Nicotine pouches present a heightened danger to children, according to a recent study from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital (NCH) in Columbus, Ohio.The pouches contain a dissolving powder made of nicotine and flavorings that gets absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The research, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, found thatthere were 134,663 reported cases of ingestion of pouches, vapes and other nicotine products among children between 2010 and 2023.'WESTERN DIET' BLAMED FOR GROWING RISK OF GI CANCERS AMONG YOUNG ADULTSResearchers analyzed calls to the National Poison Data System related to accidental nicotine ingestions among children younger than 6 years old.Ingestion of the pouches soared by 763% from 2020 to 2023, as they were up to twice as likely to result in serious medical outcomes than other nicotine products, such as gum/lozenges, liquids, powder/granules and tablets/capsules/caplets.Gary Smith, M.D., director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at NCH, told Fox News Digital that nicotine pouches were not tracked in national poison center data until 2020."However, between 2020 and 2023 (the most recent year of data from the study), the rate of unintentional ingestion of nicotine pouches by young children increased at a fast rate even as ingestion rates for other formulations of nicotine declined," he said.The study found a 59% increase in nicotine ingestions between 2010 and 2015, which was primarily driven by liquid and solid nicotine products.From 2015 to 2023, liquid nicotine ingestion dropped by 45%, leading to a 34% reduction in overall nicotine ingestion incidents.The study had several limitations, Smith shared, one being that the National Poison Data System is a "passive surveillance system and therefore underestimates the true number of nicotine ingestions among U.S. children younger than 6 years old.""Because data are self-reported, they cannot be completely verified by poison centers," he added.Smith also pointed out that the study did not analyze nicotine dosage, and that there is the possibility of "miscategorization of data and missing data."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERSmith noted that the overall decline in nicotine ingestion could be linked to the passage of federal and state legislation.In 2015, Congress passed the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act, which made it a law for liquid nicotine packaging to be child-resistant. "This suggests that legislation can make a difference," Smith said.There are opportunities for further improvement in terms of passing preventative laws, the researcher noted."Many nicotine products are flavored and sold in colorful packaging that may be attractive to a young child," he cautioned. "Banning flavors in all nicotine products would help reduce unintentional ingestions by young children as well as discourage use among teens."Given that nicotine pouches present a "serious and growing toxic ingestion hazard" among young children, Smith calls for ongoing surveillance and prevention efforts.The effects of nicotine toxicity include nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, seizures, trouble breathing, coma and death, he told Fox News Digital.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthParents who suspect that a child has ingested a nicotine pouch should call the national Poison Help number at 1-800-222-1222, Smith advised."The safest choice is to keep all nicotine products out of the home," he said. Otherwise, they should be stored safely and out of reach.

FIRST ON FOX: The State Department says it is working swiftly to distribute tens of thousands of tons of food aid around the globe, pushing back on reports that the U.S. was preparing to incinerate hundreds of tons of stockpiled supplies before they could be delivered.According to figures shared with Fox News Digital, the agency currently has 59,305 metric tons of in-kind food commodities stored in warehouses across the United States and abroad."We have already programmed all the food expiring before October 2026," a senior State Department official said. "The idea that we have tons of expiring food we are letting go to waste is simply false."The State Department says it has approved 44,422 metric tons of food to be transferred or reprogrammed through partnerships with the World Food Program (WFP), Catholic Relief Services, Mercy Corps, and Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA). That includes 30,000 tons of short-dated food supplies already programmed for delivery to crisis zones like Syria, Bangladesh, and Sudan.RUBIO OFFICIALLY KILLS USAID, REVEALS FUTURE HOME FOR FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSAn additional 12,000 tons of aid is awaiting final reprogramming, a delay the department attributes to a temporary hold by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Title II apportionments an issue officials say has now been resolved."To the extent there is a delay that is causing operational problems, it is not from the State Department," the official said. "All of the food expiring in the next 16 months is accounted for."The official also dismissed recent media coverage, arguing that the focus on a limited amount of food near expiration distorts the