Tiger Woods,DUI, Florida

Tiger Woods Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI After High-Speed Rollover Crash In Florida

Authorities say the golf icon showed signs of impairment following the incident, though alcohol was not detected during testing.


Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested March 27 following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, where authorities allege he was driving at a high rate of speed before the incident. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on South Beach Road, not far from Woods’ residence.

Investigators reported that his Range Rover overturned after attempting to avoid a collision with a truck towing a small pressure-cleaning trailer.

Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said responding officers initially suspected impairment upon arriving at the scene. “Our DUI investigators came to the scene, and Mr. Woods did (exhibit) signs of impairment,” Budensiek said to WPTV. “They did several tests on him… He was placed under arrest and taken to the Martin County Jail.”

Authorities determined that the other vehicle had been traveling northbound and was beginning to turn into a driveway when Woods approached from behind. “The driver of that vehicle looked in his mirror and saw a (Range) Rover overtaking him at high speeds,” Budensiek explained.

“He saw it coming, so he tried to edge off the side of the road, but this is a small two-lane road, and there was no shoulder … to get off the side of the road.”

Investigators say Woods attempted to swerve around the truck but clipped the trailer, causing his SUV to flip onto its side. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and managed to exit through the passenger-side door. It remains unclear whether he was wearing a seat belt at the time.

Although Woods agreed to a breathalyzer test and registered “triple zeroes,” indicating no alcohol in his system, he declined to take a urine test. Officials now believe impairment may have been caused by “some type of medication or drug,” though Budensiek acknowledged uncertainty: “We will never get definitive results as to what he was impaired on at the time of the crash.”

Woods has been charged with DUI involving property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test—both misdemeanors. He is required to remain in custody for a minimum of eight hours under Florida law.

No injuries were reported for either Woods or the other driver, and no drugs or medication were found in Woods’ vehicle. Still, Budensiek emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, “This could have been a lot worse.”

The incident adds to Woods’ history of driving-related legal issues, including a 2017 arrest for suspected DUI and a major car crash back in 2021 that left him with significant leg injuries.

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Rori Harmon,Texas , UCLA, Coach

Shoutout To The HBCU Stars Of March Madness 2026

Here are the top players from Howard, Tennessee State, and Prairie View A&M.


In 2026, during March Madness, a historic achievement was made in college basketball. Three historically Black college and university basketball programs received bids for the first time since 1994, bringing national attention to HBCUs in the tournament and proving that HBCU programs develop top-tier players capable of making a national impact. The individual performances across all three teams revealed elite-level talent, despite varying results. These players represent the best season-long statistical performers from each participating HBCU team.

Bryce Harris

Bryce Harris, a graduate guard from Brentwood, New York, plays for Howard University. During the 2025-26 season, he averaged 17.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Harris was the main scoring threat for Howard throughout the season and during its March Madness run.

Cedric Taylor III

Cedric Taylor III is a forward from Atlanta, Georgia, who is also representing Howard University. During the 2025-26 season, Taylor averaged 17.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Taylor gave HU a steady second scoring option through his interior play and rebounding abilities.

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Aaron Nkrumah

Tennessee State University’s senior guard Aaron Nkrumah is from Worcester, Massachusetts. Through his leadership in scoring and steals, Nkrumah helped Tennessee State University win both the OVC regular-season and tournament championships, earning the team a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Nkrumah stands out as an elite two-way guard for his ability to score and rebound while wreaking havoc on defense.

Travis Harper II

Travis Harper II is a guard from Columbus, Georgia, who plays for Tennessee State University. During the 2025-26 season, he averaged 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 40.1% three-point shooting. Harper became a primary scoring companion to Nkrumah while delivering dependable perimeter shooting and steady offensive production.

Dontae Horne

The 22-year-old American guard Dontae Horne from Memphis, Tennessee, represents Prairie View A&M University on the basketball court. During the 2025-26 season, the Tennessee native averaged 20.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Throughout the entire season, Horne served as the primary offensive leader for Prairie View, while ranking among the top HBCU scorers entering March Madness. 

Tai’Reon Joseph

Tai’Reon Joseph is a guard from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who plays for Prairie View A&M University. During the 2025-26 season, he put up 17.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. In their NCAA Tournament game, Joseph led the team in scoring while providing steady perimeter shooting.

Zennia Thomas

Zennia Thomas is a senior forward from Cleveland, Ohio, who transferred from Kentucky to play for Howard University. She leads Howard’s offensive attack with an average of 15.2 points and more than seven rebounds per game. Thomas guided Howard to the NCAA Tournament by delivering 15 points and six rebounds against Ohio State.

