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Nashville mother arrested after 8-month-old overdoses
SUMMARY: Officers arrested the mother of an 8-month-old baby who allegedly overdosed on fentanyl, according to an arrest affidavit. First responders revived the child with Narcan after finding a plate with a powdery substance where the baby had been sleeping. Detectives discovered paper the baby had placed in its mouth, which tested positive for fentanyl. Data from the CDC indicates that overdose deaths among children aged 10 to 19 surged over 100% from 2019 to 2021, with adolescent fentanyl-related deaths rising nearly 200%. Experts note that drug overdoses typically rise among teens and young adults, not infants.
The baby was able to be revived with Narcan.
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AM Forecast (6/16): Warm and muggy today with hit or miss showers and storms
SUMMARY: Today will be warm and muggy with hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances become more widespread Tuesday, bringing heavy rain especially late afternoon and evening. Wednesday will be hot, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and heat indices reaching the mid to upper 90s. Thursday sees more widespread rain and potential stronger storms. Summer officially starts Friday night, and the weekend will bring the first 90-degree highs of the year, with heat indices nearing triple digits. Be mindful of heat safety as you plan for the hot and humid conditions ahead.
Scattered showers and storms are possible each day through Thursday while remaining very muggy. Temperatures could reach the low 90s this weekend.
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TBI shares tips to prevent elder abuse
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) emphasizes the importance of preventing elder abuse on World Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse involves physical, mental, sexual, emotional harm, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable seniors. TBI prioritizes prosecuting offenders swiftly to ensure justice. Special Agent Brock urges reporting suspicious injuries or situations to Adult Protective Services, local law enforcement, or TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division, which recovers millions in fraud annually—yielding over $3 returned per dollar spent. The issue is widespread: about 10% of seniors aged 65+ face elder abuse yearly, but only 1 in 14 cases are reported, highlighting the need for community vigilance.
For nearly 20 years, people have recognized June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic
SUMMARY: The Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. In return, Memphis receives Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2026, 2028, 2030), and a lightly protected 2029 pick swap. Bane, drafted in 2020, averaged 17.8 points over five seasons and recently signed a five-year, \$197 million extension. Caldwell-Pope, a two-time NBA champion, averaged 8.7 points with Orlando in 2024. Anthony, also a 2020 first-round pick, averaged 12.5 points during his time with the Magic. The trade represents a major roster shift for both teams heading into future seasons.
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