larger picture. "The very small portion less than 1% of USAIDs food stockpiles addressed by the mainstream media was the exception that distracts from a very extensive and orderly process we directed to ensure that all of the food was accounted for in an efficient and strategic manner."The public defense comes after several outlets reported that the Trump administration ordered the incineration of roughly 500 metric tons of emergency food stored in Dubai as it neared expiration.According to Reuters, while 622 tons were successfully redirected to countries including Syria, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, another 496 tons valued at $793,000 were destroyed, with an additional $100,000 in disposal costs.The incident occurred as part of a broader restructuring of U.S. foreign aid policy. In early July, the Trump administration officially dissolved USAID, transferring authority over development and humanitarian programs to the State Department. That shift has been accompanied by efforts to rescind billions of dollars in foreign assistance.A temporary aid pause in January prompted the former State Department inspector general to warn that as much as $500 million worth of food aid was at risk of expiring. However, the department says assistance is now back online under a restructured model.STATE DEPARTMENT REVEALS PLAN TO DELIVER 'LIFE-SAVING' MEALS TO 1.4M STARVING CHILDRENWith USAID phased out, the State Department is now responsible for managing large-scale aid programs, and it is under pressure to deliver. Lawmakers and aid groups are closely watching to see whether the newly reprogrammed food aid reaches intended recipients.Democrats seized on the incineration reports during congressional hearings this week, accusing the Trump administration of turning its back on urgent humanitarian needs. The reports were first published by The Atlantic.Earlier this month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the administrations vision for foreign assistance, saying he was abandoning what he called a "charity-based model" in favor of empowering growth and self-reliance in developing nations."We will favor those nations that have demonstrated both the ability and willingness to help themselves," Rubio wrote, "and will target our resources to areas where they can have a multiplier effect and catalyze durable private sector including American companies and global investment."The new approach is designed to emphasize trade and investment over direct aid, and to position the U.S. to better counter Chinas growing global influence.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was "looking into" a cloud computing program run by Microsoft utilizing foreign workers from China, which was criticized this week for potentially lacking adequate safeguards, which could provide the CCP easy access to classified defense data and systems.A ProPublica report released Tuesday accused Microsoft of allowing China-based engineers to assist with Pentagon cloud systems with inadequate guardrails in an effort to scale up its government contracting business.In response, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., sent a letter to Hegseth Thursday asking for information and documents about the program, including a list of all Department of Defense (DOD) contractors that hire Chinese personnel to provide maintenance or other services to DOD systems, a list of subcontractors that hire Microsoft's American-born "digital escorts" required to supervise foreign computer scientists while they work on DOD systems and documents on the training these supervisors receive to identify suspicious activity. "In light of recent and concerning reports about Microsoft using engineers in China to maintain DOD systems, Ive asked the Secretary of Defense to look into the matter," Cotton said in a post on X sharing his letter to Hegseth. "We must guard against all threats within our militarys supply chain."TEMU SUED BY KENTUCKY FOR ALLEGEDLY GIVING CHINA UNFETTERED' ACCESS TO USER DATAA few hours after Cotton's X post, Hegseth responded, "Spot on senator.""Agree fully," Hegseth said in his own X post responding to Cotton. "Our team is already looking into this ASAP. Foreign engineers from any country, including of course China should NEVER be allowed to maintain or access DOD systems."The ProPublica report cited current and former employees and government contractors who worked on a cloud computing program deployed by Microsoft in 2016, which involved a "digital escort" framework.The program, meant to meet federal contracting regulations, used a system of "digital escort" chaperones for global cybersecurity officials, such as those based in China, meant to create a security buffer so that they can work on agency computing systems. DOD guidelines require that people handling sensitive data be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.HEGSETH ABRUPTLY PULLS PENTAGON OFFICIALS FROM GLOBALIST ASPEN CONFERENCEAccording to sources who spoke to ProPublica, including some who had intimate familiarity with the hiring process for the $18-per-hour "digital escort" position, the tech employees being hired to do the supervising lacked the adequate tech expertise to prevent a rogue Chinese employee from hacking the system or turning over classified information to the