The bill would fund the treatment of members of the military with post-traumatic stress or a traumatic brain injury with a number of psychedelic substances, including MDMA, psilocybin, ibogaine, DMT, and other plant-based alternative therapies (such as ayahuasca).Research surrounding psychedelics as a possible treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder have slowly grown, and recent studies have shown promising results, with patients benefiting from even just a few treatments including MDMA and psilocybin. Already, the Food and D...

DC installs car emissions test site in Kenilworth Park, National Park Service says it’s not allowed

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

The District recently installed a self-service car emissions testing site in Kenilworth Park in Northeast. But the facility will never open. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) The District recently installed a self-service car emissions testing site in Kenilworth Park in Northeast. But the facility will never open. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) The District recently installed a self-service car emissions testing site in Kenilworth Park in Northeast. But the facility will never open.The U.S. Park Service said the District didn’t have the authority or permission to build the site on federal park property.Built just off Anacostia Avenue near 42nd Street in Ward 7, the emissions site remains closed, and will never perform a biannu...

Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament used a fire extinguisher on Tuesday and put out the burning candles on a menorah that were lit for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.All major political forces quickly denounced the unprecedented incident carried out by Grzegorz Braun, one of the most controversial lawmakers in the current parliament, and said there would be no tolerance for antisemitic and xenophobic behavior in the parliament.Braun, a pro-Russian member of the Confederation party, has in the past falsely claimed that there is a plot to turn Poland into a “Jewish state” and has called for homosexuality to be criminalized.The speaker of the parliament, Szymon Holownia, called the act “absolutely scandalous” and excluded Braun from the day’s parliamentary session, expressing hopes that “he will not return soon.” He said he was reporting him to prosecutors. The parliament also slapped the highest possible financial penalty on Braun, forcing h...

CNBC: Tres formas de reducir la factura del supermercado de la mano de una experta

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

Jasmine Taylor sabe un par de cosas sobre cómo controlar un presupuesto.En enero de 2021, se encontró con $60,000 en deudas estudiantiles y otros $9,000 en deudas médicas y de tarjetas de crédito. Prometiendo poner sus finanzas en orden, recurrió a YouTube y encontró el “relleno de efectivo”, una estrategia de administración del dinero en la que los responsables del presupuesto dividen sus gastos utilizando efectivo físico.En su primer año de elaboración del presupuesto, Taylor pagó $23,000 en préstamos estudiantiles y canceló sus otras deudas. Dejó intactos $20,000 en préstamos estudiantiles durante un tiempo en caso de que se condonara, pero desde entonces ha vuelto a pagar y está en camino de cancelar su deuda para fin de año. Documentó su recorrido presupuestario en TikTok y pronto descubrió que sus publicaciones se volvían virales.Hoy en día, Taylor dirige su propio negocio de almacenamiento de efectivo, Baddies and Budgets, a través del cual vende suministros para ...

Zelenskyy visits Capitol Hill and the White House with US aid for Ukraine at risk of collapse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. But as he then headed to the White House, additional American support was in grave doubt.Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington came at a grim time, much changed from the hero’s welcome he received last year. President Joe Biden’s request for an additional $110 billion U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress as Republicans are insisting on linking it to strict U.S.-Mexico border security changes that Democrats decry.Flanked by Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Zelenskyy entered a private meeting with senators with a public bipartisan show of support and to some applause. But more than an hour later f...

ANÁLISIS | El caso EE.UU. contra Trump traerá nuevas miserias políticas a la asediada Corte Suprema, sin importar la decisión de los jueces

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

(CNN) — La petición del fiscal especial Jack Smith a la Corte Suprema este lunes pone a los jueces en una situación altamente cargada con un expresidente que ha intentado repetidamente politizar el poder judicial federal y utilizarlo para sus propios fines.Al tiempo que este caso pone a prueba la acusación federal de Smith contra Donald Trump por subversión electoral, también pondrá a prueba al alto tribunal estadounidense.Fiscal especial va directamente a la Corte Suprema para que defina si Trump tiene inmunidadDurante el mandato de Trump, las disputas sobre la política de su gobierno y sus propios negocios sacudieron constantemente a los jueces. Mientras Trump desafiaba el Estado de Derecho, fomentaba teorías conspirativas y lanzaba ataques personales. Dirigió su vitriolo contra el presidente de la Corte Suprema, John Roberts, y, cuando perdió un caso, contra todo el tribunal.Tras las elecciones de 2020, los jueces rechazaron demandas infundadas relacionadas con Trump que ha...

Boeing says deliveries of new planes are up, generating much-needed cash for the aircraft maker

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 56 commercial planes in November, an increase as the company tries to fix manufacturing problems that have disrupted production of its best-selling aircraft.Most of the planes were 737 Max jets to airlines and lessors, including eight to United Airlines, seven to Southwest Airlines and five to Ireland’s Ryanair. With one month left, Boeing is close to achieving its goal of delivering at least 375 737s this year — it has 351 so far. November deliveries nearly matched the total for September and October, when manufacturing issues hindered shipments.Deliveries are an important source of cash for Boeing, since buyers typically pay a large portion of the purchase price at delivery.Boeing reported orders for 104 after cancellations. The company previously announced an Emirates order for 90 Boeing 777s at the Dubai Air Show. Source

Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after undergoing surgery on broken finger

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert will undergo surgery on Tuesday on his broken index finger on his right hand and will miss the Los Angeles Chargers’ remaining four games this season.Herbert visited two hand specialists on Monday after he suffered the injury during the second quarter of Los Angeles’ 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.“He is tough as they come, but we’re going to make sure that, whatever it is, we’re going to do what is best for Justin, long term,” coach Brandon Staley said on Monday.Herbert is the seventh starting quarterback in the league to be lost for the season because of an injury if the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers does not return from his torn Achilles tendon. That includes the top two QBs who signed extensions during the preseason.Herbert signed a $252.5 million extension on the first day of training camp and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow inked a five-year extension worth $275 million three days before the start of the regular season.Easton...

Arson suspect wanted in large downtown Littleton fire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man is wanted for arson, according to the Littleton Police Department, related to a two-alarm fire in downtown Littleton on Friday, Nov. 17.The department secured an arrest warrant for James Daigle, 39. He is facing charges of second-degree arson, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and second-degree criminal trespass, according to the Littleton Police Department.Daigle is wanted in connection to a fire first reported at 12:17 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 at the northeast corner of Main and Prince Streets. Littleton police officers arrived and found a three-story building under construction "engulfed" in flames.While the three-story building was unoccupied, officers noticed a nearby four-story apartment building was occupied. Flames were beginning to reach that building, causing officers to begin urgently evacuating residents. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The second alarm was transmitted as soon as South Metro Fire Rescue arr...

Parts of Broadway in Denver to be closed this weekend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:22:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver drivers will need to plan alternate routes this weekend, as parts of Broadway will be fully closed.From Friday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. to Saturday, Dec. 16 at noon, crews will be working on an improvement project in the area of Broadway and Interstate 25.Due to this project, Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will fully close both north and southbound lanes of Broadway between Exposition and Mississippi Avenue. The road cuts between the Baker and Washington Park West neighborhoods. These Colorado highways are some of the most hated roads in America The project will also close the southbound I-25 ramp to Broadway.From Dec. 15-16. north and southbound Broadway will be closed from Ohio Avenue to Kentucky Avenue. Drivers who need to get around the closure this weekend and get to I-25 will be rerouted to either Alameda Avenue, Mississippi Avenue, Santa Fe Drive/Kalamath Street and University Boulevard.Map of the local access detour arou...