What should you do if you, an innocent person, find yourself in the middle of an FBI investigation? You prepare to fend for yourself. You might think that the FBI wants to uphold truth and justice, but Iveta Cherneva’s experience may flip that notion on its head. She attests that they tried to tarnish her name and did everything in their power to let the criminals walk free. 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
