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#child-safety
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

After baby's fentanyl overdose, L.A. prosecutors accuse mom and grandpa of murder

Fentanyl-related deaths of children are prompting new legal accountability methods for parents and guardians.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

After baby's fentanyl overdose, L.A. prosecutors accuse mom and grandpa of murder

Fentanyl-related deaths of children are prompting new legal accountability methods for parents and guardians.
#overdose
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Man Gets 19Yrs For Selling Fentanyl That Caused Death of LGBTQ Activist

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 19 years for supplying fentanyl and heroin that led to the fatal overdose of LGBTQ activist Cecilia Gentili.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Baby Phoenix fentanyl death: DA alleges father got fake urine before calling 911 for infant's overdose

A man is facing charges related to his infant daughter's fatal fentanyl overdose after allegedly securing fake urine before calling 911.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

San Jose Drug Dealer Charged With Murder for a Baby's Accidental Fentanyl Death For the Second Time

Alleged drug dealer Phillip Michael Ortega faces murder charges for selling fentanyl that killed two babies in San Jose, with one father also charged.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Baby Phoenix fentanyl death: DA ups infant overdose charges against dad, alleged dealer, to murder

New evidence retrieved from a drug dealer's broken cell phone led to the murder charges against the father of 3-month-old Phoenix Castro and the drug dealer, Phillip Ortega. This marks San Jose's second-ever murder prosecution over a child's fentanyl overdose.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Bay Area cops treated after suspected fentanyl exposure

Two Vacaville police officers were treated with naloxone after experiencing possible fentanyl exposure while on duty.
#drug-policy
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Pam Bondi Responds to MAGA Uproar Over Epstein Files: 'Today Is About Fentanyl'

This today is about fentanyl. I'm not going to talk about Epstein.
US politics
#drug-overdose
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

12 people with California ties charged with distributing fentanyl that killed victims

Southern California faces a growing fentanyl crisis, with twelve charged in federal cases related to fatal overdoses.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

California man sentenced for distributing fentanyl to teenage girl who died from overdose

Anthony Aguirre was sentenced to 23 years for distributing fentanyl, resulting in a teen's death from overdose.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

12 people with California ties charged with distributing fentanyl that killed victims

Southern California faces a growing fentanyl crisis, with twelve charged in federal cases related to fatal overdoses.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

California man sentenced for distributing fentanyl to teenage girl who died from overdose

Anthony Aguirre was sentenced to 23 years for distributing fentanyl, resulting in a teen's death from overdose.
#tariffs
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

China blinked - and Trump clearly won the first round of his tariff war

Trump's temporary reduction of tariffs on China reflects a strategic pause despite a strong domestic economic position.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Senate rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada

Senate voted to revoke Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada, with bipartisan support, amid symbolic political tension.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Wait': Trump Raises Eyebrows With Odd Claim He Wants to Slap Tariffs on Canadian Fentanyl

Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on fentanyl from Canada is largely unfounded, as data shows very little comes from there.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

China blinked - and Trump clearly won the first round of his tariff war

Trump's temporary reduction of tariffs on China reflects a strategic pause despite a strong domestic economic position.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Senate rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada

Senate voted to revoke Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada, with bipartisan support, amid symbolic political tension.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Wait': Trump Raises Eyebrows With Odd Claim He Wants to Slap Tariffs on Canadian Fentanyl

Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on fentanyl from Canada is largely unfounded, as data shows very little comes from there.
#drug-trafficking
Los Angeles
fromwww.presstelegram.com
1 month ago

DEA seizes $1.6 million in drug proceeds and over 2,000 pounds of drugs, 4 California men arrested

Four men arrested for trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl in Los Angeles County.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

EU readies for escalation as Trump puts 35% tariff on Canada DW 07/11/2025

Canada will face a 35% tariff on exports to the US starting August 1.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Weird chemical used in plastics has erupted as latest fentanyl adulterant

BTMPS is increasingly found in illicit drugs, often in higher concentrations than fentanyl, raising health concerns.
#opioid-crisis
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

NYC opioid deaths hit five-year low, latest data shows | amNewYork

Opioid overdose deaths in NYC fell to 498 in Q3 2024, the lowest total in five years.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

'16 and Pregnant' star memorialized friend after supplying lethal drugs: reports

Whitney Purvis has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a friend's drug overdose death.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Sonoma Co. roadside memorial features 84 crosses, raising awareness of fentanyl deaths

