Crack Cocaine Crisis

Initial report shows Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died, says Argentine official

An initial toxicology report for ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died last week after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, shows that he had cocaine in his system after ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Autopsy shows Liam Payne had “pink cocaine” in his body at time of death

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Investigators not yet ready to release Liam Payne’s body to his family

World - Yahoo News - October 22

'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

Britons are dying in a blizzard of cheap cocaine. Why is so little being done to save them? | Martha Gill

Deaths rose 30% last year, partly due to a rise in purity, but the stigma over drug abuse still stands in the way of funding the means to stop the toll. Compared with the screaming scare campaigns ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Demons player banned from playing Australian rules football until 2028 28-year-old returned positive test after a game in 2023 Joel Smith has been banned from playing any form of Australian ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule set to ban phony feedback

With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work.

Rams crack the code against Vikings defense & possible stock down on Patrick Mahomes? | Inside Coverage

Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson & Frank Schwab react to the Los Angeles Rams 30-20 victory against the Minnesota Vikings and give QB stock up and stock down picks in C Rob's Week 7 QB Room.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

‘The dynamics are different’: Singapore and Malaysia aim to finally crack economic integration with Johor special zone

The number of Singaporeans visiting or relocating to Johor could increase in coming years when a rail link between Singapore and Johor Bahru is completed.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Hong Kong cracks down on how banks and hedge funds discuss block trades

Regulator brings in new measures after launching criminal insider dealing case against Segantii Capital Management

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

SEC to crack down on dubious injury timeouts: 'Play football and stop the feigned injury nonsense'

A coach can be suspended for a game after three fake injuries are found.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 16 hours ago

SEC cracks down on coaches and teams faking injuries to slow hurry-up offenses

The Southeastern Conference is cracking down on its players falling down and feigning injuries

Sports - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragic experiences by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

What's behind America's misinformation crisis

The Federal Emergency Management Agency pushed back on false claims that it pulled out of areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene after facing threats. The Atlantic writer Charlie ...

The root of the crisis in special needs education

Since legislative changes in 2014, governments have failed to adapt this area of public policy as autism diagnoses increase

World - Financial Times - October 22

The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?

Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transition

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

2025 NFL Draft top 50 big board: Travis Hunter No. 1, Ashton Jeanty cracks top 10 and race for QB1 continues

There is no Caleb Williams in this draft class, but that's what makes it so interesting

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

2025 NFL Draft order after Week 6: Patriots hold No. 1 pick with several others in pursuit; Jets crack top 10

A look at the current draft order

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10

Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Miami up to No. 5 in AP Top 25 football poll as top four remain unchanged; Colorado, Washington State crack rankings