The deadliest phase of the U.S. fentanyl crisis appears to be over. That's according to new research showing fatal overdoses from fentanyl and other street drugs continue to plunge and have now dropped from their peak in all 50 states.
But with that good news comes with challenges including caring for a larger population of people, who are surviving, but may be deeply unwell.
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Consider This from NPR - Fentanyl deaths are plunging, but it’s just the first step
The deadliest phase of the U.S. fentanyl crisis appears to be over. That's according to new research showing fatal overdoses from fentanyl and other street drugs continue to plunge and have now dropped from their peak in all 50 states.
But with that good news comes with challenges including caring for a larger population of people, who are surviving, but may be deeply unwell.
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But with that good news comes with challenges including caring for a larger population of people, who are surviving, but may be deeply unwell.
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The Daily Signal - Trump to Mexico: Stop Ripping Us Off | Victor Davis Hanson
For the first time, 60% of Americans have an “unfavorable” view of Mexico, according to a Pew Research Poll.
How do you view Mexico?
America’s southern neighbor has a $175 billion trade surplus with the United States, the second-largest surplus of any country. Last year, over $62 billion in remittances were sent from the U.S. to Mexico, according to BBVA Research.
Mexico is aware that it has been taking advantage of the United States, with impunity, for years.
President Donald Trump knows that America cannot sustain the current status quo much longer, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”
“Mr. Obrador, the former president, said it was a beautiful thing that 40 million people—Mexicans—had come in illegally to the United States. Twelve million or more came in during Joe Biden's tenure. That was all done with the contrivance of Mexico.
“…Mexico looked at that open border as a win-win-win-win situation…
“Sixty-three billion dollars come to Mexico and that money comes largely from illegal aliens. But more importantly, it comes from people receiving state, local, and federal subsidies. So, you, the taxpayer—in terms of health subsidies, education subsidies, housing, food subsidies—are freeing up cash to send $63 billion back to Mexico.
“So, if President Sheinbaum was wise, she would negotiate with Donald Trump, get that trade surplus from $175 billion down to $30 or $40 billion, stop all of the fentanyl, help secure the border, look at the remittances, allow us to put a tax on 10% or 15%, and I think we would have cordial relations again.”
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State of the World from NPR - Rising Sectarian Violence In Syria
In a part of Syria that had been a stronghold of deposed dictator Bashar Al-Assad, there has been a wave of violence against Alawites, the religious minority of the Assad family. Hundreds of Alawites have been killed and hundreds more have fled their homes in fear. The episode highlights the challenges the new government in Syria faces in uniting the country. But as we learn from an incident in a different Alawite community, this isn't the first episode of violence against the sect.
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The Journal. - Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s politics have eroded Tesla’s appeal among some core buyers of electric vehicles. Some customers have started getting rid of their Teslas, and the company’s sales are down worldwide. Meanwhile, Musk is looking at new ways to expand Tesla’s business. WSJ’s Becky Peterson explains how Tesla’s fortunes are falling as Musk rises in Trump world.
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-Tesla’s Fortunes Fall as Musk Rises in Trump World
-Tesla Caps Roller-Coaster Year With Mixed Fourth-Quarter Earnings
Further Listening:
-Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance
-Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart
-Tesla's Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package for Elon Musk
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the memory palace - Episode 227: A Brief Note Written After Learning the National Parks Service Removed the word Transgender from Stonewall’s Webpage
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Music
- Pockets of Light by Ludomyr Melnyk
- All in Circles and Janvie by Shida Shahabi
- Between Trees by Akria Kosemura
Notes
- There are a million things to read about Stonewall, but the thing that I feel like deepened my understanding enough was The New York Public Library's The Stonewall Reader. Particularly the audiobook. Couldn't recommend it enough.
Lost Debate - DOGE v. Big Science, Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
Ravi welcomes back Dr. Dhruv Khullar, a physician, assistant professor at Cornell, and contributing writer at The New Yorker, for a deep dive into the latest shifts in American science and nutrition. They begin with Dhruv’s latest New Yorker piece, Trump’s Agenda Is Undermining American Science, and examine how the DOGE-led budget cuts could disrupt medical innovation and public health.
Next, they turn to one of the biggest but least understood threats to public health: ultra-processed foods. Drawing from Dhruv’s recent New Yorker article, Why Is the American Diet So Deadly?, Dhruv and Ravi explore how these foods took over American grocery stores—and why they fuel overeating, weight gain, and chronic disease. Finally, they step back to discuss the food industry’s influence and the challenge of cutting through the noise with effective public health messaging.
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Motley Fool Money - Should Investors Prepare for a Recession?
And what’s that mean for long-term stock investors?
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- The tech stock sell-off.
- If the investing thesis for Tesla has fundamentally changed.
- No more free bags on Southwest Airlines (for most fliers).
Then, (19:18) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss Social Security’s funding challenges and how investors should prepare.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Alexi Giannoulias Wants Illinoisians To ‘Get Real’ – Quick
May 7 is the deadline to acquire a Real ID before the new federal guidelines are enforced. DMVs all across the country are seeing unprecedented demand. Illinoisans are experiencing long lines and even longer wait times. Last year, the “Get Real, Illinois” campaign launched to encourage residents to “get real” well in advance of the deadline. However, only around 30% of Illinois residents have Real IDs. Despite the looming cutoff, state officials are reminding Illinoisans not to panic. Reset learns more about the Real ID mandate from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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The Bulwark Podcast - Will Sommer: Across the MAGA-Verse
To find out what's really going on in Trumpistan, the AP is out and random lifestyle Instagrammers and MAGA conspiracy posters are in. Meanwhile, hothead Dan Bongino couldn't join the FBI until he fulfills his commitments to his podcast advertisers, Seb Gorka—the new counterterrorism chief—is a prank caller, and RFK Jr. resurfaced to ordain beef tallow fries a healthy food choice. Plus, did Elon go to Trump with tears in his eyes, and ask, "Sir, will you buy one of my cars?"
The Bulwark's new Senior Reporter Will Sommer joins Tim Miller.
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The Bulwark's new Senior Reporter Will Sommer joins Tim Miller.
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