137 - Siri Threesome

“Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen!” — Pheonix

Health:

• Laxative Linked to Behavioral Issues and Worse in Children
• Could Ozempic bankrupt the NHS?
• Why the Pandemic Probably Started in a Lab, in 5 Key Points
• 'Placebo' or 'sham' surgery is not a cruel trick—it can be very effective
• In the zone: Lessons on nutrition, lifestyle and longevity from those who live in Blue Zones

Happiness:

• 5-Year-old Boy Becomes Youngest Ever to Receive a Bionic Arm and is Overjoyed to Ride a Scooter with 2 Hands
• How One Man Stumbled Upon Complete Stegosaurus Skeleton Now Set to Earn Millions at Auction

Tales from Rideshare/Toast and Jam:

The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:

• Airbnb Cleanup Crew Finds 235 Pounds of Meth in Rental Home
• Study finds cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition
• VP Kamala Harris Trashes Marijuana ‘Gateway Drug’ Theory, But Says She Won’t Use Strain Named After Her

Back of the Napkin:

• Apple is fixing a years-old parental control bug that lets kids avoid web filters
• Advance Auto Parts stolen data for sale after Snowflake attack
• Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech

The Junk Drawer:

• CNN Provides Parenting Advice; What To Do If Your 4-Year-Old ‘Comes Out As Trans’

Dishonorable Mentions:

• Apple's Latest Macs and iPads Have Hidden Smart Home Thread Radio
• MUSK’S XAI TO BUILD WORLDS LARGEST SUPERCOMPUTER FACILITY IN MEMPHIS
• Public Health warns travelers of possible measles exposure at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Credits:

• RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
• Mama T

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