Columbus, OH

Seattle, WA

Cancer Health

November of 2021 was a difficult month for retired Seattle firefighter, Douglas Hortin, and his wife, Sherri, a former respiratory therapist with UW Medicine. COVID-19 was still a big concern, especially for older people such as Hortin, who was 79, but during that time he also received a cancer diagnosis: stage 3 esophageal cancer.

Retired Seattle Firefighter Navigates Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment With a Positive Attitude and Family Support

It’s been a dozen years since D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, of the University of Colorado Cancer Center and his colleagues first published on the use of tightly-focused radiation to attack isolated active cancer sites in lung cancer patients who otherwise were responding well to targeted therapies. In the years since, that breakthrough has transformed cancer care.

Fresh Evidence that Local Radiation Can Help Targeted Therapies in the Fight Against Lung Cancer

Clinical trials are valuable for people seeking to try novel treatments that are not yet commercially available, yet many such trials take place in major metropolitan areas on the coasts, excluding large numbers of people who could benefit from participation, according to a news release about a new report from the think tank the Milken Institute.

Clinical Trials Less Accessible for People Most in Need

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open by an international cohort of researchers provides the latest data on the effectiveness of treating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy (with or without radiation therapy) before surgery to remove a tumor. The study focuses specifically on pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients. The research...

New Global Research Aims to Improve Survival Rates for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—a nonprofit alliance of leading cancer centers—is publishing new results for its latest survey on cancer drug shortages in the United States. This follows data published one year ago, and six months ago, illustrating how up to 93% of centers surveyed were experiencing shortages of the crucial chemotherapy carboplatin at its peak. In June 2023, 70% of centers surveyed were also lacking adequate supply for cisplatin. In the latest survey, only 11% of surveyed centers reported a shortage of carboplatin and 7% for cisplatin; but new concerns have emerged.

Managing the Cancer Drug Shortage Remains a Moving Target and Impacts Clinical Trials

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Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

Reading, PA

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Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

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J. Souza

An 81-year-old foreign passenger was found dead in her cabin onboard a Maltese-flagged cruise ship on Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the Greek Coast Guard. A Greek news outlet reported that the incident occurred while the vessel was docked at the picturesque Port of Mykonos, a popular tourist destination in the Aegean Sea.

Cruise Ship Passenger Found Dead in Cabin, Coast Guard Reports

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Georgia State

Douglas City, CA

Daily Coffee Press

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Today's horoscope highlights a mix of emotional, personal, and professional challenges. The stars offer guidance to help you navigate these experiences with resilience. Let’s see what the cosmos has in store for each of the zodiac signs today.

Daily Horoscope | June 30, 2024

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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Sarcoma Clinical Trial Funded by Stand Up To Cancer Reduces Risk of Relapse by 43%

For the last three decades, breakthroughs have been sparse for soft tissue sarcomas, which are rare cancers that affect muscles, fat and other connective tissues. [On...

Sarcoma Clinical Trial Funded by Stand Up To Cancer Reduces Risk of Relapse by 43%

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