Archive: 2025 / 09

James Van Der Beek’s Colorectal Cancer Battle: What He’s Facing and Why Screening Matters

James Van Der Beek’s Colorectal Cancer Battle: What He’s Facing and Why Screening Matters

Actor James Van Der Beek opened up about his colorectal cancer diagnosis, the toll it’s taken, and the personal growth he’s experienced. He discovered the disease during a routine colonoscopy and now partners with Guardant Health to push early detection. The star shares how the journey reshaped his mindset and why he urges everyone to get screened. His story highlights new blood‑test options alongside traditional colonoscopy. Van Der Beek’s candidness aims to save lives through awareness.

Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Philippines, Triggers Mass Evacuations and Airport Shutdown in Hong Kong

Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Philippines, Triggers Mass Evacuations and Airport Shutdown in Hong Kong

The Category 5‑equivalent storm, Super Typhoon Ragasa, slammed the northern Philippines with winds over 215 km/h, forcing school closures and evacuating more than 10,000 residents. Taiwan’s southern coast saw towering waves, while Hong Kong halted all flights for 36 hours. Flooding, landslides and swollen rivers threaten tens of millions across the region. Emergency shelters are filling fast as authorities brace for the storm’s north‑west trek toward China’s southeast coast.

Brighton pub flats plan follows boycott over owner’s trafficking conviction

Brighton pub flats plan follows boycott over owner’s trafficking conviction

A Brighton pub shunned after its former owner’s sex trafficking conviction is set to be turned into flats. Developers are drawing up plans that will go to Brighton & Hove City Council for approval. The proposal taps into a wider trend of pub-to-housing conversions amid financial pressure on the industry and high local housing demand.