Drug overdose deaths dropped nationwide. Experts are working to understand why New data from the CDC shows a drop in drug overdose deaths, down nearly 17 percent compared year-over-year. The annual death toll dropped from approximately 113,000 to just over 94,000. It’s a rare bit of good news after decades of rising fatalities. Overdose deaths have nearly quadrupled since 2002 and spiked to record highs during the pandemic. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Brian Mann of NPR. #pbsnewshour #pbsnews #newshour #cdc #drugoverdose #deathtoll #healthnews #news #addiction #narcan #harmreduction

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on voter sentiment and last-minute poll surprises NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how close the election will be, the favorable result for Kamala Harris in the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, the surprise poll result from Iowa and the big issues that will win over voters. #2024election #election2024 #electionday #voter #vote2024 #kamalaharris #donaldtrump #electionnews #pbsnews #newshour #pbsnewshour #tamarakeith #amywalter #polls

On Thursday, Venice became the first city in the world to charge day-trippers a tourist fee. Under the pilot program, tourists who are not staying overnight will be charged roughly $5.37 in order to enter the historic city. Other individuals, like workers, individuals born in Venice or people visiting relatives who live in Venice, are exempt from the fee. The goal is to mitigate large tourist crowds that pack the historic city during the peak season. Any day-trippers enter Venice from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time  between April 25 will need to pay the fee. Those who do not register and show a QR code or ticket could be fined between $53 and $322 dollars in fines. Many local residents are protesting the program. #venice #veniceitaly #daytripper #daytripperfee #venicefee #venezia #venecia #italy #venicetouristfee #tourist #touristfee #deemazein #pbsnews #newshour #pbsnewshour #news #italynews

As journalist deaths climb in Israel-Hamas war, what can be done to protect them The Israel-Hamas war is inflicting a devastating toll on civilians. The Committee to Protect Journalists says it’s also the deadliest conflict for reporters, photographers and camera operators since the group began tracking casualties in 1992. Ali Rogin speaks with CPJ head Jodie Ginsberg about what’s driving the mounting death toll and what can be done to better protect these journalists. #journalist #gaza #warreporter #jodieginsberg #alirogin #israelhamasconflict #cpj #protectingjournalists #journalismtiktok #investigativejournalism #gazajournalist #pbsnews #newshour #pbsnewshour