Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years

Results of trial of benralizumab injection could be ‘gamechanger’ for millions of people around the world. Doctors are hailing a new way to treat serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years

Around two million asthma and COPD attacks each year could be treated with the drug, a study suggests.

Indian experts hail breakthrough in bid to save huge native bird

The birth of a great Indian bustard chick through artificial insemination has given hope to conservationists.

The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients

It’s been a year since the gene-editing treatment Casgevy was approved for sickle cell disease and a related blood disorder. It’s finally being infused into patients.

Tech - Wired - November 15

HRT should be first-line menopause treatment, NICE says

Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.

Catherine joins royals at first major event since finishing treatment

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall.

Princess Kate makes first major public appearance since cancer treatment

Catherine Kate, the Princess of Wales, attended a memorial service for Britain's military veterans over the weekend. This was her first high-profile event since ending cancer treatment earlier this ...

50 years of Vanderhurd design: from bohemia to Baudelaire

The west London studio’s design expertise spans wallpapers, carpets and rugs

World - Financial Times - October 31

'Axing Doctors after 24 years is the end of an era'

One fan behind a 9,000 signature petition to save it fears the move will badly affect older viewers.

Harris hails first-time and gen Z voters at Wisconsin rally: ‘I’m so proud of you’

Artists including Remi Wolf, Gracie Abrams and Mumford & Sons join VP at rally briefly interrupted by Gaza protesters. Kamala Harris warned a crowd that time was running out at a get-out-the-vote ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

I’m a 73-year-old retiree with a 50/50 portfolio whose bonds are doing terribly! Should I sell?

Diversification can be frustrating, but it’s still necessary.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Private jet emissions soar almost 50% in four years

High use of aviation ‘taxis’ for big events such as World Cup, Davos — and climate summits, study finds

World - Financial Times - November 7

How a Diver Found a Ring Lost 50 Years Ago Near Barbados

A dive instructor found the well-preserved ring with a metal detector, and then used clues on the ring to try and track down its owner.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Great-grandmother graduates from SNHU 50 years after finishing degree

Some people may have thought there was a celebrity in the building at Southern New Hampshire University's graduation on Saturday. Annette Roberge certainly felt like one as she crossed the stage to ...

Twins play for Wales again almost 50 years later

Hockey players who first wore the Wales jersey together in 1977 have now reunited in New Zealand.

Prince William describes family's ‘brutal’ year as wife, father had cancer treatment

Britain’s Prince William described the past year as “brutal” as he faced work while his wife and father were treated for cancer

World - ABC News - November 8

Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison

Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.

Moscow doctor accused by patient of criticising war is jailed for five years

Ukraine-born Nadezhda Buyanova was accused of referring to young patient’s late soldier father as ‘legitimate target’. A Russian court has sentenced an elderly Moscow paediatrician to five and a ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Russian doctor jailed for five years over alleged Ukraine war remarks

Nadezhda Buyanova denied making the remarks and called the case absurd.

Dallas doctor gets 190 years for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries

A Dallas anesthesiologist has been sentenced to 190 years in prison for injecting a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into bags of intravenous fluid

Health - ABC News - November 20

Asthma linked to memory problems in children, research suggests

Condition appears to affect episodic memory but researchers did not assess how it caused deficits. Children who have asthma can experience memory problems, according to research in the USthat is ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumbling

Fifty years after Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire, the fight still has lasting legacy in the country now known as Congo

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumbling

Fifty years after Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire, the fight still has lasting legacy in the country now known as Congo

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Boxing dreams live on in Congo's grassroots clubs 50 years after the 'Rumble in the Jungle'

A punch crunches into the side of Daniella Muleketsi’s face

World - ABC News - October 30

Boxing dreams live on in Congo's grassroots clubs 50 years after the 'Rumble in the Jungle'

A punch crunches into the side of Daniella Muleketsi’s face

Sports - ABC News - October 30

AP PHOTOS: Ali's upset victory over Foreman in 'The Rumble in the Jungle' echoes 50 years later

Fifty years ago this week, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman met in a boxing ring in Africa

Sports - ABC News - October 30

‘It wasn’t sexual in any way!’ 50 years of streaking – by the people who dared to bare all

In 1974, it became a craze, and has been happening ever since. While some streakers do it for a cause and others for a laugh, all agree the adrenaline rush is unbeatable. So do they have any ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

'It's happening!': Olivia Colman gets Blue Peter badge after 50-year wait

The Oscar-winning actress appeared overwhelmed with joy when presenter Shini Muthukrishnan awarded her the badge.

20-Year-Old Superstar Victor Wembanyama Scores 50 Points in an N.B.A. Game

The 7-foot-4 Spurs player hit eight 3-pointers and needed just 32 minutes of game time to achieve the feat.

Sports - The New York Times - November 14

EAT has been a New York institution for 50 years. It only gets more delicious

Eli Zabar’s ‘appetising store’ serves stars and citizens alike. Just don’t call it a deli

World - Financial Times - November 14

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Officials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year

World - ABC News - November 20

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Officials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year

Health - ABC News - November 20

Anchor Chuck Scarborough to retire after more than 50 years at NBC New York

After more than 50 years, legendary broadcast journalist Chuck Scarborough has announced his plans to step down from his daily duties anchoring the news at NBC New York.

Chuck Scarborough to Step Down as WNBC News Anchor After 50-Year Career

The celebrated broadcaster, who started at the New York station in 1974, announced that he would wrap up his anchoring career on Dec. 12.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Lebanon braces for power struggle after ceasefire

Israel’s dismantling of Hizbollah leaves a vacuum that many fear rival factions will exploit

Business - Financial Times - 20 hours ago

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