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Researchers say sugar should be treated as controlled substance; what say you? (poll)

What does sugar have in common with beer and cigarettes?

Scientists are arguing that the sweet stuff should be considered a controlled substance and regulated as such, just like alcohol and tobacco, Time reports.

The Los Angeles Times identifies four criteria that justify government regulation: The item in question is unavoidable in society, toxic, can be abused and is bad for society.

The researchers say that sugar meets all of these criteria, and the government should treat it similar to the way it treats alcohol and tobacco.

Taking sugar away from Americans will be no easy task.

Time reports the average U.S. adult puts away 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, according to the American Heart Association, and teens take in 34 teaspoons.

But there's no denying that such a high sugar intake produces adverse effects. »

Russia organized 2 sides of a Texas protest and encouraged 'both sides to battle in the streets'

Authored by businessinsider.com

A Facebook page named Heart of Texas, whose link to Russia was first reported by Business Insider, organized a rally at noon on May 21 at the Islamic Da'wah Center in Houston to "Stop Islamization of Texas."

Another Russia-linked account, United Muslims of America, organized a counterprotest â a "Save Islamic Knowledge" rally.

It's hard to attend an event in Houston, Texas, when you're trolling from a site in St. Petersburg, Russia.". »

Papa John's Pulls NFL-Associated Ads Citing 'Negative Consumer Sentiment'

Authored by bleacherreport.com

Pizza chain Papa John's announced Wednesday that it is pulling its advertising associated with the NFL, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.

Per Jonathan Maze of Nation's Restaurant News, Papa John's founder John Schnatter said sales are down due to "negative consumer sentiment" regarding the company's relationship with the NFL.

In exchange for pulling current ads, Schnatter said the NFL has given Papa John's additional future spots moving forward. »

Houston Astros win World Series in Game 7

Authored by wlky.com

The Houston Astros have won their first ever World Series, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7.

After falling two games behind at the start of the series, the Astros certainly made their city proud as they came back to win it all.

Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle The Houston Astros celebrate beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. »