Rihanna wowed the crowd with her Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, floating above the stage on a Super Smash Bros. platform, singing her hit songs with a mixture of regal restraint and lasciviousness, while also confirming the reports that she is indeed pregnant. Her performance, which was lip-synched, was unique in that it required very little energy, yet still managed to captivate the audience. Rihanna even managed to sneak in a quick Fenty makeup check during her performance, proving that she has nothing left to prove, and nothing left to sell. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
