US marijuana use, disorders doubled since 2001: Study

A man smokes cannabis in Portland, Oregon, on October 4, 2015. (AFP photo)

The proportion of adults in the United States using and abusing marijuana at least doubled between 2001 and 2013, rising to about 22 million people, according to a new study.

A Police Officer Violently Throws A Female Student Around The Classroom

A police officer was called into Spring Valley High School in the United States to help remove a child from class. Students filmed what turned into a ludicrously violent incident. 
Officer Ben Fields can be heard a couple of times asking the girl to stand up before he grabs her by the arm and throws her around like a doll.

Grasshoppers And Worms Are On The Menu At New UK Restaurant

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Grasshoppers, crickets, worms – the world of fine dining and insects is now on a collision course – and the first restaurant selling bugs in the UK is set to open… in rural south-west Wales.

Walmart Is Selling A Children’s ‘Israeli Soldier’ Halloween Costume

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To the surprise of nobody except the retailer themselves, apparently, Walmart have caused outrage by selling a Halloween costume for kids of an ‘Israeli Soldier’.
The controversial costume, which comes with a toy Uzi machine gun, is being sold on the U.S. store’s website for just $27.44 (£17.89).

Religious Police Arrest Saudi Actor ‘For Being Too Good Looking’

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A Saudi actor has been arrested by religious police after he was mobbed in a shopping mall by female fans trying to get selfies with him.

How Mouldy Is Too Mouldy To Eat? Science Has The Answer

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At some point in life you’ll face this dilemma. You have a bit of bread with mould on but you really want that bacon sarnie and you’re too hungover to brave going to the shops… do you scrape it off and risk a miserable week spent to-ing and fro-ing from your bed to the bathroom, or just chuck it?
Well, scientists have now told us whether it’s bad to do this or not, and the answer is not too surprising – it’s a pretty resounding nope. Put that mould-ridden sarnie down!

Transgender Woman Sent Back To Male Prison Despite Appeal

A transgender woman who was sent to an male prison has lost her appeal against her three-month jail sentence.
Tara Hudson, 26, from Bath, was jailed and placed at HMP Bristol for 12 weeks after admitting assault. Her situation prompted a nationwide campaign – backed by thousands of supporters – and has gathered serious media momentum.