'Financial version of Captain America’s serum': What are the top drugs fuelling Wall Street bankers? December 16, 2024 at 01:44AM

In The Wolf of Wall Street, drugs fueled excess and chaos; today, Wall Street’s drugs drive hyper-productivity. Adderall, the go-to stimulant, powers young bankers through 90-hour weeks, while Vyvanse offers smoother, longer-lasting focus. Zyn nicotine pouches buzz through bullpens, and Monsterbombs—a mix of Monster Energy and 5-Hour Energy—deliver heart-racing caffeine hits. When prescriptions fail, desperate bankers turn to the risky underground market, risking counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. These substances help junior bankers survive relentless workloads, but at a steep cost: burnout, dependency, and lost humanity. The grind continues, but the drugs have evolved—along with the toll.

'Extremely intoxicated' 16-year-old boy allegedly shoots family in Mexico December 16, 2024 at 12:06AM

A New Mexico teenager, Diego Leyva, allegedly shot and killed his parents and two siblings before calling 911 to confess. Intoxicated at the time, Leyva surrendered to police at the family home. The incident, the 29th mass murder in the US this year, has shocked the Belén community and reignited the gun control debate.

'World's worst autocratic govt': Yunus targets Sheikh Hasina December 15, 2024 at 09:53PM

Bangladesh celebrated its 54th Vijay Diwas, marking independence from Pakistan. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus hailed the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government, calling it autocratic. Hasina, in exile, condemned Yunus and the interim government, accusing them of supporting anti-liberation forces and neglecting the war's legacy. The traditional Victory Day parade was cancelled.

Guilfoyle's past sexual harassment allegations resurface: 'She displayed herself ...' December 15, 2024 at 11:16PM