U.S. sees largest decline ever in drug overdose deaths over a year-long period

New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the largest drop in overdose deaths ever recorded in the U.S. over a 12-month period. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the number decreased by 22%, the CDC found. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga sat down with Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, to discuss.

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GSK to buy US cancer drug firm IDRx for up to $1.15bn

Massachusetts-based company is working on new treatments for gastrointestinal cancers. Business live – latest updates GSK has struck a deal worth up to $1.15bn (£950m) to acquire a ...
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Three murder charges over boy's bus station death

Three people are charged with murder over Thomas Taylor death near a bus station, say police.
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Edstrom's 3rd-period goal gives Rangers 2-1 win over the Golden Knights

Adam Edstrom tipped in Jonny Brodzinski’s shot off the rush at 5:57 of the third period to give the New York Rangers the lead for good in their 2-1 victory Saturday night over the Vegas Golden Knights
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Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history

Ohio State is favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame in the College Football Championship national title game
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Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken's 6-2 victory over the Sabres

Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday
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TikTok ban: supreme court appears inclined to uphold law that could see app barred in US – live

Justices appear skeptical of TikTok owner’s arguments after Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked court to review case. How would a TikTok ban in US work? TikTok maintains it is not ...
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Three teens arrested over boy's bus station death

A 17-year-old and two 18-year-old suspects are held over the death of Thomas Taylor.
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As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump

Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."
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Walgreens’ stock could see its best day ever. Is a turnaround really in store?

Walgreens was the worst stock in the S&P 500 last year. An analyst writes that it’s still “premature to say that Walgreens is on a stable path to growth” despite upbeat earnings.
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After another heartbreaking loss, will James Franklin and Penn State ever get over the hump?

Notre Dame is playing for a national title for the first time in 12 seasons, and Penn State has come up short yet again in a big-time matchup.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
U.S. overdose deaths far outpace other countries: Report

The United States has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths out of 30 countries, according to a new report from the health nonprofit the Commonwealth Fund. Overdose deaths in the U.S. dipped ...
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US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing

President-elect was ordered to appear in Manhattan court on Friday morning to bring historic criminal case to a conclusion
Financial Times - 6d
Gregg Berhalter on time with USMNT: 'One of the most successful periods U.S. national team ever had'

Berhalter coached the USMNT from 2019 to 2024
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Smith dumps Diageo stake over impact of weight-loss drugs on alcohol demand

Veteran stockpicker sells shares in spirits brand because drinks sector is being ‘impacted negatively’
Financial Times - 6d
The looming battles over US economic policy thinking

Both Republicans and Democrats are split between populist and oligarchic visions
Financial Times - 6d
Blinken on US taking over Greenland: 'Not going to happen'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed President-elect Trump’s idea of the U.S. owning Greenland, saying it’s “obviously” not going to happen. “The idea expressed about Greenland is obviously ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Nvidia’s stock falls further — but analysts see a future that’s brighter than ever

Nvidia’s talk of huge market opportunities in autonomous driving and robotics is “potentially comforting for investors thinking about what might come next for the company,” an analyst says.
MarketWatch - Jan. 8
British track and field body charged with corporate manslaughter over Paralympic athlete's death

The governing body for track and field in Britain and a sports official have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete who was hit on the head by a metal pole during ...
ABC News - Jan. 8
UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian’s death

Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented UAE, was injured in London in July 2017 and pronounced dead at the scene. UK Athletics has been charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of a ...
The Guardian - Jan. 8
UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over death of Paralympian

UK Athletics is charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.
BBC News - Jan. 8
Mexico offers protection to famed corridos singer after drug cartel death threats

Authorities in Mexico are offering famed corridos singer Natanael Cano and other artists state protection after a drug cartel in northern Mexico publicly threatened them, prosecutors say
ABC News - Jan. 7
The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning

A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.
Wired - Jan. 7
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US

Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’
Financial Times - Jan. 7
US probing Teslas over driverless feature

The U.S. government is probing Tesla over a driverless feature in its electric vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA cited Tesla's "Smart ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
To see how Trump will control the US media, look at Viktor Orbán’s Hungary | Owen Jones

Nick Clegg’s departure is likely to see Meta following X’s tilt towards the right. It leaves the way open for an insidious hollowing out of democracy. Will democracy survive a second Trump ...
The Guardian - Jan. 7
1st human bird flu death in US reported

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.
ABC News - Jan. 7
Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu

Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...
The Guardian - Jan. 6
Is creative destruction on the decline?

Policymakers can raise growth by targeting economic agility
Financial Times - Jan. 6
Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China

Trump may believe that Syria is “not our fight,” but the competition with China is very much ours and will undoubtedly be a focus of his administration.
The Hill - Jan. 5
Hotel Waiter Arrested, Charged for Allegedly Giving Liam Payne Drugs Before Death

Yahoo News - Jan. 5
William's 'sorrow over pal's death' and 'bleak midwinter'

Tributes to a Briton killed in the New Orleans attack, and winter NHS delays lead Sunday's newspapers.
BBC News - Jan. 4
Honduras threatens to expel US military over Trump deportation threat

Honduran President Xiomara Castro issued President-elect Trump a stark warning earlier this week over his vow to pursue mass deportations when he returns to the White House, threatening to bar U.S. ...
The Hill - Jan. 4
Argentina Man Arrested After Being Charged with Supplying Drugs to Liam Payne Before Singer's Shocking Death

Yahoo News - Jan. 3
Stakt Mat review: The most versatile exercise mat I’ve ever used

I’ve tested the Stakt Mat for over a year — it’s now essential to my yoga, Pilates, barre and strength workouts.
NBC News - Jan. 3
See it: Rare eagle among largest birds of prey in the world spotted thousands of miles from home

Yahoo News - Jan. 3
Pharma giant seeks to join lawsuit against FDA over weight loss drugs

Eli Lilly is seeking to end a lawsuit filed by a pharmacy trade group against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by joining as a defendant, stating it wants to end the "entitlement" some ...
The Hill - Jan. 2
‘Wait and see’: Real Madrid keep their counsel over Trent Alexander-Arnold

Ancelotti won’t commit on move for Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold can speak to club over summer move Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid’s pursuit of the Liverpool ...
The Guardian - Jan. 2
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni file lawsuits over It Ends With Us

Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations. The actor Blake Lively has sued the director of It Ends With Us, Justin ...
The Guardian - Jan. 1