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Strange lights in the sky, little green men and crashed vessels secreted away to government labs — the relatively modern history of UFOs is replete with conspiracy theories and allegations of coverups. But beyond the endless arguments between believers and debunkers over what could be behind the phenomena, the fact remains that many people have looked into the sky and reported seeing things they cannot explain. So what do UFO reports tell us about ourselves? To discuss UFO sightings, how and why they first emerged, and the ways they tie into the cultural and political trends of the past and present, Live Science spoke with Greg Eghigian , a professor of history and bioethics at Penn State University, whose new book, " After The Flying Saucers Came " (Oxford University press, 2024), is one of the first social histories of UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Here's what he had to say. Ben Turner: A lot of people assume UFOs entered public consciousness with the Roswell incident . But your book says otherwise. When did it all begin? Greg Eghigian: I think when we look at this as a social phenomenon — not just simply someone saw something strange in the sky, but that the object was made by somebody, and that one of the probable scenarios is they were extraterrestrials — we can mark the moment that starts to evolve in June 24, 1947. The private pilot Kenneth Arnold sees these objects [that day] over Washington state when he's flying his plane. He lands and reports it to the military and to journalists. When asked how they flew, he answered that these things flew kind of like saucers skipping across the water. Then, within a day or two, a journalist comes up with this great headline: "Flying saucers." Once we had flying saucers, everything else fell into place. Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox. BT: But then Roswell happened just a few weeks later. How did a fairly small city in New Mexico become famous all over the world for UFOs, while Arnold's name remains relatively unknown? GE: Here's the thing about Roswell that a lot of people don't realize. The story that came out of Roswell is that some material had been retrieved around an Air Force base there that they believe could be from a crashed flying saucer. Within a day, the Air Force rolls that back, saying that it's not the case, the people who first found it were mistaken. The reality is that the people who were on the ground and found this stuff were not terribly qualified to talk about it. They didn't understand what they had, literally, in their hands, and the people who usually dealt with the material were actually off at a conference. When they did finally get a chance to look at it, they said, "Oh this is pretty mundane stuff," and they corrected themselves. So the Roswell thing gets a lot of air play, a lot of global news coverage for about 24 to 48 hours, and then it disappears. It's not really ever talked about, and leaves very little imprint on the UFO world for decades. It's then only in the late 1970s that some ufologists (and this is a very common thing in the UFO world) go back over the records, dig deeper into the story and believe that they found all these contradictions in it. That's when Roswell became a focal point. BT: Looking at the period of history where all of this kicked off, we have growing Cold War rivalry, the new existential threat of nuclear weapons, McCarthyism, fear of communism and Soviet Russia. It seems like a time that's ripe for paranoia and conspiracism. How much is all of the UFO stuff tied into that? GE: Oh, it's very tied in. I make the point in the book that I don't think the UFO phenomenon as we know it would exist without the Cold War. There are a variety of reasons for that, but one of the often forgotten aspects of this is World War II. WWII and the Cold War bring a number of critical things to the table for how UFO stories were built. Firstly, you have big governments. Big governments and big militaries. You look at the United States federal government in 1900 and it's not a big thing, it's not this monstrosity. By 1945, the U.S. government was a large bureaucracy with a big military. Secondly, what WWII taught everybody was that this institution can have secret programs that build remarkable technology, like the atomic bomb , as well as new kinds of airplanes such as jets. And of course, both conflicts also have a lot of spying. So when the UFO phenomenon emerges, the initial thought of just about everybody is that it has to be one of these superpowers. This has to be somebody doing surveillance. That's also a lot of the ways it's still spoken about today: Who's doing this? Who's keeping it a secret? What are their intentions? And could it harm us? So it's very much a part of it, and it haunts the story of UFOs for decades. BT: There are also interesting preludes to the Kenneth Arnold moment in 1947. One thing that flashes to mind is Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of the "War of The Worlds ," which caused a mass panic that aliens were actually invading. Why did flying saucers take off in 1947 and not earlier? GE: I think the game changer is the atomic bomb. That something could be invented that we had no idea about, that is just presented to the world, and has this enormous destructive power that could wipe out all of humanity almost in an instant. When you ask why now, some people will respond that alien visitors have always been here and we're just noticing them now. But the argument that's usually presented is that it's probably because they [the aliens] saw us explode atomic bombs. This makes us capable of being conversed with, or a possible threat down the road. BT: There's an appeal to a higher power in it too, right? In a time when religion is falling by the wayside, after all the horrors of the past century, people were looking for something that could save us from ourselves. GE: There are certainly people