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DRUGS
First Nations Bear Brunt of British Columbia’s Deadly Opioid Epidemic
As officials enable addiction, overdose deaths in British Columbia remain staggering. First Nations communities bear the brunt of the crisis—at seven times the provincial rate.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Women in Jazz Media Founder Fiona Ross Silent on Son’s Serial Stalking
Nonprofit that claims to empower women refuses to answer for Alex Barnes-Ross’ repeated, unrepentant stalking of them.
DRUGS
“Rhino Tranq” Hits US Streets as Drug Traffickers Up the Ante
A fentanyl adulterant 10 to 20 times stronger than xylazine is sweeping the US. As medetomidine surges, users face unseen dangers with every hit.
HUMAN RIGHTS
West Virginia White Couple Get Centuries in Prison for Enslaving Adopted Black Children
Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather tortured five children they forced into slave labor, locking them in a shed without water or light. “May God have mercy on your souls, because this court will not,” the judge said.
MENTAL HEALTH
NHS Billions Fund Deadly Care in For-Profit Mental Health Hospitals
The NHS spent nearly $3 billion last year outsourcing psychiatric care to for-profit private hospitals like Priory—where patients are dying from abuse, neglect and chemical restraint.
DRUGS
$28 Billion and 68 Dead: The Real Cost of Vaping
Despite glossy ads and social media hype, vaping is fueling a new health crisis among youth—marked by cancer, coma and addiction.
HATE
Illinois Reports Alarming Rise in Hate Incidents
Fueled by propaganda and emboldened by fear, hate groups in Illinois are spreading their message. A new bill seeks to make them pay for it.
DRUGS
Ecstasy Deaths Surge as Child-Friendly Pills Target Teens
From emojis to “LEGO” logos, Ecstasy tablets are designed to lure children. As deaths mount, experts call for urgent action.
HUMAN RIGHTS
UK Breaks Human Trafficking Records Despite Landmark Anti-Slavery Law
A government report shows Britain’s anti-slavery law isn’t stopping the rise of forced labor and trafficking. Reports, referrals and exploitation are all at record highs.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Major Raids in Germany and Czech Republic Target Human Trafficking Ring
Last year, Germany slashed victim detections by 75 percent. The results are in—are other countries paying attention?
DRUGS
US Coast Guard Seizes Over $500 Million in Marijuana and Cocaine
A billion dollars’ worth of cartel drugs seized in recent months shows law enforcement’s reach—but demand remains the root of the crisis.
MENTAL HEALTH
Study Uncovers 750 Incidents of Coercion and Abuse in UK Psychiatric Facilities
Psychiatric staff in the UK restrained, humiliated and assaulted vulnerable patients while colleagues turned a blind eye. A disturbing new study reveals just how deep the abuse goes.
