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Doctor: Breast cancer rates rising among younger women

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Aspirus Health Care experts are warning that more women in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer, reflecting a national trend that researchers are working to better understand. While breast cancer remains most common among older women, studies show rates are increasing among younger women, particularly those younger than 50. Researchers believe the trend is likely linked to several factors rather than a single cause, according to an Aspirus news release. Dr. Andrew Huang, radiation oncologist for Aspirus Cancer Care and ...

Trump’s diesel deal with Putin will help fuel war on Ukraine

The world misses Lindsey Graham, and never more than now as President Donald Trump sides more decidedly with Vladimir Putin in his war against Ukraine and Europe. The late senator might have been able to persuade the President to avoid this moral and strategic mistake. Mr. Trump announced late Friday that the U.S. will buy up to 4.8 million tons (nearly 36 million barrels) of Russian diesel fuel in stages. That includes an “immediate” supply of 300,000 tons, another 500,000 in November, and one million “immediately thereafter.” The delivery of another three million tons is ...

Being aware of ‘Move Over Law,’ farm vehicles on road

The Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers this month about what they should do if they come across a first responder or motorist stopped on the side of the road, or a farm vehicle moving slowly. This week, WSP troopers in every region will place extra emphasis on enforcing Wisconsin’s Move Over Law. Troopers will also take steps to educate motorists by handing out informational flyers to those who get stopped for violating the law. The increased enforcement and education efforts will lead into National Move Over Day, set for Saturday. Over the past five years, 128 people in ...