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Florida mother charged with manslaughter after 5-year-old sons dies from cocaine, fentanyl

August 23, 2023

Florida mother charged with manslaughter after 5-year-old sons dies from cocaine, fentanyl

Glendalis Godreau Torres, 24, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and charged with aggravated manslaughter in the 2022 death of her 5-year-old son.

American tourist forced to apologize in Thailand after blowing marijuana smoke on crowded street

August 23, 2023

American tourist forced to apologize in Thailand after blowing marijuana smoke on crowded street

Authorities in Thailand tracked down an American tourist and forced him to apologize after he was caught on video blowing cannabis smoke in a crowded area.

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: If you want to ‘shoot up in front of police,' this is the place: mayoral candidate

August 23, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: If you want to ‘shoot up in front of police,' this is the place: mayoral candidate

David Oh, the Republican candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, shared how years of failed city policies have eliminated police officers' power in Kensington.

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: The place where police do nothing as addicts shoot up

August 23, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: The place where police do nothing as addicts shoot up

David Oh, the Republican candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, shared how years of failed city policies have eliminated police officers' power in Kensington.

Indivior settles class action lawsuit for $30M over alleged suppression of generic competition for Suboxone

August 22, 2023

Indivior settles class action lawsuit for $30M over alleged suppression of generic competition for Suboxone

Indivior reached a $30M settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit filed by health plans that accuses the company of unlawfully stifling competition for its opioid treatment Suboxone.

Well-to-do California residents loudly boo official at council meeting for proposal to house homeless: Report

August 22, 2023

Well-to-do California residents loudly boo official at council meeting for proposal to house homeless: Report

Millbrae residents came out in droves to protest a hotel being turned into homes for the homeless, loudly booing a local official during the meeting, according to reports.

Manager of one of Colorado’s largest cannabis companies to lead New Mexico's cannabis regulators

August 22, 2023

Manager of one of Colorado’s largest cannabis companies to lead New Mexico's cannabis regulators

New Mexico has hired Todd Stevens, a manager of one of Colorado’s largest cannabis businesses, to lead the state’s team of marijuana regulators.

Biden’s ‘ridiculous’ plan to sell unused border wall costs money, lives as drugs pour in: border town official

August 22, 2023

Biden’s ‘ridiculous’ plan to sell unused border wall costs money, lives as drugs pour in: border town official

Yuma County Supervisor Jonathan Lines reacted to the Biden administration selling steel materials intended for President Trump's border wall.

Vapes disguised as school supplies worry authorities and prompt warnings as items pour into US from China

August 21, 2023

Vapes disguised as school supplies worry authorities and prompt warnings as items pour into US from China

A Chicago police officer is warning parents and teachers to be on the lookout for drugs that don’t always look like drugs — highlighters in particular as well as other everyday items

Virginia regulators fine hemp businesses following recent legislative changes

August 21, 2023

Virginia regulators fine hemp businesses following recent legislative changes

Virginia hemp businesses have begun facing fines following a new hemp law aimed at strengthening consumer regulations around certain THC products.