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New York Overdose Deaths Fell About 8% in a Year, Far Slower Than the Earlier Two-Year Decline

New York overdose deaths fell about 8% in the 12 months ending May 2026, CDC data show, a much slower pace than the state's earlier two-year drop of more than 40%.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Hochul and Blakeman Hold Nothing Back in New York's One and Only 2026 Governor Debate

Hochul and Blakeman traded blows on ICE raids, utility hikes, and Mayor Mamdani in NY's only 2026 governor debate, with Election Day three weeks out.

Latin Times · Oct 14

Two Central North Carolina Adults Died of West Nile Virus as Mosquito Season Stretches Into Mid-October

Two adults in central North Carolina died of West Nile virus. Learn who faces the highest risk, which symptoms matter, and how to prevent bites.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Trump Supporter Says She Cannot Find Farm Workers After Backing Deportations, Telling $20-An-Hour Applicant 'Get Bent'

Wisconsin dairy farmer Abby Swan says she is milking 300 cows largely alone while facing an acute labour shortage, rising costs and online criticism over her political views.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Drunk driver killed her son and baby grandson. So, she wrote a law, making drunk drivers pay child support and it’s been enacted in 8 states

A 2021 accident led to the legislature.

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Republican congressman Max Miller faces backlash over domestic abuse allegations

Republican congressman is accused by his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend of abuse as he campaigns for re-election

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

Utah father remembers talking to his 4 ‘happy’ children before their grandmother allegedly killed them: ‘She was just a doting grandmother’

He remembers Amy Steadman as someone who was "never really a cordial, warm person to be around."

We Got This Covered · Jun 27

Incumbent Ritchie Torres (D) defeated Michael Blake (D) and Jose Vega (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 15th Congressional District

Incumbent Ritchie Torres (D) defeated Michael Blake (D) and Jose Vega (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 15th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Torres and Blake led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention.

Ballotpedia · Jun 25

Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 24

Orlando starts demolition of Pulse nightclub where 49 were killed to make way for permanent memorial

The City of Orlando has completed just 30 percent of the permanent Pulse nightclub memorial design

The Independent UK · Mar 18