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GRAIL presents PATHFINDER 2 results at ASCO
GRAIL said full PATHFINDER 2 results presented at ASCO showed its Galleri blood test increased cancer detection 6.5-fold in 35,878 participants, with 60.3% positive predictive value, 69.8% episode sensitivity for 12 high-mortality cancers and a false positive rate below 0.4%.
J&J reports pivotal Phase 1b/2 results for RYBREVANT FASPRO in head and neck cancer
Johnson & Johnson said pivotal Phase 1b/2 OrigAMI-4 data showed a 42% confirmed overall response rate in previously treated recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, with more than one-third of responders achieving complete responses.
Official severe weather warnings near Six-Fours-les-Plages
Météo-France has placed the Var department, including the Six-Fours-les-Plages area, under yellow thunderstorm vigilance for Sunday, May 31, 2026. The warning was issued on May 30 at 18:08 Paris time and remained active on official pages in the latest check.
Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract for the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program, which aims to build a satellite constellation to detect and track airborne targets from orbit.
Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda 'will get worse before it gets better': WHO chief
WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and Uganda is still worsening, with Uganda confirming two new cases and the total suspected toll rising sharply.
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda tops 900 suspected cases, WHO says
The World Health Organization and CDC say an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda remains active, with suspected cases in eastern Congo climbing past 900 and 119 deaths reported by authorities.
Timing out when rain is likely on Sunday
Rain and thunderstorms are expected across the Cincinnati area on Sunday, with the National Weather Service warning of locally heavy rainfall and active flood warnings on the Little Miami and Great Miami rivers.
Dangerous Rip Currents Continue While Inland Storms Develop This Afternoon
South Florida faces a continuing high rip current risk along Atlantic beaches through Tuesday evening, while the National Weather Service says scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop inland this afternoon and continue through the next few days.
Heavy rain alert remains in force nationwide in Fiji
Fiji Meteorological and Hydrological Services says a heavy rain alert remains in force for the entire Fiji group, with isolated heavy falls, flash flooding risk and possible landslides.
Rainy and chilly holiday weekend
The latest National Weather Service forecast keeps Memorial Day weekend cool and damp in the Philadelphia region, with the wettest period shifting into Sunday and showers likely again on Memorial Day.
Major Ebola outbreak is escalating: what happens next
WHO has declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, while new cases and an attack on a treatment center underscore the challenge of containing it.
May gray lingers with cooler weather on the way for San Diego County
San Diego County is seeing another stretch of low clouds and fog as forecasts call for near-normal to slightly below-normal temperatures this weekend, followed by a bigger cooldown for Memorial Day and early next week.
Rain heavy at times this weekend, turning milder for Memorial Day
Philadelphia-area forecasts call for several rounds of rain through the holiday weekend, including periods of heavy rain Saturday into Sunday, before temperatures turn milder on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day forecast: Storms dampening holiday plans for millions in East
Forecasts from NOAA, The Weather Channel, AccuWeather and FOX Weather point to a wet Memorial Day weekend, with storm chances and heavy rain threatening plans across parts of the East, South and Northeast.
Risk of Ebola spread is high locally but low globally, WHO says
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is high-risk locally and regionally but still low-risk globally, even as the response intensifies.
Kilauea remains at advisory level as USGS says episode 48 is likely next week
USGS says Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu eruption is paused, the volcano remains at Advisory/Yellow, and episode 48 is likely between May 22 and May 25.
DEP issues Code Orange air quality alert for southeastern Pennsylvania for May 19
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a Code Orange ozone alert for southeastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday, May 19, warning sensitive groups to limit outdoor exertion and urging residents to cut emissions.
PNNL appoints senior leaders to drive science and national security strategies
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory named Douglas Mans to lead science mission areas and Daniel Stephens to lead its National Security Directorate, completing the lab’s senior research leadership team.
BioVie completes Phase 2 SUNRISE-PD trial in early-stage Parkinson's disease
BioVie said it has completed the last patient evaluation visit in its Phase 2 SUNRISE-PD trial of bezisterim in early-stage Parkinson’s disease. Topline data are targeted for Q3 2026.
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for Long Island and New York City Metro Regions
New York state issued an ozone air quality health advisory for Long Island and the New York City metro region through Tuesday, May 19, covering Nassau, Suffolk, New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties.
Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation expands Bio-Hermes-002 study with Sanofi
The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation said Sanofi is joining the expanded Bio-Hermes-002 study, which combines blood-based and digital biomarkers with MRI and PET imaging to improve Alzheimer’s prediction, detection and diagnosis.
KULR selected by Argo Space Corp. as battery provider for orbital transport mission
KULR said Argo Space Corp. selected it to provide battery systems for a forthcoming orbital transport mission. The company said it will supply KULR ONE Space batteries, while Argo described itself as an in-space transportation and mobility company.
Anthill launches US availability of Anthill Cloud for life sciences
Anthill said Anthill Cloud is now available in the US for pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech commercial and medical teams. The company describes the platform as an AI-powered content-excellence system for life sciences.
CDC issues Ebola outbreak update for DRC and Uganda
CDC updated its Ebola response on May 18, saying it is expanding screening, traveler monitoring and entry restrictions for arrivals tied to the DRC and Uganda outbreak. WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, and Reuters reported one American tested positive after exposure in the DRC.