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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Teen Caught with Drugs in Šiauliai

A minor was discovered in Šiauliai, Lithuania, with a plastic bottle containing a liquid suspected to be narcotic substances.

Mar 11 • 07:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three arrested and 70 vehicles seized in operation against drug trafficking in the interior of SP

Three individuals were arrested during a drug trafficking operation in Araraquara and Américo Brasiliense, Brazil, resulting in extensive seizures of illegal substances.

Mar 10 • 17:15 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Police on arrest at the synagogue: Appears random

Three individuals were arrested outside a synagogue in Oslo on Friday for illegal possession of firearms and explosives-related substances, with police stating the circumstances appeared random.

Mar 10 • 10:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Three people from Klaipėda will stand trial for drug possession and psychotropic drugs

Three individuals from Klaipėda are facing trial for illegally possessing narcotics and psychotropic substances, including cannabis and prescription pills.

Mar 10 • 08:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Weight-loss pens may help combat addiction to substances

The use of GLP-1 medications, initially intended for diabetes treatment, is leading to reduced cravings for substances like tobacco and alcohol among some patients.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Two women in Klaipeda held psychotropic substances in a dietary supplement store

Two women in Klaipeda have been found guilty of unlawfully possessing psychotropic substances with the intent to sell them.

Mar 9 • 06:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Psychoactive drugs found with two market vendors in Klaipėda – both narrowly avoided prison

Two women in Klaipėda were found with a large quantity of psychoactive substances, leading to legal consequences.

Mar 9 • 06:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Paris: A 63-year-old woman placed in police custody suspected of having assisted in her mother's suicide

A 63-year-old woman in Paris has been taken into custody for allegedly obtaining lethal substances to assist in her 85-year-old mother's suicide.

Mar 8 • 17:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe used to 'run on coffee and cigarettes,' now he's a 'fitness freak'

Daniel Radcliffe discusses his transformation from a reliance on substances to becoming dedicated to fitness in a recent interview.

Mar 8 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Researchers discover that babies are exposed to 42 chemical substances before birth

A new study reveals that babies are exposed to significantly more chemical substances before birth than previously thought, particularly concerning PFAS substances.

Mar 8 • 11:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications may help combat addictions to various substances

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are showing promise in helping individuals overcome addictions to substances such as nicotine and alcohol without prior intent to quit.

Mar 8 • 07:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Frýdek-Místek has run out of patience, wants to drive drug machines off the streets

Authorities in Frýdek-Místek are taking action against vending machines that dispense addictive substances on the streets.

Mar 7 • 15:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

He reacts to the common reed. And is allergic to at least 16 other things

Mathias Herup, a 26-year-old from Denmark, recently discovered he is allergic to at least 16 substances, including common reed pollen, and is hopeful about new broad-spectrum immunotherapy research that could treat multiple allergies simultaneously.

Mar 7 • 13:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Two Suspects in Massive Assault in Downtown

Two men have been arrested in downtown Reykjavik on suspicion of a serious assault and possession of controlled substances.

Mar 7 • 07:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

More shocking details revealed about Britney Spears' arrest in California

Britney Spears was reportedly arrested while allegedly under the influence of both alcohol and drugs, leading to ongoing investigations regarding the substances found in her vehicle.

Mar 6 • 10:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Sudden deaths, hazardous substance alert rattle Battlefords community

Two sudden deaths in Battlefords, Saskatchewan have prompted an investigation into a potentially hazardous liquid, with authorities warning residents not to consume unknown beverages.

Mar 6 • 03:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly Man Arrested with Cargo of Electronic Cigarettes, Anabolics, and Injectable Medicines in the Interior of SP

A 62-year-old man was arrested in Assis, Brazil, while transporting illegal electronic cigarettes and other substances without proper conditions.

Mar 5 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toxins banned for decades are found in seabirds in Brazil; understand the risks

A new study has discovered the presence of persistent organic pollutants in seabirds along the Brazilian coast, raising concerns about the health risks to wildlife.

Mar 5 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Britney Spears is released after being arrested for driving drunk or under the influence of substances, says site

Britney Spears was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and was subsequently released after several hours in custody.

Mar 5 • 14:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

"Miraculous" garden recipes spread on social media: experts warn of potential harm

Experts are warning that reliance on unverified gardening recipes on social media can lead to dangerous consequences for both plants and the environment.

Mar 5 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

They made… chocolate honey with strong antioxidant properties

Researchers from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo, Brazil, have developed chocolate-flavored honey using bioactive substances extracted from cocoa seed shells.

Mar 5 • 04:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Meth detention and other health-care issues dominate first day of legislature sitting

The first day of the legislature sitting in Manitoba focused on the introduction of a new protective care center for detaining individuals intoxicated by methamphetamines and other substances for extended periods.

Mar 5 • 03:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Controversy Over Foreign Substances in COVID-19 Vaccines Should Be Understood in Context Rather Than as an Isolated Phenomenon

Recent reports of foreign substances in COVID-19 vaccines have raised public concern about the safety of the vaccines, emphasizing the need for a thorough understanding of the vaccine development and distribution process.

Mar 4 • 22:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Olympic gold medalist ready for 'doping Olympics' – challenges suspension by competing clean

Hunter Armstrong, an Olympic gold medalist, is considering competing in the controversial 'Enhanced Games' where athletes can use banned substances, in a bid to keep his career afloat.

