Teen develops a scary brain condition due to horrific weed ‘scromitting’ disorder

There’s a popular belief that weed can’t kill you. While it’s almost impossible to overdose on weed by itself, marijuana use can indirectly cause life-threatening complications. A 15-year-old learned this the hard way, a new case study reveals. His is one of only two recorded cases in teens in which “scromitting,” slang for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), led to a critical and life-threatening thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency that affected the brain. Before doctors identified the cause, he’d lost 25 to 30 pounds from vomiting, a hallmark of CHS. He also developed serious issues with cognition and movement. With increased access…

Exclusive | ‘Shocking’ study shows link between transgender ideology and left-wing violence

WASHINGTON — Trump administration-funded researchers and independent collaborators found a startling correlation between proponents of a transgender ideology and left-wing violence, according to a new report obtained by The Post and set to be released Wednesday. The new study from researchers at Rutgers University, the right-leaning Manhattan Institute and Network Contagion Research…

Haley Stevens reveals engagement – plans for Israel trip with fiancé –  weeks after Michigan Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed 

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) has something to celebrate less than a month after her Michigan Senate primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed  – her engagement to longtime friend-turned-partner and campaign donor Jason Turkish.  The couple first met in 2022, through Stevens’ Senate campaign chair David Kramer, but their relationship really blossomed…

USC’s fabulous freshmen are well represented on first two-deep

Freshmen rule! That could be an early slogan for the USC football team after the first depth chart released Wednesday evening ahead of the season opener showed five potential starters from the Trojans’ top-ranked high school class. Freshman tight end Mark Bowman, defensive end Luke Wafle and wide receivers Trent…

Draymond Green says to ‘shut the hell up’ over NBA salary complaints

Draymond Green wasn’t shy about revealing his true feelings about the NBA salary cap. During his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” he spoke about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson due to salary restrictions and told basketball fans that if they didn’t like it, to “Shut the hell…

JD Vance uncovers hidden threat to American workers as he warns Democrats embrace ‘radical fringes’

Vice President JD Vance warned that the Democratic Party is surrendering to its “most-radical fringes” following a wave of local victories by self-described progressive and socialist candidates. Speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Vance argued that Democrats learned the wrong lesson following their 2024 election loss. “My genuine hope was that the lesson…

Yankees bats no-show, Will Warren flops in sloppy loss to Reds

For much of the season, regardless of who’s in the lineup or on the injured list, the Yankees have played like the best team in the American League.  Saturday was not one of those days.  There was a no-show from the offense, sloppy defense and an uninspiring start by Will…

Crippling impact of Paramount-Warner deal on Los Angeles workforce revealed

Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery could lead to devastating bloodshed for Hollywood’s economy, according to a new report from Los Angeles County. The merger between the two legacy studios puts about 2,500 jobs in the county and 6,000 globally at potential risk, the County Department of…

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