The last time Russia invaded Ukraine, the world turned a blind eye. 2014, Crimea. Russia annexed—forcibly took—the Ukrainian territory of Crimea and occupied Donbas without so much as a peep from the greater global community. This set the stage for a full-scale invasion in 2022. Although Russia has been chased out of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, survivors know that a Ukrainian victory is the only way to keep Russia from doing that again. They just hope that we don’t grow tired of the war and call for compromise. 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
