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Ibogaine: Hope, Hype and the Need for Careful Science

May 3, 2026

The buzz around ibogaine, a plant‑derived drug from West Africa, exploded when a U. S. president highlighted its promise at a White House event that celebrated psychedelic research. For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has cleared a clinical trial to test the substance in people.

politics

Media, Hitler Talk and the White House Incident

May 3, 2026

The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sparked a debate about how news outlets cover violent events. A commentator said that the media quickly turned the story into a focus on themselves and then shifted to talking about a popular comedian. She warned that journalists sh

sports

Big Clash in Carson: Galaxy vs Whitecaps

May 3, 2026

The 2026 MLS season’s eleventh matchday brings a face‑to‑face between the LA Galaxy and the Vancouver Whitecaps at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Both clubs belong to the Western Conference, but they sit at opposite ends of the table. Vancouver is second with 24 points from nin

religion

Evangelicals Split Over Immigration: A New Take on a Divided Faith

May 3, 2026

A recent discussion explores how American evangelical Christians are divided when it comes to enforcing immigration laws. The conversation began with two experts who regularly think about how religion and government should interact. One is a long‑time religion reporter, the other leads a group that

politics

Security Dog’s Quick Exit Raises Questions About White House Safety

May 3, 2026

The Justice Department released new footage that shows a police dog and its handler approaching the stairwell entrance the alleged shooter, Cole Allen, used to try to reach the White House Correspondents Dinner. The dog stops at the doorway for about three seconds before the handler pulls it back. M

politics

Money in politics: who really wins the fundraising race?

May 3, 2026

Spending big doesn’t guarantee election wins. The 2026 midterms show how money flows differently between parties, but cash alone can’t decide races. Republicans are outraising Democrats in outside group spending, thanks in part to former President Trump’s fundraising power. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen

education

Why do colleges lean so far left?

May 3, 2026

Many universities today have classrooms where political balance is missing. At one top school, Democrats now outnumber Republicans by over 30 to 1 in key departments like arts and law. That ratio looks similar at another Ivy League campus where faculty have worked for decades. Three or four decades

politics

Trump Family’s Crypto Project Faces New Heat Over Suspected Ties

May 3, 2026

A recent report put a spotlight on World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency project tied to the Trump family, after it launched a stablecoin on AB Chain—a blockchain network connected to a controversial resort plan in Timor-Leste. That project, meant to promote blockchain adoption and charity

crypto

The man who inspired Bitcoin’s design speaks up again

May 3, 2026

Adam Back has heard the same question so many times that it almost feels like background noise now. Every few years, someone decides that he fits the mysterious profile of Satoshi Nakamoto—the faceless creator of Bitcoin—and suddenly he’s trending again. This time, a major newspaper dug up old cyphe

entertainment

Fashion and Fame Collide at the Kentucky Derby

May 3, 2026

Every year, Louisville’s Churchill Downs becomes the stage for a unique blend of horse racing enthusiasm and high-end fashion. The Kentucky Derby isn’t just about the fastest horse winning—it’s a cultural event where style takes center stage. The 2026 edition marked the 152nd running of this traditi