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2022 saw surge in opioid use; Pelé remembered; young conservatives and the GOP : Up First 2022 saw opioid use reach an all-time high — the year also saw drug companies agreeing to $50 billion in opioid settlements. Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, arguably the greatest ever to play 'the beautiful game', died Thursday at 82. Millennial and Gen Z Republicans are pleading with their party to address the issues that motivate younger voters.

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2022 saw surge in opioid use; Pelé remembered; young conservatives and the GOP

2022 saw surge in opioid use; Pelé remembered; young conservatives and the GOP

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2022 saw opioid use reach an all-time high — the year also saw drug companies agreeing to $50 billion in opioid settlements. Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, arguably the greatest ever to play 'the beautiful game', died Thursday at 82. Millennial and Gen Z Republicans are pleading with their party to address the issues that motivate younger voters.