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Envision Financial Transparency LLC Buys Stake in IWY, Elevating Third Largest Holding — Jul 23, 2026Envision Financial Transparency LLC disclosed new first-quarter stakes in five ETFs, including 63,611 FFLC shares valued at about $3.26 million (FFLC 7th largest in its holdings) and 10,595 PSI shares worth around $1.0 million (PSI 21st largest). The company also added 18,641 IYK shares worth about $1.305 million (IYK 17th largest), 58,479 BBLU shares about $863,000 (BBLU 24th largest), and 22,476 IWY shares around $5.593 million (IWY 3rd largest).

Oregon psilocybin program shows lasting mental health benefits — Aug 19, 2026Real-world Oregon psilocybin services provided relief from anxiety, depression, and PTSD, with about two-thirds calling the experience among the most meaningful of their lives, while maintaining safety comparable to clinical settings in a large multi-site study of 346 adults across 24 licensed centers. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, come as regulators consider potential fee increases that could threaten the nation’s first regulated psilocybin market despite demonstrated mental health benefits.

FDA hearing examines safeguards for potential psychedelic mental health treatments — 5dFDA held a Sep. 14, 2026 hearing on safeguards for psilocybin and MDMA mental-health treatments; analysts see possible approvals as early as 2027.

Rachel Meyers The FDA's focus on provider training and supervised use is essential before any approvals move forward.

Oregon Store Openly Selling Psychedelic Mushrooms, Line Forms as Authorities Are Nowhere to Be SeenReporting — Dec 4, 2022If you suffer from mycophobia, you may not want to live in Oregon. Back in 2020, Oregon became the first U.S. state to legalize psilocybin, the active ingredient in what are colloquially known as “ magic mushrooms ,”…

Psychedelic Pop Artist Peter Max Dies at 88 — 2dPeter Max, psychedelic pop artist of the 1994 World Cup poster and the man who saved the runaway cow Cincinnati Freedom, died Sept. 14 at 88.

Healey proposes nurse visits for new families after Clancy trial — 3dMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled plans to expand postpartum care by funding universal nurse home visits for all newborn families and updating maternal mental-health screenings, building on her 2024 maternal-health law and the Lindsay Clancy trial discussions. The package, including about $2 million for visits and $250,000 to strengthen the Child Psychiatry Access Program, aims to normalize care for new mothers and identify mental-health concerns earlier.

A Cycling Obsession and a Life-Altering CrashGood News — Sep 1, 2026Scott La Point survived being hit by an 8-ton truck while cycling, recommitted his life to Jesus during rehab, and now serves fellow brain-injury survivors as a neuropsychologist.

Derek Foss Infrastructure is the real issue here. More protected bike lanes would prevent so many of these crashes.

South Korean workers file claims against US agencies over Georgia raid — 4dMore than 300 South Korean workers file claims against U.S. agencies over a Georgia raid; Kim cites "lasting psychological trauma" after seven days detained.

Tom Gallagher If the raid targeted legal visa holders then the US agencies need to explain why so many ended up filing suits.

Blow Out Named Among Greatest Thrillers — Sep 12, 2026Critics celebrate thrillers as a timeless force, from The Third Man and Charade to modern showcases like The Raid, Shutter Island, and Blow Out, highlighting how paranoia, conspiracy, and high-stakes tension keep the genre alive across decades. Tarantino cites The Thing as a personal influence on his work, and Blow Out’s enduring critical reevaluation underscores Brian De Palma’s impact on political and psychological thrillers.

Dana Whitfield Tarantino picking The Thing makes sense, those practical effects keep it ahead of a lot of newer horror.

Romania sets 5,055-meter table record to fund pediatric psychiatry unit — 6dTens of thousands in Bucharest gathered around a 5,055-meter Uniting Table to set a Guinness World Record and raise funds for Romania’s first pediatric psychiatry hospital, with private donations funding an estimated €16.5 million project at Obregia Hospital that will benefit thousands of children annually.

Derek Foss A turnout of tens of thousands proves strong public support for better mental health care for Romanian kids.

Jackson Police Investigate Fortune Death as HomicideWorld — Sep 9, 2026Jackson police say the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune is being treated as a homicide, with an autopsy completed four weeks ago but the medical examiner's findings not yet received, while a person of interest has been identified on an unrelated gun charge and family concerns about communication persist in a city with a history of racial violence. Officials stress the investigation will continue as a homicide until proven otherwise, as Fortune's mother seeks more transparency amid community anxiety.

Clancy Lawyer Seeks Trump Pardon After Mistrial — Sep 8, 2026Lindsay Clancy’s attorney has pressed President Trump to grant a pardon after her murder trial ended in a mistrial, arguing she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and that she is a compassionate person who deserves clemency. Trump previously commented that, whatever the outcome, the case would carry a price, and the defense notes ongoing questions about her psychiatric care and the jury's deadlocked verdict.

Glacier collapse floods Nepal valleys killing 1,357 and spurring aidEnvironment — Sep 8, 2026A glacier-induced flash flood on August 26, 2026 triggered devastating floods in the Nepal–China border area, killing thousands, leaving many missing, and displacing tens of thousands. Relief efforts span faith groups, governments, and corporations, including a U.S. church appeal, Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha fundraising drive, Sony’s donation, and Chinese military medical and psychological support for rescuers and affected communities.