CCP.The sources elaborated that the escorts, often former military personnel, were hired for their security clearances more than their technical abilities and often lacked the skills to evaluate code being used by the engineers they were supervising.In China, people are governed by sweeping laws compelling government cooperation with data collection efforts."If ProPublicas report turns out to be true, Microsoft has created a national embarrassment that endangers our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. Heads should roll, those responsible should go to prison and Congress should hold extensive investigations to uncover the full extent of potential compromise," said Michael Lucci. Lucci is the CEO and founder of State Armor Action, a conservative group with a mission to develop and enact state-level solutions to global security threats."Microsoft or any vendor providing China with access to Pentagon secrets verges on treasonous behavior and should be treated as such," Lucci added.KAINE QUESTIONS WALTZ ON HEGSETH'S ROLE IN SIGNALGATE DURING UN AMBASSADOR CONFIRMATION HEARINGA Microsoft spokesperson defended the company's "digital escort" model Tuesday, saying all personnel and contractors with privileged access must pass federally approved background checks."For some technical requests, Microsoft engages our team of global subject-matter experts to provide support through authorized U.S. personnel, consistent with U.S. government requirements and processes," the spokesperson added. "In these instances, global support personnel have no direct access to customer data or customer systems."The Defense Information Systems Agency's(DISA) public information office was initially unaware of the program when ProPublica began asking questions about it, but it eventually followed up to point out that "digital escorts" are used "in select unclassified environments" at the Defense Department for "advanced problem diagnosis and resolution from industry subject-matter experts."In Cotton's letter to Hegseth, the Republican senator requested answers to his questions by the end of the month.Microsoft did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment on this article.

President Donald Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act Friday a landmark piece of legislation that establishes federal regulations surrounding digital currency.Ahead of signing the bill, Trump recalled how he previously vowed to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet" during a keynote address during a bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, in July 2024, where he said that regulations his administration would implement would be "written by people who love your industry, not hate your industry.""I pledged that we would bring back American liberty and leadership and make the United States the crypto capital of the world," Trump said Friday. "And that's what we've done. And under the Trump administration, this is only going further."Stablecoins are a form of digital currency tied to a stable asset like gold or the U.S. dollar, which aims to keep their prices more consistent."Just as I promised last year, the GENIUS Act creates a clear and simple regulatory framework to establish and unleash the immense promise of dollar-backed stablecoin," Trump said Friday. "This could be perhaps the greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth of the internet itself."Included in the GENIUS Act are provisions requiring monthly public disclosure of reserve competition, as well as annual audited financial statements for issuers with more than $50 billion in market capitalization, according to the Senate Banking Committee, which spearheaded the legislation.HOUSE PASSES BILL MAXINE WATERS DUBBED A FULL-SCALE CRYPTO CONThe House passed the GENIUS Act Thursday by a 308122 vote, after the measure cleared the Senate in June by a 6830 margin."For far too long, Americas digital assets industry has been stifled by ambiguous rules, confusing enforcement and the Biden administrations anti-crypto crusade," Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., said during a press conference on Thursday. "But President Trump and this Congress are correcting course and unleashing Americas digital asset potential with historic, transformative legislation."Despite the bipartisanship and support from a host of Democrats, the legislation didnt pick up votes from all members of the presidents party.VANCE DECLARES 'CRYPTO FINALLY HAS A CHAMPION' IN TRUMP WHITE HOUSETwelve Republicans voted against the measure, which has attracted scrutiny from lawmakers like House Financial Services Committee ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., due to conflict-of-interest concerns as Trump has promoted a digital currency called $TRUMP.SENATE PASSES LANDMARK CRYPTO LEGISLATION AS BANKING CHAIRMAN TOUTS 'HISTORIC DAY'"By passing this bill, Congress will be telling the world that Congress is OK with corruption, OK with foreign companies buying influence, and OK with criminals buying Trump coins to seek pardons and beneficial treatment," Waters said on the House floor Thursday.In addition to the GENIUS Act, the House passed two other measures related to cryptocurrency Thursday: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) to install some additional regulatory framework for digital assets, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which aims to stop the Federal Reserve from central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals and jeopardize their privacy.Fox News Liz Elkind contributed to this report

