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Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis

A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.

Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters

The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.

Singapore's Lethal Etomidate Vaping Crisis

Singapore confronts a dangerous new public health threat as authorities report a sharp rise in vaping devices laced with etomidate, a potent anaesthetic causing severe overdoses and fatalities.

Alaska Mother Mauled to Death in Bear Attack

A tragic bear attack in Alaska claims the life of a mother of two. The fatal mauling occurred while she was jogging near her home, sparking a major search operation and raising urgent questions about wildlife safety.

Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

Colts' Jim Irsay Reveals Near-Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay opens up about his secret battle with addiction, detailing a severe relapse involving ketamine that led to a near-fatal overdose and respiratory failure in December 2023.

British mother dies from fentanyl-laced cocaine in NYC

Martha Nolan Oslatara, a British mother-of-two, died after taking cocaine laced with fentanyl at a New York party. Her family's heartbreak highlights the growing danger of lethal drugs infiltrating the city's social scene.

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

Teen dies in suspected drug overdose in Brisbane

A 17-year-old boy, Braiden Ashley-Timmins, has tragically died in Brisbane after a suspected drug overdose. The incident has sparked warnings from authorities about the dangers of substance abuse.

2023 Alaska plane crash: new details emerge

New revelations surface about the 2023 plane crash that killed the husband of an Alaskan congresswoman, as investigations continue to uncover critical details.

Alaska volcano alert after 100+ earthquakes detected

Scientists issue a warning as Alaska's Mount Edgecumbe volcano experiences a surge in seismic activity, raising fears of a potential eruption. Over 100 earthquakes detected in just five months.

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