NY Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous' NY Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous'
NY Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous' Over one-third of U.S. states are urging a federal judge to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to cut 20,000 Department of Health and Human Services employees, arguing the move could have dangerous and long-lasting effects on public health. Nineteen states — including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland — along with Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in Rhode Island on Monday, May 5. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in March that the agency would cut nearly 25 percent of its workforce as part of Trump’s push to overhaul the federal government and reduce spendin…
'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis 'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis
'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis In a deeply personal revelation, King Charles III has shared his journey of receiving a cancer diagnosis, offering an intimate look at the challenges and emotions involved in battling this life-altering disease. The comments came in a letter released Wednesday afternoon, April 30, hours before he hosted an event at Buckingham Palace to honor the "extraordinary work" of cancer charities. The 76-year-old Charles detailed how a cancer diagnosis can be a "daunting and at times frightening" experience for sufferers and their loved ones. He noted 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each …
3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras 3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras
3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras Immigration officials deported three US citizen children — ages 2, 4, and 7 — along with their mothers late last week, according to multiple reports. The 4-year-old is battling stage four cancer, and they were deported without medication or access to their doctors. One of the mothers is also pregnant, reports said. The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana said the families had lived in the U.S. for years, establishing deep roots in their communities. But Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained them earlier last week and kept them incommunicado, ignoring frantic attempts by …
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says A new study suggests that regularly eating large amounts of chicken could increase the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. The research, conducted by a team at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy and published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 5,000 adults over a two-decade period.  The analysis focused on weekly meat consumption, including poultry, and tracked health outcomes, particularly cancer-related deaths. The study found that people who ate more than 300 grams of poultry per week — about three or more standard servings — faced a 27 percent high…
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy Lar Park Lincoln, a fan-favorite actress known for her roles in "Knots Landing" and "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood," has died at 63. Lincoln, who was born in Dallas, built a career that spanned more than four decades. She starred in hits like "Children of the Night," "Heart of the City," "Outlaws," and "Highway to Heaven." Her breakout role came in 1987 when she was cast as Linda Fairgate on the CBS hit soap opera Knots Landing, where she quickly became a household name. Her family did not say how she died, but she battled breast cancer for years, the New York Post reported. She p…
Cancer Patient Who Spent 12th Birthday In Hudson Valley Hospital Finds Swelling Of Support Cancer Patient Who Spent 12th Birthday In Hudson Valley Hospital Finds Swelling Of Support
Cancer Patient Who Spent 12th Birthday In Hudson Valley Hospital Finds Swelling Of Support A 12-year-old boy from New York is once again fighting for his life after suffering a dangerous complication amid ongoing cancer treatment. Hudson, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month, was airlifted back to Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla on Wednesday, April 23, after developing a large blood clot on his brain, according to his family. The Sullivan County resident, from the town of Liberty, had only just returned home from a previous hospital stay, where he spent nearly three weeks undergoing testing, receiving multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and recovering from a serie…
'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference 'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference
'Enough Is Enough': RFK Jr. Slams Food Dyes In Fiery Press Conference A fiery press conference by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lit up the debate over artificial food dyes on Tuesday, April 22—drawing a hard line on consumer safety and demanding regulatory reform. The event focused on Red Dye 3, a controversial colorant used in many candies, and the broader issue of petroleum-based food dyes still found in everyday products. While the FDA banned Red Dye 3 in January under The Delaney Clause—a law prohibiting additives linked to cancer in animals—it simultaneously stated there's no known risk to humans, triggering widespread confusio…
Val Kilmer, Prolific Hollywood Leading Man, Dies At 65 Val Kilmer, Prolific Hollywood Leading Man, Dies At 65
Val Kilmer, Prolific Hollywood Leading Man, Dies At 65 Val Kilmer, the charismatic and versatile actor celebrated for his unforgettable portrayals of iconic characters including Jim Morrison and Batman, has died at the age of 65.  His daughter, actress Mercedes Kilmer, told The New York Times that he succumbed to pneumonia in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 1. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015. Kilmer, who first captivated audiences as the competitive naval aviator Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun, was revered for his ability to embody complex characters.  His performances as the gunslinger Doc Holli…
NY Newlywed, Business Owner's Cancer Battle Sparks Flood Of Support: 'Dedicated To Healing' NY Newlywed, Business Owner's Cancer Battle Sparks Flood Of Support: 'Dedicated To Healing'
NY Newlywed, Business Owner's Cancer Battle Sparks Flood Of Support: 'Dedicated To Healing' For Darielle DeViccaro, life was filled with love, success, and new beginnings—until a devastating diagnosis turned everything upside down. The licensed esthetician and business owner from Massapequa has spent years helping others feel beautiful through her work at BD Esthetics. But now, she’s the one in need of support as she battles Stage 4 breast cancer, just months after marrying the love of her life, NYPD officer Justin Senese. Her diagnosis, which came just before Thanksgiving 2024, revealed that the cancer had already spread to her lung. She began intense chemotherapy treatments at t…
Nearly 200 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across NY, New Study Says Nearly 200 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across NY, New Study Says
Nearly 200 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across NY, New Study Says Drinking water in some Northeast states contains some of the highest levels of contaminants in the country, according to new data. The latest update to the Environmental Working Group's tap water database analyzed nearly 50,000 water systems nationwide between 2021 and 2023. The nonprofit identified 324 contaminants in drinking water, many at levels exceeding health-based guidelines. New York had the highest number in the region with 197 contaminants detected since 2013. New Jersey followed with 131, Pennsylvania with 123, and Connecticut with 120. Massachusetts recorde…
DWI Mom Kills Man Year After Surviving Crash Caused By Another Drunk Driver: Cops (EXCLUSIVE) DWI Mom Kills Man Year After Surviving Crash Caused By Another Drunk Driver: Cops (EXCLUSIVE)
DWI Mom Kills Man Year After Surviving Crash Caused By Another Drunk Driver: Cops (Exclusive) If anyone should know about the dangers of drunk driving, it's Oriel Dixon. The 38-year-old Egg Harbor Township woman was charged with manslaughter on Saturday, Feb. 22, for drunkenly crashing into another car last December, killing a Somers Point man who was declared cancer-free just two months prior, Egg Harbor Township police said. Almost a year before the crash in 2023, Dixon herself was severely injured after being hit by a drunk driver while on a last-minute Christmas shopping trip, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched after the crash.  In the 2023 crash, Dixon suffere…
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice'
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' A broadcaster whose voice was synonymous with New York sports has died. Al Trautwig, a longtime sportscaster on MSG Network, has died at 68 years old. A cause of death wasn't immediately available but the Long Island native had been battling cancer in recent years. MSG studio analyst Alan Hahn announced Trautwig's death in an Instagram post on Monday, Feb. 24. "I'm sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports," Hahn posted. "But we lost a lot more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resource…