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CNBC
30-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
US needs an allied strategy for AI investment in military and defense: Palantir
Mike Gallagher, Head of Defense at Palantir, says the U.S. is "narrowly ahead" in the global AI race versus China, but warns that it should not be a cause for complacency. He joins Squawk Box Asia on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2025.
CNBC
20-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Palantir's Mike Gallagher on China's Xi: Our deterrence rests on our ability to scare him
Mike Gallagher, Palantir Technologies head of defense and former U.S. Congressman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the U.S.-China tech war, warning against using Huawei chips, U.S. companies doing business in China, future of Taiwan, and more.
Epoch Times
14-05-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall Nearly 27 Percent to Lowest Level in 5 Years
Drug overdose deaths in the United States dropped sharply in 2024, falling to their lowest level since before the pandemic, according to provisional The report estimates that 80,391 people died of a drug overdose in 2024—a 26.9 percent decline from 110,037 in 2023, marking the largest one-year drop since the agency began collecting comparable data more than four decades ago. It's the second consecutive annual decrease after overdose deaths surged during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Social isolation, disruptions to treatment, and other factors helped push fatalities to a peak of nearly 115,000 in 2023. All but two states—Nevada and South Dakota—recorded declines last year, with especially steep drops in hard-hit areas such as West Virginia, which reported a 43.5 percent decrease. While the final figures may shift slightly as data are finalized, the CDC data indicate an unmistakable downward trend. The decline was driven almost entirely by a reduction in fentanyl-related deaths. The synthetic opioid—at least 50 times more potent than heroin—was linked to more than 76,000 deaths in 2023, but that number dropped to just over 48,000 in 2024. Experts have cited several possible reasons for the downturn, including expanded access to the overdose reversal drug naloxone—sold as Narcan—which became available over the counter in 2023. It is now carried by most first responders. Increased use of addiction treatment medications and changes in drug supply patterns may also be factors. Related Stories 4/24/2025 5/12/2025 Despite the improvement, the new data revealed troubling increases in deaths tied to stimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine. Fatalities involving meth rose from 29,456 to 37,096, while cocaine-related deaths jumped by about 8,000, reaching 30,833. Since overdose statistics often overlap—many deaths involve multiple substances—it remains unclear how many of these fatalities involved stimulants alone. The Trump administration has intensified efforts to choke off the international supply chain responsible for flooding the country with synthetic opioids. While most fentanyl consumed in the United States is manufactured in Mexico, the raw chemicals used to make it overwhelmingly come from China. A Pulitzer Prize-winning Reporters were able to legally purchase all the chemicals and equipment needed to produce $3 million worth of fentanyl for just $3,600—exploiting a since-closed customs loophole known as the 'de minimis' rule. That exemption had allowed goods valued at or under $800 to be imported duty-free. A recent According to the report, the Chinese regime offers tax rebates and state subsidies to companies producing illegal synthetic opioid components, fueling what lawmakers call a deliberate assault on the United States. 'Through its actions, as our report has revealed, the Chinese Communist Party is telling us that it wants more fentanyl entering our country,' Select Committee Chair Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) said during an April 16, 2024, hearing. 'It wants the chaos and devastation that has resulted from this epidemic. And yes, that means more dead Americans.' In response, the Trump administration in February
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Crossing Continents Leaving Israel for Cyprus
Increasing numbers of Israeli people are moving to the nearby island of Cyprus. Sky high property prices, disillusion with domestic politics and security concerns following the Hamas attacks of 7th October have led several thousand families to leave. They're building on a rich history of Cypriot hospitality towards Jews. But in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus, huge luxury developments built by Israeli companies are causing controversy. Presenter: Lucy Proctor Producer: Mike Gallagher Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman Studio mix: Simon Jarvis Editor: Penny Murphy
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Lackawanna DA confirms 3 teens in custody after Olyphant shooting
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three teens, all under the age of 15, are in police custody in connection with a shooting involving a 12-year-old boy Sunday night, according to the Lackawanna County District Attorney, Mike Gallagher. The young victim was shot in the chest and remains hospitalized Monday evening, District Attorney Gallagher explained. Authorities say the victim is in critical condition but is stable and expected to survive. Roadwork on I-81 could tie up commutes in Luzerne County District Attorney Gallagher says the 14-year-old alleged shooter is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, and other related firearms charges. Under Pennsylvania Law, Gallagher explains that to be treated as an adult in court, the alleged actor needs to be at least 15 years old. Gallagher told 28/22 News that his office is filing a petition to charge the alleged shooter as an adult. This is a developing story, and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
