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Number of people who have tried cocaine reaches new high in Japan, study shows
The number of people in Japan who have tried cocaine reached an estimated record of around 350,000 in fiscal 2025, according to a survey conducted by a research group at the health ministry. According to the study by the National Center of…
Inside the chaotic, violent weekend that derailed Terrion Arnold's NFL future
Terrion Arnold was looking for a thief. A quarter-million dollars in cash, jewelry and other valuables had vanished from the beach-themed townhouse the NFL cornerback had rented in Largo, Fla., about a half-hour outside Tampa. Talking with police…
AI surveillance is being supercharged - and it will chill social progress | Bruce Schneier and Jon Penney
In the near future, AI -powered surveillance systems will be able to track everything we do in public, and much of what we do in private. And if we do something wrong – shoplift, litter, jaywalk, you name it – the system will notice…
Elon Musk's bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict rejected by US judge
July 6: A federal judge on Monday rejected Elon Musk's bid to void a jury verdict finding that the world's richest person defrauded Twitter investors by trying to drive down the social media company's stock price after agreeing to a $44 billion…
Mother, daughter work toward recovery after crash that killed teen
Leilani Wigfall was in a hospital bed at University Medical Center fighting for her life just two months ago. On May 2, Wigfall and her sister, Janiah Gant, 17, were walking to the store to buy some snacks when police say a speeding vehicle ran up…
Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate in bid for Congress
WASHINGTON — Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido is bringing new life to his party's hopes of flipping a key South Texas district, starting as a household name from his decades as a Tejano musician and projecting a moderate image…
Major Banking Group Pushes Congress To Pass Bill Easing Marijuana Businesses' Access To Financial Services
A major banking organization is calling on Congress to pass legislation to ease marijuana businesses' access to financial services. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would “provide important legal and regulatory…
Number of cases of etomidate-impaired drivers rising: NPA
The rapid spread of etomidate use, particularly through e-cigarettes, has become a growing public safety concern due to its role in drug-impaired driving, the Ministry of Justice's Investigation Bureau said. Police recorded 8,659 cases of…
AMA Says Marijuana Has Benefits And Risks For Older Adults, While Supporting A Ban On Flavored Cannabis Vapes
The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted two new marijuana-related resolutions—one that advocates for a ban on flavored cannabis vaping products and another that recognizes the risks and potential therapeutic benefits of use among…
As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate's child sex offenses
WASHINGTON — Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido is bringing new life to his party's hopes of flipping a key South Texas district, starting as a household name from his decades as a Tejano musician and projecting a moderate image…
Extra! Extra! 7/5
It's time for this week's good news roundup. As usual, there's quite a bit more to celebrate than you might expect. I know it's been a rough week—it always is—so I hope this long list acts as a salve on frazzled nerves. Enjoy it…
Defense Department Would Issue Report On How Psychedelic Mushrooms Can Benefit Military Members Under New Congressional Bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have filed a new bill in Congress what would require the Department of Defense to evaluate how ongoing research on the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin could help members of the military. The Veterans and…
'After listening to your beautiful music, the rest of my records seem irrelevant.' The Allman Brothers Band's At Fillmore East at 55
The Allman Brothers Band released At Fillmore East on July 6, 1971. On the album's 55th anniversary, I am serializing excerpts from Play All Night! Duane Allman & the Journey to Fillmore East, which I call the biography of a sound. The sound of the…
18-year-old driver faces 129 charges after search turns up suspected drugs in dinosaur bag in Naples
Updated: 11:24 AM EDT Jul 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ 18-year-old driver faces 129 charges after search turns up suspected drugs in dinosaur bag in Naples Updated: 11:24 AM EDT Jul 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ NAPLES, Fla. —…
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