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San Diego mosque suspects’ writings reveal influence of online extremism, experts say

San Diego mosque suspects’ writings reveal influence of online extremism, experts say

Published by Sam Flores

The two teenage suspects in this week’s deadly attack on a San Diego mosque appear to have written a 75-page document replete with neo-Nazi ideology, incel rage and racist meme culture drawn from the darkest corners of the internet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In an echo of the 2019 massacre at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the gunmen appeared to have worn body cameras that livestreamed their assault, video of which has circulated online. The gunmen — identified by authorities as Caleb Vazquez and Cain Clark, teenagers who are believed to have first met online — killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego before they took their own lives Monday. Authorities looking into the motivation behind the shooting are working to authenticate the lengthy typewritten document, which is filled with vitriol about Muslims, Jewish people, Black people, Latino people, the LGBTQ community, women and various other identity groups. The document features Nazi iconography and explicit references to accelerationism, a white supremacist …

The Astonishing Fact That Split Brain Patients Reveal

The Astonishing Fact That Split Brain Patients Reveal

Published by Jenni Sidey

In April, Popular Mechanics ran an article pointing to The Immortal Mind: (2025), a book written by neurosurgeon Michael Egnor and myself. The book was targeted as “damaging.” Specifically, It’s damaging to go out there and say, ‘I’m a neurosurgeon, and this is the way science works,’ and cherry-pick these distorted examples that may give people the impression that something is true, that isn’t true. -Neurologist Steven Novella, quoted in Hanna Webster, “This Neurosurgeon Studies the Brain Close to Death. He Believes the Soul Transcends the Body,” Popular Mechanics, April 30, 2026 As a matter of fact, the science is very much on our side in this one so we thought we might take a bit of time to unpack it. We chose a dialogue format, with me asking the questions: Split opinions on split brains Roger Sperry/public domain We started with one of the topics covered in the article — people who have had their brains split as a last-ditch treatment for intractable epilepsy. From Popular Mechanics: Egnor opens the book by discussing split-brain …

Ebola and hantavirus reveal US as a major threat to global health

Ebola and hantavirus reveal US as a major threat to global health

Published by Sam Flores

Ebola virus is in the headlines again this week. It’s a perennial pathogen, highly contagious and extremely deadly, and its occasional flareups could threaten a global disaster. An ongoing outbreak in the the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo last month has already racked up more than 500 cases, killing at least 130 people. On Monday, the U.S. announced a travel ban on Uganda and the DRC, as well as Sudan, after reports that at least six Americans were exposed to the virus, plus one doctor who tested positive, started displaying symptoms and was evacuated to Germany. The disease has spilled across Congo’s borders into Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Though this hasn’t yet reached the scale of a pandemic, it’s essentially an alarm bell for any country that values human life. This bad news comes on the heels of a hantavirus outbreak onboard a Dutch cruise ship earlier this month that grabbed global attention with 11 cases, three of them fatal. …

From UFOs to the Epstein Files, Anna Paulina Luna Is on a Mission to Reveal the Government’s Biggest Secrets

From UFOs to the Epstein Files, Anna Paulina Luna Is on a Mission to Reveal the Government’s Biggest Secrets

Published by Sam Flores

“I just think that younger people are more—we have more tech that we’re able to access whereas historically the government did kind of try to silo this information and gaslight people,” she said. “And so I think right now the aspect of, ‘Hey, maybe we’re not the only thing out there’ is a very real question that many people ask themselves, and the stigma doesn’t seem to be as strong with the younger generation starting with Gen X onward.” The president, in announcing the declassification of the UFO files, made a similar acknowledgement. “I thought I’d save it for this crowd,” Trump told the young conservative audience at a Turning Point USA event in April, “because you’re a little bit out-there.” Doubling down on his outreach, he recently posted an AI-generated meme of himself and Secret Service officers escorting an alien in handcuffs. The congresswoman, however, insists that the UFO question has more wide-reaching appeal. “The UAP topic specifically is one of the biggest, most bicameral and bipartisan things in Washington, DC,” she said, pointing …

Brain scans reveal how ibogaine alters neural networks in veterans with head trauma

Brain scans reveal how ibogaine alters neural networks in veterans with head trauma

Published by José Betancourt

Special Operations veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and posttraumatic stress disorder experienced notable improvements in their symptoms after a single dose of the psychoactive drug ibogaine. Brain scans revealed that the therapy was associated with persistent increases in cerebral blood flow and the widespread reorganization of neural networks. The research was published in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging. Sudden blows to the head or intense blast exposures cause traumatic brain injuries. Combat zones expose soldiers to blast waves that send immense pressure through the skull, which can stretch or shear delicate nerve fibers. Chronic effects include severe anxiety, depression, and a reduced capacity to perform routine tasks. Special Operations forces veterans experience incredibly high rates of both brain injuries and stress disorders compared to the civilian population. Standard medical treatments rely heavily on regular talk therapy and symptom management medications. Many veterans do not find relief through these traditional routes. New, restorative medical approaches are actively sought by health agencies to help former service members regain their independence. Derived from a …

