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'Put a dent in sales across the country': Major drug investigation in Indian River County revealed

The Indian River County Sheriff's Office announced the results of "Operation Spring Cleaning," a months-long narcotics investigation that officials say disrupted a nationwide drug network. Sheriff Eric Flowers said the operation targeted …

Farhana Islam becomes the 1st woman to lead the DEA's N.Y. division

Farhana Islam is the first woman to be named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Enforcement Division. She recently sat down with CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram for her first television interview. …

Finally, Overdose Deaths Are Going Down

Recent news headlines paint an unsettling picture of domestic and global affairs. The war in Iran is stalled, gas prices continue to soar, and our national debt is about to reach $40 trillion. These are just a few issues keeping Americans worried about …

Drug agents will escalate efforts during World Cup this summer

Drug enforcement agents will ramp up work this summer as hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Seattle for the World Cup. “Anytime you have a big event, this is an opportunity for criminal enterprises,” said Robert Saccone, Special Agent in Charge of …

The Fast-Changing Chemistry of New, Dangerous Drugs

Today’s illicit chemists can quickly cook up drugs far more dangerous than fentanyl. Illicit labs are creating new synthetic drugs at breakneck speed. Dangerous, untested compounds are reaching users long before health agencies know they exist. Older drugs …

North Dakota AG joins 42 others urging Congress to crack down on drug additive making fentanyl deadlier

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is among 43 state attorneys general calling on Congress to take federal action against a dangerous veterinary sedative that is making fentanyl even more deadly. In a letter dated …

Smuggled drugs fuel chaos inside Ohio prisons

Laura A. Bischoff and Doug LivingstonUpdated March 29, 2026, 8:23 a.m. ET Drug-soaked paper, known as K2, is now the most common drug found in Ohio prisons. Fatal overdoses from K2 are rising, but the state likely undercounts them due to detection …

Smuggled: Ohio can’t stop the deadly prison drug trade

Laura A. Bischoff and Doug LivingstonMarch 29, 2026, 12:16 a.m. ET Drug-soaked paper, known as K2, is now the most common drug found in Ohio prisons. Fatal overdoses from K2 are rising, but the state likely undercounts them due to detection difficulties. …

Hidden in toys, food and freight, cartels adapt to get drugs across the US border

From children’s toys and fresh produce to concrete pavers and railcars, drug traffickers are concealing massive quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl inside everyday items designed to blend seamlessly into legitimate business, said Jonathan Pullen, …

Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Present Research on Epidiolex® (cannabidiol) and Xywav® (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and ...

Six abstracts, including one oral presentation, underscore Jazz's ongoing commitment to generating real- world evidence addressing rare neurological disorders, including rare and severe forms of epilepsy and For U.S. media and investors only DUBLIN, …

Trump’s Justice Department Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations To Focus On Deportations

from the criminal-masterminds dept This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down …

India’s CBI is FBI’s key partner-in-crime: 475 arrests in 27 joint ops against cyber crime over 4 yrs

New Delhi: A dark war is unfolding across the digital world—one driven by deception, technology, and vast transnational networks that exploit trust. At the centre of this battle stands India, not only playing a major role in the global cybercrime ecosystem …

‘Like The Walking Dead’: Smuggled Drugs Fuel Chaos Inside Ohio Prisons

Jayson Murphy lit the speck of paper and inhaled, holding the smoke in his lungs as long as he could. His cellmate, John Jenkins, purchased the drug-soaked paper from another incarcerated man at Lebanon Correctional Institution, a state prison notorious …

Homan: Trump policies hurt cartels’, China’s bottom line; Business boomed under Biden

by WorldTribune Staff, March 27, 2026 Non-AI Real World News President Donald Trump’s border policies are devastating the Mexican cartels which flourished under the Biden-Harris regime, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday at the Conservative Political …

Drought and Precipitation Outlook for April 13-19

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Prowers County CSU Extension Office relocates to new address

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Bipartisan Attorneys General Urge Congress to Crack Down on Xylazine Abuse

