SUMMARY: Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. Discovered following urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule, the cancer is described as more aggressive but hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective treatment options. Biden, 82, and his family are reviewing treatment plans with his doctors. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, with one in eight men diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection provides various treatment options, although survival rates decrease if the cancer spreads. Biden’s health has been a consistent concern, and his “cancer moonshot” initiative aims to reduce cancer deaths.

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by Robert Faturechi and Brandon Roberts, ProPublica, Louisiana Illuminator
May 18, 2025

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Center-Left

This article reports on a situation involving Pam Bondi, a U.S. Attorney General, and the possible ethical implications of her stock trades in Trump Media during a critical market moment. The content is investigative in nature, focusing on the financial transactions and their potential conflicts of interest, particularly with regard to insider trading laws. The tone is factual and analytical, drawing attention to the legal and ethical concerns raised by the timing of Bondi’s sales. While the article raises questions about potential misconduct, it does not explicitly accuse her of wrongdoing, maintaining a neutral stance on the issue. The emphasis on transparency and public accountability aligns with a center-left perspective, which often supports scrutiny of public officials’ financial dealings.

SUMMARY: The Laotian Sou Khuan ceremony, a ritual where a string is tied around participants’ wrists to preserve good luck and well-being, is common across Southeast Asia. In New Iberia, Laotian community activist Phanat Xanamane reflects on the tradition as a reminder of one’s roots. Laotians in the U.S. face growing fear due to aggressive deportation efforts, particularly from the Trump administration, despite their legal permanent residency. Many, originally refugees from the Vietnam War era, are now uncertain about their futures as deportation risks loom. The community struggles with navigating immigration laws, with some fearing loss of citizenship or family separation.

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