Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 

Happy Thursday! Did you enjoy the sunshine yesterday? Well, if you weren't able to get outside, don't worry because there will be plenty more sun today to soak up. However, it will be a bit hotter as highs will reach the 90s. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. Overdosed K2 Users Are Collapsing in Groups at Park Near Yale

Dozens of people have been overdosing on a laced batch of K2 at a New Haven, Connecticut, park all day Wednesday, officials say.

People were seen convulsing, vomiting and even passing out as sirens and first responders were rushing to a different area of the park, which is near Yale University, every few minutes.

More than 70 people have reported to have overdosed, but none of them were fatal, officials said. 

Police believe someone gave out free samples of the drug to get people in the park hooked. Police said three people have been arrested, but it's not yet clear if they distributed the bad drugs.

Read more here.

2. Instagrammers Report Unusal Hack, Say Passwords Need Changing

Look out, Instagram users. 

Hundreds of Instagrammers are saying they have been hacked, sparking password-changing concerns. 

People have been trying to log in since the weekend only to find that someone with a Russian email address has changed their password and all of their information. 

Although it doesn't appear the hackers are doing anything with the accounts, Instagram has put out an alert saying it is investigating the issue. 

Read more here.

3. NYC Broadway Week Tickets Are Officially on Sale

If you've been waiting to go to your favorite show on the cheap now is your chance. 

Tickets for Broadway Week officially went on sale Wednesday and you can get two-for-one deals to some of Broadway's biggest hits. 

Hamilton and Harry Potter are not included this year. But other fan favorites like The Band's Visit and Spongebob Squarepants are in the deal. 

Read more here.

4. Take A Sweet Trip to Candytopia

Calling all candy lovers. 

NYC's newest and immersive experience is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

Candytopia just opened up on West 32nd Street and it might just put your biggest Willy Wonka fever dream to shame. 

They've got a dozen Instagram-friendly installations including a marshmallow pit, truffles hidden in the ceiling and a rainbow pig that farts confetti.  

Read more here.

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