Illegal alien Ronald Joseph was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to raping and impregnating his own teenage daughter while living at a government-run Massachusetts migrant shelter.Joseph, a 44-year-old Haitian national, was living in a government-run hotel in Marlborough, Massachusetts, when it was discovered he had repeatedly raped his own daughter, resulting in the 14-year-old girl becoming pregnant.Though the crimes were committed between 2023 and 2024, Joseph was not arrested until Jan. 31, 2025, when he was charged with aggravated rape of a child and held without bail.In a statement Thursday, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Marlborough Chief of Police David Giorgi confirmed Joseph pleaded guilty to aggravated rape of a child for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old victim. According to the statement, Judge Kenneth Salinger of the Massachusetts Superior Courts sentenced Joseph July 11 to 12-15 years in prison.MEXICAN WOMAN IN US ILLEGALLY CHARGED WITH FAKING HER OWN ICE KIDNAPPINGThe statement said, during the investigation, an extensive ultrasound was conducted, which placed the time of conception within the timeframe when the child and Joseph were living together at the shelter.After the baby was born, mouth swabs were taken and tested from the victim, her child and Joseph, which determined it was 23 trillion times more likely than not that Joseph was the biological father of his daughters baby.According to The Boston Globe, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has also filed an immigration detainer against Joseph. The outlet reported an ICE spokesperson saying that Joseph entered the U.S. in May 2023 without valid paperwork but was granted entry into the country and given a date to appear before an immigration judge.Earlier this year, Jon Fetherston, a former Massachusetts state employee who was running the Marlborough shelter when the crime was uncovered, told Fox News Digital that when he confronted Joseph, the Haitian migrant grabbed and attacked him.A report by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, obtained by Fox News Digital, further confirmed that after Joseph was informed he would lose access to his daughter, he "got very agitated and started yelling" at Fetherston, stating that "this was all his fault, and he was to blame."DEMOCRATS SPENT THOUSANDS IN CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO VISIT ILLEGAL KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA: REPORTFetherston told Fox News Digital that as soon as Joseph heard he was losing custody of his daughter, he "reached across the table and grabbed me and got angry with me and started cursing and yelling and screaming and swinging at me because he realized what was happening."Rather than arrest Joseph immediately, Fetherston said he was directed by authorities to order the immigrant a Lyft ride to another shelter in Worcester County."I'm going to be honest. The entire experience has shaken me to my core," said Fetherston.After Josephs sentencing, Fetherston told Fox News Digital "the arrest of Ronald Joseph is not an isolated incident," but rather "its the byproduct of a reckless, opaque and mismanaged system that has operated without accountability for far too long."FEDS CHARGE 3 MORE MEN IN MARYLAND MS-13 RACKETEERING CONSPIRACY INVOLVING MURDER: 'REIGN OF TERROR'"Crimes occurring within these state-funded shelters have been intense, frequent and deeply concerning to the general public," said Fetherston. "From sexual assaults to drug trafficking and violent behavior, the state has failed both the migrants and the Massachusetts taxpayers."Joseph is not the only illegal immigrant who has been caught committing crimes while living in a Massachusetts shelter. In December, Dominican national Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, 28, was caught storing an AR-15, ammunition and about $1 million in fentanyl in another state-run hotel in Revere, Massachusetts.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGEIn May, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat who has been critical of President Donald Trumps immigration crackdown, announced the state would be closing the remaining 32 shelters this summer. Healey cited a decline in need for the shelters. A statement by her office said the number of families in shelters had dropped below 5,000.Commenting on the shelter closures, Fetherston told Fox News Digital the plan "raises more questions than it answers."FROM NEW YORK TO ARIZONA, MIGRANT FACILITIES SHUTTERING IN WAKE OF TRUMP'S BORDER CRACKDOWN"Where exactly are these unvetted individuals going? Massachusetts has one of the lowest housing inventories in the country. Are we really expected to believe that after two years of failure to house residents properly, the state has suddenly solved the crisis overnight?" he said. "This isnt policy. This is political gaslighting."Fox News Digital reached out to Healeys office for comment but did not hear back prior to publication deadline.

