‘GRAS’-FED Loopholes: Why Your Diet Is More Toxic Than The FDA Knows

For the most part, food companies are allowed to police themselves when introducing new food additives to market. This gap in oversight is the product of a GRAS loophole, a decades-old FDA policy. Our expert explains how the status-quo is threatening public health and offers innovative solutions for reform. Guest Information: Jennifer Pomeranz, Associate Professor of Public Health Policy and Management, New York University School of Global Public Health, Public Health Lawyer Links for more info: New York University School […]

June 15, 2025

Viewpoints

Is Artificial Intelligence Destroying Education?

As the use of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become common in schools, teachers are grappling with a steep rise in student cheating and declining engagement. This week – we discuss AI’s real-world impact on learning, from eroded writing and reading comprehension skills to broader ethical and societal concerns. Guest Information: Brian Green, Director of Technology Ethics, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University Michael Long, High School English Teacher, Chicago. Links for more info: Markkula Center for […]

June 15, 2025

Music

He’s Sir Roger Daltrey now: The Who rocker knighted by King Charles

Disney/Eric McCandlessRoger Daltrey has been knighted by King Charles.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has been recognized as a Knight Bachelor as part of the King’s Birthday Honours. The now Sir Roger Daltrey is being honored for his contributions to music and his charity work, including raising funds for causes like Teenage Cancer Trust."It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust," Sir Roger shared in a statement, shared on The Who’s Instagram account. "I accept this award not only […]

June 14, 2025

Music

Paul McCartney to voice left-handed bass playing Walrus in animated feature ‘High in the Clouds’

Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesAn animated film based on Paul McCartney’s children’s book High in the Clouds is in the works, and while we knew McCartney was going to voice a character in it, exactly which character has now been revealed.According to Screen Daily, in a video message shown at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, McCartney revealed he'll be voicing a character that shouldn’t be too big of a stretch for him. He’ll play a walrus named Paul McKenzie, who’s a left-handed bassist in a […]

June 13, 2025

Entertainment

‘The Bachelor’ star Grant Ellis, Juliana Pasquarosa part ways, say they still ‘love and respect’ each other

Anne Marie Fox/Disney via Getty ImagesFormer Bachelor star Grant Ellis and Juliana Pasquarosa have ended their relationship.Ellis took to his Instagram Story on Friday to share a statement, saying that he and Pasquarosa were "simply not the right fit" for a long-term relationship."This is one of the harder things I've had to write, but I want to share it honestly," he wrote.He continued, "Juliana and I have decided to end our relationship. We both gave this our best and poured […]

June 13, 2025

Music

New play dramatizes Elton John’s battle against a British tabloid

Elton John leaves lawyer's office in 1988, the day after the settlement was reached; Kent Gavin/Mirrorpix via Getty ImagesThis year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival — the world's largest performing arts festival — will feature a play inspired by an unusual subject: a legal battle between Elton John and a British tabloid that printed a scandalous fake story about him.The play by Henry Naylor is called Monstering the Rocketman and tells the story of how Elton won Britain's biggest-ever libel settlement. In 1987, […]

June 13, 2025

Entertainment

‘The Traitors’ season 4 cast includes Donna Kelce, Rob Rausch from ‘Love Island USA’

NBCUniversalThe cast for season 4 of The Traitors has been revealed.Peacock announced the competitors in the upcoming season of the show on Friday. Among the reality TV stars and notable figures cast in the season are Donna "Mama" Kelce, Love Island USA star Rob Rausch and Big Brother winner Ian Terry.Host Alan Cumming returns to host the all-star season 4, which includes members of the Real Housewives franchise, former Survivor and Big Brother players, actors and athletes.Candiace Dillard Bassett, Caroline […]

June 13, 2025

Music

Ringo Starr’s Grand Ole Opry debut to air on Saturday

Disney/Randy HolmesRingo Starr made his Grand Ole Opry debut back in February, and now folks at home are finally going to get to see his performance.Ringo’s set at the Nashville institution will air Saturday at 8 p.m. CT on Opry Live, as well as the Opry Facebook and YouTube channels, and on Circle Country.Ringo performed three songs at the Opry: "Time on My Hands," from his 2025 country album, Look Up, and "Act Naturally," both with Molly Tuttle. He also performed his iconic Beatles hit "With […]

June 13, 2025

Entertainment

Pixar reveals new details about ‘Toy Story 5’

PixarNew details about Toy Story 5 have been unveiled.Pixar took to the stage at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Friday, where chief creative officer Pete Docter confirmed new details about the upcoming film.Joan Cusack is confirmed to return to her role as Jessie in the film. Docter also announced all-new characters that will appear in the film, including a tech tablet named Lily Pad, before showing off the first two minutes of the movie.The animation studio also released […]

June 13, 2025

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