Mar 4 • 15:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Braves star faces 162-game suspension after second failed test for performance-enhancing drugs: report

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after reportedly failing a second drug test for performance-enhancing substances.

Mar 3 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested in RS for illegal sale of banned weight-loss medications in Brazil

A woman has been arrested in Porto Alegre, Brazil, for selling illegal injectable medications used for weight loss, including substances prohibited in the country.

Mar 3 • 19:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SWITCH OUT ⟩ These 5 things in your kitchen are teeming with bacteria

The article discusses common kitchen items that appear clean but harbor bacteria and other undesirable substances.

Mar 3 • 08:47 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The mystery of the 5 elderly people who died in an ambulance: the investigated driver allegedly used "lethal substances"

An investigation into the deaths of five elderly individuals during transport in an ambulance has raised serious concerns about potential foul play involving the driver.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Court sentenced a man involved in very dangerous narcotic substances

A 28-year-old man was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for the illegal handling of a large quantity of the narcotic Alpha-PVP.

Mar 2 • 08:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Customs Seized a Record Amount of Drugs and Controlled Substances Last Year

Finland's Customs seized a record-breaking 2,574 kilograms of illegal drugs last year, marking a significant increase from previous years, with a particularly large amount of cocaine and other substances confiscated.

Mar 2 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I’m a GP - I changed these things in my home to reduce cancer risk'

A GP shares practical steps she has taken in her home to reduce cancer risk by minimizing everyday exposure to harmful substances.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Narcotic substances found in a stopped car in Žiežmariai

Sixteen polyethylene bags containing suspected narcotic substances were discovered in a car, leading to the arrest of a suspect.

Mar 1 • 07:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police officers in AM arrested with around 3 tons of drugs have more than 14 years of career and earn over R$ 8,000

Six police officers from Amazonas state have been arrested for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation involving 3 tons of illegal substances.

Feb 27 • 22:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These tattoo inks can cause cancer

Finnish authorities have issued a recall of specific tattoo inks sold by Nordic Tattoo Supplies, warning they contain harmful substances linked to cancer.

Feb 27 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bolivians are arrested with more than 30 kilograms of drugs on a bus on the Raposo Tavares highway in Palmital

Three Bolivians were arrested on drug trafficking charges after being found with over 30 kilograms of illegal substances on a bus in Palmital, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA arrests 19 suspects, seizes illicit substances in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Nigeria arrested 19 suspects in Kano during an operation targeting drug-related activities.

Feb 26 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Use of ayahuasca or cannabis maintains normal neurocognition

A new study claims that regular use of ayahuasca and cannabis does not impair cognitive function, challenging prevailing stereotypes about these substances.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A gang that sent psychotropic substances to the USA will stand trial

A Lithuanian family gang, involved in the production and distribution of psychotropic substances, is facing prosecution for sending illegal drugs to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Discovered drug factory in the Kretinga forests: impregnated cotton with drugs, transported to the USA

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Acknowledge the Industrial Accident of Children Exposed to Harmful Substances by Their Fathers” Administrative Lawsuit Filed

An administrative lawsuit has been filed to recognize congenital disorders in children of male workers exposed to harmful substances in industrial workplaces as industrial accidents.

Feb 26 • 07:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The two substances that age men faster – The new research

A new study finds that PFAS chemicals are accelerating biological aging in middle-aged men, according to research from the Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The neighbors of Coria ask for protection after 20 years of suffering due to toxic substances: "Nobody does anything for us"

Residents of Coria del Río voice their concerns over toxic pollution that has plagued their community for two decades, calling for government intervention and support.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Five men suspected of drug crimes arrested in Ida-Viru County

Police arrested five men last week in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, on suspicion of trafficking a large amount of narcotic substances.

Feb 25 • 12:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

15 Years Old, 15 Overdoses: Olga's Story Reveals How the 'Baltic Opioid Belt' Works

A 15-year-old girl named Olga shares her harrowing experience with drug overdoses and the increasing accessibility of psychoactive substances among teenagers in Latvia.

Feb 24 • 22:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Greenpeace: SOS for health from microplastics and toxic substances in ready meals

Greenpeace's latest research reveals that heating ready meals in plastic containers can release harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals into food.

Feb 24 • 10:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

They capture 'El Conta', financial operator of the Unión Tepito

Two key financial operators of the Unión Tepito criminal organization were captured in Morelos, Mexico, along with weapons and illegal substances.

Feb 24 • 07:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Negligence in Reporting Foreign Substances in COVID-19 Vaccines from 2021-2024... 14.2 Million Doses Administered

An audit has revealed that South Korea's Disease Control Agency failed to take action after receiving reports of harmful substances in COVID-19 vaccines, leading to the administration of 14.2 million doses.

Feb 23 • 07:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Soft and Supple yet Strong Water-resistant Adhesive Gel Developed by Combining Nature and AI

An international research team has developed a jelly-like adhesive gel that is soft, water-resistant, and reusable over 200 times, using natural substances and AI technology.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Harmful substances found in all tested headphones

A study found harmful substances in all tested headphones.

Feb 22 • 14:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Sex, drugs, and politics. Finally a normal scandal in Hungary!

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar claims he was the victim of a Soviet-style operation following the release of a video fragment showing substances resembling drugs.

Feb 20 • 17:45 UTC

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