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Medical marijuana legalization is “associated with significant reductions in opioid prescribing,” yet another new study has found. Researchers at the University of Georgia and University of Colorado analyzed prescription claims for 15 to 20 million insured Americans annually from 2007-2020, comparing the prevalence of opioid prescriptions in states with and without medical cannabis programs in place. “We find that [medical …

President Donald Trump is intent on reshaping the Federal Reserve’s top ranks. After the president said he fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Trump relished the prospect of soon having a “majority” on the Fed’s Board of Governors, which helps set interest rates and manages the central bank’s day-to-day activities. At the time, Trump had also already nominated Stephen Miran, his …

Cheng, L. et al. New record ocean temperatures and related climate indicators in 2023. Adv. Atmos. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00376-024-3378-5 (2024). Article  Google Scholar  Wang, G., Xie, S.-P., Huang, R. X. & Chen, C. Robust warming pattern of global subtropical oceans and its mechanism. J. Clim. 28, 8574–8584 (2015). Article  Google Scholar  Penn, J. L. & Deutsch, C. Avoiding ocean mass extinction …

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Sunday announced 11 players have been waived or released during the first wave of roster reductions. Minnesota announced the contracts of veteran QB Brett Rypien and OLB Cam Gill have been terminated. Rypien joined Minnesota before last season and led the scout team offense in 2024. The Vikings earlier Sunday announced they had agreed …