Katie Micucci says she had lung cancer despite never smoking cigarettes
“They caught it really early,” Micucci said in a TikTok video. “It’s really weird, because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life so, you know, it was a surprise.”
Users of recalled Philips CPACs can now claim settlement
Cash awards are now available related to recalled devices sold in the U.S. between 2008 and 2021, administrator says.
Over 35 Missouri high schools represented at All-Star Football Game
On Saturday, the sun was shining over Missouri Baptist University Spartan Field for the American Cancer Society All-Star Game. Over 35 Missouri high schools were represented all coming together to raise money for the American Cancer Society and their efforts to support cancer patients and research. “The money that is brought in from this event […]
St. Louis Catholic schools to remain open after closure threats
ST. LOUIS — Many Catholic schools were waiting on an announcement from the archdiocese about closures. Over the past 20 years, enrollment has dropped from 40,000 to less than 20,000. The Archdiocese notified about 26 schools that they might be closing. It appears that they will remain open. The Office of Catholic Education and Formation, […]
Families line up hours before St. Louis food giveaway
BRIDGETON, Mo. — SSM Health Depaul Hospital hosts a food distribution event to help families in need. They partnered with the St. Louis Area Food Bank to make this happen and gave away a variety of items, including meat, potatoes, apples, and snacks. The response was overwhelming. Cars started lining up as early as 5 […]
Missouri county to pay $1.2 million to settle lawsuit over inmate restraint chair death
Missouri’s second-largest county will pay a $1.2 million settlement to the parents of a 21-year-old man with mental health concerns who, according to a lawsuit, screamed “I can’t breathe” as he was subdued by jail staff before dying in a restraint chair. The Jackson County Legislature in Kansas City on Monday approved the settlement in […]
Julia Roberts talks how “Leave the World Behind” blends themes
The apocalyptic thriller has quickly climbed to the top of the charts, becoming the No. 1 movie in the U.S. on Netflix.
30-ton whale filmed swimming with beachgoers dies after stranding
The whale was first seen swimming off a Western Australia beach on Saturday, officials said.
Comedian Leslie Liao talks creative process, growing up in Orange County
Jamie Yuccas sits down with up and coming comedian Leslie Liao, who talks about her matter of fact comedic style, growing up in Orange County as the child of Chinese immigrants, and the struggles of being a single woman in Los Angeles.
New sickle cell treatment has roots at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
CHOP pioneered a gene therapy that’s already helping patients who have sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder.
