Over the years, the National Health Service (NHS) has been instrumental in providing fast-track access to newly approved drugs for cancer patients. One such success story is that of Yuvan Thakkar, a 16-year-old who became the first NHS patient to receive a groundbreaking therapy using the body’s own cells to combat cancer. Diagnosed with leukaemia
During Notre Dame’s 70-65 loss to Oregon State in the Sweet 16, freshman All-American Hannah Hidalgo was shocked to be forced to remove her nose ring mid-game due to an NCAA rule prohibiting jewelry during games. Despite wearing the nose ring throughout the entire season and the first two NCAA tournament games without any issue,
Former President Donald Trump, along with eight other defendants, have filed a formal application to appeal a judge’s ruling in Georgia. The ruling allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue overseeing the case. The defendants had previously attempted to have Willis removed from the case due to her romantic relationship with special prosecutor
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has raised red flags regarding the lack of implementation of rules in regulating the virtual digital assets sector by many nations. According to a recent report by the FATF, the delay in adopting these crypto-related rules is creating opportunities for criminal activities to thrive. The FATF, a Paris-based global
The Easter getaway season is in full swing, with an estimated 2.6 million car journeys expected on the nation’s roads today. Good Friday is anticipated to be the busiest day for travel during the Easter break, surpassing the two million expected journeys on Easter Monday and the 2.3 million forecast for Saturday and Sunday. The
The recent surge in cases of invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease, especially driven by Sequence type (ST) 1466, is alarming health officials. This strain of Neisseria meningitidis is causing a higher number of cases, particularly affecting at-risk populations and individuals with unique symptoms that do not align with traditional meningitis indicators. Of the reported cases,
President Joe Biden hosted a star-studded fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall, which was attended by supporters and interrupted several times by protesters. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton participated in the event, along with numerous celebrities like Queen Latifah, Lizzo, and Ben Platt. The fundraiser raised over $26 million for Biden’s campaign and
The development of a cancer vaccine for dogs is proving to be a game-changer in the field of veterinary oncology. Clinical trials that started in 2016 have demonstrated promising results in more than 300 dogs, with a significant increase in the twelve-month survival rate from 35 percent to 60 percent for canines with specific cancers.
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has recently announced that the government is contemplating the idea of legalizing casinos in the country. This move, if approved by parliament, is expected to bring about numerous advantages to the nation. Among the key benefits highlighted by the Prime Minister are the creation of new employment opportunities, increased state
The entertainment industry lost a truly remarkable individual with the passing of Jennifer Leak at the age of 76. Leak, best known for her role in the 1968 film “Yours, Mine, and Ours,” where she played the character Colleen, was not only a talented actress but also a beloved wife to Tim Matheson. Her on-screen