Bolivia's top court says its former anti drug chief can be extradited to the US on drug charges

Bolivia's top court says its former anti-drug chief can be extradited to the US on drug charges

Bolivia’s highest court has approved the extradition to the United States of a former anti-narcotics chief on charges of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the U.S. Wednesday's rare ruling, which ...

World - ABC News - 4 hours ago

Nelly won't be charged after August drug arrest, Missouri prosecutor says

Rapper Nelly won’t face drug charges following his arrest this summer at a St. Louis-area casino

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

Anti-aging enthusiasts are turning to the drug rapamycin to help extend their lives—can it work? A longevity doctor weighs in

Longevity seekers are taking rapamycin in hopes of living longer. Here's what a health and longevity doctor has to say about the drug.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Biden proposes anti-obesity drug rule

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Biden proposes Medicaid, Medicare cover obesity drugs A proposed rule from the Biden administration would ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears

Paramedics found Sergei and Yulia Skrippal in an area known to be frequented by drug abusers.

US says a drug cartel is behind the longstanding problem of illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

For years, U.S. authorities and fishermen have complained about illegal fishing for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, and now it's clear who is behind the lucrative trade: a Mexican drug cartel

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Brother died waiting for lung transplant, says campaigner

A man whose brother died waiting on a double lung transplant says more work is needed to make Cystic Fibrosis drugs available.

Rapper Young Thug will be released from jail after he pleaded guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Grammy-winning Atlanta artist, 33, enters pleas without reaching deal with prosecutors in sprawling racketeering case. Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta, Georgia, to gang, drug ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

American convicted on drug-related charges in Russia loses appeal

A court in the Russian capital has rejected an American citizen’s appeal against against his sentence on drug-related charges

World - ABC News - November 5

Weight-loss drugs can improve kidney health, study finds

Analysis involving more than 85,000 people showed risk of worsening function was reduced by 22%. Weight-loss drugs can reduce the risk of worsening kidney function, kidney failure and dying from ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

'I thought I'd die after injecting black market anti-obesity drug'

Paige Roberts was left needing hospital treatment after injections made her vomit for 48 hours.

What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs

The vaccine sceptic would have broad power over food safety, vaccinations and pharmaceuticals.

Biden proposes huge expansion of US weight-loss drug coverage

State-backed insurance programmes would fund drugs for obese patients without separate health conditions

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Canadian Police Say They Dismantled Country’s Largest Drug Lab

Federal officers in British Columbia seized drugs and chemical precursors that could produce about 96 million opioid doses, the authorities said.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Philippines says it will cooperate if ICC seeks Duterte's custody over drug killings

The Philippine government says its law enforcement agencies will be obliged to cooperate if the International Criminal Court seeks the custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte as part of an ...

World - ABC News - November 13

An Australian on trial for drugs in Japan says she's the victim of a romance scam

An Australian accused of smuggling amphetamines in a suitcase has appeared in a Japanese court nearly two years after her arrest and said she was tricked into carrying them as part of an online ...

World - ABC News - November 18

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault summoned to court in trial of France’s former spy chief

Billionaire to give evidence as witness in illegal surveillance and influence peddling trial that has gripped France

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Iran's supreme leader threatens U.S. and Israel after official says it can make nuclear weapons

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed “a tooth-breaking response” against Israel and the United States on Saturday “for what they are doing against Iran” and its proxies.

US agency says Tesla's public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can't

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges almost a year after opening statements in trial

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Alleged LA County drug distributor charged with dealing opioid more powerful than fentanyl

The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.

Former top official in Chile is arrested on rape charges in a blow to President Boric

Chilean authorities say that a former senior official in the government has been arrested on suspicion of rape

World - ABC News - November 14

How can we help stop deadly drug-resistant infections spreading? Debt relief | Glenda Gray

Millions of lives could be saved if the world would only consider more innovative ways to help poorer nations tackle AMR. Drug-resistant infection, already one of the world’s biggest killers, is ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Biogen tops estimates, raises profit guidance as Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gains traction

Leqembi, along with rare disease and depression treatments, helped offset a year-over-year decline in revenue for the company's multiple sclerosis products.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Merck tops earnings estimates on strong demand for Keytruda, new drugs even as HPV vaccine sales fall

The company saw strong sales from its top-selling cancer drug Keytruda, recently launched treatments and its animal health business.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Bristol Myers Squibb tops earnings estimates and hikes outlook, helped by Eliquis and new drugs

The pharmaceutical giant also raised its full-year revenue forecast to an increase of roughly 5%.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Pennsylvania’s Top Court Tells Counties to Stop Defying Its Ballot Order

The decision came after officials in at least four counties had ignored the court’s pre-election guidance not to count mail ballots that were undated or misdated.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Notre Dame stuns USC on its home court in top-10 duel

Undefeated no more. The Trojans had no answer for Hannah Hidalgo or the Fighting Irish, who forced USC into 21 turnovers in a massive matchup out West.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Trump says former Ice director Tom Homan will be in charge of borders and deportations

Immigration hardliner said last week that if Trump ‘needs help running a deportation operation, I am standing by’. US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Tom Homan, the former acting ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

JD Vance’s Senate Office Fires Key Adviser Who Posted About Drug Use on Reddit

“Those posts were written in good humor and didn't hurt anybody,” says Aaron Kofsky, who advised Vance on crypto and banking policy, of posts in which he wrote about using cocaine, kratom, and ...

Tech - Wired - November 4

Venom Helped Create Weight-Loss Drugs. What Else Could It Do For Us?

A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.

Science - The New York Times - November 14

Why the FDA Wants TV Drug Ads to Use Simpler Words and Lose the Distractions

Clear descriptions of potential risks and side effects will be required under rules that go into effect Nov. 20, even as the Trump administration readies an offensive against big pharma.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Denzel Washington is nearly 10 years sober: Drug, alcohol use led to 'a lot of damage'

'Gladiator II's' Denzel Washington gets candid about his past drug and alcohol use, revealing 'drinking was a 15-year pattern.' He is nearly 10 years sober.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Hims & Hers shares rally on results, but execs say GLP-1 drug shortage ‘is not abating’

Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. rallied after hours on Monday after the wellness platform bumped its full-year sales forecast higher, as its efforts to offer more personalized care and more ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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