A couple welcomed their third child, but soon after, the father, Jacobey Severns, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer that was initially misdiagnosed. After several surgeries and treatments that failed to relieve his worsening pain, doctors at Stanford gave a new diagnosis of malignant melanotic nerve sheath tumor, a rare cancer that grows in nerve roots and is hard to treat.
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Jacobey Severns had back pain starting in October 2025, which worsened after the birth of his third child in February.
Doctors initially thought his pain was from a physical strain and delayed serious testing.
Imaging showed lesions on his spine and pelvis; a biopsy was needed for diagnosis.
He was first diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic melanoma and had multiple surgeries and immunotherapy.
His condition and pain worsened, leading to loss of mobility and significant weight loss.
After relocating to Stanford for further care, doctors re-examined his biopsy and found the initial diagnosis was wrong.
He was diagnosed with malignant melanotic nerve sheath tumor, a rare and very aggressive nerve cancer.
This rare tumor is difficult to diagnose because it looks like melanoma and pigment-producing tumors and affects people between 10 and 40 years old.
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Cornell University officials have denied the claims made by a woman named Jane Doe about how university leaders handled her sexual assault report. The university leadership is defending its actions amid the controversy.
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Jane Doe made allegations about how Cornell's leadership responded to her sexual assault claims.
Cornell University officials dispute these claims.
The university leadership is publicly defending its response to the situation.
The case has attracted news coverage and public attention.
The article does not provide details on the specific allegations or the university’s actions.
The issue involves sexual assault policies and university administration.
The coverage includes a short video report by CBS News.
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The article explains that beauty should be about more than just appearance and highlights the need for consumers to get accurate information about skincare products. It warns that many beauty product claims lack solid evidence and encourages people to carefully check ingredients and consult professionals when needed.
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Beauty is often confused with just appearance, but it involves understanding individual skin needs.
Over 15,000 substances can cause allergic skin reactions, making ingredient vigilance important.
Price does not always mean a product is better or more effective.
Products labeled "natural" can still cause skin problems like contact dermatitis.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires cosmetic claims to be truthful but does not approve cosmetics before they hit the market.
Consumers should question product promises and seek evidence for claims like wrinkle reduction.
Pressure to look a certain way can harm self-esteem, especially among young people.
Enjoying makeup and skincare is fine, but beauty should not define a person's worth.
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A 46-year-old man was shot and killed on the George Washington Bridge in New York on October 20, 2026. Police believe the shooting happened because of a road-rage incident after a near-collision between vehicles.
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The victim was a 46-year-old man from Rockland County, New York.
He was driving a blue Volkswagen Golf on the westbound upper level of the bridge.
Police found the man with a gunshot wound to the head and he was pronounced dead at a hospital.
The shooting happened just after 7 p.m. during rush-hour traffic.
The shooting may have started after a near accident between the victim’s car and another vehicle.
The shooter left the scene immediately, and no arrests have been made yet.
Police closed the westbound lanes of the upper level of the bridge for about six hours during the investigation.
No other people were reported injured in the incident.
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A proposal aims to transform the mostly empty Puente Hills Mall in Southern California, known from the "Back to the Future" movie, into an industrial site with warehouses, a bus station, and possibly a data center. Local residents and groups oppose the plan, citing concerns about pollution, noise, utility demands, and community costs.
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Puente Hills Mall, featured as Twin Pines Mall in the 1985 "Back to the Future" movie, is largely vacant today.
The mall was bought in 2024 by a group associated with RCB Equities and REDA for about $115 million.
The redevelopment proposal includes two warehouses, a new bus transit station, parking, landscaping, and optionally, a 10-megawatt data center.
Some plans also include adding commercial buildings alongside the industrial part.
Residents and the No Data Centers San Gabriel Valley coalition oppose the project, citing worries about increased power and water usage, noise, air pollution, and costs passed to local customers.
City of Industry is mostly industrial land with few residents, so many impacted people live outside the city and cannot vote for its officials.
This opposition is part of a larger regional concern about expanding data centers in the San Gabriel Valley.
Nearby cities have enacted temporary limits on data-center construction due to similar community concerns.
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Russia released an American citizen named Steve Hubbard after a U.S. representative met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war. Nina Khrushcheva, a professor and the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, shared her thoughts on Putin’s approach to the conflict.
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Steve Hubbard, an American citizen detained in Russia for years, was released recently.
The release happened after a meeting between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The meeting focused on the future of the war in Ukraine.
Nina Khrushcheva is a professor of international affairs at The New School.
Nina Khrushcheva is also the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.
Putin was described as a humanitarian by Steve Witkoff during the talks.
The discussions are part of ongoing diplomatic efforts related to the Ukraine conflict.