who believe exactly that. The figure who lays all of this out is the psychologist Carl Jung. In the late 1950s, he wrote one of the first, and still one of the best, scholarly books on the topic . It makes this argument that, real or not, what they [UFOs] represent to people is this idea of salvation from something, at least that's the hope. By the early 1950s you see the beginning of UFO religious communities, almost all of them tied to the New Age Movement. BT: Everything you've said so far makes this seem like a firmly mid-20th century American phenomenon. I confess to having been partial to the History Channel's "Ancient Aliens" back in the day. Do sightings stretch across cultures and into the past, as they claimed? Or is that a post-hoc narrative? GE: This is a question that people debate pretty vigorously. There's no question that people reported seeing strange things in the sky dating back to ancient times. The most famous example is probably meteorites. For a long time the idea that rocks could fall from the sky seemed patently absurd, until people found out the reason is because there are a lot of rocks in space. The problem with going backward in time and retrospectively looking at stuff and saying: "Aha! Here's another example of a UFO," is that it's deeply, deeply problematic from a historical standpoint. Most of the time it involves an unintentional, and sometimes outright deliberate misreading of documents, artifacts or paintings. I've seen very good art historians, for instance, talk about paintings and say: "Oh my gosh, these things are clearly flying saucers!" When the objects they're referring to are objects in a particular religious ritual. or serve as a very symbolic trope. So it's very, very difficult to do that stuff [accurately]. BT: This touches on the methodology in your book. You take an agnostic approach: You don't take reports at face value, but neither do you dismiss them out of hand. How does one go about impartially assessing a UFO report? That's going to seem like a weird concept to people. GE: Yeah it is strange to people, and I know a lot of people who still don't like that I do that. For me, as a historian, it's partly the idea that I don't feel qualified to adjudicate some of these matters. I think some of these things have to be done by a meteorologist, a physicist, an astronomer or an engineer — someone who is far better qualified than I am to say what's possible and what's anomalous. But the other part is that this is the way I get to the things that most interest me, which are human beings. I say in the introduction of the book that UFOs don't make history, people make UFOs make history. That really is the main point; it's that I'm interested in the human part of that history. As far as we know today, UFOs don't have a natural history, they have a human history. Everything about them is related to our perception of them, our speculations and our discussions about them. The social fact of the UFO is very real, and it needs to be chronicled now. Whether these things also have a natural history I'm going to leave up to the researchers who do that stuff for a living. BT: When you work through these reports, I'm sure some of them on their surface are obviously bogus. But others come from people, pilots for instance, who have no interest in UFOs and are speaking out at significant personal and professional cost. Have you come across any real headscratchers? GE: Yeah a lot of them can be, or at least certain elements of them. Back in the 1950s, there was one case that the U.S. Air Force looked into that really set them back on their heels. These two seasoned civilian pilots for Eastern Airlines, reasonable fellows, who saw this very strange object during a flight, they could even make out details from it and it was like nothing they'd seen before. That's eerie and strange. They didn't have any explanation for it and certainly had no call to make it up — they weren't seeking fame and that wasn't a time you could make any money off this stuff. Then there's the case of Lonnie Zamora in the 1960s, he was a police officer in the American Southwest who stopped his vehicle because he thought he saw a crashed car. He sees this strange object with people in a kind of white uniform working around it. Then they flit off in it. By everybody's assessment at the time, he was a mild mannered guy, very cool headed and with absolutely no interest in publicity. He comes across as very sheepish in the radio interviews. That's another case where you sit there and think it's hard not to believe he saw something. Then you try to come up with explanations for what the possibilities could be. BT: How do the reports evolve over time? Do they change as the culture surrounding them comes into sharper focus? GE: Some things don't change that much. The overwhelming number of them are seeing patterns of lights, orbs or spheres of some kind that move in a strange way then whoosh away with no sound . That remains relatively unchanged from the beginning. But people also see cigar shaped things or triangles. A lot of these things are common across the world. What has changed more dramatically over the years and over different areas, has been the description of the occupants of these vessels, the aliens themselves. Early on in the 1950s and 1960s, a very common thing would have been to talk about seeing what appeared to be robots — looking like the Tin Man from the "Wizard of Oz." We don't tend to see robots anymore. Another very common thing during the 1950s and 1960s were what were dubbed, "little men." They weren't really described as green but little and usually gendered male for some reason. They typically stood at about 4 feet [1.2 meters], and in places like Malaysia, they were under 6 inches [15 centimeters] tall. Another very common thing in their descriptions was they were wearing old divers suits. Then you get to the 1970s and 1980s, and there's a veritable zoo of creatures: things that look like insects; in South