The US and Britain have long been considered to have a “special relationship” based on shared culture and history. While from the outside it seemed like a mutual friendship, many British felt otherwise at the beginning of the Second World War. And it wasn’t hard to see why; although America aided Britain, it was not without payment. Many felt that America was taking advantage of a country suffering in war — perhaps an affirmation of their preconceived notion that Americans were “assertive and arrogant”. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
