Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Could Psilocybin Help Treat Anorexia? A Small Clinical Trial Suggests the Psychedelic May Make Patients More Open to Recovery
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The drug, paired with intensive psychological support, may loosen the rigid patterns of thought associated with the eating disorder, scientists say—but they caution that it is not a magic cure Eli Stark-Elster | AAAS Mass Media Fellow August 11, 2026 The mushroom Psilocybe pelliculosa is one of several species that produce psilocybin, a natural compound with hallucinogenic…
Read MoreThe Trump Administration Has Revoked More Than 175,000 Visas
Here are some of the groups of people who have been included in the Trump Administration’s sweeping visa cancellations, according to federal officials. People accused of “criminal activity” Most of the visas were revoked as a result of “law enforcement encounters for a range of criminal activity,” the State Department said. It listed “assault, driving…
Read More‘Like a Hole in the Universe’: Artemis 2 Astronaut Victor Glover Reflects on Seeing a Total Solar Eclipse While Flying by the Moon
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The four astronauts who rounded Earth’s natural satellite in April got an extremely rare view of the dark lunar disk blocking out the sun. Researchers say the observations provide unique scientific value for understanding our star’s mysteries Jay Bennett | Former Associate Web Editor, Science August 10, 2026 The crew of the Artemis 2 mission…
Read MoreSoccer ball kicked on road causes car crash during Uruguayan match in scary moment
Maybe Estadio Parque ANCAP should invest in some nets around the field. A soccer match between a pair of Segunda Division Profesional league clubs in Uruguay caused a minor fender bender after a ball was kicked out of play and into a nearby busy street, causing passing motorists to slowdown untill one got hit by…
Read MoreVicki Gunvalson Tells Teresa Giudice “File Your Taxes” in Awkward Exchange About RHONJ Star’s Jail Time
This girls trip hit its first bump in the road. Indeed, Vicki Gunvalson and Teresa Giudice quickly butted heads during the premiere episode of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th while reminiscing about 20 years of Housewives drama—which has included more than a few legal sagas. “The past 15 years, I know everybody…
Read MoreIt Was a Brutal ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Finale for Rhaenyra. She’s Still the Hero.
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The finale opens with Rhaenyra waking to the news that Aegon is alive, and that his return—with a still-quite-lethal Sunfyre, no less—after she declared him dead makes him some kind of messiah. Understandably, she panics, cursing the memory of Viserys (Paddy Considine) for putting her in such a terrible situation. “His prophecy has tested me…
Read More‘90 Day Fiancé’: Paula’s family expresses fear over Thomas’ ‘crazy’ behavior
Thomas’ peculiar way of living drives Paula’s family to worry about her decision to marry him on Sunday’s episode of “90 Day Fiancé” Season 12. Thomas, 31, and Paula, 41, are set to get married in just eight days and her family land from Brazil in anticipation of the big day. Their arrival comes after…
Read MoreWildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated
Wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada on Sunday left some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders while others already forced to flee their homes waited to see what would be left on their return. In western Canada, over 20,000 people were forced to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in…
Read MoreExclusive | Post walks LA’s once-iconic Van Nuys Blvd. for a week – here’s disturbing scene we found
The historic LA street that was once the iconic epicenter of Valley youth culture is now nothing more than a boulevard of broken dreams — featuring drug-riddled homeless encampments and boarded-up stores. Van Nuys Boulevard — where teens used to famously cruise through the middle of San Fernando Valley, showing off their hot rods and…
Read MoreAubrey Plaza gives birth to first baby with Christopher Abbott
Aubrey Plaza is a parent! The “Parks and Recreation” alum has given birth to her and partner Christopher Abbott‘s first child. She was seen in photos obtained by TMZ carrying her bundle of joy around New York City Sunday, apparently after seeing Abbott’s final performance in Broadway’s “Death of a Salesman.” According to the outlet,…
Read MoreAustin family spends time restoring historical markers around Central Texas
Austin family spends time restoring historical markers around Central Texas Source link
Read MoreSaxon Fire near Bertram spreads to over 100 acres, 50% contained
The Saxon Fire has burned more than 100 acres near Bertram and is 50% contained as crews assist with evacuations in the area. Source link
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