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Thousands of people in Portugal are protesting again after police removed their camps and arrested several individuals. The protesters continue because they want to make their voices heard.
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Protesters had set up camps in public areas in Portugal.
Police cleared these camps and arrested dozens of people.
Despite arrests, many protesters have returned to the streets.
The protests are ongoing with demonstrators refusing to stop.
The specific reasons behind the protests were not detailed in this report.
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The United Nations reports that current efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are not enough to keep global warming below the 1.5°C limit agreed in the Paris Climate Agreement. Instead, the world is on track to warm by about 2.6°C this century, posing serious environmental challenges.
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The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
New UN Environment Programme findings show countries are not meeting their climate goals.
Global warming is projected to reach around 2.6°C by 2100 if current plans continue.
This increased warming will lead to more extreme weather events like wildfires and floods.
The upcoming COP31 climate summit in Turkey will bring leaders together to discuss climate actions.
There is a big gap between what countries say they will do and their actual climate efforts.
The report highlights the urgent need for stronger policies and enforcement to reduce emissions.
Examples of climate impacts include forest fires in France and glacier collapses in Nepal.
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Traders now expect oil prices to stay high for longer, which may keep inflation pressures strong. Oil supplies from the Middle East have recovered but face limits, raising concerns about ongoing price increases that could affect the global economy.
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Oil futures for 2027 have risen sharply, with prices for January 2027 reaching over $97 a barrel.
Oil prices have increased by about 17% since early September.
Oil exports from the Persian Gulf recently surpassed prewar levels due to costly workarounds.
These workarounds include ship-to-ship transfers to avoid the risky Strait of Hormuz.
Higher shipping costs and fears of attacks contribute significantly to rising oil prices.
The Trump administration is trying to lower fuel prices by allowing more Russian diesel imports.
Ukrainian attacks and sanctions are limiting Russian refinery output and export capacity.
The market outlook has shifted from expecting temporary price changes to a "new normal" of sustained high prices.
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French President Emmanuel Macron made an unplanned visit to Saudi Arabia during his tour of the Gulf. The visit was to show France's support for Saudi Arabia amid attacks by the Houthi group on Saudi territory.
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President Macron arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 21, 2026.
The visit was not scheduled in advance and was added during his Gulf region tour.
France wants to show solidarity, which means support and unity, with Saudi Arabia.
The visit responds to recent attacks by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis are a group involved in conflict in Yemen, often attacking neighboring countries.
France has long-standing economic and defense ties with Gulf states including Saudi Arabia.
The Gulf region includes countries like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
Saudi Arabia has recently faced increased security threats affecting events and airline flights.
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Canada is expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business with a $33 billion project to double production at a plant in Kitimat, British Columbia. The plant has faced equipment problems and concerns from local residents about environmental and health impacts, while the government pushes the expansion partly in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian products.
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LNG Canada started the first major LNG export plant in Kitimat in mid-2025.
A $33 billion expansion was approved in late September to double LNG production.
The plant had problems in 2025 with its flare stack, burning 350 million cubic meters of gas.
Residents reported noise issues and worsening asthma linked to the plant’s operations.
Kitimat is a small community relying on the plant for jobs and local donations.
Canada faces economic pressure from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration since 2025.
President Trump’s tariffs include Canadian steel, lumber, aluminum, wine, dairy, and textiles.
Canada is seeking new trade partners and investing in domestic infrastructure in response to U.S. tariffs.
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The Kremlin announced it is ready to restart three-way talks with the United States and Ukraine in mid-November. This decision came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia.
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Russia, the US, and Ukraine have held talks before to discuss the conflict in Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia recently.
The Kremlin stated on October 21, 2026, that it is willing to resume trilateral talks next month.
These talks involve Russia, the United States, and Ukraine working together.
The goal of the talks is likely to address issues related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff thanked Putin for a recent diesel deal during the discussions.
Previous meetings have involved US-Ukraine relations and efforts to find progress in the conflict.
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Elon Musk said that his two companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have set up special groups to look into merging. He thinks merging the companies could be a good idea, but the decision depends on these groups.
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Elon Musk leads both SpaceX and Tesla.
Each company created a special committee to explore merging.
Musk described the merger idea as positive during a call with investors.
The final decision will be made by the special committees, not Musk alone.
SpaceX focuses on space rockets and exploration.
Tesla mainly works on electric cars and batteries.
The companies currently operate independently.
The discussions are still in early stages.
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A recent poll shows Senator Jon Ossoff is ahead of Representative Mike Collins in the race for Georgia’s Senate seat. In the governor’s race, Republican Rick Jackson holds a small lead over Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
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Jon Ossoff is the Democratic senator running for reelection in Georgia.
