Gangs mix another potent sedative into US street drugs causing “mass overdoses” Medetomidine, a chemical long used by veterinarians and doctors, is now turning up in the street drug supply and triggering a new wave of overdoses. Read more on NPR

Trump verdict would likely move only a small numbers of votes, poll finds A guilty or not-guilty verdict wouldn’t change many voters minds, but it could make a difference for a smaller, crucial group of voters this election. Read more on NPR

Jury begins deliberations in Trump’s hush money case Jurors have listened to just over four weeks of testimony as the prosecution argued that the former president was involved in a scheme meant to conceal a hush money payment to further another crime. Read more on NPR

Should you lend money to your loved ones? NPR listeners weigh in Our audience shares their perspective on the tricky etiquette of loaning money to friends and family. Read more on NPR

Criminal charges are dropped against top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler Scheffler was charged with assaulting a police officer with his vehicle in Louisville, Ky., during the PGA Championship. The golfer has said he misunderstood the commands coming from traffic officers. Read more on NPR