Large numbers articles
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Drug Overdose Numbers Drop
Gaston County police say they have made dozens of drug busts in the past year and that is all because of the growing presence of cheap fentanyl.
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House Republican infighting by the numbers
A few numbers illustrate Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) precarious hold on the gavel and the dilemma for House Republicans more broadly. The Ukraine aid package that is the latest policy imperiling Johnson was opposed by 112 Republicans while only 101 voted yes. (That is identical to the breakdown among Republicans on the March $1.2 trillion […]
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A lot to smile about going by the numbers
I’m proud to note that record levels of Edinburgh residents are saying they feel positive and satisfied with life in the Capital, with feelings of “worthwhile” the highest they have been for a decade. Overall, there is a lot to smile about from this year’s results – but there are also some alarming statistics pointing to an increase in poverty and an ageing population. Changes which place pressure on core services and infrastructure, at a time when public sector finances are limited. Whilst...