DeMya Porter

DeMya Porter is a forward from Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, who plays for Southern University. In the 2025-26 season, Porter led the team in scoring with 9.7 points per game and grabbed more than five rebounds per game while blocking 1.1 shots per contest. Porter’s impact was significant as she anchored Southern’s defense and led the team to victory in the SWAC tournament.

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OJ Da Juiceman, Medical Emergency, Police Custody

OJ Da Juiceman Suffered Medical Emergency While In Police Custody

'While in custody, OJ suffered a serious medical episode related to his Type 1 diabetes,' his management team stated.


After recording artist OJ Da Juiceman was arrested in Greene County, Georgia, by the Georgia State Patrol on March 15, he reportedly suffered a medical emergency on March 21 that required emergency treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

According to TMZ, the rapper’s management is calling his arrest unjust, stating that it has led to an emergency for OJ, who has Type 1 diabetes. They have claimed that his being in custody made his health situation worse.

“While in custody, OJ suffered a serious medical episode related to his Type 1 diabetes on March 21 and required emergency treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital. His health and safety should never have been put at risk in this way,” the artist’s management team told TMZ.

The media outlet initially reported that a state trooper alleged that OJ pointed a gun at him as the rapper drove past him on the interstate. The trooper claimed that the incident took place on the I-20 in late January. He accused OJ of tailgating and blowing his horn at the police officer, and as the rapper sped past him, that’s when the trooper said OJ pointed a handgun and sped off, driving recklessly in and out of traffic.

After the trooper caught up to OJ, the rapper allegedly again pointed the gun at him and drove away.

An investigation ensued, and authorities state they identified OJ and the Nissan Altima he was allegedly driving. OJ was arrested on multiple charges, including one felony count of aggravated assault upon a public safety officer, one misdemeanor count of pointing or aiming a gun or pistol at another, and one felony count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, along with several other misdemeanor traffic offenses. There were 10 charges in total.

However, OJ denies being in the car at the time of the incident, and said he has a witness to verify his account. A woman has submitted an affidavit stating that OJ rented a car on her behalf, but she allowed someone else to drive it. She said she does not believe OJ was driving the car when the troopers claimed he was.

OJ’s manager also says that the police know “who actually committed this offense,” but they continue to pursue charges.

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Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth Wants To Remove The Names Of Two Black Men, Women From Military Promotion List

One senior military official said the promotion list includes close to 40 officers, mostly white men but some Black and female officers remain on it.


While his reasons remain unclear, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly attempted to block the names of four Army officers, two Black men and two women, from a list of military promotions for one-star general positions, The Independent reported. 

The defense secretary reportedly removed the four officers’ names from the list himself after asking Army leaders, including Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, to do so. Still, after Driscoll allegedly refused due to the officers’ outstanding records, Hegseth took matters into his own hands. 

However, it is unclear whether he has the authority to do so. The list has been sent to the White House for final review. 

One senior military official said the promotion list includes close to 40 officers, mostly white men, but some Black and female officers remain on it. Since taking his post, Hegseth has focused on removing what he labels “woke” policies from the Pentagon, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and has promised to make all promotions “based on merit.”

The move raised eyebrows about whether the secretary targeted the four officers due to their race or gender. On a separate occasion, Hegseth allegedly wanted to block the promotion of Maj. Gen. Antoinette Gant, according to reporting, following a tense exchange between Driscoll and Hegseth’s chief of staff, Ricky Buria. Gant, who is Black, is a combat engineer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was recommended for appointment as head of the Military District of Washington, according to The Hill.

In the role, she would lead a command to provide security while also performing ceremonial duties in the nation’s capital, often making appearances alongside the sitting president at Arlington National Cemetery. Buria allegedly told Driscoll that President Donald Trump wouldn’t want to stand next to a Black female officer at military events. 

Driscoll reportedly replied, “The president is not a racist or sexist,” and Hegseth’s office eventually gave in, resulting in Gant beginning to serve in the role last summer and being promoted to two-star general in early March 2026. 

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell claimed the report is “fake news,” stating, “under Secretary Hegseth, military promotions are given to those who have earned them. Meritocracy, which reigns in this Department, is apolitical and unbiased.”

Buria also released a statement claiming the report is an attempt to create a divisive narrative.

“Whoever placed this made-up story is clearly trying to sow division among our ranks in the Department and the administration. It’s not going to work, and it will never work when this Department is led by clear-eyed, mission-driven leaders unfazed by Washington gossip,” Buria said. 

