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Kensington is temporarily pausing production of its Expert Mouse TB800 EQ trackball due to reports of a potential dead zone in the sensor, with the company actively working on firmware and calibration improvements.
Kensington has announced a new, sleeker version of its Expert Mouse wireless trackball, the TB800 EQ, featuring a slimmer design, a built-in wrist rest, more buttons, three scroll wheels, and a rechargeable battery, with availability later this year at a price of $129.99.
The FBI and local authorities dismantled the Weymouth Street Drug Trafficking Organization in Philadelphia, arresting 24 individuals and seizing guns, fentanyl, and other narcotics, in a major operation targeting a gang that operated like a business for over a decade, enforcing territory through violence and threats.
Philadelphia police are searching for a scooter rider who shot three people, including an 8-year-old girl and a teacher, following a motor vehicle crash in the Kensington section. The incident occurred after the scooter rider was hit by a car, leading him to open fire indiscriminately. All three victims are in stable condition, and both the scooter rider and the driver fled the scene.
Philadelphia City Council is considering a bill that would impose curfews on some businesses in the Kensington neighborhood's open-air drug market, requiring them to close between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. due to the area's rampant addiction and crime issues. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to address the drug crisis in Kensington, which has gained international attention for its extreme public drug use and high crime rates. The bill is part of a larger legislative package aimed at tackling illegal drug activity and quality-of-life nuisances in the area.
Philadelphia's newly inaugurated mayor, Cherelle Parker, has declared a public safety emergency as her first act in office, targeting the notorious open-air drug market in Kensington. The city, which has experienced a surge in crime and drug-related deaths, will see a new approach to law enforcement with a focus on community policing and rebuilding trust. Parker's "100-Day Action Plan" includes hiring more police officers and addressing education and housing, while Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel vows to dismantle the drug markets and restore order humanely. The crisis in Kensington has led to over 1,400 drug overdose deaths in 2022, with the community witnessing rampant public drug use and its impact on local families and children.
TikTokkers and YouTubers are facing backlash for participating in "tranq tourism," a trend where they visit a poor Philadelphia community to film residents high on the sedative drug known as "tranq." These videos often mock and exploit the drug users, referring to them as "zombies" or "junkies." Critics argue that these videos dehumanize the individuals and fail to provide any meaningful help or support. The use of tranq, which is a horse tranquilizer, poses serious health risks and can be laced with fentanyl. Some content creators claim to raise awareness, but there is little evidence of actual assistance or donations to the community.
The rise of a dangerous sedative called "tranq" in Kensington, Philadelphia, has led to the emergence of "tranq tourism," where content creators film drug users in vulnerable states for viral videos on platforms like TikTok. These videos often exploit and dehumanize the individuals, labeling them as "zombies" or "junkies." The content creators profit from the views, while the subjects receive minimal compensation. Harm-reduction professionals and community members are calling for an end to this exploitative practice and urge content creators to provide resources and support instead.
Kensington has released the SD5800T Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, which supports up to four 4K monitors simultaneously, offers 16 ports, 98W power delivery, and 40Gbps transfer speeds. Priced at $379.99, the compact docking station can be used vertically or flat and features mounting and security slots. The number of monitors supported depends on the computer, with Windows PCs able to connect four 4K displays at 60Hz or a single 8K display at 60Hz, while MacBook models with M-Series processors can drive up to two 6K displays at 60Hz.
Kensington, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, has become notorious for its rampant public drug consumption, particularly the use of xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer known as the "zombie drug" or "tranq." Users can be seen passed out on sidewalks or stumbling through traffic, exhibiting scabbing or oozing flesh wounds from injecting themselves with needles. Xylazine has infiltrated the illicit drug supply, leading to unawareness among addicts who are injecting a dangerous concoction. The drug's effects can include trance-like states or extended periods of unconsciousness, and its gruesome wounds can result in serious infections and even amputations. Kensington was already grappling with the fentanyl epidemic before xylazine further exacerbated the drug crisis. Overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl have been on the rise, with Pennsylvania experiencing a high number of fatalities. The neighborhood's drug problem has caused immense suffering and loss, with addicts and local activists calling attention to the pain, violence, and poverty that plague the area.
A poodle named Toodles was revived with Narcan after being found next to its unconscious owner in Kensington, Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania SPCA said Toodles has since made a full recovery. The dog's owner allegedly shared drugs with Toodles. The PSPCA praised the quick work of Good Samaritans and Blue Pearl Emergency Hospital for saving Toodles' life.
Kensington, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, has been hit hard by the drug epidemic, with xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, causing excruciatingly painful wounds and leading to a 313% increase in visits to a nearby wound care clinic over a three-year period. Xylazine has been identified in 36 states and D.C. and has driven a 90%+ increase in visits to wound care clinics in Philadelphia. Recovering heroin addict Frank Rodriguez said it’s become difficult in Kensington to score heroin that hasn’t been cut with fentanyl or xylazine. The synthetic opioid fentanyl can be up to 100 times more potent than heroin and has become a regular staple in the drug overdose epidemic.
One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting inside a garage in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. The victims, all men between the ages of 27 and 39, were shot by three masked men who entered the garage and fired over 50 shots from a semi-automatic weapon. The garage is believed to be used for cleaning and detailing vehicles. Police are reviewing nearby surveillance cameras to identify the shooters and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
The Logitech Lift and Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Vertical Wireless Mouse are two of the most popular ergonomic mice in the market. Both offer health benefits by promoting proper wrist alignment and reducing strain. The Kensington mouse wins in terms of overall comfort and design thoughtfulness, while the Logitech mouse has more customizable buttons and easier-to-use software.
Fifth graders from Gloria Casarez Elementary School in Kensington, Philadelphia, invited nine mayoral candidates to answer their questions on issues ranging from asbestos in schools to youth development. The students asked for details on how the candidates would fix their school and make their families' lives better. They also asked what the candidates would do to clean up the streets in Kensington and stop drug usage and drug trafficking. Each candidate committed to building a new school for the students. The candidates also addressed conditions in Kensington, with some suggesting that the city government was normalizing conditions that no other zip code would tolerate.