Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths

The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.

Cocaine-related fatalities surge as England and Wales report record drug deaths

Campaigners say falling prices and social acceptability have driven higher use

Business - Financial Times - October 23

What is 'pink cocaine'? Explaining the drug cocktail linked to Liam Payne's death

An initial toxicology report revealed that former One Direction singer Liam Payne had multiple drugs in his system, including “pink cocaine,” when he fell to his death.

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

'Pink cocaine,' the designer drug tied to Liam Payne's death, isn't what it sounds like

'Pink cocaine,' a party drug reportedly found in Liam Payne's system at his time of death, often contains ketamine, MDMA and methamphetamine — but not cocaine.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

A recreational drug called “pink cocaine” is getting attention and causing confusion since it doesn't typically contain cocaine

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

A recreational drug called “pink cocaine” is getting attention and causing confusion since it doesn't typically contain cocaine

Health - ABC News - October 22

Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending

World - ABC News - October 25

Police force 'reasonable' before man's cocaine death

Chad Allford, 23, died after accidentally ingesting cocaine when a bag "exploded" in his mouth.

US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins US election

Dollar up and renewable energy stocks down, while shares in president-elect’s media business rise by more than a third. Analysis: Trump policies mean higher prices Business live – latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

‘Drugs were everywhere’: the rise and fall of the NBA’s cocaine era

Recreational drug use boomed in the 1980s and basketball was far from immune. The trend ended careers as the NBA clamped down. Micheal Ray Richardson was a brilliant player: a four-time NBA ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

'Drugs are all around' - crack cocaine crisis on Dublin's streets

The use of crack cocaine increased by 594% in Ireland between 2017 and 2023.

Stubbornly glamorous cocaine lures us into addiction

If we really want to halt the scourge, we need to understand how the drug affects the many weekend users. Martha Gill’s article about the ravages of increased cocaine usage and purity raises ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Police seize record cocaine haul in banana shipment in Spain

A ship carried crates of bananas that concealed identically designed boxes containing the cocaine, police said.

Spanish police seize record cocaine haul in banana shipment from Ecuador

Partner in company due to receive shipment arrested after 13 tonnes of drug discovered at port of Algeciras. Spanish police and customs officers have intercepted the largest known consignment of ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record

Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Philippines' Duterte admits to drug war 'death squad'

The former president says he offers "no apologies, no excuses" for his anti-crime campaign.

Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug

Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.

The Middle East Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties

Captagon is bringing in billions for Syria’s Assad regime and Iran-backed militias including Hezbollah—and it’s triggering a health crisis.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

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World - Financial Times - November 11

The rehabilitation of KPMG in the UK

The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivals

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

China’s Baidu joins Meta in race to make AI-integrated smart glasses

Launch comes as Chinese internet groups jostle for dominance in hardware

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result. Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations

Injuries were reported and homes were destroyed in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high winds, rapidly grew to over 10,000 acres, officials said.

SGA's career-high 45 fuels OKC without Holmgren

In the Thunder's first game since losing Chet Holmgren for at least two months to a hip fracture, Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a career-high 45 points, 9 assists and 5 steals ...

Sports - ESPN - November 12

‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high

Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024. There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Mahomes, Chiefs set to use first loss as 'fuel'

After winning their first nine games in not-so-dominant fashion, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs ran out of magic Sunday, losing 30-21 to the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Duterte tells Philippines ‘war on drugs’ inquiry he kept a death squad

Ex-president says he kept criminals to kill other criminals while mayor and offers no apologies at hearing investigating crackdowns. The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has told a ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Death in UK immigration removal centre is the first believed to be linked to the drug spice

Staff at Brook House had warned it was ‘only a matter of time’ before someone died as a result of taking the drug. The death of a man in an immigration removal centre a fortnight ago is believed ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Girl left near death after being drugged by mother

The woman was arrested after a urine test on her daughter found ibuprofen, which had not been prescribed.

2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find

The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.

World - The New York Times - November 7

House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

Bitcoin surges to record high following election

Bitcoin jumped to a record high above $84,000 on Monday as cryptocurrency expectations continued to surge following the reelection of President-elect Trump, whose victory is being largely ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023

Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlash

World - Financial Times - November 14

Number of homeless people in Wales at record high

Charmaine, 38, has been waiting to move for two years and says it is affecting her mental health.

Desperation over gang violence fuels a surge of migration from Ecuador to the US

Across Ecuador, gangs have unleashed a wave of violence and extortion, upending lives and spurring an unprecedented exodus

World - ABC News - October 30

Trump- and Musk-fueled falsehoods and threats backdrop US election

Misinformation and Russian-linked vote curbing attempts over unfounded terrorist threats aim to disrupt US election. Americans went to the polls on Tuesday against a backdrop of misinformation – ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

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