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SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Santa Rosa father who lost son to accidental fentanyl overdose making it his 'goal' to warn others

Fentanyl overdoses are a rising concern among high school students in Santa Rosa, leading to multiple fatalities and urgent community awareness efforts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What Is Fentanyl? Your Questions About the Opioid, Answered

The Trump administration temporarily suspended tariffs on Mexico and Canada aimed at combating fentanyl trafficking.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month 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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
1 month 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.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Santa Rosa father who lost son to accidental fentanyl overdose making it his 'goal' to warn others

Fentanyl overdoses are a rising concern among high school students in Santa Rosa, leading to multiple fatalities and urgent community awareness efforts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What Is Fentanyl? Your Questions About the Opioid, Answered

The Trump administration temporarily suspended tariffs on Mexico and Canada aimed at combating fentanyl trafficking.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month 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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
1 month 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.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
more#drug-overdose
#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.
more#addiction
#mexico
more#mexico
#drug-trafficking
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Long Island drug dealer indicted for dog fighting and selling 'enough fentanyl to kill more than 65,000 people'

Drug dealer charged after authorities find fentanyl pills and abused dogs, highlighting connections between drug trafficking and animal cruelty.
NYC parents
fromFox News
2 months ago

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

Drug dealers are innovating by using colorful "trash cans" to package drugs, indicating a shift in distribution methods.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 month ago

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

A New York City drug dealer was sentenced to 19 years for providing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed activist Cecilia Gentili.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Long Island drug dealer indicted for dog fighting and selling 'enough fentanyl to kill more than 65,000 people'

Drug dealer charged after authorities find fentanyl pills and abused dogs, highlighting connections between drug trafficking and animal cruelty.
NYC parents
fromFox News
2 months ago

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

Drug dealers are innovating by using colorful "trash cans" to package drugs, indicating a shift in distribution methods.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 month ago

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

A New York City drug dealer was sentenced to 19 years for providing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed activist Cecilia Gentili.
more#drug-trafficking
#public-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
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.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
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.
Coronavirus
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Deaths from contaminated clinical fentanyl in Argentina rise to 34

Contaminated fentanyl in Argentina has led to numerous infections and deaths, triggering urgent health crises and investigations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
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.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
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.
Coronavirus
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Deaths from contaminated clinical fentanyl in Argentina rise to 34

Contaminated fentanyl in Argentina has led to numerous infections and deaths, triggering urgent health crises and investigations.
more#public-health
#law-enforcement
NYC parents
fromAol
2 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks 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.
NYC parents
fromAol
2 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks 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.
more#law-enforcement
Upper West Side
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.
#criminal-justice
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

more#criminal-justice
#drug-policy
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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The Senate passed legislation to permanently control fentanyl-related drugs with severe penalties.
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.
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
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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The Senate passed legislation to permanently control fentanyl-related drugs with severe penalties.
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.
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.
more#drug-policy
#cecilia-gentili
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 month 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.
more#cecilia-gentili
#crime
more#crime
#drug-crisis
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.
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 news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.
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'

more#drug-crisis
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
#tariffs
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.
Toronto startup
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month

Tariff proposals are damaging North American trade relationships while attempting to address the fentanyl crisis.
Implementation of tariffs starting April 2 could broadly impact Canadian and Mexican imports.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Byron Donalds Jabs CNN's Pamela Brown Over Coverage of Inflation: You Let the Last Administration Get Away With It!'

Rep. Byron Donalds criticized CNN's inconsistent coverage of inflation, asserting the need for stable economic relationships and border security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

McConnell and Three Other GOP Senators Rock Solid' In Voting Against Trump Tariffs Despite President's Attack, Reports CNN

Sen. Tim Kaine has bipartisan support to revoke President Trump's tariff powers on Canada.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
Toronto startup
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month

Tariff proposals are damaging North American trade relationships while attempting to address the fentanyl crisis.
Implementation of tariffs starting April 2 could broadly impact Canadian and Mexican imports.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Byron Donalds Jabs CNN's Pamela Brown Over Coverage of Inflation: You Let the Last Administration Get Away With It!'

Rep. Byron Donalds criticized CNN's inconsistent coverage of inflation, asserting the need for stable economic relationships and border security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

McConnell and Three Other GOP Senators Rock Solid' In Voting Against Trump Tariffs Despite President's Attack, Reports CNN

Sen. Tim Kaine has bipartisan support to revoke President Trump's tariff powers on Canada.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
more#tariffs
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month 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.
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'

Pam, what are you talking about? Are you on the fent? Because you sound high as f**k right now, Kosta said.
US politics
#overdose
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.
SF parents
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.
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.
SF parents
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.
more#overdose
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
2 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.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

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

A young woman in Rhode Island died after consuming marijuana likely contaminated with fentanyl.
#child-welfare
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
4 months ago

Parents arrested in 4-year-old's possible fentanyl-related death in Brooklyn

Parents arrested in connection with child's death from possible fentanyl exposure while living in a Brooklyn shelter.
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
4 months ago

Parents arrested in 4-year-old's possible fentanyl-related death in Brooklyn

Parents arrested in connection with child's death from possible fentanyl exposure while living in a Brooklyn shelter.
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.
more#child-welfare
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
fromsfist.com
3 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
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 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.
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Overdose victim whose parents are suing Stanford bragged about drug use

Weiner joked about his drug use, stating, "I wanna be like the great rock bands of the 70s ... Banging guitar solos and crippling opiate addiction."
SF parents
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump reclaims a Justice Department reshaped in his wake

Trump criticized former officials at the DOJ for eroding trust and claimed they politicized the department against him.
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