Rob Reiner's Heartbreak, Fentanyl Crisis, and Digital 'Slop': Weekly Recap

Fentanyl as a Threat: President Trump labeled fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction" while signing an executive order to combat drug trafficking from Venezuela, coinciding with U.S. military airstrikes on vessels suspected of carrying drugs.

Word of the Year: Merriam-Webster selected "slop" as its Word of the Year, defining it as low-quality digital content often generated by AI, reflecting the overwhelming amount of such content in 2025.

Social Security Awareness: A Cato Institute survey revealed a generational divide in opinions on Social Security, with younger Americans preferring cuts to benefits over tax increases, highlighting a lack of understanding about how the system operates.

Tribute to Anthony Geary: Fans of "General Hospital" mourned the passing of Anthony Geary, who played Luke for 37 years, with his character's marriage to Laura being a historic moment in soap opera history.