America and [in] the Soviet Union big hairy creatures that look like a Bigfoot or a Sasquatch are particularly common. The one we have come to know as "the gray" is not all that common until the publication of Whitley Strieber's "Communion" book in 1987, from that point the idea of what an alien looks like really crystallized. BT: That's got to be one of the things debunkers point to: the fact that the culture is shaping what people see makes it easier to call it a mass delusion. GE: Yeah, the debunkers look at it and do that. What debunkers would like to do is to get even more concrete than that and say why somebody would see something at a particular time. They say there was a television show two weeks before someone's sighting. Then the person comes back and says I never watched it, and they go back and forth. I firmly believe that the media of all sorts plays a formative role shaping the way people think, talk about and even see things. But from my standpoint, this is where I might deviate from the debunkers. I don't think that simply explains things away. It just means that people are human beings, they are doing what we always do. When something happens to us that is really bizarre or unexplainable, it's not a surprise that what we tend to do is turn to analogies and to metaphors. It helps us to say, "Well, this was a little like this." BT: These debates persist up to the present day, but things have changed a lot too. We're sitting at the tail end of our own UFO — or should I say UAP — wave. And this time, after U.S. Navy footage of mysterious flying objects was released in 2017, we've seen a very different reaction from officials. There have been Senate hearings , task forces set up, and NASA has even been roped in . What happened? Is it because everyone in the U.S. government now also grew up on UFO lore? GE: A number of things have changed that have led to this becoming something seen as legitimate to ask questions about, and considered, even in academic circles, to be respectable to discuss. One thing is the reality of new surveillance and sensors to detect surveillance. In the United States, China and Russia there is an awareness of those technologies and, of course, a Keeping up with the Joneses attitude about them. The proliferation of drones is one thing. Drones are everywhere now. I was speaking to a Swedish ufologist a few years ago and he said that the number of sightings that involve drones has skyrocketed. On the extraterrestrial dimension, since the late 1990s astronomers have found out that exoplanets are pretty ubiquitous. That introduces the idea that planets are really all over the place, and that habitable planets are really pretty likely. I think that's made it easier to conceive of these things as possible. I've heard debunkers say they believe it's probable that there are extraterrestrial civilizations out there, they just don't think they're visiting us. You also have people who are actively involved in lobbying people to take this seriously. There's Robert Bigelow, the billionaire, who's funneled a lot of money into this cause. Lobbyists now have the ear of certain politicians in America who see this as a valuable issue to them in some ways. I think you have to always be a little cynical about politicians — they tend to be very pragmatic, and the fact that they come to this subject doesn't necessarily mean they're interested in UFOs, but in other things they can achieve. BT: What are politicians trying to achieve by embracing it? GE: I could conceive of them using this as a way to say they're going to keep money away from the military because they're not being honest brokers about this. The number one thing I keep hearing over and over again, from people on these committees and those who are maybe less interested, is spending and classification. U.S. military secrecy has been a big priority since at least WWII, certainly since the Manhattan Project, and it's only increased over the years. Then 9/11 really doubled, tripled down on that. This makes the UFO/UAP thing a great example for all these folks to say, "We've got all these whistleblowers saying all this stuff is going on. We haven't heard anything about it. You're keeping this from us. It's all supposedly classified. So we want in." BT: One of the frustrating things about covering these questions is that you get task forces that are essentially military task forces. People come out to say all kinds of spooky stuff , and when they're probed further they say we'll tell you the rest behind closed doors, and no we won't allow scientists into the bases where we saw this. Now that NASA 's involved, do you have more faith for civilian science projects to get to the bottom of things? GE: Yeah, spot on. I agree with you completely. It's why I always tell people that, personally, I don't think these military intelligence branches will be key to addressing these questions. I don't think you're ever going to get it from them. I'm also not someone who believes in full transparency, sometimes it's important to keep secrets. NASA's endorsement of research in this area is unprecedented, and I think it's very welcome. I know a lot of scientists who have started to try to conduct research along these lines. The problem we have is it has not translated into funding yet. A lot of the current efforts are on shoestring budgets and it's unclear whether that money is ever going to be forthcoming. So far, at least in the United States, it has not been. But there is a hope among a lot of researchers that that will change, because the climate has changed. Civilian scientists and researchers are going to be the key, because we operate in a world of transparency, with an openness that contractors and government don't have. BT: Do you think we'll ever get a solid answer? GE: I suspect we will be revisiting and speculating over this for a good long time to come. The world's been at this for over 75 years, and the most seasoned ufology veterans will tell you that not a