
US advances first government-funded trials of psychedelic drug ibogaine
The United States Food and Drug Administration is advancing government-funded clinical trials investigating the psychedelic drug ibogaine to treat opioid...

Democratic lawmakers urged the Federal Aviation Administration not to relax regulations requiring United States airlines to stock epinephrine on flights for medical emergencies. Led by Senators Tammy Duckworth and Chuck Schumer, lawmakers emphasized that maintaining accessible doses is critical amid rising food allergies and tick-borne illness risks. The Federal Aviation...

High yield savings accounts continue offering annual percentage yields between four and five percent in October 2026, significantly outpacing the national average of zero point thirty seven percent reported by government data. Industry executives attribute these competitive returns to digital only banks eliminating physical branch overhead expenses and passing operational...

Micron Technology is experiencing a historic surge in free cash flow driven by surging global demand for advanced memory chips. As artificial intelligence infrastructure and modern computing expand, the company generates substantial capital after covering operational and equipment expenses. This financial windfall positions the semiconductor manufacturer to distribute significant capital...

Actress Gillian Anderson has clarified a viral video showing her confronting superfans who repeatedly sat in the front row of her West End production of Who is Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Speaking outside the sohoplace theatre in London, Anderson asked the regular attendees to stop booking prime seats multiple times,...

Recent studies and relationship analyses highlight significant shifts in marriages and friendships when individuals decide to stop drinking alcohol. Romantic partnerships often experience a realignment of underlying dynamics as couples learn to communicate and resolve conflicts sober. While many couples report enhanced emotional and physical intimacy once the alcohol fog...

The Nasdaq composite climbed toward a fresh record high driven by artificial intelligence enthusiasm and strong corporate earnings from major technology leaders. Meanwhile, the broader S&P 500 posted moderate gains while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped. This divergence highlights an ongoing tug-of-war on Wall Street between technology sector momentum...

Protests escalated at Cornell University following a student demonstration targeting Day Hall over a 2024 fraternity gang rape lawsuit. Activists smashed a glass door, spray-painted red messages across exterior walls, and covered security cameras with slogans reading Smash the Patriarchy and At Cornell Rapists Are Protected Protestors Are Expelled. The...

Young professionals experiencing repeated layoffs face distinct financial challenges that complicate traditional long-term retirement planning. When job tenure is short, employer-sponsored retirement plans involve logistical considerations such as vesting schedules and account rollovers. Financial analysts suggest that capturing an immediate employer matching contribution can still provide substantial short-term value, even...

Filmmaker Dan Sallitt has released What Cant Be Mentioned, a 61-minute sequel to his 2012 independent drama The Unspeakable Act. Tallie Medel reprises the role of Jackie, now a married therapist-in-training dealing with lingering psychological struggles before visiting family. The microbudget production maintains Sallitts signature hyper-naturalistic, dialogue-heavy style, focusing closely...

During a recent broadcast of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver surprised his studio audience with a dark joke referencing the 1997 death of Princess Diana. While critiquing Hollywood storytelling tropes that use tragic car accidents to generate quick sympathy for male protagonists, Oliver displayed a photograph of Princess Diana...