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Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

by Compiled by Lorraine H. Marie
| October 1, 2024 7:00 AM

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

U.S. overdose deaths, especially from fentanyl, have fallen significantly according to the CDC. The Biden-Harris administration has prioritized the disruption of the fentanyl supply. As well, NPR says the administration has made Naloxone, which is used to treat overdoses available over-the-counter.

Texas’s infant death rate increased 8% after their abortion law was enacted in 2021: US News.

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