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Jagger's love life is explored in a new biography about The Rolling Stones.

Jagger's love life is explored in a new biography about The Rolling Stones.

"Gale was on the ground for like 15 minutes. She said Rosalyn pushed her," a source told Page Six.

"Gale was on the ground for like 15 minutes. She said Rosalyn pushed her," a source told Page Six.

SAN FRANCISCO — No, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was not trying to belittle the injury that Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee sustained in Tuesday’s game at Oracle Park. On Wednesday, Rushing was asked about a clip that made the rounds (especially among Giants fans) the night before, when he appeared to say “f— ‘em” after...

The Mets have found a relatively soft portion of the schedule — after playing the Dodgers and Cubs — and get their best offensive piece back in Juan Soto.

After The Bombing, Tehran Confronts Widespread Ruin

After more than a month of conflict, a fragile ceasefire has allowed people in Tehran to begin assessing the scale of destruction, according to a new Bloomberg report.

The city, home to around nine million people, now bears widespread signs of damage, from shattered buildings to entire blocks reduced to rubble.

Although the truce has been extended for now, talks between the US and Iran have stalled, with major disagreements still unresolved around nuclear activity, regional control, and military influence.

The Bloomberg piece notes that the toll has been severe. At least 3,300 people have been killed across Iran, including civilians, and the physical damage is extensive. Because of restrictions on imagery and reporting, the full picture is still unclear, but satellite-based analysis suggests more than 7,600 buildings nationwide have been damaged or destroyed.

In Tehran alone, roughly 2,800 structures were hit. These include not just military or industrial sites, but also homes, businesses, and public facilities, reflecting how tightly intertwined different parts of the city are.

Experts note that even when strikes are intended to be precise, the reality in a dense urban environment is far messier. In Tehran, residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and government facilities are often located side by side, making it difficult to isolate targets. As a result, the impact of attacks spreads beyond their intended focus, affecting civilian life in ways that are hard to contain.

The war has also deepened Iran’s existing economic and social pressures. Even before the conflict, the country was dealing with high inflation, environmental strain, and ongoing sanctions. Now, reconstruction costs are estimated at roughly $270 billion—close to the size of Iran’s entire economy—and inflation could climb above 70%.

Many businesses have shut down or are operating at reduced capacity, housing damage is widespread, and unemployment is expected to rise, increasing the risk of broader poverty.

Outside the capital, strikes have hit key industrial and energy hubs, disrupting supply chains and production. Damage to major steel plants and petrochemical facilities is already affecting other industries, from manufacturing to food packaging. These knock-on effects are likely to compound the economic strain in the months ahead.

Even if the ceasefire holds, rebuilding will take years, and the path forward remains uncertain as the country grapples with both physical destruction and deep structural challenges.

The uncertainty around what comes next is weighing heavily on residents and policymakers alike. While Iranian officials have floated ideas such as seeking reparations or leveraging control of key trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz to help fund reconstruction, any meaningful recovery will depend on political stability and the easing of international tensions.

Without that, access to capital, materials, and foreign investment will remain constrained, complicating efforts to rebuild critical infrastructure and restore economic activity.

There is also a broader question about how reconstruction will unfold. In past conflicts, rebuilding has sometimes helped drive recovery, but it can also deepen existing imbalances depending on how resources are allocated. As one expert put it, “damage does not only affect the structures that are hit, it also ripples out,” underscoring how the effects extend beyond physical destruction into the social and economic fabric of the city.

In Tehran, where housing, commerce, and public services are tightly interconnected, the challenge will be not just repairing what was lost, but restoring stability in a system already under strain.

Tyler Durden Wed, 04/22/2026 - 20:05

Bartzen tells us, "I'm not gonna back down, I am here to help humanity and mental health."

Bartzen tells us, "I'm not gonna back down, I am here to help humanity and mental health."

A Virginia court on Wednesday blocked the state from enacting new congressional districts that could allow Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. 

After all, Brown is coming off a close defeat to an inferior opponent, the type of loss that serves as a poor reflection on the guy roaming the sideline. A bad lineup from Brown, a bad sub, a bad timeout — one mistake could’ve meant all the difference in Monday’s 107-106 Game 2 nail-biting loss...

