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2 new malaria treatments announced as drug resistance grows
SUMMARY: Researchers are reporting two promising approaches to counteract malaria's growing drug resistance. Switzerland-based Novartis has released results for a new experimental drug called GanLum. Tested in 12 African countries, it shows a cure rate of over 97% and seems to block the spread of malaria. It is more than a year away from availability. Meanwhile, another study in West Africa found that a single dose of four widely available malaria drugs proved effective. These findings were presented Wednesday at a conference in Toronto. The new treatments could complement existing efforts like mosquito nets and vaccines.
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US bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
SUMMARY: U.S. Catholic bishops have voted to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals. The decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. The bishops approved revisions to their ethical and religious directives that guide the nation’s thousands of Catholic hospitals and providers. The bishops also approved a special message on immigration, expressing concern over enforcement and conditions in detention centers. They call for meaningful immigration reform and oppose mass deportation.
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Researchers try bold new approach in a race to better treat autoimmune diseases
SUMMARY: There's a new frontier in treating autoimmune diseases. Today's treatments tamp down the friendly fire but don't fix what's causing it. Now in dozens of studies, scientists are testing ways to reprogram patients' out-of-whack immune systems, including with a cancer treatment called CAR-T therapy. The new approaches are highly experimental and largely restricted to patients out of other options. But early results are raising hope as some people with lupus and other hard-to-treat illnesses have gone into drug-free remission.
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Trio of New Jersey men charged in vandalism spree and stuffed animal theft at New York park
SUMMARY: Three New Jersey men have been arrested for a vandalism spree at a New York amusement park. Police say the trio, a 20-year-old and two 19-year-olds, surrendered in Westchester County for their role in the Sept. 23 break-in at Rye Playland. The incident caused about $57,000 in damages. The men allegedly arrived at the park on a stolen boat from Connecticut, slashed fiber optic cables, and stole around 200 stuffed animals. They also tried and failed to throw a photo booth off the boardwalk, police said. They face felony burglary and criminal mischief charges.
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What to know as the US Mint in Philadelphia presses its final penny
SUMMARY: The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia has printed its last penny, marking a significant step in the 1-cent coin's demise. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump ordered the penny's cancellation because the production costs exceed its value. The order comes more than 230 years after the first pennies were pressed in Philadelphia. The Treasury Department has estimated it will save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make the coin. Defenders of the penny say the cost is a bargain compared to the nickel, which costs almost 14 cents to mint.
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Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate
SUMMARY: Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro signed key budget bills by Wednesday's end. To seal a deal with Republicans, Democrats are abandoning a regulation that could have forced power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. The deal delivers substantial new sums to public schools, as Democrats sought, and an earned income tax credit for lower earners. School districts and social services providers have gone without state aid since July 1, when the state lost some spending authority without a budget in force.
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US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
SUMMARY: The U.S. has ended production of the penny. The last 1-cent coins were made Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia. The penny was embedded in American culture for more than 230 years, but it has become nearly worthless. When it was introduced in 1793, a penny could buy a biscuit, a candle or a piece of candy. Now most of them are cast aside to sit in jars or junk drawers. Meanwhile each one costs nearly 4 cents to make. The last few pennies were to be auctioned off. Billions of pennies are still in circulation and will remain legal tender.
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Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day
SUMMARY: More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are on strike Thursday at 65 U.S. stores. The strike has closed some stores on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is typically one of the company’s busiest days of the year. Starbucks gives away free, reusable cups on that day to customers who buy a holiday drink. The union working to organize Starbucks baristas says the striking workers are protesting a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company. The two sides haven't been at the bargaining table since the spring. Starbucks Workers United says the walkout will impact stores in 45 cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Dallas. Starbucks says fewer than 4% of its U.S. stores are unionized, and most stores will be operating normally.
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Baltimore's Lamar Jackson absent from practice during the portion open to reporters
SUMMARY: Quarterback Lamar Jackson was not at practice for the Baltimore Ravens during the portion open to reporters. Jackson has played the last two games after missing three because of a hamstring injury. He was able to play for the duration of Baltimore’s win over Minnesota last weekend. The Ravens have won three in a row to pull within a game of first-place Pittsburgh in the AFC North, but another injury to Jackson certainly would be a setback. Baltimore plays at Cleveland this weekend, followed by a home game against the New York Jets.
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No. 17 USC tries to keep playoff hopes alive against Iowa in Big Ten's spotlight game this week
SUMMARY: No. 17 Southern California (No. 17 College Football Playoff) and No. 18 Michigan (No. 18 CFP) still have chances to reach the playoff if they win the rest of their regular-season games. Both have big tests coming up this week. USC hosts Iowa as the Hawkeyes attempt to bounce back from a heartbreaking home loss to No. 7 Oregon (No. 8 CFP). Michigan is facing Northwestern at Chicago' Wrigley Field. Northwestern has lost two straight and must win one of its last three games to become bowl eligible.
