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Columbia University professor Carl Hart is an admitted heroin user—and he’s making no apologies about it. The revered neuroscientist opened up about his recreational drug use in his new book Drug Use for Grown-ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear. The 54-year-old father of three detailed revealed he uses heroin on a regular basis, but insists […]
At 83 years old, Joe Ligon was released from prison earlier this month after serving time for a crime he committed when he was 15. Ligon was sentenced in 1953 in connection with a string of robberies and stabbings in Philadelphia. The attacks left six people wounded and two people dead. According to a report from the […]
When a crisis hits and local governments fail, it can be hard to know how to help. And that’s definitely true of the winter storm that has impacted millions of Texans. While it’s heartwarming to see that celebrities like Beyoncé and politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raise millions for efforts on the ground, regular people who don’t […]
The Orange County Sherriff’s Office has released video of the fatal police shooting of 42-year-old Kurt Andras Reinhold in San Clemente. The video shows several angles of the shooting, which occurred after two homeless liaison officers stopped Reinhold for allegedly jaywalking. Taken together, they show the entirety of the stop, which ended in Reinhold being shot to […]
Ad Age reports sales of Gorilla Glue have skyrocketed since Tessica Brown’s unfortunate retelling on TikTok about using the spray adhesive on her hair went viral. Gorilla Glue’s search volume on Amazon soared by 4,378 percent, while its best seller rank increased 129 percent, which translates into a significant spike in sales. Google searches also jumped 50 times in the month of February, […]
Beyoncé is providing some much-needed assistance to her fellow Texans. On Thursday, the singer’s BeyGood foundation announced it had teamed up with Adidas and Bread of Life, Inc. to help those affected by the deadly winter storm. The collaborative effort seeks to give up to $1,000 to individuals who have experienced financial hardships due to the disaster that has left […]
Life expectancy in the United States has seen a significant drop amid the coronavirus pandemic, especially among minorities. As the Associated Press reports, life expectancy among Americans dropped one year overall during the first half of 2020 as the country was ravaged by COVID-19. Black Americans in particular were hit hardest, losing three years of life expectancy, while Hispanics lost almost […]
Authorities in Los Angeles, California are reportedly set to meet with one of Marilyn Manson’s alleged victims in a matter of days. According to a report from TMZ, filed early Thursday, detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are expected to meet with the alleged victim in question “in the coming days.” The reported […]
California lawmakers have agreed on a deal that will provide financial aid to millions of low-income residents. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the decision Wednesday, stating about 5.7 million Californians will receive $600 checks as part of the $9.6 billion “Golden State Stimulus” plan. The COVID-19 relief package will also include $2 billion in grants for small businesses, as well as fee relief […]
A New Hampshire man turned himself in to authorities Wednesday, one day after a warrant was issued for his arrest for allegedly putting two severed rabbit heads on a woman’s car, New York Post reports. Esteven Hincapie, 24, has been accused of sending threatening text messages to a woman he knew two months ago. Hincapie allegedly sent […]
