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AURORA, Colo. — An amended autopsy report released Friday revealed Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died after a confrontation with police officers, died because he was injected with ketamine by paramedics after being forcibly restrained.”I believe this tragic fatality is most likely the result of ketamine toxicity,” the report said, adding McClain received a higher dosage of the sedative than he should have. “Simply put, this dosage of ketamine was too much for this individual and it resulted in an overdose.”The manner of McClain’s death is undetermined, according to the amended report.The original autopsy report, signed Nov. 7,…

CNN  —  Amid internet shutdowns by the Iranian government in the face of widespread protests, the US government has taken a step meant to allow technology firms to help the people of Iran access information online, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday. “It is clear that the Iranian government is afraid of its own people,” Blinken said in a statement. “Mahsa Amini is senselessly, tragically dead, and now the government is violently suppressing peaceful protesters rightly angry about her loss.” Blinken said the Treasury Department has issued a general license, which authorizes certain transactions which would otherwise be…

PUTRAJAYA: There has been no interference in Najib Razak’s medical treatment and the former Malaysian prime minister has not received any special treatment while he has been hospitalised, Malaysia’s Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on Wednesday (Sep 21). Khairy said that Ministry of Health (MOH) conducts itself professionally in accordance with existing procedures and guidelines at all times. The postponement of proceedings in Najib’s ongoing corruption trial was sought by a public prosecutor so that Najib could seek hospital treatment, Khairy added. Najib, who last month started serving a prison sentence for his graft conviction, is currently being treated at the Cheras…

No matter where you are in the United States during National Recovery Month, you may spot an unusual sight: a red bus, covered in names.The bus, organized by Mobilize Recovery, an advocacy group that pushes for evidence-based substance use treatment methods, is stopping in 27 communities across the country throughout September, meeting up with state and local leaders in the field and connecting with people in recovery everywhere. The Mobilize Recovery Bus visits the Recovery Month Rally in Sacramento, CA.Hilary Swift, Mobilize Recovery”When I first came into recovery, I was very quiet, ashamed. I didn’t know that I even had…

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell:FedEx (FDX) – FedEx remains on watch this morning after announcing a 6.9% increase in shipping rates and plans to cut another $4 billion in annual costs. FedEx fell 3.2% in the premarket.Costco (COST) – Costco lost 3.3% in the premarket despite reporting better-than-expected profit and sales for its latest quarter. The company reported operating margins that were slightly below consensus. Costco said it has no immediate plans to raise membership prices, but said it would happen at some point.Boeing (BA) – Boeing will pay $200 million to settle SEC charges that…

People with type 2 diabetes can be at an increased risk for dementia.Researchers are still working to understand how lifestyle factors can modify dementia risk. Data from a recent study indicates that people with type two diabetes are at a lower risk for dementia if they practice certain healthy lifestyle choices. Dementia is a chronic condition that can be debilitating. Since dementia doesn’t have a cure, people often wonder what steps they can take to reduce their risk of developing dementia. A recent study published in Neurology found that for people with diabetes, incorporating certain healthy lifestyle habits was associated…

Whether she’s recording songs in the studio or getting dressed for date night, Madison Beer has developed a clear sense of style that prioritizes comfort. In the latest edition of 7 Days, 7 Looks, the 23 year-older singer gives a glimpse into the process of how she puts together cozy, cute looks for an entire week. Even when she’s performing in a corset and miniskirt, Beer will slip on ultra-soft ribbed knit socks (sans shoes) to inject comfort into her on-stage outfits. That same ease is also woven throughout her everyday looks.“A huge style inspiration of mine is Princess Diana,”…

The Australian Republic Movement (ARM) has declared “it’s time” to resume its campaign following the “conclusion” of the morning period for Queen Elizabeth II.The organisation, which broke its silence just 24 minutes after the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced, has continued to back the right of Australians to become a fully independent nation.In a statement, the ARM said Australia “should not delay the discussion about its future under the monarchy any longer” as King Charles III has not “delayed for a moment in resuming his duties”.Stay up to date with the latest news on the British Royals with…

Benioff, Salesforce (CRM) chairman and co-CEO, told CNN’s Poppy Harlow in an interview that if it were up to just him, he would “absolutely” buy Twitter (TWTR). To be clear, he’s not actually going to do it. “I will never buy Twitter,” Benioff told Harlow. “Because I want something doesn’t mean I’m going to have it…I would like to go have a sundae right now with three scoops of ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream and a cherry. But I’m not going to have it.”Benioff added that he still thinks Twitter “is the greatest, most unrealized, most un-monetized brand”…

Major crypto exchange FTX is holding discussions with potential investors regarding a funding round worth up to $1 billion. This is to allow the firm’s January 2022 valuation of about $32 billion to stay in line with previous financing from earlier this year. The exchange hopes that new funding would enable FTX’s valuation at the pre-downturn level, persons with knowledge of the talks told CNBC, while the company has declined to officially comment on the ongoing development. Some of the exchange’s existing investors comprise Singapore’s Temasek, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2, Insight Partners, and Tiger Global Management, among others.Since…