History shows some presidential first names peak in popularity when the man attached to the name enters the Oval Office. Source
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Higher rates of psychosis and other disorders linked to marijuana use, study finds
According to data from the health care analytics company Truveta, rates of cannabis-induced disorders grew more than 50% between 2019 and November 2023. Dr. David Schreiber, a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, joined CBS News to discuss the link between between cannabis use and psychosis and other disorders. Source
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Tuesday, transporting a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship into space with science gear, equipment and crew supplies, including ice cream, fresh fruit and cheese, which should reach the International Space Station Thursday morning. Source
U.S. beefing up air defenses at Jordan base where 3 soldiers were killed by drone
The base did not have as strong of air defenses as U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria that have been under constant threat of attack, an official said. Source
DoorDash’s Super Bowl ad to give away everything advertised during the game
DoorDash’s Super Bowl ad is dangling the chance for one person to win everything advertised during the game, from “all the snacks” to “every automobile.” Source
Project launched to rebuild outside of Egypt’s smallest Giza pyramid
When ancient Egyptians built King Menkaure’s pyramid more than 4,000 years ago, they did it a little differently. Now archaeologists want to put it back together. Source
U.K. considers recognizing Palestinian state to advance 2-state solution
Foreign Secretary David Cameron says the U.K. could unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state to show “irreversible progress to a two-state solution.” Source
IRS to offer free electronic tax filing program to some Americans
The IRS has begun accepting tax returns for the 2024 tax season. Starting in March, the agency will offer a free program in 12 states that will let eligible taxpayers directly file with them electronically. Commissioner of the IRS Danny Werfel joined CBS News to discuss the program. Source
6 things to know before investing in 1-ounce gold bars in 2024
Adding 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio can be smart, but make sure you know what you’re getting into first. Source
Europe has a new highest recorded temperature at nearly 120°F in Sicily
Previously, the record temperature for the continent was 118.4°F, recorded in Athens and Elefsina, Greece, on July 10, 1977. Source