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The Cancer Letter •

20 years of EGFR research: Ramalingam, Carbone, Politi, Jänne, Govindan reflect

Two decades ago, the discovery of the EGFR mutation transformed lung cancer treatment. The finding led to dramatically improved survival rates and ushered in the era of precision medicine and molecular profiling for lung cancer. In a special episode of the new Cancer Letter Podcast, Suresh S. Ramalingam, a lung cancer expert, executive director of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, and editor-in-chief of the journal Cancer, moderates a panel of people who played a role in the discover...
The Cancer Letter •

ACS report: Cancer mortality continues to drop despite rising incidence in women

Despite steady progress in reducing overall cancer mortality rates, cancer incidence in women is rising, according to the American Cancer Society’s “Cancer Statistics, 2025” report. Incidence rates in women 50-64 years of age have surpassed those in men, and rates in women under 50 are now 82% higher than their male counterparts, up from 51% higher in 2002. In 2021, for the first time, lung cancer incidence was higher in women under 65 than in men.
The Cancer Letter •

Don’t confirm RFK Jr. for HHS, 77 Nobel laureates urge the Senate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for HHS secretary, is unfit for that role and should not be confirmed, 77 Nobel laureates said in a letter to members of the U.S. Senate.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for HHS secretary, is unfit for that role and should not be confirmed, 77 Nobel laureates said in a letter to members of the U.S. Senate.
The Cancer Letter •

An NCI initiative focuses on early-onset cancers

NCI is establishing an Early-Onset Cancer Initiative to address the reported rise in early-onset cancer. The initiative will focus on the biological mechanisms of early-onset cancer, the interactions between several known risk factors, and prevention strategies.

NCI is establishing an Early-Onset Cancer Initiative to address the reported rise in early-onset cancer. The initiative will focus on the biological mechanisms of early-onset cancer, the interactions between several known risk factors,...
Fairfax County Times •

FCPS faces controversy over two policies

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is facing mounting controversy over two major policies: inaccurate student enrollment projections and a proposed redevelopment plan for Dunn Loring Elementary School. These policies have heightened community concerns about overcrowded schools and traffic safety risks.Inaccuracies in FCPS’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projections have led to overcrowding in several schools, including Bush Hill Elementary and Rocky Run Middle School, where enrollment project...
Fairfax County Times •

Herndon Council member faces ethics scrutiny

Herndon Town Council Member Pradip Dhakal is facing community backlash over potential ethical violations. Concerns grow about his use of public office to advance campaign interests, including his ties to former Mayor Michael O’Reilly.Dhakal, a tech entrepreneur and former planning commissioner, has served on the council since January 2019. As chair of the Herndon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, he has been recognized for advocating local economic growth and community events, keeping...
Fairfax County Times •

Cleaning up voter rolls brings controversy

The Fairfax County Electoral Board approved a new policy last month based on a long-existing law that could result in the prosecution of people removed from voter rolls after they were identified as possible non-citizens. The Board passed the new policy in a 2-1 vote.This follows Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The backlash has intensified tensions surrounding election integrity and voter access in the lead-up to the Nov. 5 general election.In a laws...
Yuan Media •

Asian American Communities Fight Back as Development Threatens Historic Chinatowns

Asian American communities in cities like Philadelphia, Washington, and New York are now pushing back against displacement as large-scale development projects threaten their historic Chinatowns.

In Philadelphia, residents and activists are pushing back against a $1.3 billion sports arena proposed next to Chinatown, fearing gentrification, rising rents, and the potential erasure of their neighborhood. Meanwhile, in the nation's capital, tenants of Museum Square are battling their landlord, Bush...
Fairfax County Times •

Once the top-ranked school in the nation, TJHSST drops again

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once the top-ranked public high school in the nation, has fallen to 14th place in the latest U.S. News rankings, sparking concern among parents and county residents. Critics attribute the decline to changes in the school’s race-neutral admissions process, which was overhauled in late 2020 to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The new policy, which eliminated standardized tests in favor of a holistic review, has...
Fairfax County Times •

Outcry erupts over FCPS boundary review firm

As Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) prepares to adjust school boundaries to better align students with local schools, parents and a nonprofit organization are raising concerns over the division’s decision to award a boundary review contract to a consulting firm without proper bidding and oversight, calling the move “arbitrary and capricious.”The FairFACTS Matters Foundation, a nonpartisan group advocating for county families, sent a letter to FCPS on Sept. 23 criticizing the selection of Thr...
Yuan Media •

House Passes Bill Reviving "China Initiative" Despite Opposition from Asian American Lawmakers

WASHINGTON – Despite strong opposition from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, House passed a bill that would reinstate the "China Initiative" within the Department of Justice. This move could have negative repercussions for Asian American scientists as a whole.

Launched in 2018 under the Trump administration, the “China Initiative” sought to counter economic espionage by investigating Chinese American researchers for allegedly stealing U.S. technology and intellectual property. W...
Medill News Service •

House Committee attacks Biden’s border policies

Congressman Wesley Hunt puts a board behind him while talking in the hearing. The board displays photos of victims who were killed by undocumented immigrants. Medill News Service/Yiqing Wang

WASHINGTON – The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement held a hearing on Mar.7 to examine President Joe Biden’s inability to maintain border security, calling for a change in the current immigration law. While both Democrats and Republicans attacked President Biden
Michigan Advance •

Haley looks ahead to Michigan after South Carolina primary on Saturday ⋆ Michigan Advance

Despite losses in early primaries and low poll numbers in her home state, Nikki Haley projected confidence and determination during her “Beast of the Southeast” bus tour in South Carolina, holding four rallies in two days earlier this month and attacking both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump as too old to govern.

“This is about the fact that we are going to have a female president of the United States, and either it will be me or it will be [Vice President] Kamala Harris,”
Texas Monthly •

When the Law Clashes With Common Language

Moris Esmelis Campos-Chaves sat in the plaintiff’s seat in the Supreme Court chamber on a cold, gloomy day in early January. It was a moment the dark-skinned, five-foot-ten gardener had been waiting for for nineteen years. Campos-Chaves entered the U.S. illegally in 2005 with his wife and two of his U.S.-born children by wading across the Rio Grande near Laredo. The family had fled violence in El Salvador, according to his lawyer, Raed Gonzalez, and Campos-Chaves had worked in the U.S. for nearl
Medill Reports Chicago •

WATCH: From studios to sales: Black Friday Night Market features unique art finds to back local artists

Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro organized its annual Black Friday Night Market on Nov. 24. Featuring fine handmade goods by Chicago-area artists, the market stood out this year with the participation of four teenage artists and a diverse selection of crafts from jewelry to unusual textiles and paintings.

Yiqing Wang: If you are looking for a Chicago market during Thanksgiving, the Black Friday Night Market is a must-go. Located on the second floor of Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro in North Cen
Medill Reports Chicago •

WATCH: Mission of cinema: Repertory film center creates a lineup beyond Marvel blockbusters during 59th Chicago International Film Festival

The Gene Siskel Film Center partnered with the 59th Chicago International Film Festival to present a list of best films in October. Specializing in showing classic and notable older films, the film center strives to deliver top-tier cinematic experiences and foster a strong bond with its audience.

Yiqing Wang: When the Chicago International Film Festival happened in town, it was like the only game for film lovers. At Gene Siskel Film Center, this game turned into a special feast.

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