lot has changed. If there is an opportunity for serious, empirically driven researchers to get involved, maybe then we'll actually start to see some real progress. But until that time, it seems to me we're still stuck in a cycle where we largely rely on hearsay and references to evidence that never turns up. Or, as you say, people saying I've got some information, but I can only tell you behind closed doors. That just leaves us with the mystery, which I know some people are satisfied with. Editors note: This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. After the Flying Saucers Came: A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon $15.99 on Amazon If you enjoyed this interview with Greg Eghigian, you can read more about the history of UFO sightings in his new book, "After the Flying Saucers Came." It's a fascinating account of the global cultural phenomenon.Trump warns to ban BRICS nations in US economy over anti-dollar plans Trump says that there is no chance that BRICS will replace US Dollar in International Trade President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations of a potential ban from the US economy if they proceed with plans to undermine the US dollar. "We require a commitment... that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty US Dollar or, they will face 100 percent Tariffs," Trump wrote on his Truth Social website, referring to the grouping that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and others. The statement comes after a BRICS summit held last month in Kazan, Russia, where the countries discussed boosting non-dollar transactions and strengthening local currencies. The BRICS group has expanded significantly since its inception in 2009, and now includes countries such as Iran, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Altogether the BRICS coalition accounts for a significant minority of the world’s economic output. At the Kazan summit in October, Moscow secured a joint declaration encouraging the "strengthening of correspondent banking networks within BRICS and enabling settlements in local currencies in line with BRICS Cross-Border Payments Initiative." But at the end of the summit Putin indicated that little progress had been made on launching a possible competitor to the Belgium-based SWIFT financial messaging system. "As for SWIFT and any alternatives, we have not created and are not creating any alternatives," Putin told reporters at the end of the summit. He added: "As for a unified BRICS currency, we are not considering that question at the moment." Trump has vowed to pursue a protectionist agenda, threatening hefty tariffs on neighbors and rivals. If BRICS countries continue with their plans, Trump warned, they "should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful US Economy," he wrote. "They can go find another ‘sucker!’ There is no chance that the BRICS will replace the US Dollar in International Trade, and any Country that tries should wave goodbye to America." India's south struck by Cyclone Fengal Syria war monitor says rebels control most of Aleppo Thailand, Malaysia face devastating floods as death toll rises to 12 Crypto entrepreneur eats banana art he bought for $6.2 million“Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-American threats to their lives and those who live with them,” Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. She said the attacks “ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting'”, adding: “In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted. President Trump and the entire transition team are grateful for their swift action.” Swatting entails generating an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretences. The FBI said in a statement that it is “aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners”. It added: “We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement.” Among those targeted was Elise Stefanik, Mr Trump’s choice to serve as the next ambassador to the United Nations. Her office said that she, her husband, and their three-year-old son were driving home from Washington for Thanksgiving when they were informed of a bomb threat to their residence in Saratoga County. “New York state, county law enforcement, and US Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism,” her office said in a statement. “We are incredibly appreciative of the extraordinary dedication of law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe 24/7.” In Florida, meanwhile, the Okaloosa County sheriff’s office said in an advisory posted on Facebook that it “received notification of a bomb threat referencing former congressman Matt Gaetz’s supposed mailbox at a home in the Niceville area around 9am this morning”. While a family member resides at the address, they said “former congressman Gaetz is not a resident”, adding: “The mailbox however was cleared and no devices were located. The immediate area was also searched with negative results.” Mr Gaetz was Mr Trump’s initial pick to serve as attorney general, but he withdrew from consideration amid allegations that he paid women for sex and slept with underage women. Mr Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing and said last year that a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls had ended with no federal charges against him. The threats follow a political campaign marked by unusual violence. In July, a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing the then-candidate in the ear with a bullet and killing one of his supporters. The US Secret Service later thwarted a subsequent assassination attempt at Mr Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, when an agent spotted the barrel of a gun poking through a fence while Mr Trump was playing golf.
