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Experts' picks for East, West and NBA champs
A Celtics repeat? A Thunder breakthrough? Our experts make their picks for the season.12 minutes ago - NBA -
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Police 'aggressive' before man ate bag of cocaine
An inquest hears from a friend of Chad Allford, who died after trying to swallow a bag of cocaine.5 hours ago -
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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 1993.6 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
'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.22 hours ago -
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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 cocaineYesterday -
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Oil prices end lower with weekly U.S. crude supplies up by over 5 million barrels
Oil futures settled lower Wednesday as official U.S. data showed an unexpected weekly climb in domestic crude inventories, prompting prices to post their first loss in three sessions.3 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Cocaine-related fatalities surge as England and Wales report record drug deaths
Campaigners say falling prices and social acceptability have driven higher use9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Young women from the ghetto were taken advantage of’: the power and pain of R&B’s ‘new jill swing’ era
The female counterpart to new jack swing, which exploded in the late 80s by fusing hip-hop, pop and R&B, was thrilling – but held back by sexism, racism and dodgy contracts. A flash of Technicolor ...12 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘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 ...13 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Deutsche Bank shares fall on doubling of third-quarter loan losses but profits rise
Deutsche Bank’s pre-tax profits were lifted by a reduction in the provisions it has set aside to settle litigation related to its Postbank acquisition13 hours ago -
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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.20 hours ago -
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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 cocaineYesterday -
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German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine
The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.Yesterday - Germany -
World - The Guardian
Side of cocaine with that? German police raid pizzeria after finding secret ingredient
Authorities smash drugs gang in North Rhine-Westphalia after learning Düsseldorf pizzeria was delivering narcotics. Pizza No 40 was long one of the best-selling dishes at a restaurant in the German ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
What is pink cocaine? The party drug reportedly taken by Liam Payne
The drug cocktail that can contain ketamine, ecstasy, meth and crack has grown in popularity in recent years. Liam Payne had ‘pink cocaine’ in his system at time of death – reports Pink ...Yesterday -
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Liam Payne reportedly had 'pink cocaine' in his system at time of death
Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, had multiple drugs in his system when he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina.Yesterday -
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German police say pizza order No. 40 came with a side of cocaine
German police have busted a pizzeria in the western city of Düsseldorf that also delivered a side order of cocaine when customers asked for item number 40 on the menuYesterday - Germany -
World - The Guardian
Liam Payne had ‘pink cocaine’ in his system at time of death – reports
An official in Argentina, where the boy band star died last week, has spoken anonymously ahead of the final toxicology results being released. Explainer: What is pink cocaine? Former One ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
What is ‘Pink Cocaine’?
The drug cocktail can contain ketamine, Ecstasy and meth — but rarely cocaine itself.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Europe falls behind China in playing host to clinical drug trials
Pharmaceutical companies turn to jurisdictions with simpler regulatory regimes2 days ago - China -
Politics - The Hill
What is pink cocaine? Autopsy finds drug in Liam Payne's body
A partial autopsy conducted on former One Direction singer Liam Payne found multiple substances in his system when he fell to his death from the third-floor balcony of a hotel room in Argentina ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Canadiens: Tremblay's Actions Were A Warning
Before he was appointed Montreal Canadiens' coach, Mario Tremblay couldn't help himself rubbing it in while interviewing a competitor for the job.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Conkers scandal is a reminder of bonkers worlds everywhere we look
Accusations of cheating reveal a drama fit for TV4 days ago -
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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.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Olympic snowboarder wanted by FBI for cocaine distribution and murder
Ryan Wedding, 43, accused of running cocaine ring Wedding competed for Canada at 2002 Winter Games A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring ...5 days ago - Olympics -
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Snowboarder accused of running cocaine ring
Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada, has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed several ...5 days ago -
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Ex-Olympic snowboarder charged with ordering killings in cocaine ring out of LA
Ryan Wedding, an ex-Olympic snowboarder, is facing federal charges alongside 15 other defendants in what prosecutors have described as a cocaine trafficking ring that ran stash houses in Los ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Liz Kendall expected to retain £1.3bn cut to UK sickness benefits in Budget
Move by work and pensions secretary likely to cause concern among disability rights activists6 days ago - United Kingdom -
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 ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s unambitious reset with the EU
The UK government has constrained itself too much within its red lines6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Cheaper alternative to northern leg of HS2 under consideration
Feasibility study to be launched for a Birmingham to Manchester rail route that could be part-funded by private finance6 days ago -
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Gold: ‘the ultimate perceived safe haven asset’?
BofA gets the goldbug6 days ago -
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How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world
Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tight6 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
The Musk-led group driving millions to Trump’s White House bid
Also in today’s newsletter, shamelessness in American politics and Kamala Harris’s appearance on Fox News6 days ago - Donald Trump -
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NHL Power Rankings: New No. 1 – Stars, Jets And Flames Rise While Oilers And Avalanche Fall
There's a ton of movement in the NHL power rankings early on in the season, although it's not time to overreact yet. Here's what stands out already for each team.October 16 - NHL -
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JD Vance Adviser Posted on Reddit for Years About Use of Cocaine, ‘Gas Station Heroin,’ Other Drugs
Aaron Kofsky, JD Vance’s financial policy adviser, called Vance “a Trump boot licker” and instructed users on how to transport drugs through TSA in the posts. “Coke then opiates is always my ...October 16 -
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The difference between Harris and Starmer
A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous oneOctober 16 -
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The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend
There's never been an era in NBA history where it’s been harder to win back-to-back titlesOctober 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Amgen’s stock falls as analyst warns that hype around obesity drug is baked in
Truist analyst Srikripa Devarakonda backs away from bullish call as competition mutes potential for biotech’s drug pipeline.October 14