A 2020 paper on hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment has been retracted due to major scientific flaws and ethics concerns. The study, published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, claimed that hydroxychloroquine reduced virus levels in COVID-19 patients and was effective when used with azithromycin. However, scientists immediately raised concerns about the paper’s small … Read more
Alec Baldwin recently appeared on David Duchovny’s Fail Better podcast, discussing the controversies surrounding his 2024 Western drama, Rust. The actor shared insights into the incident that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. In a surprising twist, Baldwin revealed the truth about the incident, drawing parallels with his past experience working … Read more
Fortnite has added a new item to its virtual store, and it’s a real head-scratcher. The “Skibidi Toilet” backpack, featuring a toilet with a cartoonishly animated head popping out of it singing nonsense words, is now available for purchase. The term “skibidi” originated from the popular YouTube series “Skibidi Toilet,” which features a poorly animated … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a marathon Q&A session with journalists, where he answered questions on various topics for over two hours. The coverage has now come to an end, but a full transcript of the session is available online. We’d like to thank the team who worked on bringing this event to our readers, … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued to impress with a full practice on Wednesday, increasing the chances he’ll start in Saturday’s game against the Texans. Mahomes participated in both days of the week despite injuring his ankle last Sunday. Receiver Hollywood Brown also remained healthy and on track for his season debut. Meanwhile, several … Read more
A 35-year-old man died shortly after being detained by security on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Michael Virgil was seen trying to kick down a door and attacking two crew members, reportedly shouting profanity and racial slurs. The incident occurred on the Navigator of the Seas, which left Los Angeles bound for Mexico. An FBI … Read more
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A growing number of high-ranking US officials have resigned or expressed frustration with President Joe Biden’s policy on the Israeli-Gaza conflict, citing concerns over pro-Israel bias and human rights abuses. Among those to quit are former State Department Deputy Political Counsellor Mike Casey, who cited “dead kids” as a reason for his departure in July. … Read more
CNN has admitted that a report on a freed Syrian prisoner it aired last week was not entirely accurate. The network had initially believed the story, which featured a man being released from prison after the fall of dictator Bashar Assad’s regime. However, further investigation by CNN found out that the man shown in correspondent … Read more
St. Petersburg’s journey toward a permanent home for the Tampa Bay Rays began 19 years ago. The team’s principal owner, Stuart Sternberg, took over after Vince Naimoli in 2004. However, construction on a new stadium has been elusive due to various factors. The issue dates back further, with six local politicians voting in favor of … Read more