Unblinking Biden video prompts deepfake, drugs conspiracies

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden delivered an address criticizing people who support the Capitol riot as anti-American and anti-police. Conservatives are in a tizzy because Biden appears not to blink throughout the video. They’re floating all kinds of theories about deep fakes, computer-generated imagery (CGI), and more. The video was originally tweeted by the Democratic … Read more

Nootropics (“Smart Drugs” or “Cognitive Enhancers”): What to Know

Whether you’re a college student hoping to ace your exams, a busy professional striving for a promotion, or an older adult concerned about dementia, the idea of popping a pill that boosts your brainpower might seem pretty appealing. So perhaps it’s not surprising that the use of nootropics — aka cognitive enhancers or smart drugs … Read more

New Drugs Target Cancer Cells

Treatments for multiple myeloma have grown a great deal in the past few years. Newer drugs help people with this blood cancer live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. Several drugs have been approved to treat multiple myeloma since 2015. Some can help when the disease comes back after treatment (called a relapse) or when the cancer doesn’t respond … Read more

Manager Accuses Diabetic Employee of Injecting Drugs While on the Job

He didn’t immediately accept that explanation, however, stating that his own niece was a diabetic and never used needles, just pumps in order to give herself insulin. “OK um, I can’t wait to sue you, but some people can’t afford pumps and have to use like vials and syringes,” Abby retorts in her video. Source: … Read more

The War On Drugs, Khruangbin, And Beach House Lead The 2022 Format Festival Lineup

Getty Image As we get deeper into spring, more fall festivals are being announced, including news ones like Frantic City in New Jersey and now Format in Bentonville, Arkansas. The latter was just announced today, taking place from September 23 to 25. It’s not just music-oriented; it also involves art and technology. But it will … Read more

Bankroll Freddie Was Reportedly Arrested On Drugs And Firearms Charges

Getty Image Arkansas rapper Bankroll Freddie got his moment in 2021 thanks to the release of his Big Bank project. It marked his second full-length effort, following 2020’s From Trap To Rap, since he signed to Quality Control at the end of 2019. Big Bank, which also marked his first project under Motown Records, gave … Read more

‘I wish this was staged’: TikToker allegedly got kicked out of a Las Vegas hotel because the housekeeper found drugs

A TikToker said that she was escorted out of her hotel after their housekeeper allegedly found drugs in their room. She and her friends captured the event in a satirical TikTok. The creator, @yuvalrachmann, and her friends can be seen packing up their bags as a security guard waits by the door. The text on … Read more

COVID-19 Drugs: What to Know

Feb. 24, 2022 — These days, when doctors prescribe a treatment for a patient who’s positive for COVID-19, their list of options is longer than ever. That’s the good news. But the abundance of options comes with many questions. Before deciding which of those treatments is best to keep you alive and perhaps even out … Read more