The U. S. government is taking steps to speed up research on psychedelic drugs like MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD for treating mental health issues. A recent executive order asks officials to look into whether these substances could be approved for medical use faster. That includes giving $50 million to
Some supporters of a former U. S. president once made a short film comparing him to a protector sent by a higher power. They used a famous speech’s style to suggest this leader was chosen by destiny. The video called him a leader who would never abandon his people. The former president shared it him
More Democrats now question military aid to Israel than ever before, data shows. Recent Senate votes saw over 30 Democrats oppose weapons sales—a sharp jump from past efforts. Younger party supporters, especially those under 35, increasingly view Israel negatively, polls indicate. This shift isn’t j
America spends over $5 trillion on health care every year, making it the biggest industry in the country. What many don’t realize is that rising costs aren’t just about expensive treatments or hospital bills. The real driver is how often people use the system. More doctor visits, prescriptions, and
The Red Sox are off to a rough start this season. Their new pitchers haven’t delivered consistently, and some expected breakout stars are struggling. Even the catcher position, which was supposed to be a strong point, has left fans disappointed. Only a handful of players have performed as expected s
Tom Dundon just paid over $4 billion for an NBA team, yet he’s acting like the franchise runs on loose change. Since taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, he’s been spotted pocketing pennies—a habit that’s now shaping how he runs the organization. Instead of focusing on the playoffs—where the team
Gene editing tools like CRISPR let us change DNA, which raises big questions about human nature. It’s no longer just about fixing diseases early—some see this as a chance to solve rare conditions before birth. But others worry we might end up picking traits for our kids, like choosing eye color or h
A new class at the University of New Mexico will use Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s fashion choices to explore deeper topics like gender, race, and politics. Instead of a traditional fashion history lesson, students will analyze how his bold wardrobe reflects cultural shifts. The course isn’t ju
The study explores how two different hyperspectral cameras can help forensic teams spot and identify bodily fluids on various surfaces. Researchers tested blood, semen, saliva, sweat, seven non‑bodily liquids, and mixed blood–semen stains. They placed these on nine types of surfaces that differed in
In Queens, the new mayor celebrated his 100th day by declaring that fixing potholes is a smart way to show the city cares. He called this “pothole politics, ” a term that flips old ideas about government being slow and too focused on big projects. The phrase “sewer socialism” dates back to the 19
