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Top stories - NBC News
Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.October 18 -
Top stories - BBC News
Detective who stole £400k of seized drugs jailed
Greater Manchester Police officer Andrew Talbot, 54, stole the drug and sold it on to dealers.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Think your job is stressful? Spare a thought for those who can see what’s coming next | Fiona Katauskas
It’s all in the line of sight. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
Tesla faces NHTSA investigation of 'Full Self-Driving' after fatal collision
Tesla faces a new investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, concerning issues with its “Full Self-Driving” systems, and whether they are safe to use in fog, ...October 18 - Tesla -
Business - CNBC
Tesla faces NHTSA investigation of ‘Full Self-Driving’ after fatal collision
Tesla faces a new U.S. probe concerning its "Full Self-Driving" systems, and whether they are safe to use in "reduced roadway visibility conditions."October 18 - Tesla -
Top stories - CBS News
North Dakota woman gets 25 years for fatally poisoning boyfriend
Ina Kenoyer believed Steven Riley Jr. was about to come into a large inheritance and had planned to break up with her, authorities say.October 18 -
Tech - VentureBeat
SambaNova and Gradio are making high-speed AI accessible to everyone—here’s how it works
SambaNova and Gradio partner to simplify AI development, offering faster inference and improved energy efficiency, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the evolving AI chip market.October 17 -
World - The New York Times
Behind Nigeria’s Fuel Tanker Explosion, a Fatal Quest for Cheap Gasoline
More than 160 people died when an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria exploded. Witnesses and relatives of victims said poverty had driven most to try to collect the spilled gas.October 17 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Platforma.bio by MiLaboratories is making waves in drug discovery
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the evolving field of bioinformatics, staying current is a challenge. For MiLaboratories, the challenge was creating software called Platforma.bio, which not only ...October 17 -
Business - Inc.
Why Everyone in Your Company Should Be a Salesperson
The country’s top sellers shared their advice at the Inc. 5000 Conference.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Weight loss drugs may help reduce drug and alcohol misuse: Research
Weight loss medications such as Ozempic may be able to cut drug and alcohol misuse in half, according to a new study from the scientific journal Addiction. The research, published Thursday, found ...October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
12:30 Report — Everyone claims victory in Harris’s Fox interview
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! Halloween is creeping up. What do you think will be the most popular/timely Halloween costume based on pop culture this year? An "SNL" Domingo bridesmaid would ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Police insisted second Salisbury novichok attack was drug overdose, inquiry told
Inspector dismissed emergency services’ concerns that incident was similar to Skripal poisonings, KC says. Police officers urged paramedics and firefighters to treat the second novichok incident in ...October 17 -
Business - CNBC
Uncovering the mysterious side of art pricing. ‘Everyone’s trying to make money’
Galleries don't always display prices, making the art world mysterious, or possibly even "shady," according to some insiders.October 17 -
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World - The Guardian
Lucy Letby gave baby morphine overdose years before first murder, inquiry hears
Newborn received 10 times the correct amount of painkiller and could have died if colleagues had not spotted error. Lucy Letby gave a potentially fatal dose of morphine to a newborn baby two years ...October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NBA Eastern Conference standings predictions and winner 2024-25: Everyone’s chasing Boston
The Knicks could grab the top seed from the Celtics in the regular season, but Boston is the better playoff team.October 16 - NBA -
Top stories - BBC News
Letby gave baby overdose two years before murders
Lucy Letby was reportedly "unhappy" at being told she could no longer administer controlled drugs.October 16 -
World - ABC News
Poland's president criticizes the planned suspension of the right to asylum as a 'fatal mistake'
Poland’s president has condemned the government’s contentious plan to suspend the right to asylum for irregular migrants, calling it a “fatal mistake.”October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Heisman watch: A Big Four, and then a very big drop
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is the midseason favorite after his incredible start to the season.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%
First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this yearOctober 16 - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run
World’s richest man aims to sway outcome of November election with donationOctober 16 - Elon Musk -
Business - Financial Times
Has America lost its shame?
The brazenness of US politicians in the face of scandals is a defining feature of the eraOctober 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
It’s Time for America to Get Real With Iran and Israel
A real strategy for coercive U.S. diplomacy to change Iran’s behavior.October 16 - Iran -
Top stories - NBC News
Arrest made after woman killed while exercising on popular Nashville trail
A man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman who was killed while exercising Monday on a popular Nashville, Tennessee, walking trail.October 15 -
Health - ABC News
Puerto Rico police investigate 8 deaths and about two dozen suspected fentanyl overdoses in one town
At least eight people have died in a town on Puerto Rico’s north coast in recent days after authorities say around two dozen suffered from suspected overdoses linked to drugs likely contaminated ...October 15 -
World - ABC News
Puerto Rico police investigate 8 deaths and about two dozen suspected fentanyl overdoses in one town
At least eight people have died in a town on Puerto Rico’s north coast in recent days after authorities say around two dozen suffered from suspected overdoses linked to drugs likely contaminated ...October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Everyone Has a Bad Investor
A deep dive into the impact of toxic investors on company culture and financial health, and strategies to mitigate risks.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
CCTV shows moments leading up to fatal stabbings
The teenagers were killed in a case of mistaken identity, the court has been told.October 14