However, reports say otherwise. Gen. C.Q. Brown, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — the second African American to hold the job — was fired by Hegseth shortly after being named secretary. He also fired Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to hold the Navy’s top uniformed job. 

Both Brown and Franchetti were critical of Hegseth before his appointment, and Hegseth wasn’t shy about expressing how he felt about it.

In his book, “The War on Warriors,” Hegseth questioned whether Brown got the job on merit or because of his race.

“The military standards, once the hallmark for competency, professionalism, and ‘mission first’ outcomes, have officially been subsumed by woke priorities,” he wrote.

“You think C.Q. Brown will think intuitively about external threats and internal readiness? No chance. He built his generalship dutifully pursuing the radical positions of left-wing politicians, who in turn rewarded him with promotions.” 

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Beyonce, Unreleased music, jury trial

Suspect Accused Of Stealing Unreleased Beyoncé Music Rejects Plea Deal, Opting For Jury Trial

Kelvin Evans rejected a five-year sentence plea deal and now faces six years if convicted.


After being offered a plea deal of five years for allegedly stealing some unreleased music from recording artist Beyoncé, suspect Kelvin Evans has rejected the offer and stated that he is ready to go to trial.

The suspect appeared via video in a Fulton County courtroom on March 25 and told the court that he rejects the plea deal and is prepared to move forward.

“I’m ready for trial now,” Evans said.

According to CBS News, Evans is now facing six years in prison if he is convicted of the alleged crime. He has been charged with entering an automobile and criminal trespass by Atlanta prosecutors in connection with the incident, which purportedly took place on July 8, 2025.

Court documents reveal that Evans was accused of breaking into a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer owned by Christopher Grant, Beyoncé’s choreographer. The theft occurred during the Atlanta stop of the singer’s “Cowboy Carter Tour.”

Grant, who was with another dancer, Diandre Blue, parked the rented vehicle in a parking lot around 8:09 that evening. Upon returning to the jeep less than an hour later, they found it had been broken into. The duo informed police officers that the back window had been broken and their luggage (two suitcases) had been stolen.

Authorities say that two MacBooks, Apple headphones, some clothing and accessories, as well as hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé material, were taken. Grant told officers he was also carrying “personal sensitive information” belonging to the Grammy Award-winning artist.

Hapeville police officers arrested Evans on Aug. 26, and he was booked into the Fulton County Jail, where he has been in custody since being arrested.

In January, CBS News reported that investigators said the break-in was captured on surveillance video showing a red 2025 Hyundai Elantra believed to be connected to the crime. Fingerprints were recovered at the scene, but none of the reported stolen property was recovered.

The Queen has remained silent on the matter.

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FanArcade

From Players To Owners: How FanArcade Is Building The Future Of Black Power In Gaming

What started as a one-off cultural moment quickly evolved into a company


Black culture has long driven global entertainment. It shapes music charts, fashion cycles, and digital trends in real time. Yet, in gaming, ownership has rarely reflected influence. While Black characters and storylines have become more visible on screen, the studios building the platforms behind them remain overwhelmingly non-Black. 

Marcus Brown is determined to change that.

As the founder of FanArcade, Brown is not simply developing games. He is building a Black-owned studio that translates culture into interactive experiences while creating real pathways for underrepresented talent to enter the tech and game development industries.

Following the viral success of his Kendrick Lamar-inspired browser game tied to “Not Like Us,” Brown recognized a larger opportunity.

“People don’t just want to watch culture, they want to play it,” Brown tells BLACK ENTERPRISE. “That moment showed me there was a demand for culturally authentic gaming experiences with a low barrier to entry.”

What started as a one-off cultural moment quickly evolved into a company. Today, FanArcade creates fast, browser-based interactive games tied to music releases, fan communities, and cultural milestones. Unlike traditional console gaming, the studio’s experiences require no downloads, no expensive hardware, and no steep learning curve. Just a link and an audience ready to engage.

The approach is resonating. Cumulatively, FanArcade’s releases have generated more than 6.5 million plays and counting, proving that culturally rooted, accessible gaming can scale.

Turning Album Rollouts Into Playable Moments

One of the studio’s most notable recent activations was “No Wac-Man,” an interactive mini-game released as part of Summer Walker’s Finally Over It album rollout. Inspired by the mechanics of Pac-Man, the experience transformed a traditional promotional cycle into a participatory fan moment.

