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When Brain Cancer Struck a Baseball Family, a ‘Village’ Provided Shelter

One year ago, the daughter of an M.L.B. executive received a diagnosis that changed her family’s lives.

Sports - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Was Stone-Age Scandinavia Struck by Plague?

New research by geneticists hints at the deadly work of Yersinia pestis 5,000 years ago.

Health - The New York Times - October 31

Military briefing: Where Israel struck Iran

First open attack on Tehran breaks ‘psychological barrier’ and could leave it vulnerable to future assaults

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Blues' Holloway struck in neck, taken to hospital

Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hit in the neck area by a puck late in the first period Tuesday night and departed on a stretcher before being taken to a hospital for observation.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Biden's immigration spouse program struck down

A federal judge ruled President Biden's program to provide unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens legal status and a path to U.S. citizenship is illegal. CBS News chief White House ...

Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti

Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.

Passenger plane struck by bullet at Texas airport

No injuries were reported in the incident, but one bullet hit the cockpit, officials say.

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable".

Davina McCall recovering after brain tumour surgery

The TV presenter has a colloid cyst, which is not cancerous but could cause problems if it grows.

Davina McCall out of ICU after brain surgery

The presenter's partner says she has made an "enormous leap forward" as he thanked well-wishers.

Woman faced travel insurance refusal after US car accident

Jane Rubens' family say they faced accepting her return to the UK or having her insurance cancelled.

Satellite Images Suggest Israel Struck a Major Iranian Missile Plant

Analysts said the Shahroud Space Center was likely used to produce intermediate-range ballistic missiles that could be used to target Israel.

World - The New York Times - October 30

How U.S. Women’s Soccer Has Struck a Balance Between Celebration and Evaluation

It’s hard to disagree with the approach from Coach Emma Hayes after a successful October window, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Zelensky says Ukraine struck by 900 bombs in the space of one week

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Oregon ambulance struck cyclist, then billed him $1,800 for ride to hospital

William Hoesch, 71, is suing Columbia River fire and rescue department for $1m for injuries and medical expenses. An ambulance struck a cyclist in Oregon , brought him to a hospital for treatment ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Spirit Airlines flight attendant injured after plane to Haiti struck by gunfire

A Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday, injuring a flight attendant, as the State Department warned of "gang-led efforts" to stop travel to the country.

Spirit Airlines flight attendant hurt after plane struck by gunfire

A Spirit Airlines flight from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was hit by gunfire as it was landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. One flight attendant was hurt and the flight diverted to the Dominican Republic.

US bans flights to Haiti after three planes struck by gunfire

Violence escalates as new interim prime minister is sworn in

World - Financial Times - November 12

FAA bans flights to Haiti after aircraft struck by bullets

The Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Tuesday prohibiting US flights below 10,000 feet over Haiti for the next 30 days after several planes were struck by gunfire amid gang ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Safety concerns raised after plane struck by bullet in Dallas

Passengers and crew on a Southwest Airlines flight were moments from takeoff when a bullet struck the right side of the jetliner in Dallas, Texas, on Friday night. Jason Allen reports on this and ...

‘I was really not OK’: Bladee on PTSD, Charli xcx and being struck by lightning

The Drain Gang rapper’s party lifestyle almost ended in disaster. Now, alongside a guest spot on Brat, Sweden’s dark icon is back with a furious and euphoric new sound. As one quarter of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Putin Escalates Threats to the West With New Ballistic Missile Launch

The intermediate-range missile did not carry nuclear weapons, but it is part of a strategic arsenal that is capable of delivering them.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Toledo Walleye Forward's Dog Struck By Car, Needs Surgery

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Tyler Spezia's dog, Jersey.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Huge deal struck but is it enough? 5 takeaways from a dramatic COP29

Fraught debate revealed the divide between rich and poor as the UN conference sealed a climate finance deal.

Lung cancer on the rise in nonsmoking Asian women

While lung cancer rates have been declining for decades, it's still the deadliest form of cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. ...

James Van Der Beek, of 'Dawson's Creek,' has been waging a private battle with colorectal cancer

The actor said he is 'privately dealing' with the diagnosis and 'there's reason for optimism,' according to People magazine.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

Gerry Connolly discloses cancer of esophagus diagnosis

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) revealed Thursday that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, saying he is “very confident in a successful outcome.” “A few days ago, I learned I joined the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Group builds playground for young cancer survivor

After 8-year-old Christian Herrera's cancer diagnosis limited his time outside, volunteers from the nonprofit Roc-Solid built a backyard playground just for him. Now, Christian and his family ...

Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics

Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.

Charity wants testing of men at high risk of prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Research acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men.

'My cancer was found as I was about to give birth'

After a Caesarean section, Laura Hudson had to endure chemotherapy and have a mastectomy.

Cancer patient in Wales denied life-extending drug

Rachel Davies is not able to access the life-extending drug because she lives in Wales.

Are cancer survivors less likely to develop Alzheimer’s?

Research shows that patients with a history of cancer are less likely to develop dementia and those with Alzheimer’s are less likely to develop cancer. Understanding this relationship, say ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Bayern extend GK contract after cancer diagnosis

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor, she announced on Saturday as the club extended her contract in a sign of support.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Lung cancer survival rate improves: Research

The survival rate among those with lung cancer has improved by more than a quarter in the last five years, according to a new report. The findings from the American Lung Association's latest "State ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms

Alzheimer's disease researchers found that when they aimed a TMS device at the right spot in the brain, it could slow the progression of memory loss.

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