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Columbia University Medical Center Reaches Milestone with AI-Powered Radiation Therapy for Cancer Patients

Columbia University Medical Center Reaches Milestone with AI-Powered Radiation Therapy for Cancer Patients

Columbia University's Department of Radiation Oncology has successfully treated 500 patients using adaptive radiation therapy, marking a significant advancement in cancer treatment. This innovative therapy utilizes artificial intelligence to fine-tune a patient's treatment plan daily, addressing a long-standing challenge in radiation oncology: adapting to anatomical changes that occur during weeks of treatment. Dr. David Horowitz, Director of Adaptive Radiation at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, highlighted that patients' bodies undergo various changes during radiation, such as weight fluctuations, tumor size alterations, or organ shifts. Traditionally, treatment plans were fixed from the outset, unable to quickly adjust to these dynamic changes due to technological limitations. Now, AI enables the reassessment and optimization of treatment plans before each session, ensuring maximal radiation dose to the tumor while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues. This process invol...
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Fort Wayne Community Schools to End Police SRO Contract, Establish Internal Security Program

Fort Wayne Community Schools to End Police SRO Contract, Establish Internal Security Program

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) has announced its decision to terminate its School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) at the close of 2026. The school district plans to transition to an independently operated school security program, effective January 1, 2027. Under this new model, FWCS intends to hire 18 School Security Officers who will be direct employees of the district and assigned to its middle and high schools. These new security personnel will receive School Resource Officer training but will not hold sworn law enforcement status. The move aligns with a goal outlined in the district's 2023 SAFER referendum, which aimed to double the number of officers in middle and high schools. The estimated cost for the new program is approximately $1.2 million, compared to an estimated $1.13 million for continuing the agreement with FWPD in 2027, which was more than double the $539,870 paid in 2026.
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Gratitude Practices Linked to Improved Well-being and Brain Activity, Studies Show

Gratitude Practices Linked to Improved Well-being and Brain Activity, Studies Show

Research indicates that regularly practicing gratitude can lead to increased happiness, optimism, and overall well-being. Studies, including one from 2003 by Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough, found that participants who kept gratitude journals reported feeling more optimistic and better about their lives compared to control groups. Another study in 2005 by Martin Seligman demonstrated that writing and delivering a gratitude letter significantly boosted happiness and reduced depressive symptoms for about a month. The 'Three Good Things' exercise, where individuals list three positive events daily, also showed increased happiness and reduced depressive symptoms for up to six months. Brain imaging studies, such as one in 2015 by Glenn Fox and colleagues, suggest that feelings of gratitude activate regions in the medial prefrontal cortex associated with reward and understanding others. A 2016 neuroimaging study by Prathik Kini further indicated that gratitude letter-writing might have lasting effects on ho...
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Cleveland Clinic Expands Orthopaedic Care in Mahoning Valley Through Acquisition of Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates

Cleveland Clinic Expands Orthopaedic Care in Mahoning Valley Through Acquisition of Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates

Cleveland Clinic has acquired Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates (YOA), integrating YOA's physicians and advanced practice providers into its medical staff. This acquisition also includes a partnership with Regent Surgical and local physician shareholders to establish The Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Youngstown. This new venture aims to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care, allowing patients in the Mahoning Valley to receive diagnosis, treatment, and recovery services within their community. YOA currently operates three outpatient locations in Boardman, Poland, and Warren, offering a wide range of orthopaedic services including surgery, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, pain management, and diagnostic imaging. The practice comprises six orthopaedic physicians, a pain medicine physician, two podiatrists, and 12 advanced practice providers, supported by over 100 staff members. The Poland facility includes an ambulatory surgery center with three operating rooms, which will be managed by Regent Surg...
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Russian Ambassador to U.S., Alexander Darchiev, Dies Suddenly at 66 Amidst Diplomatic Talks

Russian Ambassador to U.S., Alexander Darchiev, Dies Suddenly at 66 Amidst Diplomatic Talks

Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to the United States, has died suddenly at the age of 66, as announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Darchiev had served as the Kremlin's envoy to Washington since March 2025, a period characterized by strained relations between the two nations due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Prior to this role, he led the Russian Foreign Ministry's North America Department and was ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2021. His death occurred amidst ongoing trilateral diplomatic efforts in Abu Dhabi involving American, Russian, and Ukrainian diplomats aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who participated in these talks, are scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
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FDA Approves Six New Drugs and Expanded Indications in October 2026, Addressing Schizophrenia, Herpes, Eye Irritation, Hepatitis B, Macular Degener...

