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A Bias for Panic: How the New York Times stoked Covid alarmism

CITY JOURNAL – A 2018 Gallup poll found that 62 percent of Americans believe the media is biased. Did such bias affect coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic? I run a research team in the department of epidemiology at the University of California–San Francisco. In our report, the first to analyze a newspaper systematically, we found significant evidence of bias in the New York Times, considered by some to be the newspaper of record, on pandemic coverage—skewed...

Tommy Cash, Brother of Country Star Johnny Cash, Passes Away at 84

AMERICAN SONGWRITER – It’s a sad day for fans of country star Johnny Cash and his musically inclined family. Tommy Cash, Johnny Cash’s brother, has passed away at the age of 84, according to representatives for the musician. According to a statement, Tommy passed away Friday evening. Tommy was the older brother of country music icon Johnny Cash and artist Joanne Cash. Bill Miller is the CEO and founder of Icon Entertainment, as well as the spearhead...

Common Weight-Loss Diet May Come With a Serious Downside, Long-Term Study Finds

SCIENCE ALERT – Popular 'weight-loss' diets that are hyper-focused on carbohydrates, like the keto diet, may be doing more harm than good in the long run. Sticking to a low-carb meal plan can help some with diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar levels, but a new study from Australia questions the long-term effectiveness and safety of this approach for those without diabetes. If refined sugars and starches are not replaced with the 'right' foods, the...

Hank (dog)

Species Dog Breed Bichon Frise mixed-breed Sex Male Born Unknown, estimated to be 2-3 years of age in February 2014 Died September 12, 2024 Whitefish Bay, WI Nation from American Notable role Unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers Owner Wronski family Appearance White with grey Named after Hank Aaron Hank, also known as Hank T. Dog, was an unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball. Believed to be a part-Bichon Frise...

High doses of ADHD drugs linked to a greater risk of psychosis

NBC NEWS – Taking a high dose of ADHD drugs is linked to more than five times greater risk of developing psychosis or mania, according to a new study published Thursday in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The research is among the first to find a relationship between escalating doses of the drugs — amphetamines, in particular — and a greater likelihood of psychotic symptoms. The drugs include Adderall, Vyvanse and generic amphetamines, such as dextroamphetamine. The...

Woman mistakenly tips $7,112.98 for a Subway sandwich after typing her phone number for reward points

MARKET REALIST – A woman looking for a quick bite at a Subway in Georgia ended up paying thousands of dollars in tips. Vera Conner on her weekly trip to her local fast food restaurant accidentally tipped $7,112.98 for just a sandwich. While she tipped over 1,000 times more than what she intended, she missed out on paying for the sandwich and didn't notice the charge for nearly a week. In an interview with WSB-TV, Conner...

What to Consider Before You Buy A Hearing Aid

WIRED – Every person is unique, and so are their hearing loss needs. Consider these factors to find a device that suits your needs and lifestyle. For more tips, check out our How to Buy a Hearing Aid guide. Hearing aids shouldn’t bankrupt you. With such a steep price and minimal insurance coverage, it’s no wonder why so many people put off hearing loss treatment. Between audiologist visits, hearing aid orders, custom fittings, and maintenance, it’s...

‘Major deficiencies’ found at Boar’s Head plant almost two years before deli meat recall, documents show

Operations at a Boar's Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, have been paused since a deadly listeria outbreak was linked to deli meats processed there.

Flu and Older Adults

Adults age 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu. Annual influenza (flu) vaccination is recommended to help prevent flu and flu-related complications.  Three flu vaccines are preferentially recommended for adults 65 years and older, including higher dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines. Flu can be serious for everyone – but for adults age 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalization is particularly high. Immune systems decline as adults...

How Your Dog Changes Your Brain

NEWSWEEK – Gazing into your furry friend's eyes and giving it pets can cause your brain to synchronize with theirs, scientists have discovered. This kind of synchronization of brain waves, known as interbrain activity coupling, has been observed previously in human-human interactions and between members of other species. But it has now been seen in human-dog pairs, according to a new paper in the journal Advanced Science. This is the first time that an ability to synchronize...

Mother of accused Apalachee High School shooter apologizes to victims’ families in open letter

CNN – The mother of the teenager accused of killing four people during last week’s shooting at a Georgia high school has apologized to the victims’ families in an open letter while insisting her son “is not a monster.” “To the parents and families of those affected by the tragic events at Apalachee High School, I want to say that I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart,” Marcee Gray, the mother of...

Ed Kranepool, a Teenage Met Who Lasted 18 Seasons, Dies at 79

Ed Kranepool, a Bronx-born first baseman whose long career with the Mets began in their first season, in 1962, when they were a comically awful expansion franchise, continued through their World Series championship seven years later and lasted long enough for their return to the cellar, died on Sunday at his home in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 79. The Mets said the cause was cardiac arrest. He is the fourth member of the Mets’ 1969...

COVID vaccination fraud voids pediatric vaccination records in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Just in time for back-to-school season, the immunization records for about 135 New York students got nuked on Monday. And, according to the New York State Department of Health (DOH), the agency responsible for voiding those records, those kids must be immunized to stay in school. For schools, staying in line with state enrollment requirements means that any student who is not fully vaccinated has to start getting their missing shots within...

Study of older patients suggests 1 in 5 cases of dementia may be attributable to vision impairment

Medical Xpress – Prior research has found that there may be a connection between hearing loss in aging people and the onset of dementia. In a new study, a team of health care researchers and geriatric specialists affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the University of Michigan and the Duke University School of Medicine surveyed patient health care records and reported that approximately 1 in 5 cases of dementia could also be...

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