A roadside memorial in Petaluma honors 84 lives lost to fentanyl, raising awareness about the drug's dangers.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Mexican authorities find 20 bodies, some decapitated, in Sinaloa state

Intense violence between rival drug cartels in Sinaloa has led to 20 gruesome murders, starkly portraying the ongoing drug war in Mexico.
#addiction
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Rampant drug use' at California addiction rehabs led to deaths, complaints claim

Emmanuel Mitchell died of a fentanyl overdose, highlighting the struggles of recovery in sober living environments.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Rampant drug use' at California addiction rehabs led to deaths, complaints claim

Emmanuel Mitchell died of a fentanyl overdose, highlighting the struggles of recovery in sober living environments.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

US targets Mexico's banking system in its fight against fentanyl trafficking

The U.S. has issued a warning to Mexico regarding money laundering linked to drug trafficking, targeting specific banks and firms.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US sanctions Mexican banks, alleging connections to cartel money laundering

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Mexican banks for alleged ties to drug cartels without evidence, drawing a firm response from Mexico's Finance Ministry.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 99 of the 16th St. Plaza cleanup: A death on Wiese Street

The community is witnessing a rise in fatalities likely linked to drug use, reflecting broader public health issues.
#drug-addiction
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Drug deaths among Americans under 35 are significantly declining, saving thousands of lives each year after a decade of devastation.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Gen Z experiences a notable reduction in fatal overdose risk, particularly among those aged 20 to 29.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Drug deaths among Americans under 35 are significantly declining, saving thousands of lives each year after a decade of devastation.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Gen Z experiences a notable reduction in fatal overdose risk, particularly among those aged 20 to 29.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

OPP seizes 43.5 kg of fentanyl in what police call record-breaking drug bust | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police seized a record amount of fentanyl, approximately 43.5 kilograms, during two major investigations, highlighting a significant public safety issue.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

US imposes sanctions on El Chapo's fugitive sons, offers $10M reward for their capture

The U.S. is targeting the sons of El Chapo with sanctions and rewards for information leading to their capture.
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Woman had 760 bags of fentanyl laced heroin at Wallkill Metro North train station

A woman was arrested for drug possession at the Wallkill Train Station.
She had 760 envelopes of heroin and fentanyl along with Alprazolam.
Davila faces multiple charges and will appear in court soon.
fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island man, 31, sentenced to prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Vermont

A Staten Island man was sentenced to three and a half years for distributing fentanyl while on supervised release.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

Trump advocates for tougher drug penalties but simultaneously grants clemency to convicted drug dealers, leading to confusion.
#cecilia-gentili
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
2 months ago

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years for his role in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who died from a drug overdose.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Man sentenced for providing drugs that killed Cecilia Gentili, prominent transgender activist in NYC

NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
2 months ago

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years for his role in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who died from a drug overdose.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Man sentenced for providing drugs that killed Cecilia Gentili, prominent transgender activist in NYC

fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Deaths from contaminated clinical fentanyl in Argentina rise to 34

The clinical use of fentanyl contaminated with bacteria is wreaking havoc on the Argentine healthcare system, with authorities confirming 69 infections and 33 related deaths.
Coronavirus
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years in prison for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that caused the death of activist Cecilia Gentili.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
2 months ago

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

A drug dealer was sentenced for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that led to the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Second man sentenced in death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan sentenced to 19 years for supplying drugs that killed transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.
fromAol
2 months ago

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years for selling fentanyl-laced heroin that killed activist Cecilia Gentili, underlining the consequences of the ongoing opioid crisis.
NYC LGBT
#crime
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Kash Patel Demands Canada Gets to Steppin to End Fentanyl Trafficking

Canada needs to enhance border security to prevent fentanyl trafficking and terrorism, as highlighted by FBI Director Kash Patel's recent accusations.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

SF DA Charges Man Who Allegedly Had an Entire Kilo of Fentanyl In His Car

A significant drug bust in the Tenderloin revealed a kilo of fentanyl, heroin, and meth from suspect Jefferson Arrechaba.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety'

The daughter of a couple poisoned by fentanyl revealed misdiagnoses and negligence led to her mother's decline, highlighting a tragic case of manipulation and lack of care.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The banker whose death led to 'vitriolic online attacks' at Jefferies ruled an accident, autopsy shows

The 28-year-old banker whose death led to "vitriolic online attacks" on Jefferies died from the "toxic effects" of fentanyl and cocaine, the Dallas medical examiner said.
Tech industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pam Bondi Says She's Carrying Around Vial of Fake Fentanyl to Show That's All It Takes to Kill You'

