Author: Daniel Keem
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The U.S. Virgin Islands Lawsuit: How a Territory Took on Epstein’s Empire
The U.S. Virgin Islands lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate produced massive settlements and forced document releases. Here’s what the case actually accomplished.
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Psychedelic therapy is being overhyped before the data is in
Psilocybin and MDMA show real promise in early trials, but the cultural enthusiasm has run far ahead of the evidence. Caution is still warranted.
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US News should be sued out of existence
The US News college rankings shape billions in tuition decisions while operating with thin methodology and serious conflicts of interest. Reform isn’t enough.
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Mega-Dosing Vitamins Can Be Harmful
More isn’t better. High-dose vitamin supplementation has produced documented harms in clinical trials, and several common practices carry real risk.
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Your Identity Is Costing You Money
Brand loyalty, lifestyle markers, and tribal spending quietly drain household budgets. Recognizing identity-driven purchases is the first step to keeping the money.
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Childhood in 12 Notes: The Psychology of the Ice Cream Truck Jingle
The looping melody of the ice cream truck triggers powerful nostalgia by design. Here’s why those 12 notes are one of the most effective audio brands ever made.
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Institutional landlords aren’t the problem people think they are
Wall Street rental owners make easy villains, but the data shows housing affordability is mostly about supply, zoning, and small landlords.
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Skating After 30: Why Adult Skateboarders Are the Sport’s Fastest-Growing Demographic
Older skaters are returning to the board in record numbers. Here’s what’s driving the surge, the gear catching up to it, and how to skate safely with age.