Saturday, Jan 18

President Biden commutes the sentences of nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders, marking a significant step towards criminal justice reform.

Friday, Jan 17

Medicare to negotiate prices for Ozempic and Wegovy, aiming to lower drug costs for millions of patients starting in 2027.

Friday, Jan 17

Rats have invaded Houston’s police evidence room, consuming drugs and threatening over 3,600 open cases. Officials announce plans to address the issue.

Thursday, Jan 16

U.S. negotiators enter plea discussions with Mexican cartel leader Ismael Zambada, addressing complex legal challenges involving family ties and prior testimonies.

Wednesday, Jan 15

Tragic gun violence claims five lives in Huitzilac, Mexico, highlighting the escalating conflict among criminal groups as body parts are found in Tabasco.

Wednesday, Jan 15

Brian Matusz, former Orioles pitcher, likely died from a drug overdose. He battled substance abuse and had been clean prior to his passing.

Saturday, Jan 11

A shortage of peyote cactus, sacred to Native Americans, is exacerbated by rising demand from Western spiritual seekers and environmental pressures.

Saturday, Jan 11

Scottish leaders celebrate the opening of the UK's first legal drug consumption room, aiming to combat rising drug-related deaths in Scotland.

Saturday, Jan 11

Scientists are reevaluating the amyloid hypothesis in Alzheimer's research, exploring various therapeutic approaches and highlighting its complexities.

Saturday, Jan 11

The U.S. government has announced bounties on several Venezuelan officials, including Maduro, amidst ongoing political and humanitarian crises.