Syria war: 2,000 IS fighters still in Raqqa – US envoy Some 2,000 Islamic State (IS) militants remain in the Syrian city of Raqqa amid an offensive to recapture the group’s stronghold, a senior US official says. Brett McGurk, special envoy for the coalition against IS, says US-backed forces have […]
For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms:- Older breast cancer survivors who may not live long enough to benefit from routine mammograms are still often getting them, while some who do have more years ahead are not […]
Acute migraine drug succeeds in late-stage study Acute migraine drug succeeds in late-stage study:- Eli Lilly and Co said on Friday said its acute migraine drug, lasmiditan, induced a statistically significant improvement in pain relief against a placebo in a late-stage study. The trial tested three doses of the oral […]
American Airlines unable to substantiate Lena Dunham’s allegations of transphobic employees at NYC airport Lena Dunham took to Twitter on Thursday to complain about two American Airlines employees she claimed to have overheard engaging in “transphobic talk” — but the airline has since stated that they are “unable to substantiate” […]
Sewage water contaminates up to 200 bags at Nashville airport Sewage water contaminates up to 200 bags at Nashville airport:- A clogged toilet is to blame for a stinky situation that trickled through the Nashville airport on Wednesday morning. Airport officials at the Nashville International Airport were forced to hastily […]
First responders go in disguise as camp counselors to build trust with community kids First responders go in disguise as camp counselors to build trust with community kids:- Campers at Camp Rosenbaum in Portland, Oregon, spend one week each summer horseback riding, fishing and hiking with counselors who answer to […]
‘Lost memories’ of Alzheimer’s patients can still be recovered, scientists claim ‘Lost memories’ of Alzheimer’s patients can still be recovered, scientists claim:- For some, acquiring the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease is worse than a death sentence, as it permanently erases a person’s most treasured memories. But contrary to popular belief, scientists […]
Nashville airport to land non-stop flight to London, report says Nashville airport to land non-stop flight to London, report says:- Nashville International Airport is poised to land a direct flight to London on British Airways, culminating a multiyear effort by government, business and tourism leaders to secure the flight. An […]
Friday has turned out to be an awful day to fly Friday has turned out to be an awful day to fly:- Thunderstorms snarled flights for the third day in a row, leaving schedules in a mess at multiple airports across the eastern United States. Nationwide, nearly 1,200 flights had […]
50 bikers escort bullied boy to first day of middle school 50 bikers escort bullied boy to first day of middle school:- Eleven-year-old Phil Mick was nervous to start his first day of sixth grade. According to his mom, Tammy Mick of Auburn, Indiana, Phil had confessed that he didn’t […]