By Ginika Igboke  A bipartisan coalition of 41 state and territorial attorneys general is calling on Congress to pass legislation aimed at curbing the growing abuse of xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer increasingly found mixed with illicit drugs such as …

Officials: Fentanyl crisis easing in Pennsylvania

(The Center Square) – The rate of Pennsylvania’s fentanyl deaths has collapsed over the last two years, though the fight is far from over, according to one of the most senior law enforcement leaders who visited the commonwealth on Wednesday. FBI Director …

The British outpost that quietly holds more US debt than China

China, which was the largest holder of US government debt as recently as 2019, has cut its holdings to the lowest level since 2008, driven by changing trade patterns, geopolitical concerns, and domestic economic pressures. The Cayman Islands has emerged as …

The National Space Society Welcomes the Crew of Artemis 2 Home

Now we must focus on continued forward-looking goals EXPLORATION PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the evening of April 10, the Artemis 2 mission concluded with a flawless reentry and splashdown off the coast of …

TGTE Responds to Sri Lanka Denial of U.S. Aircraft, Calls 'Neutrality' a Strategic Cover

TGTE says Sri Lanka’s neutrality masks geopolitical alignments and urges shift toward Trincomalee for Indian Ocean security. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) …

April 10, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Standing Up for Food Access and Frontline Workers

Access to food is a basic need – and the Council is taking a stand to help protect it. During this week’s Council meeting, Councilors Louijeune and Santana offered a resolution calling for the protection and strengthening of the Supplemental Nutrition …

Council Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month

With a focus on understanding, inclusion, and community, the Council has officially adopted a resolution recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month. Offered by Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Pepén, the resolution highlights the importance of moving …

Honoring a Legacy of Peace and Civic Action

A life rooted in purpose and community continues to inspire Boston, as the Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 13th as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement. Offered by Councilors FitzGerald and Worrell, the resolution honors Louis D. Brown …

Boston Emergency Medical Services Celebrate New EMTS and Recent Promotions

Ceremony honors 26 graduating recruits and 8 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 26 …

$4M in Funding Included in House Ways and Means Proposed Budget to Support Efforts to Address Safety, Health and Quality ...

 Mayor Michelle Wu today joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways & Means proposed budget in support of ongoing initiatives …

Jack Brewer, Founder and Chairman of the Jack Brewer Foundation, Joins Florida Leaders to Advance Child Abuse Prevention

Jack Brewer Foundation joins Florida leaders to advance child abuse prevention, strengthening families, supporting fatherhood, and serving at-risk youth. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation ( …

Margie Barilla Foundation Donates Prom Dresses to Support Local Youth in Collin County

The Margie Barilla Foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County on March 28, 2026, to donate prom dresses to young women in the community. COLLIN COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla …

Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) Elects New 2026 Board

Massapequa Water District Commissioner Michael E. Mazzola Named Board President CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) announced the election of its 2026 …

Winthrop Man Charged with Receiving Stolen Government Money and Social Security Fraud

BOSTON – A Winthrop man was arrested today for Social Security fraud over a period of more than four years.

Philadelphia Man Convicted of His Second Firearms Offense in Less Than Two Weeks

Chelsea Man Sentenced for His Role in a Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A Chelsea man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fraudulently depositing checks stolen from the mail.

Retired Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Agrees to Plead Guilty to PPP Fraud

BOSTON – A retired Sergeant for the Massachusetts State Police has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan, which was later forgiven.

Wagoner Resident Sentenced For Felony Assault And Illegally Possessing Ammunition

IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through Illegal DEI Practices

Today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched in May 2025.  International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay the United …

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws

Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the County of Washtenaw, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli …

Thomasville Man with Violent Criminal Past Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

ALBANY, Ga. – A South Georgia man with a prior conviction for rape and kidnapping who was wanted for a north Florida bank robbery and captured in Georgia after attempting to run from deputies while carrying a firearm is facing a maximum of 15 years in …

Ansonia Man Admits Distributing Fentanyl and Cocaine

JOSUE MUNIZ, 35, of Ansonia, pleaded guilty yesterday in New Haven federal court to a fentanyl and cocaine distribution offense.