Drug-induced ‘brain freeze’ may help protect the brain after a stroke, early study suggests

Using drugs to induce a hypothermia-like state may slow stroke-related brain damage, according to a new study involving lab animals and human patients.The study used two existing drugs: the antipsychotic chlorpromazine and the sedative promethazine, called “C+P” when they’re used together. This drug combo induced hypothermia and protected brain tissue in mouse and monkey models of stroke.Additionally, an infusion of C+P was safe in an early trial including 32 human stroke patients, causing no notable side effects. However, no significant improvements in stroke outcomes were reported in a paper describing the results, which was published June 17 in the journal…

President Trump scores starring role at World Cup final trophy presentation

President Donald Trump has yet to attend a single World Cup match, but FIFA has already confirmed he will have one of the tournament’s most visible roles. FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced today that President Trump will help present the World Cup trophy following the final at MetLife Stadium in…

Meta is building a prediction markets app to rival Polymarket, Kalshi: report

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is quietly developing a prediction markets app that could challenge industry leaders Polymarket and Kalshi, according to a report. Zuckerberg recently tasked a small team inside Meta with building the experimental app, which is internally known as “Arena,” the New York Times reported, citing two employees familiar…

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Israeli ambassador blasts Lebanon cease-fire talks as a ‘train wreck’

The Israeli ambassador to the United States blasted the status of peace efforts between the Jewish state and Lebanon ahead of the latest round of US-mediated talks on Tuesday. Yechiel Leiter warned the issue has become a “train wreck” and questioned whether dismantling Hezbollah remains a central objective. “This is…

US Supreme Court OKs Exxon’s bid to get compensation from Cuba

The US Supreme Court made it easier on Tuesday for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba’s government for property seized decades ago by former leader Fidel Castro’s government, ruling in favor of Exxon Mobil in its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned firm Corporación CIMEX. In a 6-3 decision, the court said a legal defense called…

European Union escalating probe into Meta’s addictive features for kids: report

The European Union is reportedly escalating a probe into Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta over allegations that its social media apps are intentionally designed to get kids hooked. The European Commission, the EU’s competition watchdog, is close to issuing its preliminary findings – including that Facebook and Instagram are built with addictive…

St. John’s lands talented transfer Tounde Yessoufou in major coup

There are two basketball fan bases in celebration mode in New York City now.  The Knicks and, after late Wednesday night, St. John’s has joined them.  Rick Pitino and the Johnnies scored a major recruiting coup, stealthily landing explosive Baylor wing Tounde Yessoufou, a source confirmed. It’s an addition that…

Gavin Newsom calls for 100% tax on Trumps ‘slush fund’

Gov. Gavin Newsom has no intention of letting Jan. 6ers off the hook. In a news conference Wednesday in which the California governor slammed President Trump and signed an emergency bill to block election interference, Newsom also announced plans to levy a maximum tax on anyone in the state who…

Democrats failing to win over Latino voters souring on Trump: poll 

Latino support for Democrats remains stagnant despite President Trump losing some of the gains he made with the key voting bloc in the 2024 election, a new poll found.  The UnidosUS survey of 3,000 registered Hispanic voters found 54% of Latinos plan to vote for Democratic House candidates in the…

Dems cut ties with scandal-plagued Graham Platner, warn of ‘civil war’ in party

Top Democratic officials and lawmakers are breaking with Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner as his past blunders and online history stack up.  Platner’s ascendency to the top of the ticket in Vacationland broke with the Democratic establishment in Washington, D.C., and since Maine Gov. Janet Mills exited from the race, questions…

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