The US is in the midst of a catastrophic fentanyl epidemic that is causing an eye-watering number of deaths and tearing the fabric of American society apart.
17,381 deaths were registered in England and Wales during the seven days ending January 13, which is 2,837 more deaths than the average for this time of year.
The Lancet, a well-respected U.K. medical journal, is advocating for a major shift in healthcare perspective, moving away from a human-centered approach and instead embracing "ecological equity," which is said to value all life equally.
Crocs sponsors DragCon's Main Stage and releases limited-edition "RuPeter" charm collection for the event, which includes a Kids Fashion Show open to children under 18.