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Ibogaine: Hope or Hype in Mental Health?

April 25, 2026

The U. S. government is pushing ibogaine, a plant‑derived drug, as a potential cure for depression and PTSD. A health official praised it as the best treatment ever seen, but scientists warn that this claim is exaggerated. Research on ibogaine is still in its early stages. Most studies are small,

sports

Nassau Sports Highlights: Races, Goals, and Community Games

April 25, 2026

Baldwin’s Brandon Thweatt hit a record time of 14. 18 seconds in the 110‑meter hurdles, winning the final at the New York Relays held on Randall’s Island. He also set a meet record of 14. 03 seconds in the preliminaries. In the 4×100‑meter relay, a Baldwin trio—Gio Duplessy, Tyrell Holder, and Jo

technology

Smart Glasses Help Blind Runners Chase the London Marathon

April 25, 2026

Blind runners are using new AI‑powered glasses to chase a dream that once seemed impossible. Tilly Dowler, who has only about 10 % of her sight left, began running last year after a couch‑to‑5K program. Now she trains for the London Marathon with her boyfriend as a guide and Oakley Meta Vangua

health

Mindful Relief for Frontline Workers

April 25, 2026

The study looked at how two traditional practices could help people who work in hospitals feel less stressed during the COVID‑19 crisis. It focused on three groups: one that did yoga, another that read the Bhagavad Gita, and a third that combined both activities. All groups were made up of hea

politics

Fast‑Track Psychedelics: New Rules for Treating Depression and PTSD

April 25, 2026

"President Trump recently signed an order that urges the FDA and other agencies to speed up research on psychedelics, which are still illegal under federal law. The agency has given priority review vouchers to two firms working on psilocybin, the key ingredient in magic mushrooms, for severe depress

sports

Celebrity Golf Bash Draws Stars and Sports Fans

April 25, 2026

The ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic is set to light up the Dunes Golf and Beach Club from May 7 to 10, turning a regular PGA event into a star‑filled spectacle. Players will tee off on two courses, but the real headline is the Wednesday Pro‑Am that invites Hollywood icons and sports legends to swi

environment

A New Plant‑Based Show Gets Local Support

April 25, 2026

Healdsburg’s Little Saint, a 100% plant‑based eatery that opened on Earth Day 2022, is backing a fresh cooking series called “Climate Kitchen. ” The show will be hosted by Maggie Baird, who runs the nonprofit Support + Feed and is known for promoting vegan options worldwide. The restaurant’s owne

health

Cortisol: The Hormone You Can’t Live Without (But Isn’t Your Enemy)

April 25, 2026

Your body runs on a hidden schedule you never see. Before your alarm even rings, a quiet chemical alarm goes off—cortisol. This isn’t a villain sneaking around; it’s your morning starter, gently nudging your heart rate up, waking up your brain, and unlocking energy stores so you can move, think, and

finance

Big Loan Approved for Tanzania’s Railway Upgrade: Who’s Paying and Why It Matters

April 25, 2026

Tanzania is getting a massive $2. 2 billion loan to expand its railway network, with Standard Chartered leading the deal. This isn’t just a regular business transaction—it involves export credit agencies and development banks, meaning taxpayers in other countries may also be backing the project. The

health

Phones and Memory: Can They Really Help?

April 25, 2026

People today often turn to smartphones for daily tasks like keeping in touch or managing schedules. For those facing memory challenges, these devices might seem like helpful tools. But science isn’t sure if phones actually improve memory outside of lab tests. Most studies focus on artificial setting