Foul Odor Forces Evacuations in Staten Island’s Bulls Head
A persistent rotten-egg stench in Staten Island's Bulls Head neighborhood has driven residents from their homes for months, prompting evacuations and urgent investigations by city agencies.
Health
Scientists pinpoint TNF blockade to curb ICI heart risks in cancer patients
Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have identified a targeted way to prevent deadly heart inflammation from immune checkpoint inhibitors, popular cancer drugs like Keytruda and Opdivo. Blocking a specific TNF signaling pathway in mice stopped the cardiac damage without reducing the treatments' tumor-fighting power.
5 Proven Treatments Target Sleep Apnea’s Mental Health Toll
Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts breathing and heightens risks of depression, anxiety and cognitive decline, affecting millions unaware of its grip. Experts outline five treatments, from CPAP machines to muscle exercises, that ease symptoms and safeguard psychological health.
Terrie Moore Wins Sport BC Lifetime Achievement Award
Terrie Moore, a longtime Langley advocate for disabled athletes, received the Daryl Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award from Sport BC. The honor recognizes her 45 years advancing para sports in British Columbia and beyond.
OpenAI Staff Urged Alert on Shooter’s ChatGPT Posts Before Canada Attack
OpenAI employees flagged alarming ChatGPT messages from Jesse Van Rootselaar months before she killed six people in a February school shooting in British Columbia, sources say. The company banned her account but chose not to alert Canadian authorities.
Make Natural Holi Colours at Home with Beetroot, Spinach, Turmeric
Households across India prepare for Holi by crafting organic colours from kitchen staples like beetroot, spinach and turmeric. These homemade powders and liquids dodge the skin-irritating chemicals in commercial dyes.
Melaka Bolsters TB Surveillance at Key Entry Points Ahead of Tourism Campaigns
Malaysian state of Melaka has intensified tuberculosis surveillance at Melaka Sentral, the ICQ Complex and its airport. Officials report steady visitor arrivals despite the measures, as preparations ramp up for Visit Melaka Year 2.0 and Visit Malaysia 2026.
Family Begs Aid for Dacia Forrester, Burned in Westmoreland Gas Station Attack
Relatives of 40-year-old Dacia Forrester pleaded for public donations Friday after she suffered third-degree burns over 70% of her body when another woman allegedly doused her with gasoline and set her ablaze at a Whithorn gas station. An air ambulance stands ready to evacuate her once funds arrive.
Eric Dane’s Last Ship: Legacy of a Star Sunk by ALS
Eric Dane commanded the screen as a steely naval hero in The Last Ship, staring down apocalyptic plagues with unyielding grit. His real-life battle with ALS proved an even fiercer storm, one he faced until his death at 53, leaving behind a final on-camera plea to his daughters that echoes across Netflix screens.
Tirzepatide Cuts Alcohol Intake 50% in Rodent Study
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, slashed voluntary alcohol consumption by more than 50% and blocked relapse-like drinking in rodents, researchers reported. The findings appear in the journal eBioMedicine.
Forceps Left in Patient’s Abdomen Sparks Kerala Protests
Police in Kerala filed charges against a retired doctor after artery forceps turned up inside a woman's abdomen two years after surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. The discovery ignited protests across the state, including a Youth Congress mob storming Health Minister Veena George's home with demands for her ouster.
Houston Group Distributes Narcan to Combat Overdoses in Black Men
A Houston nonprofit is training residents to reverse overdoses with free Narcan nasal spray, targeting older Black men who face rising death rates from opioids. The African American Male Wellness Agency just secured a $1 million grant to expand its efforts downtown and beyond.
Nativ African Restaurant Shocked by 0/5 Hygiene Rating in Bournemouth
A family-run African restaurant on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth received a zero out of five food hygiene rating during a January 2026 inspection by the Food Standards Agency. Owner Prince Ogbuji called the result shocking and expressed disappointment for loyal customers.
Fresno Family Fundraises for Jose Navarro’s Funeral After Heart Failure Death
Jose Navarro, a 42-year-old Fresno construction worker, died Saturday from heart failure, leaving his family to scramble for funeral funds. Relatives held a car wash Friday at Clovis and Ashlan avenues and launched a GoFundMe that has pulled in over $1,000.
EU Agencies: Low Risk of Cereulide Toxin in Baby Formula After Recalls
The risk to European infants from the cereulide toxin in baby formula has dropped to low levels after widespread recalls, EU food safety authorities said Thursday. Seven countries reported gastrointestinal illnesses in babies who consumed the affected products.