Is hemp a thirsty crop? New research measures just how much water cannabis farming can use
by Trevor Hill, Alistair Clulow, Anthony Palmer, Richard Kunz, Shaeden Gokool, Sukhmani Mantel, The Conversation
In South Africa, it's been legal for several years for people to grow hemp (a type of Cannabis sativa with very low levels of the psychoactive compound THC) for personal use following changes to the law. There's also been a growing interest in its medicinal and industrial potential for clothing, insulation and paper production. Many see it as a "green gold" opportunity for small-scale farmers.
For AMD, Gaming Has Shrunk to Just 6% of its Business, While Team Red Cashes in on AI
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: Aug 5, 2026 4:50pm UTC
It's no secret that gaming hardware has been getting more expensive this year, so it shouldn't be surprising that people are buying less of it. But, it turns out that AMD's gaming business shrank by a whopping 31% in Q2 2026.
‘One Night Only’ Review: Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner Sparkle in a Rom-Com Sweeter and Sexier Than Its Contrived Script Deserves
In The Purge and its endless franchise spawn, an annual felony free-for-all allows for a single night of unlawful acts, including murder, in a United States of Grim that’s otherwise crime-free the rest of the year. Similarly, in the contemporary New York City world of One Night Only, tight-sphinctered conservatives have outlawed sex for anyone unmarried, lifting the ban for just a single 12-hour window per year, protection required. You might think CVS would plan ahead and stack the shelves with condoms during the countdown period. But removing that prophylactic shortage would rob Travis Braun’s silly script of one of many hindrances in the way of two reluctant lovebirds connecting.
D4vd: 10 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into the Singer Accused of Killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Last September, the dismembered, decomposed remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the front trunk of a Tesla sitting in a Los Angeles impound lot. The car was registered to David Anthony Burke, better known as D4vd, a rising singer-songwriter who’d become a Gen Z favorite with his brooding, moody bedroom pop. While links between Burke and Rivas Hernandez quickly began to emerge online, it wasn’t until April that Burke was arrested and formally charged with murdering Rivas Hernandez to cover up his sexual abuse of the girl.
I've been a Costco member for 15 years. Here are 7 items I always buy for my household of 2.
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Hark previews its browser use agent for completing tasks
Hark, a startup that raised $700 million in Series A funding in May, today launched its agent Hark Handoff, which can use a browser efficiently to complete tasks.
The company claims that Handoff can easily navigate websites that have no official APIs, including Target, Walmart, OpenTable, and LinkedIn. It said that the Handoff agent looks at website structure and visual data to understand if it needs to click buttons or type information.
Sony Music Names Stephanie Yu General Counsel and Executive VP of Business and Legal
Sony Music has announced the appointment of Stephanie Yu to General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. She reports to Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group and Kevin Kelleher, COO, Sony Music.
Even after 200 hours, Marathon's greatest secret is still deciphering the rhythms of rival players
Every match is different, but the patterns that govern Bungie’s playerbase hold true
There’s a whole phase to the game of Marathon that occurs right when you might assume it’s over. It begins with the jolting sound effect that indicates a teammate has been downed - knocked on their back by volt fire or a claymore in a dark corner. Then, as you rush to help, a second jolt: another teammate pummeled into helplessness by an unseen assailant. Footsteps all around: a full enemy team, and you alone, as the revive timers of your friends melt away, like clocks in a Dali painting.
NY Film Festival Reveals 2026 Main Slate With Cannes Winners ‘Minotaur,’ ‘Fatherland’ and ‘All of a Sudden’
The New York Film Festival has revealed its main slate lineup, which includes a number of Cannes selections like Minotaur, Fatherland, All of a Sudden, Clarissa, The Man I Love and Bitter Christmas.
Kevin Bright-Produced October 7 Survivors Documentary ‘The Bridge’ Sets North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)
October 7 survivor documentary “The Bridge” is set to get a North American release coinciding with the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks.
Produced by Kevin Bright (“Friends”) and directed by Brad Allgood (“Landfill Harmonic”), the film follows ten survivors as they travel from Israel to Los Angeles to take part in the Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp.