Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, Los Angeles authorities announced. His death at age 29 was ruled accidental.
The May death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was accidental, caused by the effects of heroin and cocaine alongside prescription medications, Los Angeles authorities reveal.
Irvine Welsh discusses his new novel Can Nothing Save Us?, set in Trump-era America and shaped by Las Vegas, accelerationism and his own health routine. He also reflects on addiction, family, aging and the limits of the internet.
Bikaner police, in 'Operation Shock Wave', seized 10 kg of heroin and 11 foreign weapons, along with ammunition, allegedly smuggled from Pakistan via drones. One suspect, Virendra Singh, was apprehended while attempting to collect the illicit materials.
Ein Neurowissenschaftler des Max-Planck-Instituts in Köln erforscht, warum Menschen auch satt noch Süßes begehren. Seine unveröffentlichten Ergebnisse könnten die Ansicht verstärken, dass Zucker und Heroin ähnliche Suchtstoffe sind, eine These, die auch auf Social Media verbreitet wird.
Apple TV+'s new thriller 'Lucky,' starring Anya Taylor-Joy, follows a woman on the run after stealing $10 million. The series explores themes of family legacy and redemption as she evades authorities and criminals.
A 26-year-old Thai airline employee was arrested at Melbourne Airport for allegedly importing over 1 kg of heroin, valued at AUD 500,000. She was charged by the Australian Federal Police and is scheduled to appear in a Melbourne court in September. Thai Airways confirmed an employee's detention.
A London drug network supplying £174,000 worth of cocaine and heroin, led by Hardeep Thind (aka Harry Singh) from prison, has been dismantled. Thind, along with Indian-origin men Bikramjit Brar, Purshotam Dhillon (a serving magistrate), and Leandrea Lynch, were jailed for their roles.
Portugal hat vor 25 Jahren seine Drogenpolitik umgestellt: Drogenkonsum ist nicht mehr kriminell, sondern medizinisch zu behandeln. Die Zahl der Drogentoten sank deutlich, Kritiker sehen jedoch keine Lösung für die Beschaffungskriminalität.
Phan Hữu Hiệu, Bùi Đình Trung và Nguyễn Thanh Nam, những người đang chờ thi hành án tử hình, vừa bị VKSND Tối cao truy tố thêm tội Mua bán trái phép chất ma túy. Hiệu bị cáo buộc cầm đầu đường dây ma túy lớn, thực hiện 6 vụ mua bán với hơn 165kg heroin và 55kg ma túy đá.
Heike Geißler's novel "Michaela Kohlhaas" reimagines Kleist's hero as an East German woman confronting gentrification, homelessness, and female rage. Overworked and disillusioned, Michaela loses her job and her favorite bar, leading her to a life on the streets and a quiet defiance against societal injustice.
Sarah Rhind, goalkeeper and charity coordinator, credits football with saving her life from heroin addiction and mental health struggles, as detailed in her autobiography 'Scars Under The Jersey'
Der Hamburger Zoll hat 2025 rund 17 Tonnen Drogen sichergestellt, darunter 5,1 Tonnen Kokain. Ein Großteil gelangte über den Hafen, der als Einfallstor für den Drogenschmuggel nach Europa gilt. Die Behörden setzen auf Risikoanalysen und internationale Zusammenarbeit.
A woman recounts her dangerous experiences in 1980s Sydney's Darlinghurst, a suburb plagued by drugs and crime, and a night she was saved by two strangers in a taxi.
Kennedy has made—and continues to make—many false claims about SSRIs.
A homeless couple in Derby who overcame heroin addictions are choosing to live in a tent in a park rather than use city hostels, which they say reminded them of their past lives. Alan Cook, 39, and Hannah Ali, 32, have camped at the park since November 2025 after being rejected by other councils and finding hostels unsuitable. They have saved money by living outdoors and hope to find mainstream accommodation before their court hearing in early June.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly trafficking more than HK$800,000 (US$102,110) of suspected heroin. Officers found about 300 grams of heroin in a reusable bag and an additional kilogram inside a flat on Yan Po Road in Tuen Mun. The man, surnamed Chan, is being detained for investigation on suspicion of drug trafficking, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a HK$5 million fine.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 44-year-old man, surnamed Chan, for allegedly trafficking more than HK$800,000 (US$102,110) of suspected heroin. Officers from the Tuen Mun district anti-triad unit discovered around 300g of heroin in a reusable bag and an additional kilogram inside a flat on Yan Po Road, with a total seizure value of approximately HK$805,000. The man has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs, an offence punishable by up to life imprisonment and a HK$5 million fine.
The World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) in Cannes presented AI-generated films, highlighting technical prowess over narrative and raising copyright concerns. While some see it as a new wave, others question its emotional depth and ethical implications.
The US Department of Justice announced Thursday it is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, representing one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the move removes barriers to researching the drug's safety and efficacy. The decision follows a December executive order from President Donald Trump directing the DOJ to loosen marijuana restrictions, though the rescheduling does not legalize marijuana across the United States.
