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'Gas station heroin' acts like an opioid on the body: expert

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

(NewsNation) — The rise in the use of "gas station heroin" and "tranq" speaks to a broader addiction crisis in the U.S., according to one expert.Dr. Patrick Marshalek, adjunct professor at West Virginia University's Department of Neuroscience, says the ingredient making gas station heroine so dangerous is tianeptine."Tianeptine, it's more like an antidepressant. But medications can have multiple effects on multiple receptor subtypes," Marshalek said on "NewsNation Prime." At the end of the day, it's being utilized primarily because of its impact, its opioid effects or impact upon the opioid system." ‘Gas station heroin’ is addictive and, in some cases, deadly "Gas station heroin" was given its street name because of how easy it is to find it. It can be purchased online, at convenience stores and in gas stations. While the drug is marketed as a dietary supplement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns it is harmful and addictive. NewsNation spoke to several users of tianepti...

Michelle Yeoh becomes first Asian Best Actress winner at Oscars: 'This is history in the making'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

(The Hill) -- Michelle Yeoh won the Best Actress award Sunday night at the Oscars, becoming the first Asian woman to receive the Academy Award in the category. "Thank you to the Academy — this is history in the making!" the Malaysian-born actor said in her acceptance speech. "To all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities," she said. "This is proof that dreaming big and dreams do come true." Yeoh won the award for her performance as Evelyn -- a laundromat owner who is being audited by federal authorities while she attempts to navigate the multiverse -- in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." The film won seven awards, including Best Picture. "And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime," Yeoh added in her remarks, an apparent jab at CNN host Don Lemon, who sparked criticism last month for saying that a woman is in her prime only up to "maybe her 40s." ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins...

'National Customer Rage Survey' points to troubling trend among US consumers  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The results of a small nationwide survey suggest that consumers are becoming increasingly infuriated by the perceived level of assistance from customer service departments, and some of us aren't above seeking “revenge.”The 2022 edition of the National Customer Rage Survey, conducted by Customer Care Measurement & Consulting, shows evidence that more Americans are not only having problems with various products and services, but also that our “rage” toward the companies providing these goods or services is growing.We’re also becoming more belligerent with customer service reps, and about 1 in 10 of us are interested in seeking “revenge” in the form of badgering, belittling, or threatening an employee, according to some of the responses to the survey.“I don’t want to sound too ‘Pollyanna,’ but it’s kind of horrifying,” Scott M. Broetzmann, the President and CEO of Customer Care Measurement & Consulting, told Nexstar of the report’s recent findings. Man arrest...

'You’ve turned into a cult...' Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks on Republican Party at SXSW

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made an appearance at South by Southwest in Austin on Sunday.Pelosi, D-Calif., joined a panel hosted by The Atlantic, a magazine covering politics, foreign affairs, business and the economy. The panel focused on the state of democracy in America and around the world. One of the topics of discussion was the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in her own backyard, according to The Atlantic. “I don’t think there’s any appetite in this country for bailing out a bank,” she said. “What we would hope to see by tomorrow morning is for some other bank to buy the bank.” She said there were multiple potential buyers, but she couldn’t reveal their names, The Atlantic reports.The Federal government announced Sunday that customers of Silicon Valley Bank will be able to deposit their money by Monday. The bank’s downward spiral began late Wednesday when it surprised investors with news that it needed to raise over $2 billion to offset losses...

Special Olympics athletes red carpet walk for 'Champions'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York Special Olympics Athletes will walk the red carpet with local college basketball teams on Monday night for an exclusive screening of the new Woody Harrelson movie "Champions." The screening will be at the Madison Theater in Albany at 7 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Champions" is about a former professional basketball coach who takes on community service hours coaching a traditional Special Olympics team. The Special Olympics was consulted for the film starring several athletes from other states. The red carpet walk will start at 6 p.m.

Large group attempted mass entry at El Paso border crossing: CBP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

Officials say a large group of migrants in Mexico on Sunday attempted a mass entry into the country at the El Paso border crossing, according to multiple reports.The massive flood of migrants caused a number of disruptions and led to officials using barricades to try and contain the migrants, CNN reported.Reuters reported that hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, including many with small children, were stopped by U.S. officials when attempting to enter into the United States. They gathered at the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, but failed to breach the border before being stopped by officials, the report said."Please, we just want to get in so we can help our families," Camila Paz, an 18-year-old Venezuelan, said to Reuters. "So I can have a future and help my family."Video footage shared with Fox News showed one large surge of people rushing toward the border.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a statement obtained by The Hill that the group was "posing a potential ...

Missouri home surrounded after fatal officer shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol say Kenneth Simpson ,35, shot two Hermann police officers Sunday night. One of those officers, Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, has died. Missouri issued a "Blue Alert" shortly after the shooting happened. They were looking for Simpson after he drove off after the shooting. The suspect may be in a Hermann, Missouri home. Officers have had the building surround since early this morning.Kenneth SimpsonThe shooting happened just before 9:20 p.m. at the Casey's on Market Street. The circumstances of the shooting are not being released, other than the suspect shot two Hermann police officers. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting Kenneth Lee Simpson, 35, is about 5'10 and around 180 pounds. He has hazel eyes and red hair. Simpson was driving a black 2014 Jeep Wrangler with Missouri license plates RF5A0P.It's unclear if Simpson was in the Jeep, but he took off from the Casey's on Market Street and took drove in ...

Police investigating St. Louis County death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Police are investigating a death in Jennings.A person was found dead around 8:30 p.m. at a home on Kinamore Drive. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting Police have not yet determined how that person died or if a crime is involved. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Police shooting during domestic disturbance in Colorado Springs under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

The El Paso County Sheriff on Monday was investigating a police shooting northeast of downtown Colorado Springs during a domestic disturbance Sunday afternoon that left a suspect hospitalized.Police went to a home on North Foote Avenue and found a suspect hiding inside, according to Colorado Springs Police Department postings on Twitter. The police ordered the suspect to surrender, and used a taser to try to subdue the suspect, police said.Police then fired at the suspect, the Twitter postings said, and one officer now has been placed on administrative leave during the investigation. “A taser was used and was found to be ineffective. At one point in this encounter with the suspect, at least one CSPD Officer fired at least one round striking the suspect,” the police said.No information was available on the extent of the suspect’s injuries.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.(Part 7/7) This is an ongoing investigation and information will b...

Denver weather: Monday warms up with temps reaching 60s under partly cloudy skies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:57 GMT

Freezing temperatures early Monday were warming rapidly and Denver residents can expect springlike weather in the first half of this week with generally dry plains and partly cloudy skies.Students and workers woke up in the dark again with the onset of daylight saving time, which means the sun won’t rise along Colorado’s Front Range until after 7 a.m. this week.On Monday, temperatures will top 50 degrees and reach as high as 60 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday morning under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. The wind was expected to remain relatively calm Monday, with gusts at speeds up to 16 miles per hour.Starting Wednesday afternoon, scattered light snow likely will fall at higher elevations in the mountains and rain may fall on the plains, weather service forecasters said. Late Wednesday and Thursday, cooler temperatures are expected as snow spreads down from the mountains.Who's looking forward to the warmth for Tuesday and Wednesday? 60s are in...