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The recent death of singer Liam Payne has highlighted the dangers of 'pink cocaine' and 'space oil,' two emerging drugs linked to serious health risks. Authorities in Canada and Hong Kong are responding with stricter regulations and public awareness campaigns as drug abuse among youth rises.
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Incendiary devices were used to set fire to ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, damaging hundreds of ballots ahead of the upcoming election. Authorities are investigating the incidents as targeted attacks on the electoral process, raising concerns about election security and voter access.
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Authorities in Canada and Hong Kong are grappling with escalating drug crises. In Canada, a drug lab linked to Mexican cartels was uncovered, producing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Meanwhile, Hong Kong is moving to legislate against 'space oil,' a dangerous substance containing etomidate, following a surge in related deaths and arrests.
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In recent elections, Shomari Figures and Cleo Fields secured significant victories in Alabama and Louisiana, respectively. Figures' win marks the first time Alabama will have two Black representatives in Congress, while Fields' victory ensures continued Black representation from Louisiana. These outcomes reflect changes in congressional maps aimed at enhancing Black voter representation.
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On November 5, 2024, South Lake Tahoe voters rejected Measure N, a proposed tax on vacation homes aimed at addressing housing affordability. The measure would have imposed escalating taxes on properties occupied less than 51% of the year, raising concerns among second homeowners about the future of their properties.
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A teenager in British Columbia is hospitalized in critical condition with Canada's first presumptive human case of H5N1 avian influenza. Health officials are investigating the source of the infection, which remains unclear as the teen had no known contact with infected animals. The case raises concerns about the virus's potential spread.
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As of November 18, 2024, the Northeast U.S. is grappling with an alarming rise in wildfires, particularly in New Jersey and New York, driven by severe drought conditions. Recent fires have led to evacuations, health warnings, and a growing recognition of fire weather in the region.
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Recent culinary developments include the opening of new restaurants in Hong Kong, a unique collaboration between chefs in Hong Kong and Ibiza, and the introduction of sustainable protein sources in Norway. These trends reflect a dynamic food scene that embraces innovation and cultural fusion.
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A powerful bomb cyclone is impacting Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, bringing hurricane-strength winds and heavy rainfall. Flood warnings are in effect as an atmospheric river is expected to cause significant flooding, mudslides, and hazardous travel conditions through the week. The storm is forecasted to last several days.
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British Airways is experiencing significant flight delays and cancellations due to a failure in its communications systems and ongoing shortages of Trent 1000 engines. Passengers are facing extended wait times, with some flights delayed by over two hours. The airline's operational challenges reflect broader issues in the aerospace industry.