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San Diego County is training everyday volunteers to become disaster heroes through a free emergency response course starting in August. The team has already deployed to 17 disasters, including the devastating Camp Fire.
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Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, just turned 117 in Surrey, England, making history as the first British person to reach this age. She celebrated with family, friends, and memories of meeting King Charles last year. #
For decades, scientists believed our brains and personalities became fixed in childhood. New research on neuroplasticity shows that's wrong—and the discovery is helping people reshape patterns they thought were permanent.
A person trapped beneath a bridge in Elkhart County is safe tonight thanks to quick-thinking rescue swimmers and a neighbor who handed over their canoe. The dramatic Sunday rescue shows how emergency teams and everyday heroes work together when seconds count.
Four nurses and a lab worker have beaten Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering hope as medical teams ramp up their response. While 282 cases have been confirmed, early diagnosis and good care are proving effective against the rare virus strain.
When someone got stuck in a cascading waterfall feature before sunrise, Kentucky firefighters turned a dangerous situation into a successful rescue using ropes, teamwork, and quick thinking. Everyone worked together to bring the person to safety.
When a teacher in Beersheba asked students how AI could help them study, they turned exam material into a song within minutes. Now Israel's Amal Educational Network is training teachers to harness AI for personalized learning across 50 schools serving diverse communities.
After decades of limited success, cancer vaccines are finally delivering real results thanks to breakthrough genetic technologies that customize treatment to each patient's unique tumor. When combined with other therapies, these personalized vaccines are showing promise across multiple cancer types.
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A groundbreaking personalized vaccine helped patients with advanced melanoma live longer without their cancer returning, bringing hope to millions. The treatment could eventually work for other cancers too.
A groundbreaking personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has passed its first major clinical trial, marking a milestone in the fight against cancer. The treatment prevented melanoma from returning in patients after surgery, offering new hope for thousands facing the disease.
A groundbreaking personalized vaccine combined with an existing drug stopped skin cancer from returning in over 1,000 high-risk patients during a major clinical trial. The treatment uses the same mRNA technology that powered COVID-19 vaccines to teach each patient's immune system to recognize and destroy their unique cancer cells.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda are earning international praise for their swift, transparent response to recent Ebola outbreaks. Their quick action is containing the disease before it becomes a regional crisis.
A 60-year-old melanoma patient in Moscow just received Russia's first personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, designed specifically for their tumor. The breakthrough treatment trains the immune system to target cancer cells unique to each patient.
Former NFL legends Rob Gronkowski, Taylor Lewan, and Will Compton are partnering with FanDuel to promote responsible betting ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. The campaign encourages fans to "play with a plan" as sports betting reaches new heights.
A groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccine tailored to each patient's tumor has successfully extended lives in a major melanoma trial. The personalized treatment, combined with existing therapy, slashed cancer recurrence by 49% and could reach patients by early 2027.
A quick-thinking good samaritan helped stop a scam targeting a vulnerable person in Richland County, South Carolina. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference to honor the citizen's intervention and discuss rising scam threats.
A Nigerian tech startup is tackling the country's emergency response delays with a digital platform that connects citizens, institutions, and first responders in real time. The system aims to fix the communication gaps that often cost precious minutes when every second counts.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is transforming prostate cancer treatment with personalized approaches that are saving more lives while reducing side effects. The 10-year survival rate has reached 98% thanks to advances in screening, targeted therapies, and knowing when careful monitoring works better than immediate treatment.
Two Nigerian sprinters crossed the finish line at the exact same moment in a thrilling 100-meter race, both shattering their personal bests. The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Ibadan showcased a new generation of athletes reaching career-defining speeds.
Researchers discovered a breakthrough biomarker that helps doctors predict which children with hard-to-treat cancers will respond to advanced therapy. The finding could transform how doctors personalize treatment for kids facing relapsed cancers.
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