Mike Collins is the Republican candidate challenging Ossoff for the Senate seat.
The poll reports Ossoff with 48% support and Collins with 40%.
Rick Jackson is the Republican candidate for Georgia governor.
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democratic candidate for governor.
The governor’s race in Georgia is very close, with Jackson slightly ahead of Bottoms.
The poll was conducted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the University of Georgia.
This poll reflects voter preferences ahead of the upcoming elections in Georgia.
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A Russian military satellite, Kosmos-2612, came very close to a Finnish-U.S. satellite called ICEYE-X36, which provides intelligence to Ukraine. Experts say this close approach, called "shadowing," may be a way for Russia to watch or gather information from the Western satellite without permission.
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Kosmos-2612 approached the ICEYE-X36 satellite, getting as close as about 8.8 to 26 meters (29 to 85 feet).
This close approach is unusual because satellites usually do not come this close without permission.
The satellites moved in similar orbits at very slow relative speed, supporting the idea of shadowing or following.
Shadowing can allow a satellite to observe or interfere with another satellite’s operations.
ICEYE-X36 is a U.S.-Finnish satellite used for gathering intelligence, including supporting Ukraine.
Russian satellites have made similar moves near Western satellites earlier in 2024, raising security concerns.
There are currently no international rules about how close one satellite can get to another.
This incident highlights the need for clearer space security and behavior rules.
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The Supreme Court refused to let the Trump administration immediately enforce restrictions on medical care for transgender prisoners. This leaves a lower court's order blocking the policy in place, which requires the continuation of treatments like hormone therapy for transgender inmates.
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The Trump administration issued an order to stop certain medical treatments for transgender inmates, such as surgeries and hormone therapy.
The order aimed to prevent federal money from being used to help inmates change their appearance to the opposite sex.
A lower court blocked this policy, saying stopping treatment could harm inmates’ mental health.
About 600 inmates were receiving hormone therapy in 2025.
The government appealed, claiming treatments raised security concerns, but did not provide evidence of problems caused by such care.
The Supreme Court, with two justices dissenting, declined to allow the policy to be enforced immediately.
The Court has previously allowed other Trump administration rules limiting transgender rights to go forward, but not this one.
The policy maintains other prison supports like mental health services for transgender inmates.
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A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, causing many people to leave their homes or stay inside to avoid danger. Authorities warned the situation could still be risky because the chemical involved might cause more explosions.
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The explosion happened around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Toledo, Ohio.
The tank held glycidyl methacrylate, a chemical used to improve plastics, paints, and coatings.
Hundreds of residents had to evacuate or stay indoors to stay safe.
A sheriff’s deputy was hurt when responding to the explosion but drove himself to the hospital.
The mayor said the chemical tank might still be explosive, so danger remains.
MC Tank Transport owns the chemical tank involved in the explosion.
Authorities held a news conference on Wednesday morning to update the public.
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A new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in emergency rooms to decide which patients get care first might be influenced by patients’ medical records in a way that lowers the priority of higher-risk patients. The study found that information like frequent ER visits or mental health histories could make AI less likely to prioritize patients who later became sicker.
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AI systems are being designed to help Emergency Departments decide patient priority.
Researchers tested AI models from Google, Alibaba, and DeepSeek using patient records.
The study focused on whether details that might cause stigma (like psychiatric emergencies or substance use) affect AI decisions.
Patients with frequent ER visits or psychiatric history were sometimes deprioritized by the AI, even if they were at higher risk.
The AI models could change which patient they prioritized based on non-emergency details in the records.
The study did not test real AI decision-making in live hospitals but used controlled experiments.
Findings show AI does not automatically remove bias in medical decision-making.
The research raises concerns about fairness for patients with stigmatizing medical histories during ER triage.
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Google is facing criticism from some employees who are quitting because the company is using its artificial intelligence (AI) technology for military purposes. Employees are worried that the AI could be used in ways that might not have enough human control or meet ethical standards.
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Several Google DeepMind employees have resigned due to concerns about Google's AI contracts with the US and Israeli militaries.
Sofia Liguori, a research engineer, said she felt ashamed working for a company pushing AI in military operations.
Google says it follows strict rules and ethics for its public sector contracts, including military work.
The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aims to make the US military an "AI-first warfighting force."
Critics question whether current AI is reliable and safe enough for military use without stronger controls and human oversight.
AI researcher Andreas Kirsch resigned, citing inadequate governance and oversight at Google for military AI applications.
The US military uses AI programs like Maven Smart Systems to analyze intelligence and assist targeting decisions.
Google employees doubt whether the company can control how the Pentagon uses its AI technology after contracts are signed.
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