US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Opioid overdoses deaths drop for 12th straight month

Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.

Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live

Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Give us Liberty or give us the Bottom 10! Or give us both!

The first 2024 loss for Jamey Chadwell's Flames was the first FBS win ever for Kennesaw State.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

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.

Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline

The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest city. Sign up for the Rural ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Trump’s Support From Black and Latino Voters Gives Republicans New Hope

Donald J. Trump picked up support among Latino and Black working-class voters, giving the party hope for a new way to win in a diversifying nation.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Clintons hope Trump, Vance 'will govern for all of us'

Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton weighed in on the results of the White House race Wednesday, saying in a statement that they hope President-elect Trump and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Biden in Germany speaks of hope of a cease-fire in Gaza after Sinwar death

President Joe Biden is on his way back to the United States from a day of meetings in Berlin, appearing alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and marking the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as ...

Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?

Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.

Anthropic’s agentic Computer Use is giving people ‘superpowers’

Claude uses a computer essentially as a human does. People are using it for coding, researching, 'drudge work' and even to hail Uber rides.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

After Sinwar's Death, Israel Has Stark Choice: Declare Victory or Keep Fighting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested the war would continue as the U.S. and Israel’s military argue for a cease-fire in Gaza.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Communication expert breaks down Wisconsin Senate debate performances

ABC News' Jay O’Brien speaks with Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde.

Expert breaks down what to know about dog's behaviors

Dr. Alexandra Horowitz is a dog cognition researcher and bestselling author of "The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves." She, along with Skipper, a golden retriever therapy dog, join ...

US election guide: how to watch like an expert

Here is an hour-by-hour guide on how to watch election night like an expert. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Shake But Not Topple Hamas, Experts Say

Analysts call the killing of several Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, a deep blow to the Palestinian militant group, but expect it to keep fighting.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Spurs pass test of nerve to give fans hope of a more prosperous future | David Hytner

Long-suffering supporters almost expected Tottenham to blow their 2-0 lead over Manchester City. The victory could prove a cathartic one. It was not so much the old line about it being a bad time ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

US cracks down on Russia’s facilitators worldwide

About 400 companies and individuals in China, India, Turkey and other countries are added to sanctions list

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Widow accuses health board of 'letting families down' over deaths

Louise Slorance spoke before giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry after the death of husband Andrew.

Would abandoning hope help us to tackle the climate crisis?

Leaders are eager to fill us with positivity, but research shows people in distress are more likely to take collective action. If despair is the most unforgivable sin, then hope is surely the most ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidate

The Washington Post says it won't endorse a candidate for president in this year’s tightly contested race and would avoid doing so in the future

Entertainment - ABC News - October 26

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.

'Give us back our gods': Inside Nepal's Museum of Stolen Art

Hundreds of artefacts were looted from Nepal as it opened up from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Coons: Voters 'didn't give us credit' for Biden administration's work

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said on Wednesday he did not think voters gave his party enough credit for the bipartisan legislation that was signed into law during the Biden administration. In an ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

This Elephant Uses a Hose to Give Herself a Shower Every Day

In the Berlin Zoo, Mary demonstrated another example of clever elephantine tool use while another animal exhibited a form of mischief with a hose that resembled a prank.

Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China

Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on Beijing

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trump secures control of Congress as Republicans win House majority

Party’s hold on both chambers gives US president-elect latitude to pursue radical legislative agenda

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

2024 Week 7 NFL score predictions, odds, picks: Expert gives exact scores for all 14 remaining games

SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his score predictions for all 15 games in Week 7 of the NFL season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

2024 Week 8 NFL score predictions, odds, picks: Expert reveals exact scores for all 15 remaining games

SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his score predictions for all 16 games in Week 8 of the NFL season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID vaccines anymore

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board

Health - ABC News - November 1

2024 Breeders' Cup Classic horses, odds: Expert who nailed 11 Oaks-Derby doubles relays picks, predictions

When is the Breeders' Cup Classic 2024? The 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic is Saturday, November 2 at Del Mar Racetrack featuring City of Troy, Fierceness and Forever Young

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

2024 Week 9 NFL score predictions, odds, picks: Expert gives out exact scores for 14 remaining games

SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his score predictions for all 16 games in Week 8 of the NFL schedule

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Yahya Sinwar’s death raises ceasefire hopes and is a ‘moment of justice’ says Biden – Middle East crisis live

US president tells Netanyahu ‘let’s make this moment an opportunity to seek a path to peace, a better future in Gaza without Hamas’. At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leader’s death ending war

More than 60 deaths recorded in territory in past day as Israel launches more airstrikes and sends in more troops. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has launched new airstrikes and sent ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

'I would hope' Netanyahu sees Sinwar’s death as a turning point: top House Intel Cmte. Democrat

Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar will impact a potential ceasefire agreement.

Politics - NBC News - October 18

'This is the beginning': 91-year-old sister of longest death row inmate sees hope in his acquittal

After helping lead the fight to free her younger brother from nearly a half-century on death row, Hideko Hakamada feels she and her brother are beginning a new chapter of their lives

World - ABC News - October 19

Liam Payne's sister Nicola says she hoped a news alert about his death was a mistake

Liam Payne's sister Nicola learned of his death through an alert on her phone: 'I went cold.' Meanwhile, toxicology identifies some of the drugs in his system.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21

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