Russell Brand Accused of Rape, Sexual Assault at Height of His Fame (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Musk’s X revokes paid blue check from United Auto Workers after strike called (arstechnica.com)
Lauren Boebert says she "fell short of values" after Beetlejuice groping video. (www.theguardian.com)
"Dark, smelly, and completely bonkers". Welcome to the world of bog snorkelling (!). (www.cbc.ca)
CTV: Abandoned Apollo 17 lunar lander module is causing tremors on the moon (www.ctvnews.ca)
ABC News: 350 migrants found 'crowded and dehydrated' in trailer in Mexico, authorities say (abcnews.go.com)
Politico: Muslim New Jersey mayor denied entry to White House plans lawsuit against 'watchlist' (www.politico.com)
New Vaccine Can Completely Reverse Autoimmune Diseases Like Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes, and Crohn’s Disease (scitechdaily.com)
Researchers from Pritzker Molecular Engineering, under the guidance of Prof. Jeffrey Hubbell, demonstrated that their compound can eliminate the autoimmune response linked to multiple sclerosis. Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have developed
Russell Brand denies 'serious criminal allegations' set to be aired in TV documentary (www.abc.net.au)
British comedian Russell Brand has posted a video denying “serious criminal allegations” set to be made against him in an upcoming television program....
Staunch Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov and Chechen leader in critical condition (ptv-news.com.pk)
The true story of the fake unboxed aliens is wilder than actual aliens (www.vox.com)
All the greed, fraud, centuries of racism, and deteriorated llama skulls behind Mexico’s unboxed aliens.
Former Florida surgeon general rebukes DeSantis administration’s claims on COVID vaccines (abcnews.go.com)
The former Florida surgeon general is rebuking claims by the DeSantis administration that updated COVID-19 vaccines have “not been proven to be safe or effective” and that the shots should not be recommended for individuals under the age of 65....
Poland, Hungary, Slovakia Defy End Of EU Ukraine Grain Import Ban (ptv-news.com.pk)
California Sues Giant Oil Companies, Citing Decades of Deception (www.nytimes.com)
Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child sex abuse organization after backlash over Danny Masterson letter (www.nbcnews.com)
Hawaii governor: Fewer people died in Maui wildfires, number reduced to 97 (thehill.com)
Fewer people died in last month’s Maui wildfires than previously believed, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) announced Friday....
UAW strike brings blue-collar vs. billionaire battle to Detroit (www.cnbc.com)
Las Vegas teenager facing murder charge after intentionally hitting bicyclist with stolen car, police say (www.8newsnow.com)
The video is going around Twitter and it’s really bad, they intentionally hit a car while laughing and taunting the driver they hit, then they intentionally hit and kill a cyclist.
Biden won't pardon his son if he's convicted on federal charges, White House says (www.nbcnews.com)
President Joe Biden will not pardon Hunter Biden if he’s convicted on federal charges, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Friday....
Doctor shares warning on dangerous 'budget Ozempic' weight loss trend (abcnews.go.com)
Amid continued demand for drugs used for weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, some people are instead turning to laxatives....
Oregon launches legal psilocybin access amid high demand and hopes for improved mental health care (apnews.com)
Oregon has taken an unprecedented step in offering psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, to the public....
Kansas will no longer change trans people's birth certificates to reflect their gender identities (apnews.com)
Kansas will no longer change transgender people’s birth certificates to reflect their gender identities, the state health department said Friday, citing a new law that prevents the state from legally recognizing those identities....
DHS Continues To Violate Facebook Policies By Allowing CBP, ICE Officers To Create Fake Social Media Profiles (www.techdirt.com)
The US government may try to prosecute you for violating sites’ terms of service. But it won’t be handling its own actions the same way....
Marc Benioff says he's a remote worker after calling Salesforce employees back to office (fortune.com)
The office is crucial for professional development. You can’t expect to grow in your career without spending time with your coworkers, learning by osmosis, picking up cues from observing your superiors, and bonding with your peers and managers....