Absence

Justice Samuel Alito absent from Supreme Court session for second day in a row

Justice Samuel Alito absent from Supreme Court session for second day in a row

Justice Samuel Alito’s absence from the Supreme Court session for the second consecutive day has sparked a flurry of speculation and commentary. Some have suggested that he might be out in the Iraqi desert, possibly looking for ancient Sumerian tablets to reference in a high-profile case. Others have joked about him celebrating Flag Day in the Bahamas, flown in by a billionaire on a private jet.

The absence of a Supreme Court Justice is certainly concerning, especially given the gravity of the cases they preside over. Alito’s repeated no-shows have raised eyebrows and prompted questions about his dedication to his duties.… Continue reading

Belgian man whose body makes its own alcohol cleared of drunk-driving

It’s a bizarre and fascinating reality that there are people out there whose bodies can naturally produce alcohol. The recent case of a Belgian man with Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) sheds light on a medical condition that seems like something out of a science fiction movie. When someone with ABS consumes carbohydrates, the ingested carbohydrates can ferment into alcohol within their body, leading to symptoms that mimic alcohol intoxication such as slurred speech, stumbling, and dizziness. It’s a condition that can easily be misunderstood, leading to misdiagnosis and judgment from others.

Imagine living in a time where this condition hadn’t been diagnosed.… Continue reading