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Most teens aren’t drinking, smoking or doing drugs, new survey shows
It looks like drinking, smoking and getting high aren’t considered as cool as they used to be among teenagers these days. Every year since 2017, researchers with the Monitoring the Future project have tracked the number of eighth, 10th and 12th graders abstaining from alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use. It found 2024 saw the lowest… -
Still not done holiday shopping? You’re in good company.
If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, you’re not alone. If you’re planning to shop this coming Saturday, Dec. 21, you’re certainly in good company with more than 157 million of your closest friends. According to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, more than 157 million people are estimated to do some last-minute shopping on… -
Media reacts to Trump’s lawsuit over flawed Iowa poll: Bias Breakdown
President-elect Donald Trump is suing Iowa pollster Ann Selzer over a poll published by the Des Moines Register just days before the 2024 election. The poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by 3 percentage points in the historically Republican state. The poll sent shockwaves through the media and impacted the betting markets. However,… -
VA funding its first study of psychedelic treatment for PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs is funding the department’s very first study on the use of psychedelics to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This comes after a Food and Drug Administration panel said in June it won’t recommend the use of MDMA-assisted therapy as a treatment for PTSD in veterans. The FDA panel said… -
Travis Hunter’s historic two-way Heisman win defies early season odds-makers
University of Colorado Boulder superstar Travis Hunter officially has bragging rights over his larger-than-life head coach, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders. On Saturday, Dec. 14, Hunter won the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to College Football’s best player, an achievement Coach Prime missed out on during his hall-of-fame career. He thanked and hugged his family, his coach, quarterback… -
Child sex abuse allegations emerge against Christian ‘Two by Twos’ sect
As more allegations of child sex abuse emerge publicly, the FBI is investigating a little-known Christian sect known as the “Two by Twos.” Recent allegations have emerged against more than 900 different abusers in 30 countries, all tied to the sect, known to followers as “The Truth” or “The Way.” The Associated Press released a… -
FDA warns of men’s supplements tainted with prescription drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has a warning for anyone who uses male performance supplements. The supplements, which claim to improve strength and energy and help sexual performance, are often labeled as “all natural,” but the FDA said many of them could have the active ingredients of prescription drugs in them. According to its warning,… -
Party City may file second bankruptcy, close more than 700 stores: Report
Party City may file for bankruptcy a second time and close at least 700 stores nationwide, according to multiple reports. The New Jersey-based retailer emerged from bankruptcy, still with more than $800 million in debt that it simply cannot overcome. Party City was hit hard in recent years by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, supply chain… -
Netflix rescinding its once unlimited parental leave benefit: Report
Netflix may be “walking back” its generous parental leave policy that gives new moms and dads unlimited time off during their baby’s first year of life. Employees worry the changes could mean an end to the culture that fueled the company’s success, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Dec.… -
‘Dream come true’: Bill Belichick introduced as new UNC head coach
Legendary coach Bill Belichick, who coached in the NFL for 49 years, is heading back to college. On Thursday, Dec. 12, he was introduced as the new head football coach for the University of North Carolina. At 72 years old, Belichick is the oldest coach in college football. He signed a five-year deal worth $10… -
Joint US-Israel efforts target Iran’s growing nuclear threat
Iran’s nuclear program has reached a critical point, with intelligence reports indicating uranium enrichment is nearing weapons-grade levels. Analysts suggest Tehran has accumulated sufficient enriched material for multiple nuclear bombs, should its leadership decide to proceed. While Iranian officials deny any intention of developing nuclear weapons, U.S. and Israeli authorities are preparing to address the… -
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta spends $1 million to mend fences with Trump
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is using $1 million to mend fences with President-elect Donald Trump. The social media company Trump has called a “true Enemy of the People” donated the sum to his inaugural fund. The company behind Facebook confirmed the donation to multiple outlets. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report it. It’s a… -
Former FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about $10M Biden family bribe
A former FBI informant has pleaded guilty to fabricating claims about President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. Alexander Smirnov, who reported in 2020 that the Bidens received over $10 million in bribes from the Ukrainian energy company Burisma, admitted to lying about the allegations. Smirnov claimed the Bidens received the money in exchange for…
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