Freshman All-American Hannah Hidalgo was shocked when game officials forced her to remove her nose ring in the middle of Notre Dame’s Sweet 16 game against Oregon State. This decision came as a surprise not only to Hidalgo but also to coach Niele Ivey and the rest of the Notre Dame bench. Hidalgo had been
The NHS has made significant strides in providing fast-track access to newly approved cancer drugs for patients in need. One such patient is Yuvan Thakkar, a 16-year-old who received CAR-T therapy at Great Ormand Street Hospital to fight his leukemia. This innovative therapy involves modifying the patient’s immune cells to target and destroy cancer cells
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently expressed concerns regarding the slow implementation of the rules it had set forth to regulate the virtual digital assets sector. According to a report issued by the FATF, the delay in the deployment and adoption of these crypto-related rules is creating a window for criminal activities to
The development of a cancer vaccine for dogs has been a breakthrough in the field of veterinary oncology. Clinical trials that began in 2016 have shown promising results, with over 300 dogs treated with the vaccine to date. The twelve-month survival rate for canines with certain cancers has increased from 35 percent to 60 percent,
The recent surge in cases of invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease in the United States has raised concerns among healthcare professionals. Of particular concern is the emergence of sequence type (ST) 1466, a strain of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y, which is responsible for the majority of cases reported in 2024. Clinicians should pay special attention
The Easter getaway is in full swing, with an estimated 2.6 million car journeys predicted to take place on the nation’s roads today. Good Friday is anticipated to be the busiest day for travel during the Easter break, surpassing the expected two million car journeys on Easter Monday and the projected 2.3 million for Saturday
Jennifer Leak, the talented actress known for her role as Colleen in the 1968 film Yours, Mine and Ours, has passed away at the age of 76. Her husband, Tim Matheson, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, highlighting Leak’s remarkable qualities as both an actress and a person. Leak’s career began in the mid-1960s
Thailand’s government is currently mulling over the idea of introducing a casino bill that, if approved by parliament, could potentially lead to the development of a mega entertainment project. The Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, believes that such a move would not only create more job opportunities but also boost the state revenue. However, the issue
Michael Penix Jr. showcased his exceptional talent at the University of Washington pro day, leaving a lasting impression on the representatives from various NFL teams. His final throw, a deep ball that traveled an impressive 75 yards in the air, highlighted his arm strength and accuracy. However, it was the start of the workout that
Toyota Motor is considering expanding its U.S. truck lineup to include all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric versions of its popular Tacoma and Tundra pickups. Jack Hollis, executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America, emphasized the importance of assessing customer demand and federal regulations to make informed decisions about the future of their truck offerings.