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Watch: Vance Pledges Probe Into Epstein ‘Pizza’ And ‘Grape Soda’ References

Watch: Vance Pledges Probe Into Epstein ‘Pizza’ And ‘Grape Soda’ References

Published by Jenni Sidey

Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Vice President JD Vance has publicly committed to investigating references in the Jeffrey Epstein files that he says evoked the Pizzagate conspiracy theory, citing emails mentioning “pizzas or grape sodas” in odd contexts. His remarks come as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche doubled down on the Department of Justice’s position that every relevant document has already been released, leaving critics to question whether the full truth about Epstein’s network will ever see daylight. In remarks at a Turning Point USA event, Vance described reviewing the files and encountering an email that stood out. JD Vance says he is in the process of opening an investigation into the “Pizzagate conspiracy theory” after he read strange words involving pizza and grape soda in the Epstein files. Vance has now publicly pledged to follow up on this matter. “I remember it sounding like the… pic.twitter.com/eu122DyAhw — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) April 14, 2026 “One person sent an e-mail to Jeffrey Epstein saying oh they were some really nice like pizzas or grape …

Should we trust the ‘healthy’ soda revolution?

Should we trust the ‘healthy’ soda revolution?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Wouldn’t it be great if the drink you got in your meal deal at lunch solved all of your digestive issues? More than 60 per cent of Brits have bloated bellies – and a disgruntled disposition to show for it. So, it’s safe to say we’d probably all be elated. Enter: the era of so-called “gut-friendly” and “high fibre” sodas, which have been steadily creeping onto supermarket shelves to capitalise on our national need for bloat relief and the trend towards what is now being called “fibremaxxing”. While traditional, high sugar, fizzy drinks like Coke or Fanta are positioned as the villains of the beverage aisle, these new sodas, adorned with dietarily-conscious buzzwords, wear glimmering health halos. But, as is often the way with …

How to stop your soda from exploding, according to science

How to stop your soda from exploding, according to science

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Picture this: You’re at a picnic on a hot day and grab a cold Coke out of the cooler. It’s wet, you drop it, but think “eh, it’s fine.” You pop the can open and SPLASH—there’s soda all over white shirt. Could you have prevented this beverage tragedy? Yes, with a little help from science. Secret To Defusing A Soda Grenade YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober explains how four taps on the can will diffuse the explosion. When you shake a can of soda, seltzer, or any carbonated beverage, the CO2 gas inside the top of the can redistributes along the edges of the can, into the liquid itself. Upon cracking the tab open, the CO2 gas bubbles push the liquid out with a surge. By strategically tapping the can in four key places, you can move those gas bubbles back where they belong. So the next time you’re at a gathering and grab a cold one, …

Scotch & Soda Launches Basquiat-Inspired Collection

Scotch & Soda Launches Basquiat-Inspired Collection

Published by José Betancourt

Amsterdam-based fashion brand Scotch & Soda released a collection this week that is inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat and features some of the artist’s work. The collection is a partnership with the Basquiat estate, via the global licensing agency Artestar. In a press release, Scotch & Soda said that like Basquiat, who is best known for bold paintings featuring dozens of different figures and colors in energetic and at times chaotic compositions that drew inspiration from 1980s “New York City’s rich culture,” it too draws from “the vibrant culture of Amsterdam as an ever-evolving source of inspiration.” Related Articles The collection, first announced last year, offers options in both men’s, women’s, and children. Included in the collection are a blue short-sleeve button-up, a Breton-striped long-sleeve T-shirt, and jeans that feature embroidery of Basquiat’s signature three-point, gold crown and a sketch of a person’s eyes, nose, and mouth. Also on sale are T-shirts, hoodies, baseball hats, and a  light-blue souvenir jacket, all with the Basquiat crown. The centerpiece of the collection are a series of items made …

Daily soda consumption linked to cognitive difficulties in teens

Daily soda consumption linked to cognitive difficulties in teens

Published by José Betancourt

New research indicates that daily consumption of sodas and sports drinks may hinder the cognitive abilities of adolescents. A recent analysis suggests that these sugary beverages disrupt sleep patterns, which in turn leads to difficulties with memory, concentration, and decision-making. These findings were published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience. The adolescent brain undergoes a period of rapid development and reorganization. This phase is characterized by changes in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for planning and impulse control. Because the brain is still maturing, it is particularly sensitive to dietary inputs and environmental factors. Researchers have previously identified links between high sugar intake and various health issues. However, the specific relationship between different types of sugary drinks and mental clarity in teenagers has remained less defined. Shuo Feng, a researcher at the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University, sought to clarify this connection. Feng designed the study to look beyond a simple direct link between sugar and brain function. The investigation aimed to determine if sleep duration acts as a …

The beauty and serenity of laundry : Goats and Soda : NPR

The beauty and serenity of laundry : Goats and Soda : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

A boy does laundry near the Siem Reap River. Macy Castañeda-Lee hide caption toggle caption Macy Castañeda-Lee In early February, Macy Castañeda Lee took a motorbike ride along the Siem Reap River out to the large green swaths of rice and lotus fields that pepper the outskirts of the Cambodian city. Miles from the city center, they stumbled across a booming industry that filled the streets, homes and riverside. “There was laundry everywhere,” remembers Castañeda Lee, a Filipino photographer who was in Siem Reap for the Angkor Photo Festival and Workshop. “Visually, it was very striking.” Camera in hand, Castañeda Lee started documenting the varied loads of laundry, and in the process learned what laundry means to the community: “Laundry is a symbol for Cambodian and Khmer people of their economic and health standards.” Invisible workers A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee showcases the beauty in the mundane task of doing laundry and the role it plays in the rural Siem Reap economy. Macy Castañeda-Lee hide caption toggle caption Macy Castañeda-Lee …

Goats and Soda : NPR

Goats and Soda : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Clockwise from top left: Rohingya refugee children find a place to play amid the construction at the refugee camp outside of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The classroom at a chess club in Chennai, India, is set up and ready before students arrive. A new kindergartener in Maryland waves goodbye to his parents. The milestone gave his dad a flashback to his own start of school in Uganda. Sandals outside a brothel on the Uganda-Kenya highway. Among the many losses in Uganda after the U.S. aid cuts: free condoms and PrEP for sex workers. Clockwise from top left: Danielle Villasanal; Viraj Nayar for NPR; Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson for NPR; Ben de la Cruz/NPR hide caption toggle caption Clockwise from top left: Danielle Villasanal; Viraj Nayar for NPR; Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson for NPR; Ben de la Cruz/NPR The Goats and Soda blog publishes hundreds of stories each year about global health news, about fighting poverty, about daily life in the Global South. Some of these posts attract a slew of readers. Then there are stories that people clearly …