FDA Approves Six New Drugs and Expanded Indications in October 2026, Addressing Schizophrenia, Herpes, Eye Irritation, Hepatitis B, Macular Degener...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approvals for six new drugs and several expanded indications in October 2026, offering new treatment options across various medical conditions. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. received approval for Weltruza (olanzapine), a once-monthly injectable for adult schizophrenia. Asahi Kasei Corp. gained approval for Hovilpri (pritelivir), an oral treatment for refractory Herpes simplex virus (HSV) lesions in immunocompromised adults. Alcon AG's Brytly (apraclonidine) was approved as the first over-the-counter eye drop for redness from minor irritation containing apraclonidine. GSK plc and Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc. secured approval for Hibsago (bepirovirsen), an antisense oligonucleotide RNA-targeting therapy for chronic Hepatitis B, marking it as the first approved drug for this condition. Xbrane Biopharma AB and STADA received approval for Lucamzi (ranimizumab-blrz), a biosimilar to Lucentis for wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and other retinal v...
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Jeanne Allen's 'The Education Avengers' Highlights Courageous Education Reformers Across the U.S.

Jeanne Allen's 'The Education Avengers' Highlights Courageous Education Reformers Across the U.S.

Jeanne Allen's book, 'The Education Avengers,' profiles 12 education reformers from various parts of the United States. The book emphasizes the concept of 'hope' as an active virtue, contrasting it with passive optimism, through the stories of individuals who have dedicated themselves to improving the education system. Among those featured are Mary Jo Fairhead, who runs a private school on the Pine Ridge Reservation; Aaron Frumin, founder of unCommon Construction in New Orleans; and Cris Gulacy-Worrel, co-founder of Oakmont Education in Ohio. Other notable figures include Eugene Slocum, who founded Alpha Academy in Fayetteville, North Carolina, making personal sacrifices to keep it operational; José and Ampy Suárez, who established Hope Ranch in Pasco County, Florida, initially for foster children and later expanding to serve autistic individuals; and JoAnn Mitchell, who founded Mission Achievement and Success Charter School in New Mexico. These individuals often left comfortable lives or overcame signific...
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Who's next CEO at Nvidia? Top engineer and CFO favored as candidates

Who's next CEO at Nvidia? Top engineer and CFO favored as candidates

By Ankur Banerjee, Peter Henderson and Anhata Rooprai SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has never anointed a successor, but many analysts and investors see two people as particularly likely candidates, at least for the short term: Nvidia's uber-engineer Ian Buck and Chief
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Asian shares mostly slip as Nvidia's troubles weigh on AI stocks, despite a rally on Wall St

Asian shares mostly slip as Nvidia's troubles weigh on AI stocks, despite a rally on Wall St

Asian shares are mixed, as concerns over leadership at chipmaker Nvidia weigh on artificial intelligence-related stocks
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U.S.-Mediated Talks in Abu Dhabi Yield Agreement on Major Prisoner Exchange Between Russia and Ukraine

U.S.-Mediated Talks in Abu Dhabi Yield Agreement on Major Prisoner Exchange Between Russia and Ukraine

U.S.-mediated discussions between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi have concluded with an agreement for a significant prisoner of war exchange. Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, announced the agreement, stating it would be the 'biggest humanitarian release of prisoners,' with final numbers to be determined. The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, and the head of Kyiv's delegation, Rustem Umerov, confirmed the planned exchange. These talks mark the first direct meeting between the delegations in nine months. While a major breakthrough on ending the conflict was not anticipated, the agreement on a prisoner swap represents a concrete outcome. U.S. officials, including Kushner and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, are scheduled to travel to Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin and then to Dublin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to continue peace efforts. The negotiations also touched upon broader humanitarian issues, including the return of Ukrainian ...
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Pinewood Social Entrepreneurship Program Students Prepare for TEDx Talks on Pivotal Project Moments

Pinewood Social Entrepreneurship Program Students Prepare for TEDx Talks on Pivotal Project Moments

Seniors in the Pinewood Social Entrepreneurship Program (PSP) are preparing to deliver TED Talks as the culmination of their 1.5-year community-oriented projects. These TEDx Talks, typically five-minute presentations by amateurs, will be held at Pinewood’s Middle Campus on December 2. Rather than presenting their entire project narratives, students will focus on specific pivotal moments that significantly impacted their work. For instance, senior Aanya Mukherjee, founder of Buy Yourself Flowers, plans to address the modern culture of over-productivity in her talk, aiming to challenge the narrative that basic human needs must be earned. After their live presentations, students will submit their videos to TEDx in December, with the potential for their talks to be featured on the official TEDx account. PSP teacher Michelle Gannon noted that this project offers students endless opportunities to share meaningful ideas and insights gained from their entrepreneurial journeys.
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Egor Demin scores 22 in his return as the Nets rout the Pelicans 145-111

