Author: John Spears

Colorectal Cancer Rising Among Young Adults: One Woman’s Story of Survival Colorectal cancer, a disease typically associated with older adults, is on the rise among individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. This alarming trend has led to more cases being diagnosed at dangerous stages of the cancer, as was the case for 32-year-old Shy Holder. Earlier this year, Holder, a mother of two, received the devastating news that she had Stage 4 rectal cancer. Despite experiencing painful symptoms for months, it wasn’t until she underwent a colonoscopy that she finally received a diagnosis. Holder’s story is not unique, as…

Actress Shannen Doherty Gets Candid About Living with Stage 4 Breast Cancer In a recent episode of her podcast “Let’s Be Clear,” actress Shannen Doherty opened up about her battle with stage 4 breast cancer and how her priorities have shifted in light of her diagnosis. The “Beverly Hills, 90210” star revealed that her main focus now is making things easier for her mother in case she doesn’t survive the disease. Doherty, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and went into remission before a relapse in 2020, disclosed that the cancer has now spread to her brain…

The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team, led by star player Paige Bueckers, has punched their ticket to the Final Four once again after defeating USC 80-73 in an intense Elite Eight matchup. Bueckers put on a stellar performance with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists to lead her team to victory. Despite a late comeback attempt by USC, UConn managed to hold onto their lead and secure their 23rd Final Four berth in program history. Freshman standout JuJu Watkins set an NCAA record for freshman scoring with an impressive 29 points in the semifinal game. The Huskies will…

North Texas Eclipse Viewing Conditions Could Be Cloudy on April 8 The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has released its initial outlook for eclipse-viewing conditions on April 8, predicting cloudier than normal skies in North Texas. A more detailed forecast estimates a 15% likelihood of favorable viewing conditions in the region. Meteorologists are closely monitoring a potential weather system that could bring storms into North Texas over the weekend, leading to cloudy skies on the day of the total eclipse. A storm system developing in the southwestern U.S. is expected to approach North Texas next weekend, bringing chances of…

The United States is facing its first outbreak of bird flu among cattle, leading to abnormal dairy milk in the states of Texas and Kansas. Cows at four dairy farms have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), with traces of the virus found in milk samples before pasteurization. The contaminated milk has been described as syrupy and thick, but experts assure that pasteurization would effectively kill the virus. This marks the first confirmation that cattle can be infected with bird flu, with researchers pointing to migrating avian species as the likely source of the virus. Approximately 10% of…

Attorney for Alleged Fake Elector in Georgia Argues for Charges to be Dismissed In a recent development in the case of alleged fake elector Craig Gillen in Georgia, his attorney is arguing for the charges to be dismissed. The attorney disputes the claim that David Shafer, the alleged victim, was not a “duly” appointed elector at the time of the incident. Gillen’s defense claims that there were no duly elected and qualified presidential electors in Georgia at that time. Furthermore, the attorney argues that Shafer was following legal advice and attempting to comply with the law, negating any criminal intent…

Apple has launched a new tool on its website aimed at helping iPhone users make informed decisions when shopping for a new device. The “Reasons to Upgrade” tool offers a detailed comparison of the latest iPhone 15 series with older models dating back to the iPhone 11. The tool provides users with information on camera upgrades, performance improvements, design changes, and more for each model. Users can compare the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max to the latest iPhone 15 series. However, the tool…

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati has shed light on a potential link between air pollution and mental health disorders in children. The study, which analyzed data from over 590,000 children in the United States, found that those exposed to high levels of air pollution were more likely to develop mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The researchers believe that air pollution may impact brain development and neurotransmitter function, ultimately increasing the risk of developing mental health disorders. This new study underscores the urgent need to address air pollution as a public health…

In a groundbreaking decision aimed at improving player safety, the NFL has banned the hip-drop tackle through a unanimous vote by team owners on Monday. The move has sparked mixed reactions from past and present players, with some supporting the ban while others criticizing it as detrimental to the game. Players like J.J. Watt expressed their disapproval of the ban, likening it to flag football and arguing that it takes away from the physicality of the sport. On the other hand, players like Kenyan Drake have voiced their support for the change, citing personal experiences with injuries resulting from the…

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, reaching a staggering $1.1 billion after no winner was drawn in Friday’s $977 million jackpot. This marks 30 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, with the last jackpot being won on December 8th. The odds of winning the jackpot are a daunting 1 in 302,575,350, but that hasn’t stopped hopeful players from trying their luck. The jackpot prize can be claimed as a one-time lump sum payment or 29 annual payments, giving winners some flexibility in how they receive their massive windfall. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the…