Fentanyl-Related Teen Deaths Triple in Three Years
Even as opioid deaths have become a leading cause of death among Americans younger than 50, another horrifying trend is emerging: Teen deaths caused by fentanyl-laced counterfeit drugs.
Dan Simmer
This Week in the New Normal #71
Our successor to This Week in the Guardian, This Week in the New Normal is our weekly chart of the progress of autocracy, authoritarianism and economic restructuring around the world. Somewhat delayed and curtailed this week, but you can blame 9/11 for that (along with so much else).
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How do we Reach the Brainwashed?
You may recall that, during the thick of it in 2020-2021, Covidians were immune, no, that’s not the right metaphor, they were allergic to facts.
The Foolish at Night
The foolish-hearted people exist in this world more than we really know.
Behind Their Green Mask – The Government Proposes Legislation to Criminalise Disagreeing With Net Zero
We should have listened to Rosa Koire back in 2011 when she warned that “The Green Mask must be removed from those who have hijacked the environmental movement.” This is true of many of the issues we are experiencing but particularly today as the UK Government introduced legislation related to
Unit Labor Costs Revised Up Sharply and Productivity Drops, Raising Inflation Risks
U.S.labor productivity was revised down sharply along with overall economic output growth, while employers spent more on U.S.labor.
No US State Meets Child Rights Standards
(New York) – Legal protections for children in the United States and in every individual state fall short of international children’s rights standards, Human Rights Watch said today.
'AI Took My Job, Literally:' Tech Outlet Replaces Spanish-Language Staff with AI Translators
Tech outlet Gizmodo’s parent company, G/O Media, has laid off its Spanish-language editorial team and replaced them with AI-generated translations.
Fauci just admitted masks don’t work…but why?
A few days ago former White House chief medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci admitted the evidence supporting mask mandates was weak.
Why would he do this as they appear to be gearing up Pandemic 2.0? Is it a sign Fauci is going to be made a scapegoat? Or is
Texas Ends Sales Tax on Menstrual Products, Baby Items
A new law went into effect in Texas on Friday, ending the sales tax on feminine hygiene products and family care items.
Why Collagen Is a Proven Necessity
Collagen is the most common and abundant of your body's proteins, accounting for about 30% of the total protein in your body.
The Metaphysical as a Rational Option
One thing I believe my bent toward metaphysics has prepared me for is when something that falls into the realm of the “unseen” then becomes “seen,” I don’t freak out.
Apples's iPhone 'Emergency SOS' Feature Saves Woman and Her Dog from Flash Flood in Utah Canyon
A 38-year-old woman and her pet dog were rescued from a flash flood in Utah’s Mary Jane Canyon, thanks to the emergency satellite SOS feature on her iPhone.
Are Organ Meats Good for You?
Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.
Little-Known Spice Helps Control Appetite and Burn Calories
For the better part of three centuries, the U.S.