, /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army invites communities across the country to join in the spirit of giving with the launch of its 134th Red Kettle Campaign, officially kicking off during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game tomorrow against the New York Giants, airing on Fox at . This year's Red Kettle Kickoff will feature a halftime performance by Grammy Award-winning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year country music star and a special guest, marking the start of a season dedicated to helping those in need through various Salvation Army programs. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: Wilson will perform hits from her new album, "Whirlwind," to highlight both the need for giving this holiday season and the impact of The Salvation Army's work in communities across the country. Since teaming up in 1997, The Salvation Army and the Cowboys have helped raise more than for the campaign. "It's an honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff tradition with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys. The holiday season is about giving back and coming together, so we can make a real difference in people's lives this Christmas," said Wilson. "Bring your bell-bottoms and some bells for ringing because we're about to get this show on the road!" For nearly three decades, the Dallas Cowboys and The Salvation Army have joined forces on Thanksgiving Day to amplify the mission of the Red Kettle Campaign, which funds vital services for individuals and families facing hardship. Last year alone, funds raised through the campaign supported over 27 million people with resources such as food, shelter, holiday gifts, and emergency financial assistance throughout the year. "The Red Kettle Campaign is a wonderful reminder that small acts of generosity can make a big difference," said , chief brand officer and co-owner of the Dallas Cowboys and former national advisory board chairperson for The Salvation Army. "Every dollar donated helps The Salvation Army bring hope and support to those in need, and we couldn't be more appreciative to for helping us kick off this important effort. She perfectly captures the heart of this campaign, inspiring fans to make a difference for those who need it most." As the nation's largest private provider of social services, The Salvation Army faces a unique challenge this year. "With five fewer kettle giving days this year, donations are needed more than ever to meet the increasing demand for essential resources, especially as families continue to face economic challenges," said Commissioner , national commander of The Salvation Army. " heart for giving back resonates deeply with the spirit of the Red Kettle Campaign. We hope her performance inspires people to come together to support those facing hardship this season." The official launch of the Red Kettle Campaign means that thousands of volunteers will be ringing bells at kettles across the country located outside storefronts at Walmart, Sam's Club, Kroger Family of Stores, Hobby Lobby, Mardel, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, JCPenney, Food Lion, Redner's Markets, Boscov's, Dillard's, Big Lots, Macerich Shopping Centers, and hundreds of local partners. At each location, people can donate cash, coins, and checks or digitally with Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. Additionally, people can support their neighbors through their local Salvation Army by: Every donation stays in the community to provide help and hope for those in need. To learn more, give help, or get help, please visit . The Salvation Army annually helps more than 27 million people in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every ZIP code. By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 6,400 centers of operation around the country. For more information, visit . Follow us on X and #DoingTheMostGood. In the area of community service, the mission of the Dallas Cowboys and Jones Family Foundation is built upon the philosophy of helping those who don't have the strength, resources, or means to help themselves, with a primary focus on a partnership with The Salvation Army. Because the Cowboys organization has enjoyed immense and unprecedented success, the Jones family feels a very strong obligation to take the visibility, energy, and celebrity of one of the world's most powerful sports franchises and channel these dynamic forces toward the bigger purpose of making a difference. Recognized as one of the world's most generous families, the Joneses enlist the talents, skills, and resources of all the Cowboys players, coaches, cheerleaders, and members of the organization to provide a unique and cutting-edge approach to community outreach. More information about the Dallas Cowboys and the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation can be found at . Country music trailblazer has captured the hearts of music fans, the excitement of the industry and the recognition of her peers, while keeping her boots firmly planted on the ground. In the midst of a landmark year, Wilson won Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year ("Wildflowers and Wild Horses") at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, which she also hosted with and , and is nominated for Best Country Album at the upcoming Grammy Awards for her acclaimed new album, . "The best release of her career" ( ), debuted at #8 on the all-genre 200 chart, and #13 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart, marking Wilson's first top 10 and top 15 entry respectively. The prolific, sought-after songwriter has also scored seven No. 1 hits and has become a triple threat within entertainment as singer, songwriter and actor, making her acting debut in season 5 of Paramount's hit series . Earlier this year, Wilson was also inducted into The Grand Ole Opry and recently wrote and recorded "Out of ," her original song for Universal's blockbuster . 940.363.0336 Cell View original content: SOURCE The Salvation Army Get local news delivered to your inbox!Sinn Fein actively pursuing route into government, insists leader McDonald
