Illicit labs are creating new synthetic drugs at breakneck speed. Dangerous, untested compounds are reaching users long before health agencies know they exist. Older drugs are regularly modified to create novel threats. Ecstasy is a prime example. The party drug MDMA has been illegal since 1985. Its molecular structure can be drawn like this: But…
Jul 12, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his home run for the cycle with outfielder Willi Castro (50) against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Twins will go for a three-game sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates when the…
Published Oct. 17, 2025Updated Oct. 17, 2025 Being a parent means sometimes eating meals you aren’t really excited about, but you know your child will eat. And while a big bowl of buttery beige pasta served with a side of buttery beige bread can be delicious in its way, kid-friendly doesn’t always have to mean…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, meet the biggest stage in the NBA. Biggest stage in the NBA, meet Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This will be the first time you two get together, but it almost certainly won’t be the last. The NBA Finals will tip off Thursday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers. The matchup pits…
May 18, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly (29) pitches against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field in Phoenix on May 18, 2025. Merrill Kelly has remained consistent for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they try to stay competitive in the National League West. Kelly (5-2, 3.26 ERA) has allowed two earned runs or…
Jul 8, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media during the 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images BYU coach Kalani Sitake plans to let quarterback Jake Retzlaff speak for himself on the topic of his court matter and seven-game suspension for…
Jul 21, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth (10) doubles during the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Chicago White Sox have set a season high for consecutive wins since the All-Star break. They take a stab…
Jun 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Ryan Bergert (38) on the mound in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images After making three strong starts in succession, San Diego Padres rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert will get the biggest test of his young career…
Mar 12, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Georgetown Hoyas guard Micah Peavy (5) drives to the basket for a dunk against DePaul Blue Demons forward NJ Benson (35) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images As the NBA draft kicks off Wednesday, the names of several fringe prospects will…
Aug 4, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ha-Seong Kim (7) walks back to the dugout between the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays’ road woes continued Monday night when they started a two-week, 12-game trip up and down…