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Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka's first big decision
SUMMARY: With Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol, Jameis Winston is the New York Giants’ starting quarterback for their game Sunday against Green Bay. It is interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision since taking over following the firing of Brian Daboll and auditioning for the full-time job by showing what he can do in the final games of this lost season. Kafka opted for Winston over former starter Russell Wilson, who had served as Dart's backup since getting benched for the rookie after an 0-3 start. The Giants are 2-8.
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Packers' LaFleur says 'it's highly unlikely' that injured center Elgton Jenkins returns this season
SUMMARY: Green Bay Packers center Elgton Jenkins probably won’t play again this season. Coach Matt LaFleur says “it’s highly unlikely” that Jenkins returns this year. Jenkins left the Packers’ 10-7 Monday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with what team officials described as an ankle injury. He went on injured reserve the next day. Sean Rhyan played center after Jenkins’ exit Monday, and he is expected to take over as the starter when the Packers visit the New York Giants on Sunday.
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Paolo Banchero strains groin on 23rd birthday, sits out second half of Magic game at Knicks
SUMMARY: Paolo Banchero has strained his left groin on his 23rd birthday, missing the second half of Orlando’s game against the New York Knicks. Banchero was hurt in the first half, and the Magic initially said their leading scorer was questionable to return. They later announced he would not play in the second half. Banchero played most of the first quarter, then hit the only shot he took while playing briefly in the second. He finished with four points in 12 minutes. The forward came in averaging 23.3 points.
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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
SUMMARY: Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next. The 23-year-old right-hander led the majors with a 1.97 ERA and struck out 216 batters for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award. Skubal posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA. Skubal is the 12th pitcher in MLB history to capture a Cy Young in back-to-back seasons.
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Tramon Mark, Matas Vokietaitis power Texas in 93-58 win over Fairleigh Dickinson
SUMMARY: Tramon Mark scored 20 points, Matas Vokietaitis was perfect from the field in scoring 19 points and Texas rolled past Fairleigh Dickinson 93-58. Vokietaitis was 8-for-8 from the field and 3-for-6 at the foul line for the Longhorns. He grabbed six rebounds. Mark made 9 of 13 shots, including 2 of 6 3-pointers. He was a perfect 7-for-7 on two-pointers. Texas managed just two points in the first 3 1/2 minutes but a 12-0 run gave the Longhorns the lead and they extended the run to 26-5 on the way to a 43-24 halftime advantage. Texas shot 62% in the second half, scoring 50 points after the break.
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Magic snap Knicks' five-game win streak, hand them their first home loss with a 124-107 victory
SUMMARY: Franz Wagner had 28 points and nine rebounds, Desmond Bane added 22 points and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic handed the New York Knicks their first home loss of the season with a 124-107 victory Wednesday night. Anthony Black scored 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting for the Magic, who won for the fifth time in their past seven games. They overcame the loss of leading scorer Paolo Banchero, who strained his left groin on his 23rd birthday and missed the second half. Jalen Brunson scored 31 points for the Knicks, who were 7-0 at Madison Square Garden and had won five straight overall.
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Simon Nemec scores 3rd goal of game in OT as Devils top Blackhawks 4-3
SUMMARY: Defenseman Simon Nemec scored his third goal of the game at 3:28 of the overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Dawson Mercer also scored and Jack Hughes had two assists for Eastern Conference leading Devils, 3-0-1 in their last four. Jacob Markstrom stopped 17 shots. Connor Bedard, Landon Slaggert and Sam Lafferty scored for Chicago, and Spencer Knight made 33 saves. In the extra period, the 21-year-old Nemec took a stretch pass from Markstrom, raced in and beat Knight high on the glove side for his first career hat trick.
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Russell Wilson wants to stay with the Giants. He also wants to play in the NFL next season
SUMMARY: Russell Wilson is again contemplating an uncertain football future after losing out on the New York Giants' starting quarterback job again. Wilson is set to be the backup this weekend after interim coach Mike Kafka instead chose Jameis Winston to be the starter with rookie Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol. Wilson turns 37 on Nov. 29 and does not have an NFL contract beyond this season. He said he has not asked for his release and wants to see things through with the Giants.
