Gunfights, grisly deaths and fentanyl: Euphoria’s finale was a lurid epic of biblical proportions Sam Levinson’s HBO show went to garish new extremes to show the hollowness of the American Dream The Guardian - US · Jun 1
What Happened to Matt Brown? Inside the Tragic Death of the Alaskan Bush People Star Fans of Alaskan Bush People were shocked and heartbroken when news broke that Matt Brown, the eldest son of the Brown family, had died at the age of 42. For years, viewers watched Matt navigate life in the wilderness, family conflicts, and personal struggles that often played out in the… Plunged in Debt · Jun 1
Alaskan Bush People's 'Bam Bam' Brown Breaks Silence Following Matt's Death The two had their differences while filming the show. Cinemablend · Jun 1
Matt Brown IG Video Resurfaces After Brother Claims Former 'Alaskan Bush People' Star May Have Died From 'Self-Inflicted' Injury Matt Brown, former 'Alaskan Bush People' star, has reportedly died from a 'self-inflicted' injury. His struggles with addiction and mental health have resurfaced, prompting discussions about his past. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
India’s GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Problem Nobody Is Warning You About A 26-year-old marketing executive in Mumbai loses 14 kilos in three months. Her Instagram fills with compliments. Friends ask for her “secret.” She smiles and says it is just discipline and calorie control. What she does not mention is the weekly injection sitting inside her refrigerator. Across India, GLP-1 drugs… MyLifeXP · May 29
As WHO Pushes Restrictions, World Vape Day Calls for Harm Reduction BRUSSELS, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, the WHO marks World No Tobacco Day by calling for stricter restrictions on vapes and nicotine pouches. A day earlier, on Saturday, the world celebrates World Vape Day by highlighting how many lives this approach is costing.Liza Katsiashvili, Operations Director of… AAP · May 28
Fatal friends: Matthew Perry's assistant receives three-year jail term over role in actor's death The court in Los Angeles heard that Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, had a central role in the 'Friends' actor’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with a fatal dose of the drug. Euronews · May 28
A ‘brutal reminder of climate change’: Europe’s May heatwave sparks UN calls to shift to clean power The United Nations is warning that the main culprit behind Europe's blistering temperatures is the world's "addiction" to burning fossil fuels. Euronews · May 28
Paris Jackson reflects on 'ugly behaviour' during her struggle with addiction Paris Jackson, who has been open about her struggles with addiction, has reflected on how drink and drugs changed her personality. BANG Premier · May 27
Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case The Supreme Court has rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social-media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny The Independent UK · May 26
US Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit The US Supreme Court has refused to hear Meta's appeal. This allows a lawsuit against Meta's Instagram to proceed. Vermont's attorney general claims the app is designed to be addictive for young users. This is part of a larger trend of lawsuits targeting social media companies. Meta faces increasing legal… The Economic Times · May 26
Teens and screens: The smartphone trap Smartphones, video games, online homework: screens are everywhere in teenagers' lives. Faced with the risks of addiction and the effects on mental and physical health, some French parents and teachers are pushing back. France 24 · May 26
Surgeon General Issues New Advisory Warning of Screen Time Risks for Children and Teens Amid growing concerns over screen time addiction in the United States and worldwide, the Office of the Surgeon General issued a warning about its potential health risks, particularly for young people. Medical Daily · May 24
Quote of the Day by Robert Downey Jr.: “I have a sense of destiny that you are led to the things you are supposed to do.” - inspiring words on success and failure from the 'The Ironman' Robert Downey Jr.'s quote, "I have a sense of destiny that you are led to the things you are supposed to do," reflects his personal journey of overcoming addiction and career setbacks. His inspiring comeback, particularly as Iron Man, demonstrates how life's challenges can redirect individuals toward their true purpose… The Economic Times · May 24
The Independent UK · May 23 Hayden Panettiere: ‘My mother wasn’t interested in having a normal relationship with me’ THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star has died aged 36. In May 2026, she spoke to The Independent’s Adam White about domestic violence, her estrangement from her mother, and being fired from the movie that could have changed her life
Bangkok Post · May 22 Esports vs addiction The Ministry of Education's policy to integrate esports into schools nationwide is raising many eyebrows. That is because the esports-in-schools policy comes at a time when parents and governments are trying to bring children and students offline.
International Business Times UK · May 22 Tiger Woods, Vanessa Trump Split? Golfer's Addiction Battle Allegedly Hindered Support to Cancer-Stricken Girlfriend Reports suggest Tiger Woods' recent rehab stint left him unable to fully support girlfriend Vanessa Trump as she quietly faced a breast cancer diagnosis.
AAP · May 21 Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with children's social media addiction and mental health harms
The Independent UK · May 21 Meta, TikTok settle bombshell case over children’s mental health crisis Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with children’s social media addiction and mental health harms
International Business Times · May 21 Rick Roussin's Journey from Childhood Trauma and Addiction to Leading a Company Built on Second Chances According to Roussin, those experiences pushed him into early independence, leaving school in the 10th grade and working to support himself at a young age.
The Independent UK · May 20 Drag star Jinkx Monsoon: ‘It makes sense for me to play Judy Garland. It just does’ INTERVIEW: The Broadway star and two-time ‘Drag Race’ winner speaks to Louis Chilton about portraying a timeless queer icon on stage, her struggles with addiction, and ‘treating Doctor Who like Shakespeare’
The Guardian - US · May 19 Gambling addicts are struggling as Kalshi and Polymarket explode in the US: ‘You could be betting your rent away’ Experts warn that although prediction markets are not regulated as gambling platforms, they are just as addictive
International Business Times UK · May 18 Demi Moore Allegedly 'Checked Into Rehab' After Fulfilling Her Promise to Never Leave Bruce Willis Alone Demi Moore maintains a close bond with ex-husband Bruce Willis amid his dementia battle, despite false rumours of her overstepping boundaries in his care.
Roll Call · May 18 US overlooks drug treatment centers in hepatitis C fight MANCHESTER and LONDON, England — Alison Starkie spends her days tracking down people who need testing or treatment for hepatitis C, especially those who are unhoused or actively using drugs. Starkie, an intervention worker for a drug treatment service, recalled the difficulty of treating a man living in a tent…
Reason · May 18 Plaintiff Can Sue Pseudonymously Because She's a Criminal Defense Lawyer with a Gambling Addiction But reputational and professional harm is generally not a basis for allowing pseudonymity in most cases (since so many litigants face some such harm from the allegations in their cases being public). Did it make sense to allow it here?