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Fentanyl exposure hits NM first responders at deadly overdose scene
us-news3 days ago

Fentanyl exposure hits NM first responders at deadly overdose scene

First responders arriving at a Mountainair, NM home to investigate a possible overdose were exposed to fentanyl after discovering four unconscious people; two died at the scene and a third died after transport to the hospital, with the fourth surviving after Narcan. More than a dozen responders were quarantined due to exposure, and DEA lab analysis confirmed the presence of fentanyl, methamphetamine and para-fluorofentanyl at the scene. In total, 25 people were exposed. The investigation continues, with no immediate signs the drugs were manufactured at the home, and five dogs were quarantined.

Unknown Substance Strikes Mountainair: 3 Dead, Dozens of Responders Quarantined
local5 days ago

Unknown Substance Strikes Mountainair: 3 Dead, Dozens of Responders Quarantined

Three people died and a fourth was hospitalized after a suspected overdose at a rural Mountainair home as first responders were exposed to an unknown substance, prompting decontamination of about two dozen people. Twenty-three exposed individuals were treated at UNM Hospital, with two responders in serious condition; authorities say the substance may be transmitted by contact and is not airborne, and there is no threat to the public while investigators pursue answers.

New Mexico tibia hints at an earlier, giant tyrannosaur lineage in North America
science9 days ago

New Mexico tibia hints at an earlier, giant tyrannosaur lineage in North America

Researchers in New Mexico uncovered a 96 cm tibia from a huge tyrannosaurid dating to about 74 million years ago, suggesting giant tyrannosaurs existed earlier than previously thought. Weighing roughly 4–5 tons, the specimen—found in the Hunter Wash Member of the Kirtland Formation—may be the oldest giant tyrannosaur in North America and is thought to belong to an early Tyrannosaurini lineage, shedding light on where these predators first evolved and how southern North American dinosaur populations differed from northern ones.

Meta Faces Potential $3.7B Fine in New Mexico Child-Safety Case
technology20 days ago

Meta Faces Potential $3.7B Fine in New Mexico Child-Safety Case

Meta Platforms could face up to $3.7 billion in damages in a New Mexico child-safety case after a jury found willful unfair-practices violations; a bench trial will decide whether Meta's actions caused broader public harm, potentially forcing changes to Facebook and Instagram such as stronger age checks and safer recommendation systems. Meta says the demand is unrealistic and has warned it could shutter access to its platforms in New Mexico if no deal is reached. The case could set a precedent for future social-media lawsuits as other actions against major platforms proceed.

New Mexico seeks billions and platform changes from Meta over youth safety
technology21 days ago

New Mexico seeks billions and platform changes from Meta over youth safety

New Mexico’s second phase of its lawsuit against Meta seeks billions in damages and a court order to curb youth harms, asking a judge to label Meta’s platforms a 'public nuisance' and require changes such as age verification, redesigned algorithms for minors, and ending autoplay for under-18 users; Meta contends the platforms are safe and that many requested remedies are impractical.

Meta Faces Billion-Dollar Public-Nuisance Fight in New Mexico
business21 days ago

Meta Faces Billion-Dollar Public-Nuisance Fight in New Mexico

Meta is back in a New Mexico courthouse for a bench trial to determine if its apps amount to a public nuisance, with the state seeking about $3.7 billion in abatement costs and injunctive relief after a prior $375 million verdict for willful unfair practices; the remedies could force major product changes such as age-verification, algorithm tweaks, and independent monitoring, and Meta has warned it could even suspend access in the state if demands are not workable. The case is part of a broader wave of tech liability litigation, including a California federal case and a Los Angeles trial where Meta and YouTube were fined for alleged harms from addictive use.

Meta Could Pull Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp From New Mexico Over Child-Safety Demands
technology25 days ago

Meta Could Pull Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp From New Mexico Over Child-Safety Demands

In the remedies phase of New Mexico's landmark child-safety suit, Meta says the state’s proposed reforms—age verification, safer algorithms and safeguards, warnings, and court oversight—could lead to a withdrawal of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp from the state, arguing many measures are technologically infeasible while the state pursues a court-ordered fix.

Meta warns it may pull its apps from New Mexico over impractical safety demands
policy25 days ago

Meta warns it may pull its apps from New Mexico over impractical safety demands

Meta says it could withdraw Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if a court enforces the attorney general’s sweeping safety changes, arguing the requests are vague and technologically infeasible—such as banning end-to-end encryption for minors, implementing age verification, and achieving 99% CSAM detection—and would require Meta to build New Mexico–specific apps; the AG’s push follows Meta’s $375 million verdict in the state and centers on child safety, while Meta contends the demands could cut residents off from the platforms.

Survivors push for accountability as NM probes Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
us1 month ago

Survivors push for accountability as NM probes Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

Survivors of abuse at Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, including Rachel Benavidez, say it’s not too late to seek accountability as New Mexico opens renewed investigations—led by the attorney general and a Legislature-backed truth commission—into past grooming and assaults, with victims prepared to share their experiences and push for justice for enablers.

Speculation swirls around disappearances at sensitive U.S. labs, but officials see no single plot
science1 month ago

Speculation swirls around disappearances at sensitive U.S. labs, but officials see no single plot

CBS News reports online speculation about the deaths and disappearances of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology, but federal officials say there’s no evidence of a coordinated pattern; the Department of Energy and FBI are involved with no confirmed links across sites like Los Alamos and JPL, and experts caution against drawing connections from disparate cases.

New Mexico jury awards Meta $375 million in child-safety case, Meta to appeal
business2 months ago

New Mexico jury awards Meta $375 million in child-safety case, Meta to appeal

A New Mexico state court jury found Meta liable for violating consumer protections by failing to shield children on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, ordering $375 million in damages. The case, rooted in an undercover operation and investigative reporting into child exploitation, also highlighted deficient reporting and overreliance on AI moderation. Meta plans to appeal as it faces two more child-safety trials and a separate federal suit, with potential changes like age-gating and encryption-design adjustments on the horizon.