Egor Demin scores 22 in his return as the Nets rout the Pelicans 145-111

Egor Demin returned from a six-game injury absence to score 22 points, helping the Brooklyn Nets beat New Orleans 145-111
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NC State Graduate Student Karissa Scott Connects Farms and Communities Through Agricultural Education and Marketing

NC State Graduate Student Karissa Scott Connects Farms and Communities Through Agricultural Education and Marketing

Karissa Scott, a graduate student in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at NC State University, is dedicated to strengthening connections between farmers and their communities in North Carolina. Through her master's program in agricultural education and human sciences with a concentration in extension education, Scott focuses on expanding access to educational resources for agricultural producers and farmworkers. Her work includes an internship with N.C. Cooperative Extension and a position at Pace Family Farms, where she assists with farm store management and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) distributions. This hands-on experience has highlighted the importance of agricultural marketing and communications, particularly the use of digital platforms like social media to reach new audiences and educate consumers about local agriculture. Scott's current master's research project analyzes social media engagement for Pace Family Farms to identify effective content strategies for farms sellin...
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DoorDash Seeks Growth Merchant Lead for Emerging Markets in Grand Forks, ND

DoorDash Seeks Growth Merchant Lead for Emerging Markets in Grand Forks, ND

DoorDash Seeks Growth Merchant Lead for Emerging Markets in Grand Forks, ND
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Gracie Abrams' 'Daughter from Hell' Debuts at Number One on Billboard 200

Gracie Abrams' 'Daughter from Hell' Debuts at Number One on Billboard 200

Gracie Abrams' 'Daughter from Hell' Debuts at Number One on Billboard 200
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New Interval Workout Strategy Focuses on 1K Repeats to Enhance Runner Stamina and Pacing

New Interval Workout Strategy Focuses on 1K Repeats to Enhance Runner Stamina and Pacing

New Interval Workout Strategy Focuses on 1K Repeats to Enhance Runner Stamina and Pacing
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Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates Accelerant Holdings Sale to Thoma Bravo for Shareholder Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates Accelerant Holdings Sale to Thoma Bravo for Shareholder Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates Accelerant Holdings Sale to Thoma Bravo for Shareholder Rights
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G Events International to Host New York Luxury Runway Show in September 2027

G Events International to Host New York Luxury Runway Show in September 2027

G Events International to Host New York Luxury Runway Show in September 2027
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Middle East Crisis Intensifies Global Hunger and Supply Chain Disruptions, WFP Reports

Middle East Crisis Intensifies Global Hunger and Supply Chain Disruptions, WFP Reports

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is significantly exacerbating global hunger and disrupting supply chains, according to a World Food Programme (WFP) report published in April 2026. The report, titled 'How the Mideast crisis is deepening hunger far beyond the front lines,' highlights that the conflict's impact extends beyond the region, affecting distant economies through price increases, supply disruptions, and trade pressures. Countries already facing fragile economic and food security conditions are experiencing worsening food insecurity, with Gaza facing extreme shortages due to blockades. The crisis is increasing hunger at a rate that aid systems are struggling to match, creating a growing gap between rising needs and limited humanitarian response. Challenges in food delivery and distribution are also prevalent due to disrupted transport routes and security restrictions.
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AI Transforms Healthcare Revenue Cycle Operations, Addressing Denials and Prior Authorizations

AI Transforms Healthcare Revenue Cycle Operations, Addressing Denials and Prior Authorizations

Hospitals and health systems are increasingly investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their revenue cycle operations, a critical area for financial performance. According to an HFMA survey, improving revenue cycle operations is a top three strategic goal for healthcare leaders, with AI quickly becoming foundational infrastructure. An Experian survey indicates that two out of three healthcare providers believe AI can improve the claims process, and 69% report that AI has helped reduce claim denials and increase the likelihood of overturning denials. AI applications include 'situation response AI' to guide staff actions, combatting medical necessity denials, automating appeal letter writing, preventing denials by reviewing payer rules, and automating prior authorization. AI can also correct missing or incorrect patient information in real time, leading to cleaner claims.