FDA Places Partial Hold on BHV-7000 Trials — Sep 10, 2026The FDA has placed a partial clinical hold on Biohaven/SK Biopharm’s BHV-7000 (opacalim) Phase 2/3 trials for focal epilepsy due to a rodent-specific metabolite toxicity finding, pausing new patient enrollment while current patients may continue. Both companies say the finding is likely rodent-specific and not indicative of human safety, with RISE3 already enrolled and topline results expected later in 2026 amid ongoing licensing and deal processes.

Rachel Meyers Pausing enrollment is the right call until they confirm the metabolite issue won't affect people.

Young Children Die in Separate Water IncidentsHealth — Sep 8, 2026A cluster of young child deaths tied to drownings and water incidents across the U.S. and abroad, including a 5-year-old in South Carolina whose autopsy found fluid in the lungs but where the exact cause remains unknown, and several toddlers in Iowa and a pond death in Uttar Pradesh under investigation. Officials say investigations and postmortems are ongoing, with no final conclusions yet on the exact circumstances of these deaths.

Stoke, Biogen report four-year zorevunersen data showing sustained seizure control — Sep 1, 2026At the European Epilepsy Congress in Athens, Stoke Therapeutics and Biogen presented four-year data from Phase 1/2a open-label extensions showing sustained cognitive and behavioral improvements plus durable seizure reductions for zorevunersen in Dravet syndrome, with results supporting ongoing Phase 3 EMPEROR and an anticipated 2027 readout. Separately, GRIN Therapeutics announced its on-site participation at the congress to discuss progress on GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorders and potential collaborations, underscoring ongoing activity in epilepsy-focused biotech development.

Sam Okafor Good to see multiple companies like GRIN Therapeutics also active at this congress, feels like real momentum building in the rare epilepsy space.

Telix completes BiPASS trial enrollment, aligns with FDA on NDA path — Sep 2, 2026Telix has completed enrollment of 350 patients in its Phase 3 BiPASS trial evaluating Ga-68 PSMA-PET plus MRI for pre-biopsy prostate cancer detection, with the aim of improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing unnecessary biopsies. The company also aligned with the FDA on a New Drug Application pathway that could support reimbursement and broaden patient access if approved, a development that sparked investor interest.

Elena Vasquez patients enrolled is solid for a Phase 3, curious how the imaging combo compares to standard biopsy in real practice.

Ken Kesey's psychedelic Furthur bus returns to San Francisco after 60 years — Sep 4, 2026Ken Kesey’s Furthur bus has returned to San Francisco after about six decades to anchor the Forever Grateful/Golden Gate Park exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead and 1960s counterculture, with Jerry Garcia’s mint-condition BMW also on display. Organizers emphasize the show’s aim to bridge communities through art, music, and activism amid ongoing economic and political tensions.

Priya Raman Took my kids to see this and even they were mesmerized by that bus. History you can actually stand next to.

Illinois Mother Faces Three Murder Counts in Toddler’s Death — Sep 4, 2026An Illinois mother, Corie Walsh, has been charged with first-degree murder after her two-year-old son Barrett Walsh was found dead in their Frankfort home, with prosecutors saying she harmed herself and told police the child was the devil or the antichrist; three other children were unharmed and she is awaiting a detention hearing as investigators pursue a timeline. Prosecutors and investigators say Walsh had become obsessively focused on the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder case in the hours leading up to the boy’s death, with defense noting a possible psychotic episode.

Jury deadlocks in high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial — Aug 31, 2026The Plymouth, Massachusetts jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remains deadlocked after multiple days of deliberations, with prosecutors contending the killings were premeditated and the defense attributing the actions to postpartum psychosis. If no verdict is reached, a mistrial could be declared and the case might be retried or resolved through other means, as jurors are guided to continue considering opposing views under the Tuey-Rodriguez instruction.

Clancy Trial Deliberations Enter Sixth Day — Aug 28, 2026Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial have not reached a verdict after a second day of deliberations and are set to resume Monday, weighing first- or second-degree murder, manslaughter, or insanity-based verdicts. The case centers on whether Clancy was criminally responsible at the time of the killings or suffering postpartum psychosis, with prosecutors arguing intent and control and the defense emphasizing mental illness.

Clancy Trial Deliberations Resume; Mental Health and Manslaughter Considered — Aug 25, 2026Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial in Massachusetts is shaping up around jury instructions and a possible lesser charge of manslaughter if jurors find postpartum psychosis, with prosecutors and defense framing the legal standards differently. A civil rights attorney who initially believed she was criminally responsible says the trial’s weeks of testimony may have shifted her view toward psychosis and command hallucinations, while observers note defense conduct and emotional courtroom moments that could affect juror perceptions.

Tampa Police Rescue Dog Trapped in Storm Drain Using Cheese BucketLifestyle — Aug 28, 2026Tampa police used a bucket baited with cheese to rescue a small dog trapped in a drain, then handed the animal to animal control where it found a forever home, with officers noting the improvised method helped tipsy timing. The incidents, including a second drain rescue in the same week, underscore the ongoing risk to pets from drainage systems in hot Tampa weather and the community’s role in securing safe outcomes.

Autopsy Confirms Guard Shot 20-Year-Old in Back — Aug 27, 2026Autopsy findings across multiple reports indicate Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old in Memphis, was shot in the back during a pursuit by Tennessee National Guard members near AutoZone Park, contradicting initial police accounts that he faced the troopers. The disclosures, including family statements and official reviews, have spurred ongoing scrutiny and potential investigations as authorities determine whether the use of lethal force was justified.