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No. 17 USC tries to keep playoff hopes alive against Iowa in Big Ten's spotlight game this week
SUMMARY: No. 17 Southern California (No. 17 College Football Playoff) and No. 18 Michigan (No. 18 CFP) still have chances to reach the playoff if they win the rest of their regular-season games. Both have big tests coming up this week. USC hosts Iowa as the Hawkeyes attempt to bounce back from a heartbreaking home loss to No. 7 Oregon (No. 8 CFP). Michigan is facing Northwestern at Chicago' Wrigley Field. Northwestern has lost two straight and must win one of its last three games to become bowl eligible.
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'Not fair at all.' In the super-sized conference era, a school's fate could hinge on tiebreakers
SUMMARY: There is growing concern among college football coaches about spots in the Power Four conference title games coming down to tiebreakers instead of play on the field. That concern is highest in the ACC, where seven teams have two conference losses or less with three weeks to go in the regular season. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi prefers the old divisional play system, which he feels was fairer. Duke coach Manny Diaz says the heightened impact of tiebreakers is one of the “unintended consequences” of massive conference expansion that makes it impossible for every team to play each other.
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No. 9 Notre Dame faces a new challenge as pass defense navigates quick turnaround at No. 23 Pitt
SUMMARY: No. 9 Notre Dame spent last week figuring out how to slow down Navy’s run-heavy offense. This week, the defense is switching gears against No. 23 Pittsburgh. Yes, the Fighting Irish began this week with the usual emphasis of stopping the run while fully understanding that it’s going to take a much more balanced defensive approach to keep their winning streak intact Saturday at Pittsburgh. It may be Notre Dame's last big chance to impress the College Football Playoff selection committee.
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Veteran CB Asante Samuel joins Steelers' practice squad 7 months after neck surgery
SUMMARY: The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad. The signing gives Samuel a chance to restart his career after spinal fusion surgery last spring. The 26-year-old Samuel had six interceptions in four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. He was limited to four games in 2024 because of shoulder issues and became a free agent in March. The Steelers also activated rookie quarterback Will Howard from injured reserve. The sixth-round pick had been dealing with a hand injury sustained during the preseason.
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge
SUMMARY: A Miami judge ordered that former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear an ankle monitor. He has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida. That carries a potential 15-year prison sentence and a fine up to $10,000 if he's convicted. His lawyer said the 37-year-old Brown would return to his home Florida while the case proceeds. Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after a celebrity boxing match on May 16 and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. Brown's lawyer says it was his own gun.
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MLB GMs focus on 2026 season despite looming CBA talks
SUMMARY: Baseball's general managers are meeting this week amid looming concerns about the collective bargaining agreement that could impact the 2027 season. The CBA expires in December 2026, and the sides appear to be far apart, raising the risk of a lockout. Despite the potential labor issue, baseball executives like Milwaukee's Matt Arnold and Boston's Craig Breslow are focused on building their 2026 rosters. Major League Baseball remains the only major North American league without a salary cap. Meanwhile, the Athletics are progressing with plans to move to Las Vegas in 2028, with officials touring the future stadium site on Tuesday.
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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
SUMMARY: Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next. The 23-year-old right-hander led the majors with a 1.97 ERA and struck out 216 batters for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award. Skubal posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA. Skubal is the 12th pitcher in MLB history to capture a Cy Young in back-to-back seasons.
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Roslovic scores in OT as Oilers defeat Flyers 2-1
SUMMARY: Edmonton’s Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers thought they were in line for a win when, with only 23.5 seconds remaining in regulation, Travis Konecny apparently scored off a tip-in goal. But a replay revealed Sean Couturier was just offside on the rush up ice, negating the goal. Starting what will be a seven-game road trip, Edmonton won its second straight game after losing its previous three.
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No. 17 USC tries to keep playoff hopes alive against Iowa in Big Ten's spotlight game this week
SUMMARY: No. 17 Southern California (No. 17 College Football Playoff) and No. 18 Michigan (No. 18 CFP) still have chances to reach the playoff if they win the rest of their regular-season games. Both have big tests coming up this week. USC hosts Iowa as the Hawkeyes attempt to bounce back from a heartbreaking home loss to No. 7 Oregon (No. 8 CFP). Michigan is facing Northwestern at Chicago' Wrigley Field. Northwestern has lost two straight and must win one of its last three games to become bowl eligible.
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Former NFL player Antonio Brown released from Miami jail to await attempted murder trial
SUMMARY: Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been released from a Miami jail a day after pleading not guilty to second-degree attempted murder. The 37-year-old Brown is accused of firing shots after a celebrity boxing match in Miami on May 16. Brown left the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with his attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, after a judge set his bail at $25,000 and ordered him to wear a GPS ankle monitor while awaiting trial. He could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors had argued for pretrial detention, citing his resources to flee.
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