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Tumors in the human body contain immune cells called macrophages that are naturally capable of attacking cancer. However, the tumor environment suppresses these cells, preventing them from doing their job. Researchers at KAIST have now found a way to overcome this barrier by directly transforming immune cells already inside tumors into active cancer-fighting therapies. KAIST (President Kwang Hyung Lee) announced on the 30th that a research team led by Professor Ji-Ho Park from the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering has developed a new treatment approach. When a drug is injected directly into a tumor, macrophages already present in the…

                                Safety at Work Frankfort, KY (WorkersCompensation.com) – As schools struggle with how to protect teachers from students some legislators are considering legislation that will codify it. In Kentucky, lawmakers have introduced legislation to “strengthen protections for Kentucky’s teachers” from student violence. Ky. State Sen. Matt Nunn (R-Sadieville) said his legislation would require schools to report all attempted assaults on staff, and result in students who physically injure school staff to be expelled from school for one year. The legislation also gives local prosecutors the…

                                Labor Landscape The family-owned company that operates The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette cited mounting losses and labor constraints for its closure. A final edition is expected on Sunday, May 3.    The shuttering of the Post-Gazette comes after a three-year strike by newspaper employees who were asking management for better wages and working conditions. The strike ended in November 2025 after an appellate court ruled in favor of union workers. The Post-Gazette was found to have violated federal labor law by cutting health care benefits and failing to bargain fairly.   Reporters argue that the paper owners never…

Article source: Texas Legal Group, TXSourceBrownsville, TX, has a mix of calm neighborhoods and busy highways where collisions can happen in a moment. Many locals don’t know what to do when a crash shakes up their day or how to protect their rights after it happens. This simple guide explains what to do, who to talk to, and how Texas laws affect you when dealing with insurance or injuries. Whether you’ve had a minor fender bender or something more serious, the choices you make right after the event can impact your recovery and claim. Knowing your options can help you…

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is expected to be smaller in 2027, with one estimate coming in at 1.3%, as older adults struggle with affordability of food and housing.The COLA for 2027 could be 1.3%, according to independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson. The Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for older adults, expects COLA to be 2.5%.Both estimates for 2027 are below this year’s COLA of 2.8%. If COLA fell to 1.3%, it would mark the lowest COLA since 2021, Johnson said. Social Security’s COLA has averaged 2.6% across more than 20 years, according to the Senior…

Social Security’s trust fund depletes by late 2032 and triggers an automatic 24% benefit cut without congressional action. A typical dual-earning couple retiring in 2033 faces an $18,100 annual benefit reduction. Replacing lost income over retirement requires an additional $115,000 to $172,000 in personal savings. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here. Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to run out of reserves by late 2032, less than seven years from now. When that happens, the program will only pay what it collects in…

Are you aware of all the 2026 Social Security changes that are underway? Keeping up with the increases, payments, and tax breaks is just as essential for employees as it is for HR. Social Security benefits are a lifeline for many citizens across the US and key to retirement planning for those expecting to step down in 2026 and beyond. From the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to new tax deductions, all paired with a comprehensive shift to digital processing, adjusting expectations to fall in line with the 2026 Social Security changes in order to keep up with the system.  The…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New year, new Social Security calendar. For the millions of Americans who depend on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments, the schedule of when these benefits get issued may determine how a month goes. The good news is that the cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA, as it is colloquially referred to as — is 2.8% in 2026, giving recipients an average of an additional $56 in their pockets each month. The Social Security Administration issues payments based different schedules. For Social Security, the payments are based on birthday and are usually issued on Wednesdays; for…

1. How quickly do these stress management techniques work?Some methods, such as deep breathing, offer instant comfort, whereas others like meditation or lifestyle changes take time and show results after weeks.2. Can these techniques replace therapy?You can socialize, go out, and eat to be considered a productive agent in daily life.3. How many techniques should I practice daily?Even practising 2-3 methods regularly can lead to significant stress reduction.4. Is exercise the best method for stress relief?Physical activity is a very effective means to unwind, but it yields the best results when paired with psychological and emotional strategies.5. Can stress be…

Most entrepreneurs fail not because they don’t work hard enough but because they work on too many things that don’t matter. Brandon Willington, founder of “Where U?”, one of Australia’s fastest-growing Lead Gen education businesses learned this the hard way. In this rare sit-down, he shares 5 Lessons to navigate today’s competitive landscape. Lesson 1: Ruthless Focus Beats Perfect Ideas Like many founders, Brandon spent his early years experimenting constantly. Multiple offers. Custom services. New ideas every month. His business grew, but it was fragile and exhausting. “We were trying to do everything,” he says. “Twelve different things you could…