Don't get your hopes up on Nick Saban returning to college football.Rumors about the legendary coach's potential comeback began earlier this week after former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said on his radio show he was told by a source Saban may return in the future.McElroy acknowledged he did not believe it was true.Days later, Saban's daughter, Kristen, posted on her Instagram story a photo of her dad walking onto the field, captioning it, "Damn, I miss this."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWith the timing, fans thought it was a foreshadowing of a huge announcement.It was not."Apparently, some of yall feel trolled by my last story of Nicks walkout hes not coming back to coaching, hate to break it to you," Kristen said in another post on her story, via the New York Post. "You had your time."Saban surprisingly retired after the 2023-24 collegiate season, which ended in a Rose Bowl loss to the eventual national champion Michigan Wolverines. And the pay-for-play landscape that college sports has become seems to have played some role in his decision even if he has denied that in past interviews.MAKE-A-WISH RECIPIENT CHOOSES TO MEET CJ STROUD BECAUSE OF HIS FAITH: 'A GREAT CHRISTIAN'"All the things Ive believed in for all these years 50 years of coaching no longer exist in college athletics," Saban said shortly after he retired. "It always was about developing players, always been about helping people be more successful in life."My wife even said to me we have all the recruits over on Sunday with their parents for breakfast. She would always meet with the mothers and talk about how she was going to help impact their sons and how they would be well taken care of. She came to me right before I retired and said, Why are we doing this? I said, What do you mean? She said, All they care about is how much youre going to pay them. They dont care about how youre going to develop them, which is what weve always done. So why are you doing this?"To me, that was sort of a red alert that we really are creating a circumstance here that is not beneficial to the young people, which is why I always did what I did. My dad did it, I did it. So, thats the reason I always like college athletics more than the NFL, because you had the opportunity to develop young people."Saban has since joined ESPN's "College GameDay" and has fought on Capitol Hill for regulating name, image and likeness (NIL) deals.He won seven national championships, the most ever by a head college football coach one with LSU and six in Tuscaloosa.Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Chances are, you have never actually ridden a scooter like this, zipping around corners, but you have definitely seen them weaving through city traffic.Just when you thought scooters were already a wild card on the road, imagine one that drives itself.That is exactly what the Omoway Omo X promises. Developed by a team of former Xpeng engineers, this scooter is not just electric, it is packed with smart features that push self-driving scooter tech to a whole new level, offering far more than you would ever expect from a two-wheeler.VOLKSWAGENS ICONIC CUTE VAN DRIVES ITSELF WITH 360-DEGREE VISIONAt its recent launch in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Omo X made a statement by driving itself onto the stage. This scooter uses its Halo Pilot system, which combines sensors and artificial intelligence to handle complex tasks like parking, reversing and balancing at low speeds.Instead of watching a rider struggle to keep a scooter upright at a stoplight, you can now imagine a scooter that manages its own stability. The Omo X even removes the hassle of parking in tight city spaces by doing it automatically. When the battery runs low, it can drive itself to a charging station, adding a new level of convenience for scooter drivers.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?The company says that safety is a top priority for the Omo X. The scooter is packed with technology that helps it detect obstacles, monitor blind spots and apply emergency braking if something unexpected happens in traffic. These advanced features are common in modern cars, but the Omo X brings them to the world of scooters. With these systems, the scooter can react quickly to sudden changes on the road, helping to prevent accidents and offering peace of mind for both riders and everyone sharing the street.The Omo X stands out not just for its technology but also for its bold, futuristic design. The modular frame allows you to switch between different riding styles, so it can look and feel like a classic scooter or transform into a sportier motorcycle. The large dashboard screen makes it easy to control all the smart features, and wireless charging for your devices adds another layer of modern convenience. Omoway clearly wants the Omo X to appeal to a wide range of city residents, from tech enthusiasts to practical commuters.