The exes dated in the early years of Zolciak's time on the Bravo series.

The exes dated in the early years of Zolciak's time on the Bravo series.

Watch: Jon Stewart Gives Trump Rare Credit

Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

President Trump’s executive order to slash red tape and accelerate psychedelic therapies for America’s veterans is drawing praise from an unlikely source: Jon Stewart.

In a segment on his show, the longtime Trump critic paused his usual routine to acknowledge the move, calling it a genuine win for those who served. 

The order, signed just days earlier in the Oval Office with Joe Rogan present, directs the FDA to fast-track reviews of promising treatments like ibogaine for PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, and addiction.

Jon Stewart gives Trump rare credit for doing veterans “a solid” by fast-tracking ibogaine and other psychedelic treatments for PTSD.

“Ladies and gentlemen… I want to give credit where credit is due. We don’t obviously often do this. The president did a solid.”

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“Ladies and gentlemen… I want to give credit where credit is due. We don’t obviously often do this. The president did a solid,” Stewart said.

He continued: “Over the weekend, President Trump signed an executive order… fast-tracking the FDA process for novel psychedelic drug treatments for veterans suffering from all forms of PTSD and other psychiatric conditions, including addiction.”

Stewart even played footage from the signing ceremony, making fun of Trump’s distinctive pronunciation of “ibogaine” before catching himself. “I’m sorry. I’m falling into old habits. It’s good. You did a good thing. I’m nitpicking. I apologize,” he added. 

“A lot of the people are going to get the help they need,” Stewart concluded.

This marks a rare moment of cross-aisle recognition for a Trump policy that puts veterans’ lives ahead of decades-old bureaucratic barriers dating back to the 1970 Controlled Substances Act.

Earlier this month, Trump signed the directive titled “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness” in the Oval Office on April 18, flanked by Rogan, RFK Jr., Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell.

Rogan, a longtime advocate for exploring these treatments after hearing from veterans and researchers, played a key role in bringing the issue to Trump’s attention. 

Rogan revealed the conversation that sparked swift action. After texting the president details on ibogaine’s potential for PTSD and opioid addiction, Trump replied almost immediately: “Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it.”

At UFC 327 in Miami, Trump personally confirmed the move to Rogan. “It’s done. We’re gonna take care of this. This is a good thing. It’s a good thing for the soldiers, good thing for everybody,” Rogan recounted.

The order expedites FDA reviews, establishes safe-use protocols, opens Right to Try pathways, boosts data sharing with the VA, and funds expanded studies—all focused on substances showing strong early results for treatment-resistant conditions.

Trump framed the urgency clearly during the signing: “Since 9/11, we’ve lost over 21x more veteran lives to suicide than on the battlefield… and today, we’re bringing them new hope.” He added that the policy would “ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms might finally have a chance to reclaim their lives and lead a happier life. They’ve been through so much.”

Rogan echoed the significance at the event: “For 56 years we’ve lived under those terrible conditions. We’re free of that now. Thanks to all these people… and thanks to President Trump.”

Ibogaine, in particular, has drawn attention from veterans’ groups and researchers. Preliminary data, including from Stanford studies on special operations vets, points to dramatic reductions in PTSD symptoms and opioid dependency after treatment—results that have driven desperate Americans to seek care abroad when blocked at home.

 

Stewart’s segment highlighted exactly that point: veterans who have exhausted conventional options now have a faster path to potentially life-changing therapies.

The timing couldn’t be more critical. Veterans continue to face sky-high suicide rates and addiction crises that standard treatments have failed to stem. By prioritizing evidence over ideology and results over inertia, the Trump administration is delivering where previous efforts stalled.

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Tyler Durden Wed, 04/22/2026 - 19:40

Phylisa Wisdom said that she could not define the term and that it would be approached with a “case-by-case” approach.

When Spiegelman suggested pocketing produce from Whole Foods, Tolentino confessed she already had "on several occasions."

Her former co-stars Lauren Conrad and Stephen Colletti were visibly shocked by her admission.

Her former co-stars Lauren Conrad and Stephen Colletti were visibly shocked by her admission.

The Happiest Place might get a lot less "social."

He also acknowledged before the Knicks left Tarrytown for Atlanta on Wednesday that anything can change in the playoffs.