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Make sure to read today’s article about a breakthrough in cancer treatment. I truly believe that it will be possible to treat all cancer once and for all within the next decade.

Health Sciences

Immune-Boosting Cancer Breakthrough

A new cancer treatment developed by scientists at Virginia Tech aims to boost the body's immune cells without causing harmful side effects like hair loss.

This method focuses on targeting cancer-killing proteins directly to tumors, making current treatments more effective.

Instead of attacking healthy cells, this treatment activates and "reprograms" immune cells to specifically fight cancer.

The key ingredient, small proteins called cytokines, usually cause side effects when they spread throughout the body. But with this new technique, they stay in tumors longer, reducing harm to healthy tissue.

Chemical engineers designed special particles to deliver these proteins directly to tumors, avoiding damage to the rest of the body.
By combining this treatment with other drugs that wake up dormant immune cells, the researchers saw promising results in eliminating tumors.

This approach has the potential to improve cancer treatment and may be useful for delivering other immune-boosting drugs in the future.

Entertainment

Taylor Swift Fans Swarm Small London Pub

A small and cozy south London pub, The Black Dog in Vauxhall, has found itself at the center of a whirlwind of attention after being featured in a song on Taylor Swift's latest album. The pub, which is the subject of the 17th track on "The Tortured Poets Department," has experienced an overwhelming response from Swift's fans, known as Swifties. The album recently set a record on Spotify for the most-streamed album in a single day.

Lily Bottomley, the event manager at The Black Dog, spoke to the BBC about the incredible reaction, describing it as "amazing" and "overwhelmingly positive." She revealed that Taylor Swift had visited the pub herself before it became famous through her music. In response to the newfound fame, the pub has introduced Swift-themed burgers and cocktails.

"We're just loving it, it's been so fun. All of the attention has been pretty overwhelming but we can't be happier." Ms. Bottomley said.

The song's lyrics mention The Black Dog by name: "And so I watch as you walk - into some bar called The Black Dog - and pierce new holes in my heart." In the track, Swift sings about seeing an ex, who inadvertently left his location-sharing on, enter the pub.

The pub has embraced its connection to the album, playing it non-stop and even hosting singalongs with fans.

U.S News

Strangers Brave Flames to Save Man Trapped in Car

On I-94 in Minnesota, a group of strangers and highway rescue personnel teamed up to rescue an unconscious individual trapped inside a burning car.

Raw dash camera footage shows 5 or 6 people stopping and rushing out of their vehicles after an SUV veers off the highway and catches fire.

Despite their efforts to open the car doors as the flames grow, they fail. Luckily, a member of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Freeway Incident Response Safety Team arrives in time to break the window.

The incident began when 71-year-old Sam Orbovich lost consciousness while driving his Honda. When he comes to, he finds himself surrounded by flames and being rescued by the these good Samaritans. That must have been terrifying.

It is really great to see people willing to jump to help a person in need despite the possible dangers to themselves.

Watch the actual rescue footage here:

Sports

Teen with Down’s Syndrome Makes History

Lloyd Martin, aged 19 and with Down Syndrome, made history as the youngest person with Down Syndrome to complete the London Marathon. At the end of the race, he got a plaque from Guinness World Records. Martin was thrilled, saying it was like a dream come true. He even busted out some cool dance moves despite having trouble with his movements.

During the marathon, Martin did his best, running continuously for the first 14 miles, which was his personal record. Then, he switched to walking and jogging to finish the rest.

His mom, Ceri Hooper, was proud of him. She said Martin was determined to make his dream a reality. Hooper, who knows about track and field, made sure Martin got the training and support he needed. Martin mostly built up his strength by doing 5k races.

With help from the Special Olympics organization for Great Britain, Martin competed in the intellectual impairment category and became the youngest ever to finish.

Mind Stretchers

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What is the largest possible number you can write using only 2 numbers - just 2 numbers, no other mathematical symbols?

Yesterday’s Answers to the Mind Stretchers:
The kids row across.  One comes back.  An adult goes over, and the kid comes back.  Both kids row across again, and one comes back.  The other adult rows across and the kid comes back. Both kids row across again.

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