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NBA icon Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery

Dwayne Wade underwent kidney surgery in December 2023 after a scan revealed a tumor.

CBS News - 11m

The Electric Vehicle Fight Turns to California

The future of EVs might hinge on a decades-old air pollution law. Whether the law is upheld will have ramifications far beyond the borders of the Golden State.

Wired - 2d

What is spasmodic dysphonia, the disorder affecting RFK Jr.'s voice?

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound strained and raspy when he speaks.

The Hill - 1d

Germany slashes growth outlook in 'serious' diagnosis of Europe's largest economy

The German government slashed its gross domestic product expectations Wednesday, saying it was now forecasting just 0.3% growth in 2025.

CNBC - 1d

Kentucky’s Mountaintop Mines Are Turned Into Neighborhoods

As the risk of extreme flooding increases with climate change, an effort is underway to relocate hundreds of flood survivors to unique higher ground.

The New York Times - 2d

Personality disorder diagnosis 'turned my life upside down'

Jessica Matthews was 21 when she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

BBC News - 2d

Guitarist Steuart Smith retiring from the Eagles after Parkinsonism diagnosis

Steuart Smith, the guitarist who has played with the Eagles since 2001, says he has to 'bow out' of the band after being diagnosed with Parkinsonism.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Waste Land — Robert D Kaplan’s bleak diagnosis of a world in crisis

The US commentator’s pessimistic outlook surveys China, Putin, Trump — and warns that we’re entering a new Weimar phase

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Actress Pauline Quirke reveals dementia diagnosis

The Birds of a Feather star retires from acting and reveals she was diagnosed with dementia in 2021.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Erdoğan turns a page in Turkey

More orthodox economic measures go hand in hand with a Kurdish initiative and a recalibrated foreign policy

Financial Times - Jan. 18

After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factor. This week, doctors confirmed what many people have felt for a long time: the way we think ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder

Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life

ABC News - Jan. 16

Kate Middleton shares health update nearly 1 year after announcing cancer diagnosis

Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March and underwent chemotherapy.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Risers and fallers: Russell Westbrook turns back the clock

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’

The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Trump risks turning the US into a rogue state

Territorial expansionism and threats to neighbours and allies should set off alarm bells across the world

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Will the 49ers turn to a familiar face for their next defensive coordinator?

Coach Kyle Shanahan is looking for his fourth DC in as many years. Who's on the 49ers' short list?

ESPN - Jan. 13

A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ

A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay for restorations.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’

R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA Fires

With wind speeds falling, firefighting reinforcements arriving from out of state, and more water sources online, authorities now have a critical window to take control of the situation.

Wired - Jan. 10

Defining Depersonalization Derealization Disorder

The sensation of being detached from your surroundings may point to a hard-to-diagnose condition.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?

Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as March

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California

Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

The laws turning Arab-Israelis into ‘second-class citizens’

Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the country

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X

Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'

Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 5

‘Silence put my cancer into focus’: how a retreat helped me put my diagnosis into words

After the worst year – cancer, chemo, a mastectomy at just 32 – Emma Hall went to a silent retreat. Here, she reveals how it gave her the strength to confront her fears. Emma, tell me who you are.” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Healthcare turns to AI for medical note-taking ‘scribes’

Investment in the apps has doubled as Big Tech and start-ups compete to grab share of market

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worse

Financial Times - Jan. 4

A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate

When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.

The New York Times - Jan. 3