RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Effective immediately, Virginia officials will begin inspecting and evaluating inhalable hemp products sold across the state. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced that its Office of Hemp Enforcement is working with retailers to inspect and evaluate any inhalable hemp products they sell, per a press release. The office...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Rev. Wes Granberg-Michaelson has spent decades following a spiritual practice that at first seemed foreign to him, having been raised as a conservative evangelical. Once an aide to former Republican Sen. Mark Hatfield and later an executive at the World Council of Churches, Granberg-Michaelson was inspired by an ecumenical church in the nation’s capital to start...
As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called "a-Heal," designed by engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, aims to optimize each stage of the process. The system uses a tiny camera and AI to detect the stage of healing and deliver a treatment...
A groundbreaking new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925 AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn't better known and highlights his many overlooked achievements. The book's author, Professor David Woodman, is campaigning for greater public recognition of Æthelstan's creation of England in 927 AD. The Battle...
Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs the ball during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images The San Francisco 49ers are assessing their quarterback situation ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars with both Brock Purdy and Mac Jones ailing. Purdy...
In our latest #WeArePlay stories, we meet the founders who turned their interests into vibrant communities through their apps and games on Google Play - from democratizing music production for artists in Brazil to building a global network for Black professionals.Here are a few of our favorites: Erick and Kelvin, co-founders of Murb São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil Erik and...
By Kristin Marting. The founders of HERE Arts Center gather to share their founding story and insights about the field’s evolution and to kick off Kristin Marting's new project TORCHES: 30 Years of Downtown Perfor Source link...
From Paris and Rome to Jakarta, Indonesia, and New York, a curious banner has appeared in protest squares. With hollow cheeks, a broad grin and a straw hat with a red band, the figure is instantly recognizable and has been hoisted by young demonstrators calling for change. In Kathmandu, Nepal, where anger at the government boiled over in September 2025,...
Congratulations are in order as Rihanna has announced the arrival and name of her third child, Rocki Irish Mayers, whom she’s welcomed with A$AP Rocky.RELATED: Prayers Up! Rihanna, A$AP Rocky & Kids Attend Her Father’s Funeral In Barbados (PHOTOS)Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Welcome Their Third Child & Baby Girl, Rocki Irish MayersOn Wednesday, September 24, Rihanna took to her Instagram account...
The UK’s newest Bitcoin-focused public company wasted no time putting capital to work. Fresh off its debut on the Aquis Stock Exchange, B HODL (AQUIS: HODL) announced it acquired 100 Bitcoin worth $11.3 million, establishing itself as one of the first British firms to formally adopt a corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy. The purchase, disclosed Wednesday, comes just a day after...