Rather than passively streaming a single or watching a teaser, fans were invited to play through an interactive extension of the album’s narrative. The game attracted approximately 160,000 to 180,000 players and became a key driver of awareness leading into the album’s release window. 

For Brown, that campaign reflects a larger shift in entertainment marketing.

“Brands want to reach audiences in our voice,” he says. “What sets FanArcade apart is that we don’t dilute culture to make it marketable. We protect it, and that’s exactly why it performs.”

The model has generated millions of modeled impressions across social media, press, and user-generated content, showing how interactive design can deepen fan loyalty while amplifying reach.

But beyond engagement metrics, the deeper mission lies within who is building these experiences.

Representation Behind the Code

FanArcade operates with an all-Black development team, a structural choice as intentional as the studio’s creative output. In an industry where Black professionals remain severely underrepresented, the company’s composition reflects a broader commitment to equity and ownership.

During Black History Month, conversations often focus on legacy and cultural impact. For Brown, true legacy in gaming must include ownership behind the scenes. Representation is not only about seeing Black characters on screen. It is about ensuring Black creators are writing the code, designing the mechanics, and leading the companies.

“We are severely underrepresented in game development,” Brown says. “To have a skilled development team that can comfortably create from the perspective of the Black community, making sure our voice is telling the story, that’s powerful.”

That power extends beyond optics. Brown argues that authenticity cannot be replicated without lived experience.

“Having Black characters on screen requires more than a darker skin texture,” he explains. “It requires lived experience and people behind the scenes who understand the why, not just the aesthetic.”

By centering development within the community, FanArcade is helping shift the industry from cultural borrowing to cultural ownership. In the context of Black History Month, that shift represents not just progress, but structural change.

Expanding Access to Tech Without Traditional Gatekeeping

Brown’s own journey informs how he hires and builds. A self-taught developer who previously worked on Fortnite, he did not follow a traditional academic pipeline into gaming.

“There is no school in the world that can teach the audacity of dreaming big,” he says. “Our team doesn’t consist of people with formal education in game design, yet they’re no less talented.”

In an industry that often prioritizes degrees and elite credentials, FanArcade evaluates creative instinct, vision, and cultural understanding. That approach creates space for aspiring developers who may have felt excluded from tech’s conventional pathways.

By emphasizing accessibility in both gameplay and in hiring, the company is lowering two barriers at once: who gets to play and who gets to build.

Redefining What Progress Looks Like

During Black History Month, conversations about advancement often center on milestones in representation. For Brown, progress is measured in ownership.

“Most video games using Black-owned IP are not developed by Black-owned studios,” he notes. “If that pendulum alone can eventually swing the opposite way, that would be significant progress.”

FanArcade’s broader ambition is to become more than a studio. Brown envisions it as a beacon for the next generation of Black innovators in interactive media, proof that cultural creators can control both narrative and infrastructure.

“My leadership journey is powered by showing the world that someone like me can be a competent developer and tech founder,” he says. “If FanArcade can become proof that someone from our background can build, lead, and own in tech, then we’ve already won.”

With millions of plays, high-profile music collaborations, and a development team redefining who belongs in gaming, FanArcade is positioning itself at the intersection of culture and ownership.

Black culture has always influenced the industry. FanArcade is working to ensure Black creators own its future.

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A'ja Wilson,

A’Ja Wilson Credits Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. For Her Leadership Qualities

Wilson crossed into the Theta Gamma Chapter at The University of South Carolina in the fall of 2017 with 60 other women.


A’ja Wilson, regarded as one of the world’s greatest basketball players, is crediting Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (AKA) for her leadership qualities.

Wilson just secured a record-breaking fourth league MVP title, her third WNBA title with the Las Vegas Aces, and was recently named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year 2025. She told the world about the sorority’s importance in a recent segment of Vogue’s “In the Bag” series, where she shared the essentials she keeps in her go-bag, which include two pairs of glasses, congestion-relief spray, Tide to Go wipes, Uno Cards, and her AKA lanyard.

Wilson crossed into the Theta Gamma Chapter at The University of South Carolina in the fall of 2017 with 60 other women. Now, as the Las Vegas Aces center, her green-and-pink lanyard is a reminder of how her sisterhood grounded her and helped her navigate the pressures of being an elite student-athlete.

“This is my AKA lanyard that I’ve had since I crossed … I am so grateful for the sisterhood that I formed in college through AKA, only because it allowed me to be a woman, it allowed me to be a young girl,” said Wilson. “Sometimes being a student-athlete, you’re kind of trapped in this world of just like gym [and] class … that was it.”

