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An Australian-made CBD tablet being developed as a potential treatment for chronic pain has failed to outperform a placebo in a clinical trial, although researchers said it was safe and appeared to provide relief for some participants. The tablet was tested on 155 people, with around 10 per cent reporting some pain relief. Participants were also allowed to continue using basic painkillers such as paracetamol, making it difficult to establish how much benefit came from the CBD treatment itself. Aprelle Fleming, who lives with debilitating pain caused by the rare lung condition sarcoidosis, said she was seeking an option that…

Houthi rebels in Yemen are expanding their attacks on Saudi Arabia, adding to tensions in the Middle East. The escalation comes as US President Donald Trump considers his next steps on Iran, saying he is in “deciding mode”. CBS News correspondent Courtney Kealy provided further insight into the developments, as attention remains focused on the widening regional tensions.

James Groves, who identifies as a woman and uses the name April, has been jailed for 20 years and six months after being convicted of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a vulnerable girl over several years. Groves, 51, was tried as a man and convicted at Bristol Crown Court of 18 child sex offences and attempting to pervert the course of justice. A jury unanimously found Groves guilty of 19 separate non-recent offences, including nine counts of rape. The victim, who cannot be named, told the trial that the abuse had caused her to “lose” her childhood. She was praised…

Toast’s CMO and chief operating officer is balancing two senior roles by giving away more of the work she once handled herself and focusing on decisions where her involvement can materially affect the business. Esten has spent nine years at the restaurant technology company, overseeing product launches, leading partnerships and helping expand its work with larger restaurant groups. Her combined remit now spans marketing, operations, digital ordering and payments. The operational side of the job has increasingly taken priority, she said, forcing her to be more selective about where she devotes her “time and, more importantly, energy and attention”. “I…

Taylor Swift pointed to her wedding ring and appeared to mouth “That’s my husband” after Travis Kelce scored a touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Indianapolis Colts. Swift was watching from Kelce’s suite at Arrowhead Stadium alongside her father, Scott Swift, when the tight end caught a pass from Patrick Mahomes in the first quarter and ran 13 yards into the end zone. Video showed Swift jumping from her seat, raising her ring finger and pointing towards the ring as she celebrated Kelce’s first touchdown of the season. NBC announcer Mike Tirico joined in the moment, saying: “And…

Diego Simeone has praised Barcelona as the best team in La Liga after Hansi Flick’s side extended their remarkable scoring run with a 3-1 victory over Sevilla. The Atletico Madrid manager was particularly impressed by Barcelona’s intensity, attacking quality and willingness to take risks, describing their performances as almost belonging to “a different sport”. “Honestly, they play amazingly well. It’s like they’re playing a different sport—a sport completely different from the one we play,” Simeone said. He also highlighted the form of Raphinha, who he said had scored 12 goals in seven games, while adding that Lamine Yamal had seven…

Minnesota is set for a cloudy and cool Monday, 21 September, with light rain moving across the southern part of the state and occasional sprinkles possible in the Twin Cities, forecasters say. The unsettled weather will be most persistent across central and southern Minnesota, while northern areas should see brighter spells. Easterly winds of 5 to 10mph will add to the autumnal feel. Temperatures in central and southern parts of the state are expected to reach the mid to upper 50s Fahrenheit, or around 13C to 15C. Northern Minnesota will be milder, with highs in the low 60s Fahrenheit, while…

Nick Daicos heads into the AFL’s Brownlow Medal night at Crown Palladium as the leading favourite for the league’s best and fairest award. The Collingwood superstar is joined among the leading contenders by Marcus Bontempelli and Bailey Smith as the count takes place.

An 80-year-old Leicestershire man lost both legs after a four-year delay in diagnosing peripheral arterial disease, despite attending 29 medical appointments and undergoing repeated scans and tests. Nic Olsen, from Tugby, first saw his GP in 2020 after developing pain in his feet and legs. His symptoms were initially thought to be connected to long-standing back problems, prompting a referral to an orthopaedic specialist. Over the following years, he saw consultants, specialists and GPs, while his pain became increasingly severe. He was advised to walk more, use insoles and take cholesterol tablets, but a blockage in the arteries of his…

Circle has launched its Arc blockchain as competition intensifies to build the preferred digital ledger for banks, asset managers and other large institutions. The public debut, held in New York, was backed by an inaugural group of validators including Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock. The launch marks a shift in the blockchain market, where established networks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana have traditionally competed for developers, traders and retail users. A new contest is now emerging around infrastructure designed specifically for Wall Street. Arc uses code compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, an industry standard intended to make it…