🍕We have found a sunscreen in your pizza
and some shocking news
Hello hello! It’s time to wrap up the week strong and show the universe what we’re made of.
But before we start, here’s a lil fun task for you:
📌 Make a list of 3 things you’re grateful for today. Yes, the small stuff counts too!
Now, let’s get started…
📌 So, what’s this sunscreen chaos now?
Titanium dioxide, a common ingredient in sunscreen, makeup, and even tattoo ink has found its way into foods like candy, gum, and frozen meals. It’s used to make colors pop and extend shelf life, but its safety is a hot topic.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer lists it as a possible carcinogen (in the same group as mobile phones if that helps), but studies haven’t reached a firm conclusion. Some research links it to gut inflammation and potential cell damage, yet the FDA still considers it safe within regulated limits.
Meanwhile, Europe has banned it in food, and companies like Whole Foods are phasing it out of products. If you’re worried, check labels - it’s often listed as "artificial color" or "color added."
📌 This is DISGUSTING
Polymarket is taking heat for letting users bet on the devastating Palisades fire in Los Angeles. From how many acres will burn to whether the blaze will reach cities like Malibu or Santa Monica, the platform has turned a tragedy into a gambling opportunity, and people aren’t happy.
Critics are calling it out for profiting off human suffering. One user said, “Polymarket should be shut down for this,” while another called the situation “dark.” The fire has already claimed two lives, destroyed over 1,000 structures, and continues to spread rapidly due to hurricane-force winds and limited water supplies.
Despite the backlash, Polymarket’s markets have attracted thousands of dollars in wagers, with one popular bet asking if the fire will be contained by Friday. Known for letting users gamble on current events like elections and pop culture, the platform’s wildfire betting has crossed a line for many.
📌 We now know when Taylor Swift is getting married
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Taylor Swift's boyfriend, finds the idea of a fall wedding "a little gauche" due to its overlap with football season. On his New Heights podcast, Travis explained that his friends typically opt for summer weddings, avoiding conflicts with football games, for which many have season tickets. He joked about not forcing friends to choose between a game and a wedding.
His brother and co-host, Jason Kelce, took a more diplomatic stance, emphasizing that weddings and marital harmony are more important than football. Jason suggested avoiding unnecessary disputes and considering alternative options, like Friday weddings, during the fall. Travis, however, insisted weddings should remain a "weekend thing."
📌 Oh, and we finally know what causes those unexplained cancers
A groundbreaking scientific review has found that microplastics - those tiny bits of plastic in food containers, clothes, and even the air we breathe - could be linked to some pretty serious health issues like colon and lung cancer, infertility, and chronic respiratory diseases.
While many cancers are on the decline, colon cancer is actually rising, especially in young people. And lung cancers that aren’t caused by smoking? Those are climbing, too. It’s baffled experts for years, but microplastics might be a missing piece of the puzzle.
These tiny particles, smaller than 5mm, sneak into our bodies through air, food, and water. Once inside, they mess with critical systems, like the protective mucus layer in our digestive system, potentially setting the stage for tumors. They also inflame organs and disrupt fertility - affecting sperm quality, ovarian function, and even the placenta, which could lead to low birth weights or pre-term births.
On top of that, microplastics irritate our airways and lungs, increasing the risk of chronic inflammation and lung cancer. And they’re everywhere - from ocean trenches to Arctic ice - and their production is set to triple by 2060.
The researchers behind this study are calling for urgent action, emphasizing the $289 billion annual healthcare cost linked to microplastics in the U.S. alone. It’s a wake-up call to policymakers: we need to tackle this growing problem before it wreaks more havoc on our health.
So, that’s it for today. If you found this edition interesting and entertaining, please drop a like and follow us for more!
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