by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Vaccines have long served as crucial safeguards against illnesses such as measles and HPV. Now, IO Biotech is initiating a groundbreaking approach: utilizing vaccines to combat existing cancers. Led by Dr. Qasim Ahmad, the company introduced an innovative class of therapeutic cancer vaccines at the...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
A shocking discovery emerged in a California elementary school yearbook when a 1940s newspaper article featuring racial slurs aimed at Black children was published, igniting anger among parents and the community. Montclair Elementary School in Oakland released its yearbooks for the 2024-2025 session...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Saint Lucia recently engaged in the inaugural Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners, achieving 13th place among 19 nations representing the Americas. Organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the event aimed to offer prisoners valuable intellectual stimulation, rehabilit...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Despite comprising roughly 14% of the U.S. populace, Black individuals represent almost 20% of multiple myeloma cases, as per the International Multiple Myeloma Foundation. They face double the diagnosis rates compared to White patients, often at younger ages and with poorer survival outcomes. Diagn...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
LeBron James and Brian Windhorst share a longstanding bond from their early days in northeastern Ohio, where Windhorst first reported on James during his high school career and has since tracked his NBA progression. Recently, James jovially teased Windhorst on The Pat McAfee Show, seemingly out of t...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas is firmly standing against disrespect from male hecklers at her events. After enduring demeaning remarks and stalking at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia, Thomas publicly addressed a male spectator who boasted about his actions on social media. Under the a...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers are keen on clarifying their stance following Mason Rudolph’s recent participation in a rally for President Trump. The team reminded fans that the personal beliefs of current and past players do not equate to the views of the entire organization. Rudolph was joined by teammat...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
The esteemed ESPN trio of Mike Breen, Doris Burke, and Richard Jefferson is set to cover the 2025 NBA Finals, where the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Indiana Pacers, starting Thursday, June 5. According to Andrew Marchand from The Athletic, this may be their final Finals assignment...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
As Queens District 28 readies for a pivotal election to choose a successor for term-limited City Council Member Adrienne Adams, Latoya LeGrand emerges as a distinct candidate. The founder of Projects II Projects and the only woman of color in the race, LeGrand emphasizes her dedication to grassroots...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
May marks Older Americans Month, and on May 13, Mayor Allen Joines paid a visit to AARP Forsyth Chapter #1797, where he delivered a proclamation celebrating the achievements and wisdom of senior citizens in our community. Chapter president SandraKay Lawson-Crump welcomed the mayor, highlighting this...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Retired NBA player Gilbert Arenas has reignited discussions surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns' defense during the postseason, particularly following the New York Knicks’ recent exit against the Indiana Pacers. On a segment of Gil’s Arena, co-host Josiah Johnson shared insights from anonymous teammates...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Starting a business is often an important economic lifeline for individuals, but growing that business and eventually hiring employees is crucial to community wealth-building. As of 2022, the wealth gap between Black and white Americans was $240,120 per household. Fortunately, Black wealth is incr...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
TJ and Megan McConnell are on the brink of making sports history as they could soon become one of the few sibling duos in NBA and WNBA history. The Phoenix Mercury officially welcomed Megan to their roster on Tuesday after her impressive showing at training camp as an undrafted free agent. Following...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) presents a formidable challenge, primarily arising from prolonged medication use. Those affected experience involuntary movements that disrupt daily activities, often impacting the face, limbs, or trunk. Though distressing and sometimes incapacitating, TD doesn't need to defi...
by Toter - 4 weeks ago
Following a lackluster 2024-25 season, the partnership between Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns appears poised for an end. Reports suggest that the Suns are contemplating placing Durant on the trading market to regain control of their trajectory. Concurrently, Durant seeks a new environment where h...