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Rep. Ritchie Torres presses DEA after animal tranquilizers found in NYC street drugs
WASHINGTON — Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres is asking the Drug Enforcement Administration for information after local health officials detected elephant tranquilizer carfentanil and veterinary anesthetic medetomidine in New York City street drugs. Carfentanil, a more powerful cousin of fentanyl, was found in small quantities in eight samples of local opioids between March and June, including
‘West Wing’ creator says show’s ‘reasonable’ Republican Party would seem ‘implausible’ today
Aaron Sorkin knows today’s Republican Party is nothing like the one in “The West Wing.” Sorkin, who created early aughts political drama series, spoke at a Los Angeles event for his upcoming book on Saturday and addressed what he thinks the show would look like if made in the present day. “What would be different
Elon Musk to interview Trump on X in chance to seize limelight in 2024 race
WASHINGTON — Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is due to interview Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the X social media network on Monday in an event that could inject more surprises into the turbulent US presidential election. The interview, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, could provide the former president an opportunity to seize the limelight at a time
6-year-old boy stapled to wall and shot with BB gun dies from ‘horrific’ abuse: authorities
A 6-year-old Michigan boy died after being stapled to a wall and shot with a BB gun — part of “horrific” abuse by his mother and her boyfriend often in front of their other kids, according to authorities. Mom Elaina Rose Jennings, 25, and her boyfriend Daniel John Giacchina, 32, were charged with murder after
Jordan Chiles Lost a Bronze. She’s Not the First American Affected by a Medal Change.
Taking away an Olympian’s medal is unusual — but not uncommon. On Sunday, the American gymnast Jordan Chiles became the latest athlete to lose one. At the Paris Olympics, Ms. Chiles had won bronze in the individual floor exercise. She originally finished in fifth place with a score that was less than one-tenth of a
Trump posts on X for first time in nearly a year ahead of conversation with Elon Musk
CNN — Former President Donald Trump on Monday posted on X – formerly known as Twitter – for the first time in nearly a year ahead of his conversation on the platform later in the day with X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Among Trump’s X posts Monday was a two-and-a-half-minute video that features
These Pennsylvania voters illustrate Harris’ suburban challenge
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania CNN — Carol Carty misses something in today’s Republican Party and searches for it in her music choices. “I was young when (Ronald) Reagan was around, but I really miss the ’80s,” Carty said. “I do. I’m now turning on ‘80s songs to go back to the ‘80s more than ever. I
Northern Lights And Perseid Meteor Shower Put On A Celestial Show Overnight (Photos)
Forbes Innovation Breaking Northern Lights And Perseid Meteor Shower Put On A Celestial Show Overnight (Photos) Arianna Johnson Forbes Staff Johnson is a reporter on the Forbes news desk who covers explainers. Following Aug 12, 2024, 10:46am EDT Updated Aug 12, 2024, 10:47am EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The
Las Vegas Politician Robert Telles’ Trial For Alleged Murder Of Journalist Set To Begin—Here’s What To Know
Forbes Business Breaking Las Vegas Politician Robert Telles’ Trial For Alleged Murder Of Journalist Set To Begin—Here’s What To Know Ty Roush Forbes Staff Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City. Following Aug 12, 2024, 11:52am EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Jury selection is
Only One Interest Rate Cut Expected By September—As Emergency Cut Potential Evaporates
Forbes Business Breaking Only One Interest Rate Cut Expected By September—As Emergency Cut Potential Evaporates Derek Saul Forbes Staff Derek Saul has covered markets for the Forbes news team since 2021. Following Aug 12, 2024, 10:26am EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Forget the massive emergency interest rate cut floated