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In the United States, fentanyl overdose fatalities almost doubled in five years

According to research released on Wednesday by health officials, the number of deaths from overdoses in the US related to the potent artificial opioid fentanyl increased by 279% between 2016 and 2021. Investigators aimed to find patterns in fatalities caused by drugs using the 5 most frequently used opioids and stimulants: fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine,…

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Minneapolis gang members

Over 40 Minneapolis Gang Members Arrested During Police Takedown

More than 40 Minneapolis gang members were arrested during a police takedown. Several Minneapolis Gang Members Caught in a Police Takedown During a police takedown, authorities arrested 45 Minneapolis gang members for numerous crimes and violations Wednesday. The police takedown aimed to arrest the three major Minneapolis gang members; the Highs, the Bloods, and the…

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Springfield businesses and nonprofits

Springfield Businesses, Nonprofits Receive About $2.2 Million From ARPA Funds

Several Springfield businesses and nonprofits received almost $2.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. About $2.2 Million Was Awarded to Several Springfield Businesses and Nonprofits As part of the 11th round of ARPA awards, 39 Springfield businesses and nonprofits reportedly received almost $2.2 million in funds Wednesday. According to MassLive, $1,395,000 was…

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