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERESet to debut in Asian markets in early 2026, the Omoway Omo X is expected to retail for around $3,800. This positions it above entry-level scooters but still significantly more affordable than high-end electric models like the BMW CE 04. The Omo X justifies its price with advanced features such as self-parking, AI-powered safety systems and a modular design, amenities typically reserved for much pricier vehicles.Currently, the Omo X is launching in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Indonesia. Production is based in China, and as of now, there are no official plans or a dedicated version for the U.S. market. Omoway is concentrating on Asian cities first, betting that urban riders will appreciate the convenience and innovation offered by this next-generation scooter.While the Omo X is launching in Asia, its technology points to a future that could soon reach American streets. If you've ever struggled to park a scooter in a crowded city or felt uneasy navigating traffic on two wheels, a self-driving model like this could change the game. Features such as auto-parking, emergency braking and obstacle detection are designed to take the stress out of riding.Think of it as bringing car-level safety to something the size of a bike. Even if this specific scooter doesn't make it to the U.S. soon, it's a clear signal that smart, self-driving mobility isn't just for cars anymore.The Omoway Omo X brings self-driving scooter technology to city streets in Southeast Asia. This electric scooter stands out with smart features and a bold look. Right now, there are no plans for a U.S. release. Still, the Omo X shows how fast self-driving scooter technology is moving forward. The big question is how it will handle real traffic and if people are ready for this new way to get around.Would you feel confident sharing the road with a self-driving scooter? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years.But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain.A recent French study suggested that cannabis use raises the risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, while a Canadian study found that dementia risk is connected to cannabis-related hospital visits in older individuals.CANNABIS USE RAISES RISK OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE MORE THAN COCAINE, OTHER DRUGS, MAJOR REVIEW SUGGESTSIn an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Daniel Amen psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist and founder of Amen Clinics in California confirmed that its "clear" people who use marijuana have lower blood flow in their brain, according to decades of brain imaging performed at his clinics.These findings along with associations between marijuana and heart disease have been supported by other recent research."We've been lied to that marijuana is innocuous, that marijuana is good medicine," Amen said. "And I think for some people, it can be helpful. But teenagers who use it, or people in their 20s, have a higher incidence of anxiety, depression, suicide and psychosis."For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthIn a new study that compared people who smoked cigarettes with those who smoked marijuana, the marijuana users sustained more lung damage, he mentioned."This is just not great for us," Amen said.Amen noted one of the "horrifying trends" hes seen is parents who smoke pot with their teens and young adults."It just makes me think we're going the wrong way," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERWhile some people may argue that alcohol is worse for the body than marijuana, Amen stressed that "neither of them are good for you.""Why would you want to consume something that makes your brain older than you are?" he asked.As the brain of a young adult is not fully developed, engaging in cannabis use can set back young people mentally, causing issues like anxiety and depression, Amen cautioned."When you start using marijuana, alcohol or other drugs, your development gets arrested," he said."Many people don't really appreciate how important their brain is when they're 17, 18, 21 or 23, because it really doesn't finish developing until you're 25 or 26," Amen said. "And if you hurt it early, it might not ever catch up."

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made her feelings clear on the recent negotiations between the WNBA and its player's union, the WNBPA, over a new collective bargaining agreement.Reese said the proposal the WNBA sent to the players was "disrespectful.""It was an eye-opener for me. Like, hearing the things and hearing the language of things and not things that I was happy to hear. It was disrespectful the things that we were sent back, the proposal that we were sent back," Reese told reporters at WNBA All-Star weekend on Friday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It's important to be able to be vocal. If I sit back, it looks like I don't care."Reese is one of the league's more popular and polarizing players, and has built a passionate following largely on her ongoing rivalry with phenom Caitlin Clark dating back to their college days. Clark's and Reese's rookie season in 2024 saw the league break multiple viewership and attendance records, particularly due to games featuring Clark and the Indiana Fever."Obviously, women's basketball is skyrocketing. And it's important for us to get what we want now, not just now, but for the future as well," Reese said. "It's really nice to have vets that may not be playing for 10 more years, but they are speaking for us because they know how important it is right now."The players met with league officials on Thursday, and the two sides did not come to a deal. Reese is one of many WNBA players who have expressed criticism for the league's handling of negotiations.New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu said the players weren't just going to settle for "the minimum" in negotiations, while Phoenix Mercury player Satou Sabally called the league's latest CBA offer a "slap in the face."WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told The Associated Press after the meeting that the meeting was "constructive.""It was very constructive dialogue. I think, you know, obviously part of the process is to go back and forth and, listen to the players, they listen to us and