Gabapentin, a medication for nerve pain, associated with higher risks of dementia and cognitive decline.
A large medical records study published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine has found that receiving six or more prescriptions of gabapentin for low back pain significantly increases the risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 29% and 85%, respectively. Interestingly, this risk is more than twice as high in […]
US Senate Approves Former Bitfury Executive to Head OCC Banking Regulator
Gould Confirmed as Head of U.S. OCC Office Jonathan Gould, who formerly held the position of Chief Legal Officer at Bitfury, has officially been appointed to lead the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), following a vote in the Senate. The Senate voted in favor with a majority of 50-45 on Thursday. […]
Florida woman Caroline Shaw detained near Mar-a-Lago security checkpoint after claiming she had an important message for President Trump
A woman was taken into custody after approaching Mar-a-Lago and claiming she had an “urgent message” for President Donald Trump, also mentioning a gun in her vehicle. Caroline Shaw, 49, from Orlando, was arrested on July 7 on charges related to a suspended license and failure to register her vehicle, as indicated by court documents. […]
Key stock updates: What could impact the market in the upcoming trading period
Market Trends and Updates Here’s a quick overview of the stock market as observed by CNBC, focusing on notable trends and upcoming reports. Recently, cryptocurrency has been on the upswing. Bitcoin has jumped about 13% over the past two months, landing at over $116,000, while ether has seen an impressive 20% rise, reaching around $3,000. […]
Pedro Pascal Takes the ‘Fantastic Four’ Premiere as an Opportunity to Speak on the Importance of Protecting Trans People in a World They Did Not Choose to Enter
Pedro Pascal Advocates for Transgender Rights at Marvel Premiere Actor Pedro Pascal is again highlighting support for transgender issues, this time during the London premiere of Marvel’s new film, Fantastic Four: The First Step. Pascal’s brother, Lucas, publicly came out as transgender in 2021 and now goes by the name Lux Pascal. Since then, Pedro […]
Chinese Vape Manufacturers Swamp Market, Escape Paying Billions in Tariffs
Chinese E-Cigarette Companies Seek Tariff Avoidance Chinese manufacturers of disposable e-cigarettes are maneuvering to sidestep over $2 billion in tariffs set for 2025. This avoidance strategy involves mislabeling these products as toys, electronic gadgets, or even footwear when shipping them to the United States. A recent report highlighted that more than 90% of the Chinese […]
US Dollar Index strengthens past 97.50 as Trump reveals new tariffs
The US dollar index is expected to be around 97.80 during Friday’s Asian trading session. On Thursday, Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1. Initial US unemployment claims dropped to a seven-week low of 227K last week. The US Dollar Index (DXY) reflects the value of the US dollar (USD) against […]
Iran Honors U.N. Representative for Palestinians Following Rubio’s State Department Sanctions Against Her
On Wednesday, Iran’s state-run PressTV reported on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Palestinians, receiving praise. Albanese faced sanctions from the US State Department for her advocacy against Israel and the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Albanese, stating, “The US has been under fire for the biased actions of Albanese, […]
Texas Senate Race for Cornyn’s Position Intensifies as Paxton Separates from Wife
Trump Meets GOP Leaders Ahead of 2026 Elections Recently, President Trump gathered with Senate GOP leaders, including Senator John Toon and members from the Senate Leadership Fund. The discussion centered around key races for 2026, particularly the anticipated contest in Texas involving Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Reports indicate the White House […]
Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat, incorrectly asserts that all violence is coming from MAGA.
Jasmine Crockett’s Claim About Political Violence Democratic MP Jasmine Crockett from Texas recently made a controversial statement, alleging that all political violence in the U.S. is linked to Trump supporters, including attempts on the president’s life. This claim surfaced during her appearance on the Hasan Minhaj podcast. Crockett asserted, “The violence doesn’t come from Democrats. […]