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May 03 2026SCIENCE

Psychedelics and the Fight Against Authoritarian Thinking

Research has shown that certain psychedelic drugs can lower people’s tendency to support strict, top‑down authority. However, these studies were small and not always well controlled. Because of that uncertainty, scientists are calling for bigger experiments with stricter designs to see if the eff

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May 03 2026OPINION

Unexpected lessons from two spiritual giants

Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood

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May 02 2026CRIME

Man Denied Asylum Gets Jail Time for Embassy Plot

A Kuwaiti man who showed up in London by boat twice—once claiming refugee status—has been convicted of plotting a violent escalation outside Israel’s embassy. After British authorities rejected his asylum bid in April 2025, he swapped campaigning for something far darker. Court evidence later reveal

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May 02 2026CRIME

Staying Safe in the UK: What Americans Should Know

The U. S. government has advised Americans visiting or living in the UK to be extra careful in public after British officials raised the country’s terror threat level to its second-highest mark. This warning comes after a violent attack in London earlier this week, where a man targeted victims based

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May 01 2026HEALTH

Longevity Myths: Three Ways People Go Wrong

People often chase fancy diets, endless supplements, and strict exercise plans in the name of living longer. Experts say these tricks can backfire if taken to extremes, so it’s better to focus on simple habits that keep both body and mind healthy. The first mistake is going too far. Tracking ever

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

War in Iran Forces Dubai Chefs to Cut Menus and Seek Local Foods

Dubai chefs are tightening their menus because the war in Iran has made key ingredients like tomatillos and scallops hard to bring in. Shipping routes that once ran smoothly through the Strait of Hormuz are now blocked, and air freight costs have jumped as jet fuel prices soar. Shaw Lash of Lila Mol

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May 01 2026POLITICS

What Americans Really Believe About Human Rights—and Why It Matters

A growing number of Americans now see certain authoritarian governments as better on human rights than their own country. Polls show this shift is especially strong among younger Democrats, who view Iran, Israel, and even China in similar negative ways—or sometimes even favor China over the U. S. Th

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May 01 2026CRIME

More eyes on Texas roads as big event nears

Texas is getting ready for visitors from around the globe and that means more patrols on the roads. Officials are not taking it lightly – they’re stepping up checks and balances across North Texas. You might wonder why this matters to anyone outside the state. Well, when the world’s most-watched so

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

A local New York farm stands out in a national spotlight

A single plant in a small town just hit the big time. Monica Cody turned a backyard experiment into a business that now ranks among America’s fastest-growing women-run companies. Her farm, Farmstead 1868, grows more than lavender—it grows opportunity. By converting a family dairy plot into a lavende

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Parking problems and political heat at Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst University moved up to Division I sports but still struggles to fill the stands. One big reason? Parking. The rink sits in the middle of campus with just one tiny lot that holds about 50 cars. When big games happen, that lot gets taken over for tailgating. The next option is a lot near th

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