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Sham Philadelphia coffee shop hiding crack operation busted in sweeping raid, 17 arrested: AG

April 1, 2026

Sham Philadelphia coffee shop hiding crack operation busted in sweeping raid, 17 arrested: AG

Philadelphia officials dismantled a drug ring at a sham coffee shop in Operation Cocaine and Coffee, arresting 17 and seizing 27 guns and drugs.

'Gas station heroin' banned in another state amid nationwide crackdowns

March 26, 2026

'Gas station heroin' banned in another state amid nationwide crackdowns

Connecticut has banned tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin," classifying it as Schedule I as 14 states crack down on the addictive substance.

Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds

March 14, 2026

Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds

U.S. adult smoking rates hit a historic low of 9.9% in 2024, marking the first time cigarette use dropped to single digits, but 25.2 million Americans still smoke.

Alleged hazing death tied to secretive rush night ignites arrests and frat reckoning

March 11, 2026

Alleged hazing death tied to secretive rush night ignites arrests and frat reckoning

College freshman allegedly dies from alcohol poisoning during fraternity hazing at Northern Arizona University, prompting arrests and chapter shutdown.

Dem official pleads guilty to child abuse for driving drunk at triple legal limit, enters diversion program

March 6, 2026

Dem official pleads guilty to child abuse for driving drunk at triple legal limit, enters diversion program

Gina LaPlaca, 46, New Jersey township official, sentenced to three years supervision after pleading guilty to endangering child while driving drunk at nearly four times legal limit.

Greg Gutfeld says new San Francisco drug treatment policy ‘breaks the ice’ for other cities

February 20, 2026

Greg Gutfeld says new San Francisco drug treatment policy ‘breaks the ice’ for other cities

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld discusses San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new policy to establish a facility to arrest and treat drug users on ‘Gutfeld!’

Psychotherapist addresses mental ‘underbelly’ driving recent shootings

February 17, 2026

Psychotherapist addresses mental ‘underbelly’ driving recent shootings

Will Cain and psychotherapist Tom Kersting analyze a potential trend linking gender identity issues, mental health conditions, and recent violent acts on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

‘War on Drugs’ crusader Bill Bennett breaks with Trump as White House moves to ease federal marijuana rules

February 16, 2026

‘War on Drugs’ crusader Bill Bennett breaks with Trump as White House moves to ease federal marijuana rules

Reagan administration official William Bennett breaks with Trump on cannabis policy, citing concerns about youth marijuana use, school absenteeism and academic performance decline.

I went from preacher’s kid to meth addict — then everything changed

February 16, 2026

I went from preacher’s kid to meth addict — then everything changed

From crystal meth addiction to radical restoration, this preacher's son describes an incredible journey from a "wrecking ball of bad decisions" to a transformed life.

Study challenges negative cannabis stereotypes, claiming link to brain benefits

February 15, 2026

Study challenges negative cannabis stereotypes, claiming link to brain benefits

Cannabis was linked to increased brain volume in a new study, but researchers urge caution, as findings contradict previous research on marijuana's effects.