Heat, hype, highs: Drug use surges in England during heatwaves, sports events and Eurovision nights

ketamine was one of the key drugs identified in the study Drug consumption in England rises sharply during heatwaves, bank holiday weekends and major events like football matches and the Eurovision Song Contest, according to a large-scale wastewater study.Researchers analysed over 1,700 wastewater samples from 15 treatment plants across England in 2022, revealing clear weekly…

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‘Naughty or nice?’: Trump ranks Nato allies in tiers based on defence spending and support in Iran war

Representative image (AI-generated) The White House has developed a ‘naughty and nice’ list of Nato countries, ranking member countries based on their contributions to the alliance and their stance during the ongoing Iran war, White House said. The move is seen as a part of the Trump administration’s broader push to pressure allies who did…

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