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What is Merkel cell carcinoma? The skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett, explained – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: Jimmy Buffett, the singer and businessman known for “Margaritaville,” died at age 76 from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. Merkel cell carcinoma is considered three to five times more deadly than melanoma and is diagnosed in around 3,000 people in the US each year. It is 40 times more rare than melanoma. The cancer usually forms as a lump on sun-exposed skin, commonly on the head, neck, arms, legs, or trunk. Treatment involves surgical removal of the tumor, along with nearby tissue and lymph nodes, followed by chemotherapy, radiation, and/or immunotherapy.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new sex trafficking allegations in lawsuit filed by former porn star Omunique
SUMMARY: Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new sex trafficking allegations in a lawsuit by former porn star Adria English, who claims Combs groomed her for a sex trafficking operation. English, who performed as Omunique, alleges she was forced into a cycle of abuse involving alcohol, drugs, and sexual assault, facilitated by Tamiko Thomas, who is compared to Ghislaine Maxwell in aiding Combs. This lawsuit, filed in New York, marks at least the 10th such case against Combs. English met Combs while dancing at a club, with her involvement tied to her then-boyfriend's modeling opportunities with Combs's brand.
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Dallas Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting that Left 1 Dead, 2 in Custody
SUMMARY: Dallas police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 1 a.m. on South Lancaster Road. Three robbery suspects fled an illegal game room and encountered officers. One suspect pointed a gun at an officer, leading to a struggle in which the officer fired his weapon, hitting the suspect who later died at a hospital. The other two suspects were arrested, and no officers were injured. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is expected to provide more details next week. The incident is under review, and further information will be released as available.
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Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl caused severe damage across the Caribbean, wreaking havoc in Jamaica, Barbados, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm, which was the earliest to become a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, killed at least seven people. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it destroyed or damaged 95% of homes on two islands. Jamaica experienced power outages and major structural damage. The hurricane's eye was forecasted to move near the Cayman Islands and make landfall near Tulum, Mexico. Mexico prepared shelters and evacuated areas, while tourists in places like Playa del Carmen continued their activities.
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