Published 4:08 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Data Skrive Thursday’s college basketball schedule includes three games featuring a ranked team on the court. Among those contests is the South Carolina Gamecocks squaring off against the Iowa State Cyclones. Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.My son was in pre-K when he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder . We enrolled him in speech therapy and used holistic remedies to help calm his anxiety and assist with communication, but he still had regular outbursts. During them, he'd sometimes throw himself to the ground and bang his head and body against it. I was worried about his safety, and that's what led me to try giving my son CBD. As a podcaster and journalist who often reports on plant medicine, I was aware of the potential benefits of CBD, aka cannabidiol, a non-intoxicating compound found in the cannabis plant . CBD is chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, but the former doesn't get you high. I'd heard many stories about how the plant can help children and adults with everything from autism to seizures to menstrual cramps. I've even used CBD and other cannabinoids for my own health issues. But it took me a while to try it for my son. In addition to the positive stories, I'd heard of many instances where parents and caretakers are penalized for giving their children CBD. Besides the fact that I'd never want to risk custodial intervention, I was concerned about side effects or other health issues, as I'd also seen reports about some CBD products containing dangerous metals or other chemicals. But then I came across the book "Seeing Through the Smoke" by Peter Grinspoon , MD, a primary care physician and cannabis expert (who I've interviewed twice for my podcast). One chapter focuses on how cannabis can improve the quality of life of autistic children. It made me think that perhaps CBD could help my son, and I began going back over the research I had done in the past. There aren't enough studies into the potential uses for CBD among children with ASD to definitively say that it works, or how. But there is promising evidence that it might. One small 2022 study in the journal Nature that involved 110 people with ASD, ages 5 to 25 and with an average age of 9, showed that treatment with a CBD-rich cannabis strain led to large improvements in social affect symptoms , which include things like difficulty with eye contact or starting conversations. Some preclinical research shows that CBD may affect areas of the brain associated with autism, such as the basal ganglia, which control functions such as emotional processing, per the journal Neuropsychopharmacology . I also checked in with friends who gave their kids CBD for a variety of reasons, as well as nurses and doctors I've interviewed in the past. Everyone agreed it could really help with my son's anxiety, which made me feel safe enough to give CBD a try. I chose to experiment with Charlotte's Web CBD oil, because the brand was originally created to help a child. Additionally, the company has a long history of providing quality products and also shares third-party lab results; I felt confident that it was safe. Realm of Caring, a nonprofit partnered with Charlotte's Web, also offers a library of research about cannabis and CBD for newcomers to reference. Even with everything I learned, I was hesitant at first. In all of the research I did, I found that adverse reactions were minimal , but anxiety did worsen in some cases. So for my son's first dose, I only gave him a quarter of the suggested amount of oil. I did this at night, just in case it made him sleepy. He went to bed without incident, which was new, and slept through the night, also new. We had plans to visit a local pool the next day. When it came time to leave, he didn't have his usual intense outburst. Of course, I couldn't know for sure that any of this had to do with the CBD, but the small dose I'd given him certainly didn't seem to be having any ill effects. I felt encouraged to continue giving CBD to my son, slowly increasing the dosage over the course of two or three weeks until I reached the recommended daily amount (1 mL). I continued to notice improvements over the next few months. The biggest change was how my son responded to transitions: leaving a fun outing, ending an activity, putting away a toy. Before taking CBD, he would get upset and have intense reactions, because he couldn't verbalize his feelings and needs. A few months after his first dose, he was making clear declarations like "I'm mad" or "hungry," and was more open to emotional regulation methods like a change of scenery or singing a song. He also seemed less bothered by loud noises or other disruptions, and began engaging in pretend play for the first time. I was so heartened by the improvements, but I was still afraid about certain people finding out I give my son CBD. Even though I live in a state where adult cannabis use is legal, the local attitude isn't largely pro plant medicine. And legally, CBD falls into a sort of gray area, especially when it comes to children. With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, most states updated their hemp codes but did not change their child endangerment laws. Some CBD products contain trace amounts of THC, even those that claim to be THC-free, due to issues like mislabeling, per WebMD . And giving minors cannabis is illegal, except in some specific instances (like when they have a medical marijuana card), which means giving a child CBD could potentially lead to Child Protective Services getting involved. Eventually, we did tell my son's dentist and pediatrician about his CBD use, and didn't run into any issues. But before that, I had to be intentional about getting medical support for my son. My job requires me to regularly interview doctors and nurses who specialize in cannabinoids (the compounds in the cannabis plant). Therefore, I have access to experts who can answer questions I may have about my son's CBD use and that I