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 There’s something disorienting about sitting in an oncologist’s office, waiting for answers. Whether it’s the first time or the tenth, the weight in the air is the same. Families cling to hope, doctors search for protocols, and patients try to understand what comes next. But far too often, a critical treatment path is left unspoken—not because it’s unavailable, but because no one brings it up. That path is clinical trials. And though these trials have led to some of the most important breakthroughs in modern oncology—from targeted therapies to immunotherapies—they remain misunderstood, underutilized, and deeply under-discussed. Despite decades of progress, fewer than 5% of adult cancer patients in the U.S. participate in clinical trials. And according to new research, only 15% of survivors even recall their doctors discussing the option with them. In communities of color, awareness and access are even lower, creating a cycle of missed opportunities and silent exclusion. The imp...

 There’s something quietly magical about mornings. Before the emails, traffic, and caffeine crashes begin, there's a window of stillness when the world feels just a little slower. For some, that time includes a jog through dew-covered streets or an early stretch session by the window. But if you’re like most people, hitting snooze is often the only movement you get before noon. What if the key to changing that isn’t a stricter alarm clock, but simply going to bed a bit earlier the night before? A new wave of research suggests that sleep patterns—specifically when you fall asleep—can influence your physical activity levels the next day, even if you don’t sleep more hours overall. That subtle shift in your bedtime routine could be the secret ingredient to moving more, feeling better, and maybe even finally sticking to your fitness goals 🛌➡️🏃 It might sound simple, almost too simple. But simplicity is often what we need when juggling long workdays, family obligations, and the cru...

If you’re a homeowner thinking about refinancing your mortgage, now might be a good time to start comparing rates—but your zip code could make a bigger difference than you think. As of Monday, July 8, the national average for a 30-year refinance loan stood at 7.00%, according to data from Zillow. While that’s slightly up from last week’s 6.95%, it’s still near a three-month low, offering a modest window of opportunity for those looking to cut long-term interest costs. That said, where you live matters. A lot. Refinance rates aren’t set by the federal government—they’re influenced by local lending conditions, borrower profiles, and even regional regulations. That’s why residents in states like California, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, New Jersey, and Tennessee are seeing relatively favorable rates ranging from 6.84% to 6.96%. Meanwhile, borrowers in West Virginia, Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, and New Mexico are dealing with rates as high as 7.10%. Take Sam and Julia...

After two years of rapid interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve has held steady throughout 2025. But with whispers of rate cuts on the horizon, this may be the best window we’ll see for locking in attractive CD (certificate of deposit) yields for years to come. Right now, the nation’s top CD rate stands at 4.60%—available through two options: a 6-month CD from Northern Bank Direct and a 19-month CD from Genisys Credit Union. For savers who prefer a longer-term commitment, 3- to 5-year CDs are offering solid rates between 4.28% and 4.40%, allowing you to lock in today’s yield all the way through 2030. Take Jack, a software engineer living in Seattle. He had a chunk of his year-end bonus set aside for the stock market, but after seeing the latest CD rates, he decided to split his funds—putting a sizable portion into a 4-year CD paying 4.40%. “Honestly, I don’t know what the market will do next. But if I can secure a 4.4% return with zero risk for the next four years, that’s a win in...

Every weekday morning, Jessica McDonald makes her way from Arlington to downtown D.C., often boarding a Virginia Railway Express train packed shoulder-to-shoulder. "Sometimes I feel like I'm in a race with the train itself—just waiting to see who moves first," she jokes. But that frustrating experience may soon be history. In a major win for infrastructure in the capital region, a joint venture between Sweden’s Skanska and Colorado-based FlatironDragados has secured a $1 billion contract to build the Long Bridge North project—an essential segment of a broader $2.3 billion overhaul designed to relieve Washington’s rail congestion once and for all. Commissioned by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, the roughly one-mile span will stretch from East Potomac Park to the busy rail interlocking near L’Enfant Plaza. Though short in length, this project marks a major turning point in how freight and passenger trains will move in and out of the D.C. metro area. Currently, a...

A massive $900 million film and television studio project is quietly reshaping the landscape of Bayonne, New Jersey. Once home to a Texaco oil refinery, this 60-acre waterfront plot is now the future site of 1888 Studios—a 1.5 million-square-foot creative campus spanning 17 buildings. Spearheaded by developer Togus Urban Renewal and built by Turner Construction, this is reportedly the largest purpose-built film studio project in the U.S. The name “1888” isn’t arbitrary. That was the year Thomas Edison invented the motion picture camera—a nod to both cinematic heritage and the beginning of a new chapter for East Coast film production. It’s a poetic detail that captures the studio’s ambition to honor the past while helping shape the industry’s future. Located at the southwest tip of Bayonne’s Bergen Point, the site is both symbolically and physically being raised—literally. Because the area sits on low ground prone to flooding, Turner will elevate the entire plot to ensure long-term re...

Tucked away in the windswept northeast corner of Norfolk lies a garden that feels like a secret, living poem—lush, layered, and utterly unexpected. East Ruston Old Vicarage is not just a garden; it’s the life’s work of Alan Gray and Graham Robeson, two men who spent the last fifty years transforming a barren plot of land into one of the most dazzling private gardens in England. When they first arrived, the land surrounding the old vicarage was bleak. Think vast prairie-like fields, barely a hedge in sight, almost no trees—and all of it just a stone’s throw from the icy gusts of the North Sea. Locals warned them off. “You can’t grow a garden here,” they said. “Too cold, too exposed, nothing survives.” But Alan and Graham weren’t deterred. They didn’t believe in impossibilities—only in challenges waiting to be unraveled. What gave them hope wasn’t some grand gardening theory, but a simple walk down a local lane. There, under a humble hedge on a south-facing slope, they spotted a cheerf...