New treatment may curb cravings in drug addicts: study

Researchers with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have successfully developed a treatment that may reduce cravings in drug addicts. The treatment, which is simply referred to as a “therapeutic,” was tested on lab rats and found to correct a chemical imbalance that makes it harder for addicts to kick their addictions. Serotonin 2C receptors play a primary … Continue reading

8BitDo put a handy home button on its NES Classic wireless controller

To celebrate Nintendo re-issuing the NES Classic Edition, 8Bitdo has revamped its wireless retro controller to match. The new version — dubbed “N30 2.4G Wireless Controller for NES Classic Edition” — boasts a different button layout (a square rathe…

Toronto Principal Faces Resignation Calls After Making A List Of Black Students

Students and their parents accused Peggy Aitchison of racial profiling.

California Reluctantly Bans New Soda Taxes In Face Of Industry Threat

Beverage lobbyists have successfully maneuvered a 12-year block on the health effort.

Tessa Thompson: Janelle Monáe And I ‘Love Each Other Deeply’

In an interview with Porter magazine, the actress said she is “attracted to men and also to women.”

Why Do We Call Dollars ‘Bucks’?

Inside the origin of the common slang term.

Terry Crews Captures The Exhaustion Of Being Victim Blamed In Viral Tweet

The ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ actor wrote a powerful message to those questioning his account of sexual assault.

We Watched Germany Crash Out Of The World Cup With A Far-Right Politician

Like right-wingers in other countries, he put the blame at the feet of players with immigrant backgrounds.

Larry Nassar And Trainer Debbie Van Horn Charged With Child Sexual Abuse

The charges stem from an investigation into alleged sexual abuse at the Karolyi Ranch.

Gentoo’s GitHub was hacked: What you need to know

Popular Linux distribution Gentoo has been hacked, with the company warning that its GitHub repository should be “considered compromised.” Unknown hackers took control of the GitHub account earlier this week, on June 28, and modified both pages and the OS data there. GitHub is a web-based hosting service, used by many thousands of projects to host their code. It’s often … Continue reading