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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Comparing Two CAR-T Therapies: Liso-cel and Axi-cel in LBCL

At a single hospital, patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) who didn't respond to initial treatments were given either lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel) or axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel). Liso-cel is newer and not widely studied outside clinical trials yet. From June 2021 to September 2022

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

'Balancing Act: A New Voice for the LA Times'

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the LA Times, has a big goal: to make the paper more balanced. He thinks the paper has mixed up news and opinion, so he wants to change that. He plans to bring in more conservative voices to balance the left-leaning side. His idea is that news should be just fac

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Crypto Crackdown: States Fight Back Against SEC

In a surprising move, a group of Republican attorneys general from over a dozen states have teamed up to sue the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Why? They claim the SEC is overstepping its bounds by trying to regulate cryptocurrencies. This isn't just a legal battle; it's a sign of the cry

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Nov 16 2024CRIME

Judge: Melissa Lucio Might Not Be Guilty After All

A Texas judge recently said that Melissa Lucio might not be guilty of killing her daughter back in 2007. This judgment came after reviewing new evidence and finding that the original trial had some issues. The judge noted that prosecutors might have made mistakes by presenting false testimony and hi

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Businesses Seek City Help After Struggles Near George Floyd Memorial

In a twist of events, business owners around the corner where George Floyd was tragically killed in 2020 are taking legal action against the city of Minneapolis. They want the city to take over their properties and compensate them for losses. The businesses, including the former Cup Foods (now Unity

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Assessing Urban Cyclists' Exposure to PM2. 5 in Mendoza, Argentina

In a bid to curb carbon emissions, many cities have been pushing folks to ditch cars and hop on bikes instead. Unfortunately, pedaling through traffic might not be as healthy as it sounds. Cyclists often breathe in more polluted air than others, especially in congested cities. To shed some light on

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Syphilis Drop: New Antibiotic Use by Gay Men May Be the Key

It seems like the tide might be turning for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). After years of seeing record highs, the top three bacterial STIs have started to drop since the Covid pandemic. Syphilis, which is one of the most infectious STIs, went down by 10% in 2023. This is a big deal, especi

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Vandalized KC Coffee Shop Gets Unexpected Boost from Community

A Vietnamese coffee shop in Kansas City, Café Ca Phe, has been experiencing a surge in business after being vandalized last week. The community has shown tremendous support, with customers lining up to show their solidarity. Early morning on Wednesday, Nov. 6, surveillance footage captured someone

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump's Team & Planes on Hold: Today's News

Yesterday brought big news from Trump's camp. He's expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as the new secretary of state. Some people in his group think Rubio doesn't fully support Trump's "America First" idea, but they still trust him. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York could be the next amba

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Rep. Elise Stefanik for UN Role: A New Chapter for the Former President and His Loyal Ally

In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump has appointed Representative Elise Stefanik as the U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations. At 40, Stefanik is a rising star in the Republican Party and has been a staunch ally of Trump. Although she lacks extensive foreign policy experience, Trump

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