Sacklers to pay $7bn in opioid crisis settlement
A federal judge approves a $7bn settlement from the Sackler family over the opioid crisis. The deal directs funds to combat the epidemic and compensate victims. Discover the full implications.
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Judge approves $7bn Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
A US judge is set to explain his approval of Purdue Pharma's opioid settlement, compelling the Sackler family to pay $7bn. Victims to receive compensation from 2025. Read the full details.
Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Approved
A US judge approves the Purdue Pharma settlement, compelling Sackler payouts and a company name change. Discover the key details and what it means for victims.
Toddler dies after hospital medication error: lawsuit
A Florida family is suing a hospital after their two-year-old son died, alleging a doctor's decimal point error led to a fatal potassium overdose. Read the full tragic story.
Judge approves $7bn Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a landmark $7bn settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, requiring the Sackler family to pay victims and relinquish ownership. Discover the details.
Doctors Warn Against Mixing Two Common Drugs
Medical experts reveal the dangerous combination of Tylenol and NyQuil, warning of severe liver damage. Learn the safe dosage limits to protect your health.
Purdue Pharma opioid settlement nears final approval
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and Sackler family close to finalising landmark opioid settlement worth up to $7 billion after overwhelming support from claimants. Historic deal could end years of litigation.
Toddler dies after hospital decimal point error
A two-year-old boy with special needs died after a misplaced decimal point caused a tenfold medication overdose at a Florida hospital, sparking a wrongful death lawsuit.
Christina Applegate's Assistant Lee Grivas Dies at 26
Hollywood mourns as Christina Applegate's personal assistant Lee Grivas passes away at 26 in suspected overdose, leaving entertainment industry reeling from another tragic loss.
Christina Applegate Reveals Late Boyfriend's Tragic Overdose
Emmy-winning actress Christina Applegate shares rare emotional reflection on boyfriend's fatal overdose 30 years later, revealing lasting impact on her life and career.
Blondie star's daughter hospitalised after overdose scare
Ava Stein, daughter of Blondie co-founder Chris Stein, was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in her Manhattan apartment in a suspected overdose incident.
Nurse charged with murdering up to 400 patients
Former Pennsylvania nurse Heather Pressdee faces multiple murder charges after allegedly administering lethal insulin doses to numerous patients across multiple care facilities.
Kerry Katona blasts 'selfish' ex on death anniversary
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona opens up about her grief and anger towards late ex-husband George Kay in a raw Instagram post marking four years since his tragic passing from drug overdose.
Robert De Niro's grandson dies in overdose - five arrested
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro faces family tragedy as his 19-year-old grandson Leandro dies from drug overdose, leading to five arrests in New York investigation.
De Niro's Grandson Dies in Tragic Drug Overdose
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro faces unimaginable family tragedy as 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez loses his life to suspected drug overdose, with shocking details emerging about previous arrests and drug-related charges.
Trump-Xi Summit: Fentanyl Deal and Trade Talks Breakthrough
In a landmark meeting at the APEC summit, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reach breakthrough agreement on combating fentanyl trade while addressing ongoing trade tensions between the world's largest economies.
Mother dies after NHS hospital drug overdose during labour
A grieving husband is demanding answers after his wife died from a massive overdose of labour-inducing medication, just hours after their unborn daughter tragically passed away in the womb at a London NHS hospital.
Stephen Fry's near-fatal cocaine overdose confession
Beloved British actor Stephen Fry opens up about a terrifying cocaine overdose that nearly ended his life during a party, sharing shocking details of his brush with death.
California student dies from suspected overdose after game
A California high school community is in mourning after a 14-year-old student died from a suspected overdose following a school softball game, with another student hospitalised in critical condition.
Six teens overdose at California softball tournament
A community softball tournament in Fullerton, California descended into chaos when six teenagers required emergency hospital treatment following suspected drug overdoses, with authorities investigating the disturbing incident.
Baseball's opioid crisis exposed in Tyler Skaggs tragedy
The shocking trial of former LA Angels executive Eric Kay exposes baseball's troubling relationship with opioids and the devastating human cost behind the headlines.
Trump's 'drug boat' plan to combat US opioid crisis
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
Four softball players overdose at California tournament
Shock in Huntington Beach as four young softball players collapse during tournament after suspected fentanyl exposure, with two fighting for life in critical condition.
Trout's Harrowing Testimony in Skaggs Drug Death Trial
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout gives emotional court testimony about teammate Tyler Skaggs' opioid-related death, exposing baseball's hidden drug crisis
Mike Trout Testifies in Teammate's Overdose Death Case
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout gives emotional testimony in wrongful death lawsuit surrounding teammate Tyler Skaggs' opioid overdose, revealing shocking details about clubhouse culture and prescription drug misuse in professional baseball.
Opioid Overdoses Creating Brain Injury Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.
Overdose survivor shares harrowing addiction recovery journey
A former drug user shares their terrifying near-death experience after overdosing and their remarkable journey to recovery and advocacy work.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
Gene Simmons breaks silence on bandmate's daughter death
KISS frontman Gene Simmons shares heartfelt tribute as his bandmate mourns the devastating loss of his 26-year-old daughter to overdose.
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