Cardiologist Dr. Evan Levine warns about supplements increasing heart attack and liver failure risks. Niacin, exceeding recommended doses, doubles cardiovascular disease risk and causes liver toxicity. Green tea extract, in high doses, harms the liver. Erythritol and xylitol, artificial sweeteners, raise blood clot risks. Gel capsules...
British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan faces a UK criminal investigation and US visa revocation after their Glastonbury performance, which was live-streamed by the BBC. The band's lead singer chanted "Death to the IDF," prompting criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and others who labeled it "appalling hate speech." The...
Karen Diamond, 82, a victim of an antisemitic firebombing attack on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, has died. The attack, perpetrated by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, injured 15 others and a dog. Following Diamond's death, the Boulder County District Attorney's Office added first-degree murder charges against Soliman, along with 66...
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk denies rumors of a David Fincher-led American remake, despite the season 3 finale featuring an American recruiter played by Cate Blanchett. Hwang clarifies that Blanchett's inclusion wasn't intended as a spin-off setup but rather to emphasize the cyclical nature of exploitative systems. He expressed...
Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, will plead guilty to all charges. This avoids the death penalty and results in four consecutive life sentences plus a maximum 10-year sentence for burglary. The plea agreement, reached after discussions with victims' families, waives all appeal rights....
The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. have agreed to a five-year, $240 million maximum contract extension, sources told ESPN. The deal includes a player option in the final year and adds four years to Jackson's existing contract. This secures the 25-year-old power forward, a key part...
Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, citing a desire to spend more time with family. Bacon, representing a swing district, has navigated a challenging political climate, facing criticism from both the right and left. While confident he could win re-election,...
A government cybersecurity contractor, Curtis Lear, was arrested and jailed in Washington D.C. for driving his Jeep erratically on the National Mall near crowds on June 21st. Prosecutors described his actions as "absolutely outrageous," showing photos of the Jeep kicking up dirt and forcing people to flee. Lear caused...
The Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor allows private individuals to impose theocratic policies on public schools. Parents in Maryland successfully sued to prevent their children's exposure to LGBTQ+ inclusive books, citing religious objections. The court granted a temporary injunction, essentially pre-judging the case and prioritizing religious...
Elon Musk, despite claiming to step back from politics, strongly criticized the Senate's recently passed bill, calling it a massive debt increase and vowing to support primary challenges against those who voted for it. He reiterated his proposal for a new political party, citing the bill's $5 trillion debt...