don't feel I can bring to his regular doctors. But other parents curious about using CBD (or other cannabinoid therapies) may struggle to find guidance on dosage and complementary medicine or plants, resorting to word-of-mouth recommendations or telehealth sources. Ultimately, I feel that the lack of large-scale, quality research into the use of CBD in children and the lack of regulatory oversight of CBD products prevents pediatricians from being able to counsel parents about the compound. And I believe this is to the detriment of many families who are in situations similar to my own. Doctors aren't trained to understand how cannabinoids impact the body, says Benjamin Caplan, MD , a family physician who specializes in cannabis medicine. "We didn't know the endocannabinoid system existed until the '80s and '90s," he says. "This is fresh, and most of the practicing clinicians out there went to school after this was discovered. So most of them aren't reading about it — they don't know about it." Dr. Caplan hopes for more research that will demonstrate CBD's potential to benefit children like mine, so parents who are interested in exploring it have more evidence-backed support. Over a year later, I still give my son CBD, and I still believe it benefits his well-being. That said, I'm aware that it's impossible to say for sure whether the CBD is to thank for his improvements, or whether it's the other tools we've been using as well, such as his Individualized Education Plan . Likely, it's everything together. Personally, I think CBD has made a huge difference, in a good way. Before I gave him CBD, he would resist change in class and have potentially unsafe reactions when he was unhappy. Now, his teaching team continues to tell us how happy he is and how well he is doing. His testing scores have increased since last year. He hits all of his daily goals without incident. There's still a lot to learn about neurodivergent children and CBD, and I hope researchers prioritize studying the compound further, so parents looking to help their kids have more resources they can turn to without fear of judgment or worse. I can't scientifically prove that CBD has played a role in my son's improved communication and behavior. But I do know that it is a tool in our wellness belt that we're grateful for, and I think all parents could use as much help as they can get. This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical or legal advice. Anyone uncertain about what course of action is appropriate for them or their situation should consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to you and your family's health, and legal professionals familiar with your circumstances and the applicable state's laws. Diana-Ashley Krach is a freelance writer and content creator with a focus on plant medicine. 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Billionaire heiress Peyton Spaht shares what really happened with Apple Martin at 'nepo baby' ball Heiress Peyton Spaht shared behind the scenes of the Paris debutante ball She showed what really happened with Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple Martin READ MORE: Mystery redhead steals attention away from 'mean girl' Apple Martin By JANE HERZ FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and LILLIAN GISSEN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:25 EST, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 17:48 EST, 2 December 2024 e-mail 9 shares 7 View comments San Fransisco billionaire heiress Peyton Spaht has revealed what really happened with Gwyneth Paltrow 's daughter Apple Martin during the ' nepo baby ' ball in Paris this past weekend. Spaht joined Martin at Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri-La in Paris on Saturday, an annual gathering that invites young women from some of the prestigious - and wealthiest - families from Europe, Asia , Africa and the U.S. to make their debut into society. However, Spaht and Martin made headlines when the red-haired high school student 'stole the attention' from the famous teen. Hello! Magazine shared a snap of all the ladies dressed in their glamorous ball gowns to Instagram, and many people took to the comment section to gush over how beautiful they looked. And while some users praised Martin, who donned a strapless blue Valentino Haute Couture gown, many of the complimentary comments were for the mysterious redhead - who has been identified as Spaht - who stood next to her. But interestingly enough, the redhead was the only debutante not featured in the Hello! Magazine article. Now, however, onlookers have been given a look into what really happened that night in Paris - and it looks like there isn't any bad blood between the two. In a post on her TikTok, Spaht gave a behind-the-scenes look of the night, including a few moments where she posed with Martin. She and Martin leaned into the camera together and made kissy-faces, with the Goop goddess' daughter even sticking her tongue out to the side at the end. In a post on her TikTok, Spaht gave a behind-the-scenes look of the night, including a few moments where she posed with Martin, making kissy-faces at the camera Spaht (left) joined Martin at Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri-La in Paris on Saturday, an annual gathering invites young women from some of the prestigious - and wealthiest - families from Europe, Asia , Africa and the U.S. make their debut into society Spaht and Martin made headlines when the redhaired high school student 'stole the attention' from the famous teen Later, Martin also entered the back of another clip Spaht took, alongside fellow debutante Lucia Ponti - who is Sophia Loren's granddaughter - as she threw her arms up in the air and began to dance. Spaht donned a Dolce & Gabbana velvet, strapless gown for the party, which came complete with a long, flowing skirt that contained a pattern that featured a painting. Spaht was accompanied by Constantin d’Orléans, the son of Duke Charles-Louis