the owners who represent the board of governors," Engelbert said. "I still feel really optimistic that we can get something transformational done by the end. But its a process."Reese previously ignited a social media firestorm after claiming that players are prepared to sit out games to demand higher salaries during an episode of her podcast in early March while previewing the upcoming CBA negotiations.CAITLIN CLARK NEEDS TO BE HELD BACK IN HEATED CONFRONTATION WITH WNBA REF"I've got to get in the meetings, because I'm hearing like, 'If y'all don't give us what we want, we sitting out,'" Reese said.Reese has griped about her financial situation in the past."The WNBA don't pay my bills at all. I don't even think it pays one of my bills. Literally," Reese said.Reese signed a four-year, $324,383 rookie contract ahead of her first WNBA season in 2024. She made under $75,000 in her first year and will make less than that in 2025.In October, Reese admitted she couldn't afford to pay her bills based on that salary, in an Instagram live video."Im living beyond my means. Hating pays them bills, baby. I just hope you know the WNBA dont pay my bills at all," she said. "I dont even think that paysoneof my bills. Literally, Im trying to think of my rent for where I stay at. Let me do the math real quick. I dont even know my (WNBA) salary, $74,000?"Reese said she is paying $8,000 for rent."Babe, if yall thought That WNBA check dont pay a thing," she added. "Did that even pay my car note? I wouldnt even be able to eat a sandwich with that. I wouldnt even be able to eat. I wouldnt be able to live."The WNBA players' union opted out of its current collective bargaining agreement last October, two years before its expiration. The current CBA will still cover the 2025 season, so the two sides have a year to negotiate a new agreement.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A stolen plane triggered a major security incident at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Tuesday afternoon, temporarily halting operations and forcing multiple flights to reroute.Just before 1:30 p.m. local time on July 15, a "security incident" involving a small private plane led to a temporary halt in airport operations, according to a statement from YVR. The plane, flying within YVRs airspace, forced nine incoming flights to reroute to different airports.At approximately 1:45 p.m., following a 39-minute air traffic suspension, the Cessna 172, operated by a single individual, safely landed. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) then apprehended the pilot.In an air traffic control recording obtained by the Vancouver Sun via LiveATC.net, a controller alerted other pilots: "We do have an aircraft that has been hijacked and is in the vicinity of the airport ... just in case anything starts heading toward [you], you have the ability to move at your discretion."PASSENGER IN CUSTODY AFTER 'DIRECT THREAT' TO AIRPLANE SHUTS DOWN SEATTLE AIRPORT RUNWAYS"They are currently flying overhead," a voice from air traffic control can be heard saying. "At this time, I have no further updates. We have the aircraft in visual rangeplease stand by for further instructions."Later, air traffic controllers instructed grounded aircraft to remain on standby during the ongoing situation:"Were not certain what will happen next. The aircraft continues to circle above, and its intentions remain unknown. For now, we are holding position."RCMP later confirmed that the aircraft had been taken from Victoria International Airport and had flown around 40 miles into Vancouvers airspace.MANHUNT AFTER INMATE ESCAPES AT SEATTLE AIRPORT, BOARDS TRAINA spokesperson for Vancouver Airport Authority said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the issue involving a plane from the Victoria Flying Club had been resolved without injury."Safety and security are our top priorities, and we continually review our processes and procedures in service of our operation, our passengers, and our airline customers," the statement read. "Following any significant situation or emergency operations activation and as part of our standard procedures, we debrief on what took place and make recommendations for changes or improvements where necessary."One eyewitness, speaking to CBC, described seeing the low-flying aircraft and suspected something was wrong."A few minutes later, the plane made a second pass, circling in a wide clockwise turn," eyewitness Paul Heeny told CBC.US MAN HIJACKS SMALL PLANE IN BELIZE, STABS 3 PEOPLE BEFORE HE'S SHOT DEADOn July 16, RCMP revealed the identity of the pilot as 39-year-old Shaheer Cassim, who now faces a hijacking charge. Authorities allege he threatened a flight instructor at YYJ before taking control of the aircraft.RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Tammy Lobb said in a press release that the suspect appeared to have an "ideological motive" aimed at disrupting air traffic. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.Police noted that the investigation is still in its early stages and remains active.British Columbias Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Garry Begg, praised the swift actions of first responders."Grateful for the professionalism shown by police, air traffic control, and airport staff during todays incident," he posted on X. "Relieved there were no injuries and that normal operations have resumed."The airport says flights have resumed at YVR, though minor delays may persist. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates.Fox News Digital reached out to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police but did not immediately receive a response.