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Lost 'Doctor Who' Episodes Found After 60 Years
Innovation5h ago

Lost 'Doctor Who' Episodes Found After 60 Years

Two missing 1960s episodes of the beloved sci-fi series turned up in film cans wrapped in plastic bags. The discovery brings hope that more of the 95 still-missing episodes might be waiting to be found.

Japan Today2 min read
PA Troopers and Hero Doctor Honored After Shootout
Community HeroesMar 2

PA Troopers and Hero Doctor Honored After Shootout

Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers who survived a shootout and the military veteran doctor who rushed to save them received the state's highest honors. Their story of courage and community support shows the power of service in action.

Google News - Good Samaritan3 min read
Philly Nonprofit Gets $76M to Match Drugs With Rare Diseases
Health & WellnessFeb 27

Philly Nonprofit Gets $76M to Match Drugs With Rare Diseases

A Philadelphia nonprofit founded by a doctor who survived a rare disease just landed $76 million to help millions of patients find treatments hiding in plain sight. Every Cure's AI tool searches thousands of existing drugs to find new uses for rare diseases that lack treatments.

Google News - Disease Cure2 min read
Kizza Besigye: The doctor who treated and later challenged Museveni
Community HeroesFeb 18

Kizza Besigye: The doctor who treated and later challenged Museveni

The East African1 min read
Thai Doctor Keeps Campaign Spot Despite Health Ministry Clash
Community HeroesJan 29

Thai Doctor Keeps Campaign Spot Despite Health Ministry Clash

A Thai doctor who spoke out about COVID vaccine shortages can still run for parliament after election officials confirmed his candidacy remains valid. The People's Party is standing by Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit as he fights a dismissal many say is politically motivated.

Bangkok Post2 min read
Doctor Loses 125 Pounds After Sister's Cancer Diagnosis
Health & WellnessJan 27

Doctor Loses 125 Pounds After Sister's Cancer Diagnosis

A Massachusetts obesity doctor who weighed 306 pounds transformed his health after his sister's terminal cancer diagnosis inspired him to show up for her children. He reversed diabetes, sleep apnea, and four other conditions in 18 months.

Mens Health2 min read
Doctor Who Arrived at 9 Serves Rural North Carolina
Community HeroesJan 27

Doctor Who Arrived at 9 Serves Rural North Carolina

Dr. Jesus Ruiz arrived in the U.S. from Mexico at age 9 without documentation and became a family physician serving Spanish-speaking patients in a rural maternity care desert. His personal experience helps him understand exactly what his patients face when navigating healthcare systems.

STAT News2 min read
Darwin Library Packed for Geektacular Cosplay Celebration
Daily MixJan 18

Darwin Library Packed for Geektacular Cosplay Celebration

Hundreds of families dressed as Ghostbusters, medieval knights, and Sonic villains filled a Darwin library for Geektacular, proving geek culture has never been more welcoming. From esports businesses to three generations bonding over Doctor Who, the community celebrated that being a geek is finally cool.

ABC Australia2 min read