d’Orléans, at the ball. A previous article by Hello! said that she 'hails from one of the richest families in San Francisco.' Her family reportedly founded EWG:HS, a 'national club focused on influencing global brands to ban harmful chemicals in products that are still approved by the FDA.' According to Forbes, her 50-year-old father, Holden, is worth a whopping $3.7 billion and is the managing partner of private equity firm, Thoma Bravo. The company is ' one of the largest software-focused investors in the world with a 40+ year history and approximately $166 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024.' Her father is also board chair of Spaht's school and is married to Claire, who is an artist, philanthropist, and art collector. Spaht donned a Dolce & Gabbana velvet, strapless gown for the party, which came complete with a long, flowing skirt that contained a pattern that featured a painting Apple (far right), 20, stunned at the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes on Saturday, but social media users seem more focused on one of the other women who attended the elite event (far left) According to Forbes, her 50-year-old father, Holden, is worth a whopping $3.7 billion and is the managing partner of private equity firm, Thoma Bravo. Pictured with his daughters and wife In another video posted to TikTok recently , she shared some clips from her lavish eighteenth birthday party spent with her friends - including custom gift bags for her friends The debutante ball isn't the only part of her life that Spaht has shared on social media. In another video posted to TikTok recently , she shared some clips from her lavish eighteenth birthday party spent with her friends. In addition to being treated to matching navy blue patterned pajama sets, gift bags with custom makeup pouches, and other goodies, the ladies appeared to attend a Sabrina Carpenter concert together. Her birthday also featured a gorgeous sit-down outdoor dinner, with the table covered in colorful, lush flowers, as well as a night in wearing the pajamas. They also indulged in a s'mores bar, popcorn in adorable movie-theater containers, an array of sushi rolls, and her birthday cake, which was made in the shape of a heart, frosted with pink icing and covered in flowers that matched the venue's tablescape. Later in the clip, Spaht also showed viewers a couch full of wrapped presents, and a decorated kitchen for her special 18th birthday. Asia Apple Martin TikTok Paris Share or comment on this article: Billionaire heiress Peyton Spaht shares what really happened with Apple Martin at 'nepo baby' ball e-mail 9 shares Add comment
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EUGENE — One could almost see the faintest flicker of emotion in Dan Lanning’s eyes when asked about his history with Washington. But the Oregon football coach did not budge Wednesday, sticking to the script of Saturday being another game on the schedule for the No. 1 Ducks (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) as they stand on the brink of an undefeated regular season. It would be Lanning’s first win over Washington in his tenure at Oregon after going 0-3 against the Huskies so far. A proverbial monkey off the back and emotional crescendo heading into the Big Ten championship game. But ... “I want to go win every game,” Lanning said. “Certainly, this game means something to a lot of people in this organization. It means something to a lot of people from an alumni standpoint. But it certainly means a lot to me.” It means a lot, but apparently so does winning at Purdue. Or Wisconsin. Or Michigan. The history between Washington and Oregon — and Washington and Lanning — is real. And Oregon’s coach has acknowledged as much. But these of course are not your father’s, grandfather’s or even 1-year-old nephew’s Huskies. The faces and grudges have changed and evaporated. Kalen DeBoer is not trotting out of that Autzen Stadium tunnel, unless in late December in a hypothetical No. 5 vs. No. 12 playoff matchup with Alabama. And Michael Penix Jr. can no longer haunt Lanning, unless of course he shows up to the CFP championship game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta after completing his first NFL season in the city. But it’s still a rivalry with Washington, right? “It’s a great opportunity,” Lanning said Monday. Yeah, but we hear that every week. “I think college football rivalries are extremely special,” he continued. Oh? “I think that’s one of the things that makes this fun: the excitement that surrounds the fans, the alumni, the people who have been a part of games like this for a long time. It means a lot to us, certainly.” That’s right! And don’t those guys in purple and gold deserve the worst? Their mascot isn’t even a Siberian Husky. It’s an Alaskan Malamute. “But, ultimately, it is another game. It’s the next game.” Ahh, okay. There it is. “And you don’t get out there playing with emotion. It’s about execution over emotion.” So ... ready the guillotines? “These games are going to have emotion; that’s the way these games are played. But that’s not what’s going to lead to success on the field.” Can’t argue with that. The Ducks are undefeated, after all. No. 1 Oregon (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) vs. Washington (6-5, 4-4) When: Saturday, Nov. 30 Time: 4:30 p.m. PT Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene TV channel: NBC Stream: You can watch this matchup live for FREE with Fubo (free trial). If you don’t have cable and want to watch the game on the cheap, sign up for Peacock Premium ($7.99/month) and get it on NBC’s streaming service. You can also get this game on DirecTV Stream (free trial). You can also watch the event live on NBC Live if you already have cable or satellite provider login information. Oregon Ducks football 2024 season schedule, scores Sign up for The Ducks Beat newsletter -- Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter .
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