Boosie Badazz Offered $50K Bond in Gun Case, Release Date From Jail Unclear

Boosie Badazz, the Louisiana rapper formerly known as Lil Boosie, was recently offered a $50,000 bond in a gun case. However, the release date from jail is still unclear. The rapper was arrested on April 3rd and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession … Read more

White Supremacist Says MDMA Drove Him Away From Extremist Beliefs

The power of MDMA, or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, to drive away extreme beliefs and ideologies is the focus of a recent story that has been gaining traction in the media. The story in question centers around a white supremacist who claims that MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, was the catalyst that allowed him to break away from … Read more

NCAA Committee Shows Support for Removing Cannabis From List of Banned Substances

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently announced its support for removing cannabis from its list of banned substances. This decision could have a major impact on the way student-athletes are treated and monitored, as well as the way data is collected and analyzed. The connection to big data is clear in this decision. By … Read more

Adele Says She’s Developed ‘Jock Itch’ from Las Vegas Residency Shows

Adele recently announced she has developed a case of “jock itch” from her Las Vegas residency shows. This is an interesting case study for data analysts as it demonstrates the importance of big data and its applications in tracking and predicting trends. The historical development of big data has been driven by the need to … Read more

Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest Fan Crashes Through Canopy, Inches Away from Singer

On Saturday, August 8th, a fan at the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest crashed through a canopy, coming within inches of the singer on stage. The incident occurred during a performance by the popular jazz group, The Jazz Messengers. The group was in the middle of their set when the fan, identified as a 34-year-old man, … Read more

Matty Healy Drinks From Flask Onstage After Taylor Swift Breakup

It’s no secret that The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has been through a lot in the past few weeks. After his highly publicized breakup with Taylor Swift, the singer took to the stage with a flask in hand. This unique move has left many fans wondering what the meaning behind it was. In a recent … Read more

From the Archives: ATTICA! ATTICA! (1991)

Data analytics and data science are increasingly important tools in the field of archiving. By collecting and analyzing data from past events, archivists can gain valuable insights into the history of a given topic. One such example is the ATTICA! ATTICA! (1991) event, a protest against the unjust treatment of prisoners at the Attica Correctional … Read more

Wisconsin GOP Leaders Kill 500+ Proposals from Governor, Including Legal Cannabis

On Tuesday, Wisconsin GOP leaders killed more than 500 proposals from Governor Tony Evers, including a proposal to legalize cannabis. This move was seen by many as a rebuke to Governor Evers, who has been pushing for the legalization of cannabis since he took office in January 2019. The proposal to legalize cannabis was part … Read more

New Report From Marijuana Policy Project Examines Eight Years of Cannabis Tax Revenue

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) recently released a comprehensive report examining the impact of cannabis tax revenue over the past eight years. The report, which was conducted by MPP’s research team, found that states that have legalized cannabis have seen significant increases in tax revenue, with the total amount of taxes collected exceeding $10 billion … Read more