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North Texas teen seeks donor for bone marrow – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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www.nbcdfw.com – Katy Blakey – 2024-02-11 17:54:59

SUMMARY: A 15-year-old boy from Waxahachie is living with sickle cell disease and undergoing treatment at Children's Medical Center Dallas. His family and medical team are seeking a bone marrow donation to cure his disease. The odds of finding a match are lower for Black patients due to a lack of diversity in the donor pool. They are speaking out in hopes of encouraging more people to register as donors. Their story has highlighted the need for more diversity in the bone marrow donor registry to help not only the boy, but also other patients in need of a donor. To join the donor registry, visit bethematch.org.

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U.S. Coast Guard warns of ‘multiple’ shark attacks, sightings at SPI

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www.kxan.com – Gabriela Gonzalez – 2024-07-04 15:10:02

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard has warned beachgoers at South Padre Island, Texas, to avoid the water following several shark attacks and sightings. One individual was hospitalized after a severe shark attack near Beach Access 14 and Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill. South Padre Island Fire and Police Departments provided immediate treatment. To ensure safety, the Coast Guard is using drones, boats, and a helicopter for surveillance. Multiple sharks have been observed near the shoreline, but the condition of the affected individuals remains unknown.

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President Biden told governors he had medical checkup after debate and is in good health: Sources

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-04 13:55:15

SUMMARY: During a private meeting with Democratic governors, President Joe Biden disclosed he had a medical checkup following a recent debate and is in good . The checkup, conducted by a White House physician, took place a few days after the debate due to a cold and was brief, involving no major tests. This information was confirmed by two people familiar with . White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that no additional medical exams have been conducted since his last physical in February. The was first reported by Politico. ABC News has reached out to the White House for comments.

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Video shows Hurricane Beryl’s path of destruction through Jamaica, eastern Caribbean

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www.kxan.com – Mike Costanza – 2024-07-04 13:26:20

SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl caused significant destruction in Jamaica and the eastern Caribbean, with flooded bridges, uprooted trees, and flying debris. Social media showed the historic Flat Bridge in Jamaica submerged by the Rio Cobre river and debris from a hotel facade airborne. Beryl's eye wall impacted Jamaica's southern coast, causing power outages and home damage. The hurricane severely damaged 95% of homes on Mayreau and Union Island in the Lesser Antilles. In Grenada, one person died from a fallen tree, and additional fatalities were reported across Grenada, Carriacou, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and northern Venezuela.

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