Scientists reveal the brain’s surprisingly active role in building exercise endurance

Scientists reveal the brain’s surprisingly active role in building exercise endurance

Published by José Betancourt

A recent study published in the journal Neuron suggests that the brain plays a direct role in how the body builds endurance after physical activity. Scientists found that a specific group of brain cells springs into action immediately after a workout, sending signals that tell the muscles to adapt and grow stronger. This research provides evidence that the benefits of exercise depend on the brain as much as they depend on the muscles themselves. The study was led by J. Nicholas Betley, a professor of biology and neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, Erik Bloss, an assistant professor at The Jackson Laboratory, and Kevin W. Williams, an associate professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The project’s co-first authors were Morgan Kindel, a neuroscience doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, and Ryan J. Post, an assistant professor at Providence College. The scientists conducted the research to explore how physical training creates long-lasting health benefits. People naturally assume that building endurance is a process that happens entirely within the body. When a person …

Galaxy Z Tri-Fold 2 Leaks Reveal Potential Hinge S Pen Slot

Galaxy Z Tri-Fold 2 Leaks Reveal Potential Hinge S Pen Slot

Published by skeptic

The Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold 2 has captured attention as a potential milestone in the evolution of foldable smartphone technology. With rumored features such as S Pen integration, the device aims to address limitations seen in earlier foldable models. However, conflicting leaks and significant design challenges raise questions about the practicality of these innovations. While the concept is undeniably ambitious, its feasibility and real-world application remain uncertain, leaving both enthusiasts and industry experts intrigued. The video below from Techtics gives us more details about the rumored device. S Pen Integration: Innovation Meets Complexity One of the most anticipated features of the Galaxy Z Tri-Fold 2 is the rumored inclusion of the S Pen, a tool that has long been associated with Samsung’s productivity-focused devices. According to patent filings, Samsung may house the stylus within one of the phone’s hinges, potentially incorporating features like magnetic retention, hinge-based charging and sensors to ensure proper placement. For professionals and creatives, this could significantly enhance the device’s functionality, offering a seamless experience for tasks such as note-taking, sketching and …

Rivals favourites Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson reveal Lizzie and Freddie romance is set to “go beyond sweet” in season 2

Rivals favourites Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson reveal Lizzie and Freddie romance is set to “go beyond sweet” in season 2

Published by Daniella Wilson

In Rutshire, everyone is lying about something – but despite being, on paper, cheaters within their marriages, Freddie (Danny Dyer) and Lizzie (Katherine Parkinson) have continued to be one of the Rivals’ most beloved storylines. Put down by their respective partners and finding solace within one another, season 1 saw them take their blossoming connection to a whole new level and at the start of season 2, we see how they’re both reckoning with their feelings of loyalty and betrayal. Talking about where their relationship goes in season 2, Danny Dyer told Radio Times: “It was surface in series one, so now we’re really delving into it. Let me tell you that now, we’re really a lot more – [we\re] really earning our readies in this one. It’s really quite fascinating the way it pans out.” We see the pair share quite a sweet afternoon when Freddie comes to visit Lizzie to ask for advice about the Rupert (Alex Hassell) situation. It turns into a joyous day of potato waffles, fish fingers and spending time …

Coronation Street to reveal lifeline for Summer as new Theo witness emerges

Coronation Street to reveal lifeline for Summer as new Theo witness emerges

Published by Sam Flores

Coronation Street spoilers follow. Embattled Summer Spellman might have a crucial lifeline on Coronation Street next week, as the hunt to identify Theo Silverton’s killer continues. The character is set to be taken in for questioning over the murder, but might there be hope on the horizon? The character, played by Harriet Bibby, has emerged as something of a prime suspect in the whodunnit mystery, and this week fans have seen her find out that she’s been offered a place at an American university. ITV Related: Coronation Street’s Sarah Platt to face sad new struggle in attack aftermath Leaving the country might not be so easy, however, as she faces rising suspicion over abusive Theo’s death – not least from George Shuttleworth, who finds a journal in which she writes about wanting to put a gun to Theo’s head. But in scenes set to air next Friday, 22 May, Summer will be seen remembering a crucial witness who could back up her alibi. Will they be able to prove her innocence and exonerate her? And …