Five people have been charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry, who prosecutors allege was struggling with a severe ketamine addiction before he died. Vice President Kamala Harris will be delivering economic policy proposals in a speech in North Carolina, focusing on cutting costs for consumers. A viral and unsubstantiated rumor claims that Americans’ Social Security numbers were leaked in a data breach, sparking concerns among the public.
Matthew Perry was injecting ketamine multiple times a day before his death, with prosecutors charging five individuals in connection with supplying him with the drug. Kamala Harris is set to outline economic policy proposals aimed at lowering prices for consumers, including a crackdown on corporate price-gouging in the food industry. A rumor about a massive leak of Social Security numbers in the U.S. has raised fears, although experts suggest not panicking as data breaches are common.
In other news, four people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. Additionally, U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles addressed the controversial decision to strip her of a bronze medal, while cucumbers tainted with Salmonella bacteria have been recalled. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that 2024 will be one of the hottest years on record. If you’re looking for anti-snoring gadgets or dermatologist-approved pimple patches, check out expert recommendations in the NBC Select newsletter.
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