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Fentanyl deaths in the U.S. was mentioned in the June 27 CNN Presidential Debate. Here's how many Americans died from the illegal drug in 2023.

How many people in the U.S. died from fentanyl in 2023?

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

While each decade has its own television shows that leave a mark, the 1980s was full of some truly great comedy television. It was the era when we first met Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties. We met the Tanners on Full House and the Seavers on Growing Pains. Then, there was Cheers, The Golden Girls, The Cosby Show, Family Matters, and Silver Spoons. And we can’t forget about iconic shows like Miami Vice, Roseanne, Murder, She Wrote, and Unsolved Mysteries.

Beloved Child Actor, 46, Found Dead Alongside Service Dog

Moore, OK

Entertainment Weekly

Officials have announced Jesse Jane’s cause of death. A summary of an autopsy report by the Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office lists "fentanyl and cocaine toxicity" as the probable cause of death for the adult film star, who died Jan. 24 alongside her boyfriend Brett Hasenmueller. The death was ruled accidental.

Adult film star Jesse Jane’s cause of death announced by officials

Los Angeles, CA

The Independent

Daelena Mackay was a student “full of life” and looking to follow in her father’s footsteps as an actor.But in May, she was found hanging from a red scarf in her Los Angeles apartment just one month before her 21st birthday. For weeks, her body sat in a mortuary after the county’s medical examiner ruled her death a suicide.Her father, Dwayne Adway, a veteran Hollywood actor who has appeared in hit television shows CSI, NYPD Blue, and Soul Plane, has since cast his doubt over the cause of his daughter’s death and said the family is looking for “truth and...

A Hollywood actor’s daughter was found dead in her home. Her family insists it wasn’t suicide

New Mexico State

RadarOnline

Eminem, with his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), has come under fire for including lyrics that reference the tragic shooting incident involving Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie Rust, RadarOnline.com has learned. In one of the Detroit rapper's new tracks, titled Fuel, Eminem raps about the killing, stating: "But it's in a holster, I proceed to bust it/ F--- around and get popped like Halyna Hutchins."Fans and critics alike took to social media to express their outrage over the insensitivity of the lyrics, especially considering Baldwin's ongoing trial.Baldwin, who is currently on trial...

'This Just Feels Gross': Eminem Faces Backlash for New Song Mocking the Accidental Deadly Shooting on the Set of 'Rust'

The US Sun

ONE person has died and seven others are in hospital after taking a “potentially contaminated batch” of insomnia tablets. Cops have launched a probe after a man died shortly after taking the Zopiclone pills. Zopiclone is a sleeping pill prescribed by the NHS and used to treat severe insomnia over the short term. But it […]

One dead and 7 in hospital after taking contaminated insomnia tablets as cops launch urgent probe

Pawtucket, RI

In Pawtucket, R.I., near a storefront advertising “free” cell phones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid overdosing when he smokes crack cocaine. (NPR is identifying him by his initials because he fears being arrested for using illegal drugs.)

Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic

Xylazine, a potent animal tranquilizer, has entered the UK drug scene, causing significant health risks and a recorded death. Experts call for preventive measures and harm-reduction strategies to address this emerging threat. Xylazine, a powerful animal tranquiliser linked to horrific side effects, is now widespread in the UK illicit drug...

Powerful Veterinary Drug With Horrific Side Effects Has Infiltrated the UK’s Illicit Market

North Carolina State

The Mirror US

Mark Laita has been documenting the Whittakers' lives since 2020 on his YouTube channel, Soft White Underbelly, but now he says he's 'done with them' after being 'lied' to

Man who uncovered inbred Whittaker family says they've 'lied' after handing over $1k for funeral

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

Cocaine worth £66,000 and a set of designer watches have been seized by police in a raid in Greater Manchester. Officers also discovered £30,000 in cash at a property in Pattern House, Castle Street, Stalybridge, on Friday. A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of...

Cocaine, cash and watches seized in police raid

Fox News

Neurologist Dr. Tom Pitts told NBC News Now that President Biden shows visual symptoms of Parkinson's disease, "one of the easier movement disorders to diagnose."

Neurologist says Biden displays 'hallmark' symptoms of Parkinson's: 'Not a hard case' to diagnose

Methamphetamine abuse is growing in the United States. Overdoses that include methamphetamine are on the rise. Methamphetamine plus Fentanyl in pills, smoke, or i.v. use cause the majority of deaths. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychostimulant and one of the most widely abused drugs worldwide. Production and distribution of methamphetamine...

Methamphetamine Is a Major Drug Threat in the U.S.

“When we regulate a substance, we have the most control over its production, distribution and consumption.”. Should heroin and cocaine be legally available to people who need and want them? If we are serious about stopping the crisis of drug overdose deaths, that is exactly the kind of profound change we need. Yes, extensive regulations would be necessary. In fact, the whole point of regulating drug production and sales is that we can better control what is being sold and to whom.

Legalizing And Regulating Drugs Is The Only Way Out Of The Overdose Crisis (Op-Ed)

NEW AI speed cameras being rolled out on UK roads can “see inside your car” and recognise “every passenger” before seeing pictures of them to the police The devices will be able to work out whether or not you’re wearing a seatbelt or using a phone and can even be used to check who is […]

New AI speed cameras can ‘see inside your car’ and identify ‘every passenger’ before sending pictures ‘straight to cops’

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The United States is in the throes of a deadly opioid  epidemic that could claim the lives of millions by 2029.
A recent breakthrough in overdose treatments could offer a new strategy for the public health emergency.



					
			

The study, led by researchers at Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis, introduces a novel drug, called compound 368, that seems to greatly enhance the life-saving effects of naloxone in mice.
Naloxone (brand name Narcan) is one of the most common and effective opioid overdose treatments available today in the US without a prescription. It is also an opioid, but instead of activating...

Breakthrough Drug Could Have The Power to Reverse Opioid Overdoses

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Experimenting with substances at social gatherings can seem like a rite of passage for some. However, when it comes to cocaine, the stakes are alarmingly high. This powerful stimulant may appear harmless or even glamorous in party settings, but the reality is starkly different. Cocaine poses serious risks that can lead to immediate and long-term consequences. Understanding these dangers is crucial for anyone considering its use, especially in social environments.

Why cocaine is dangerous to experiment with at a party

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The Silent Killer: Fentanyl Epidemic in the U.S.

The United States is battling an invisible war. On average, approximately 80,000 Americans lose their lives yearly due to a fentanyl overdose, mimicking a daily airline...

The Silent Killer: Fentanyl Epidemic in the U.S.

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