In Depth Investigative Reports

More than 56,000 nationwide deaths caused by fentanyl

More than 56,000 nationwide deaths in 2020 were caused, primarily, by the illicitly made fentanyl, a pattern that also showed teen deaths tripling since 2020.

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Teen addictions on the rise due to overuse of electronic devices

Over the years, electronic devices and technology overconsumption have begun causing addictions among young adults, with several studies proving the negative impact it has on a user's overall well being.

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Businesses worth $50 billion still rely on animal testing

This cruel practice is still included in the production of daily products such as cosmetics, a $50 billion a year industry, and household cleaners and food additives.

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High gas prices peak, and could rise again if Ukraine War continues

Gas prices have peaked at near record high prices due to the Russian and Ukraine war, causing an upset and search for other methods of energy, but until then, and the war ends, prices will most likely rise again.

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Animal species continue to suffer from habitat loss and climate change

Species extinction can ultimately affect the human species. When an animal species go extinct, it alters the food chain surrounding it.

Tobacco still kills 480,000 Americans annually

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Smoking kills approximately 480,000 Americans annually, while shortening lifespans with related diseases and cancers. Tobacco's global market is worth approximately $200 billion and is estimated to only go up. China leads the world in the consumption of tobacco.

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Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down thy privilege—a look at race in theatre

Identity theft is the fastest-growing, number one reported crime

9.9 million Americans were victims in the last year alone. For the past four years, identity theft has been the most common white-collar crime reported to the FTC.

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BLM Movement continues to rally—and polarize—Americans

Around 14,000 people have been arrested for protesting against police brutality despite that 93% of the protests have been peaceful and nondestructive.

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Dark Web growing to include 'various crimes and heinous actions'

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The Dark Web is an inner layer of the Deep Web that uses special encryption software to hide users' identities and activities. On both locations, black market and underground forums have become more prominent in the last few years.

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Perspective necessary as more states ban abortion

With Idaho following Texas in banning abortions, and seven other states planning to do the same, it’s necessary to go back to where the pro-choice and pro-life movements started, and the history of Roe v. Wade.

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Human trafficking impacts millions every day

Human trafficking can come in many forms, ranging all the way from smuggling of individuals for their organs, bride trafficking, and trafficking animals for their parts.

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Gun violence reaching record highs

Gun Violence in Portland is rapidly increasing in numbers even after the record high numbers in 2021. Just last year gun violence has almost tripled from 2019 to 2021.

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LGBTQIA community makes strides—and faces setbacks

The ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’ is just one of the numerous examples of setbacks. On March 8, state senators from Florida and Texas proposed bills that involve silencing LGBTQ+ voices in schools, thus erasing their history and existence from the community itself.

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