I've been carrying around a little vial with fake fentanyl in it, the amount it takes to kill you, and it looks like a couple of grains of salt.
NYC parents
#trump-administration
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here's why. - Poynter

Trump's administration claims significant reductions in fentanyl overdoses through seizures, but experts question the accuracy of these figures.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

'Pawn Star' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's fentanyl death: 'They're selling poison'

US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here's why. - Poynter

Trump's administration claims significant reductions in fentanyl overdoses through seizures, but experts question the accuracy of these figures.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

'Pawn Star' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's fentanyl death: 'They're selling poison'

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key

China used fentanyl cooperation as leverage in U.S. trade negotiations, highlighting the complexity of the bilateral relationship.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Drug Much Deadlier Than Fentanyl, Carfentanil, Linked to Death In Santa Clara County

Carfentanil, a potent fentanyl analog, has caused the Bay Area's first overdose death, marking a significant public health concern.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Daily Show Tries To Make Sense of AG Pam Bondi's Math That Trump Saved Hundreds of Millions of Lives in Months: You Sound High as F**k'

Michael Kosta critiques exaggerated claims of life-saving statistics tied to President Trump's policies on fentanyl.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Suspected drug dealer mom whose baby daughter died of fentanyl poisoning never called 911, court documents show

A mother faces murder charges after her daughter died from suspected fentanyl poisoning, with alarming details of neglect and drug use emerging.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

What is SF's strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

San Francisco faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with hundreds of overdose deaths, necessitating urgent systemic action.
fromSocial Media Today
3 months ago

Snapchat Shares Insights into its Evolving Efforts to Combat Drug-Related Content

The CDC's report highlights that synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, have become the leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States, marking a critical public health crisis.
Privacy professionals
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Shocking details emerge about Tahoe Super Bowl party that left 4 dead

A Super Bowl gathering turned tragic when four friends died of apparent overdoses after consuming fentanyl, believing it to be cocaine.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Fentanyl crisis, Iraqi civilian killings and deaths from restrictive abortion laws recognized in 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes - Poynter

Poynter's journalism prizes underscore impactful reporting on critical issues like fentanyl overdoses and systemic injustices against Native Americans.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How Overdrive's creative director is using branding to get people to test their drugs for fentanyl

Overdrive uses edgy branding and packaging to appeal to younger consumers while promoting harm reduction through drug testing.
fromAol
3 months ago

Children on playgrounds targeted by drug runners with candy-colored 'trash cans,' DEA agent warns

Drug dealers are innovating packaging by using small colorful capsules known as "trash cans" for illicit drugs.
Fentanyl and cocaine are being packaged using these new drug delivery methods, raising concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What to Know About Today's Meth

While fentanyl overdoses decrease, methamphetamine use is rising, posing new challenges in addiction and public health.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Police issue warning after woman in R.I. dies from fentanyl-laced pot

The Warwick Police Department stated that a young woman died after consuming marijuana believed to be laced with fentanyl, prompting safety warnings.
Boston food
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A baby died on an L.A. County monitor's watch. Her family claims she abused her kids

A woman with a history of child abuse supervised visits between a mother and her baby, resulting in tragedy and legal action.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure is shaping public policy and funding decisions despite a lack of evidence for these claims.
#trump
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

S.F.: Two people charged with multiple felonies in drug trafficking case

Two individuals charged with narcotics trafficking in San Francisco for possession of fentanyl and other drugs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.

Fentanyl and drug cartels pose the biggest threat to U.S. national security, surpassing traditional threats like Iran and North Korea.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
4 months ago

10 charged in scheme to smuggle drugs into California jail by hiding them in body cavities, then getting arrested

A smuggling scheme involving ten individuals was uncovered, manipulating drug mules to transport drugs like fentanyl into a Riverside County jail.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Reporter's Notebook: Eight theories why fentanyl deaths are plummeting

Drug deaths in the U.S. are declining significantly, the first major drop in 30 years, which is both hopeful and puzzling.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Abducted Oakland Woman Comes Forward

A woman assaulted in Oakland has spoken to police, revealing she may have a child with the suspect, who remains unidentified.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

San Francisco fentanyl dealer who defied deportations twice gets 3 years in prison

A Honduran man with multiple deportations receives a three-year prison sentence for returning to sell fentanyl in San Francisco.
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