In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

🔬 Breakthrough Stem Cell Treatment Cures Man’s Type-2 Diabetes After 25 Years

📚 Michael Hoffen Bridges 4,000 Years with Debut Novel on Ancient Egypt

🌌 NASA Visualizes Black Hole Mysteries in Stunning New Simulation

⚖️ Local Resident Faces Harassment Charges in Watertown

💰 Central NY Market Faces Financial Instability, State Audit Discloses

🥊 Watertown to Host Thrilling Victory 36 MMA Event This Saturday

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

May 17

inner harbor battle of the wings

May 19

The German Romantics: Kyle Ramey, organ

Mother-Son Showdown

Breakthrough Stem Cell Treatment Cures Man’s Type-2 Diabetes After 25 Years

A 59-year-old man in Shanghai has been insulin-free for 33 months after undergoing a stem cell-based regenerative islet cell transplantation. This medical breakthrough, emerging after a decade of research, could significantly alter the treatment landscape for type-2 diabetes, a prevalent disease particularly acute in China, where 140 million people are affected.

Michael Hoffen Bridges 4,000 Years with Debut Novel on Ancient Egypt

Michael Hoffen, a teenage author, has published "Be A Scribe! Working for a Better Life in Ancient Egypt," inspired by "The Instruction of Khety," a 4,000-year-old Egyptian text. After translating ancient hieroglyphics with help from Egyptologists, Hoffen's novel explores the life of Pepi, an ancient Egyptian youth, highlighting the timeless human condition.

NASA Visualizes Black Hole Mysteries in Stunning New Simulation

NASA has released a video using supercomputer simulations to visualize entering a black hole. Led by astrophysicist Jeremy Schnittman at Goddard Space Flight Center, the video shows scenarios where a camera, representing an astronaut, either escapes or is captured by the black hole, illustrating complex physics concepts.

Local Resident Faces Harassment Charges in Watertown

Daquon A. Joyner, 25, has been charged by Watertown police with first-degree criminal contempt and second-degree harassment after allegedly violating a court-issued order of protection by putting the victim in a chokehold.

Central NY Market Faces Financial Instability, State Audit Discloses

A state audit has revealed poor financial management at the Central New York Regional Market Authority, noting a decline in net assets and a significant potential revenue shortfall. The audit criticizes the board’s financial oversight and suggests immediate actions to rectify the situation. The authority has accepted the findings and is working on implementing recommendations.

Watertown to Host Thrilling Victory 36 MMA Event This Saturday

Watertown is set to host the Victory 36 cage fighting championships this Saturday, with MMA action featuring fifteen matches, including a notable Muay Thai main event. The event, held at the fairgrounds arena, will also contribute part of its proceeds to support a local cancer patient. Doors open at 5 p.m., with fights starting at 6 p.m.