She added, “When I gained my 60 sisters, I got an opportunity to actually enjoy the college side of it […] As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become a leader … I have to credit AKA.”

Aside from her AKA lanyard, her late grandmother’s coin purse is her other prized possession in her bag.

“It’s a reminder that she’s constantly with me. I don’t put coins in it because my heart’s in it,” said Wilson.

USA Today reports that Wilson is heading back to the Las Vegas Aces and is expected to re-sign a historic $1.4 million WNBA supermax contract with the team.

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Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan, Highschool

Uno Reverse: Pinky Cole Wins Seized Georgia Home Back Amid Judge Ruling

Cole definitely knows how to make light of what most would label as a serious situation, making a parody of what people may think actually happens when someone files for bankruptcy.


Just days after making fun of her own situation, Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole can take back her Georgia home that was recently seized after a judge ruled in her favor, WSB-TV reports. 

The famous entrepreneur, whose real name is Aisha Cole, had her 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Loganville seized by the creditor Guardian Asset Management after filing for bankruptcy in early March 2026.

“On February 20, 2026, Guardian seized the Property, changed the locks, and put a notice on a street-facing window,” court documents revealed. “That Notice stated, ‘This property is under the management of Guardian Asset Management. When it is available for sale, arrangements to inspect the property may be made through a real estate broker of your choice. The property may not be entered until it is offered for sale.”

However, a federal judge and Cole’s lawyers argued that Guardian’s actions violated an automatic stay, and as a result, they must return the property. 

During the March 26 emergency hearing, the judge ordered the keys to be returned to the new “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member. After the judge noted that Guardian failed to even show up to court to argue its case against Cole.

They were then ordered to pay all of Cole’s attorney fees. 

Cole’s attorney, Jamie Christy, celebrated the win, saying, “Based on these facts, it was clear the automatic stay was violated.”

“The moment Ms. Cole filed her bankruptcy petition, she was protected by the automatic stay, meaning that no creditor can seize her personal property,” Christy said, according to TMZ

“The creditor’s refusal to return the property to the bankruptcy estate after being notified that it violated the automatic stay constituted complete indifference to bankruptcy protections.”

Cole definitely knows how to make light of what most would label as a serious situation. On TikTok, she made a parody of what people may think actually happens when someone files for bankruptcy. 

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Some followers laughed at her pain, while some pushed that her skit could be someone’s reality.

“That can definitely happen after filing for bankruptcy because life changes drastically. You have to completely shift your mindset and let go of old spending habits, sometimes even leaving material things behind so you can rebuild your life responsibly,” @extraordinarykoko2026 wrote.

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ICE, landscapers,

Homeowner Allegedly Calls ICE On Hired Contractors, Agents Say Tip-Off Didn’t Come From Her

The damage is seemingly already done against the homeowner and ICE agents on social media, with the comments section being flooded with criticism.


A Maryland homeowner is being called out for allegedly reporting Guatemalan contractors hired to do some remodeling on her home to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, but ICE is saying the tip didn’t come from inside the house. 

A video, recorded by one of the workers, Bryan Polanco, Newsweek reports, has circulated on social media of the incident where ICE agents are seen arresting the group at a job site. ICE agents are seen pointing at the workers who are standing on the roof of the Cambridge home. Polanco can be heard speaking in Spanish about the experience. “Seeing it is not the same as experiencing it,” he said. 

“I’ve seen many videos, and sadly, today I had to experience it.”

Once a ladder is brought in, the workers climb down, and agents begin making arrests. Polanco says he and his colleagues were cooperating and even asked why they were there. 

Reports claim the unidentified homeowner owes the workers $10,000 for a three-day job, which could lead to jail time if proven true under a Maryland state law that prevents a person from securing labor from another person if consent is induced by a threat or the wrongful use of notifying law enforcement of the worker’s immigration status. 

This includes withholding wages.

But an ICE official claims that’s not how things happened, labeling the action as “a targeted enforcement operation, not a tip from a caller.” “On March 23, ICE conducted targeted enforcement operations near Cambridge, Maryland, resulting in the arrest of six illegal aliens,” a spokesperson said, according to TMZ. 

“Of those arrested, several have final orders of removal—a felony—and one has been previously convicted of illegal reentry. During the encounter, the aliens refused to comply with lawful orders, taunted officers and attempted to flee. The illegal aliens ultimately complied and were taken into custody.”

With claims that some had final orders, the spokesperson continued saying, “Being in detention is a choice.”

“We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $2,600 and a free flight to self-deport now,” they continued. 

“We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S., the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return.”

However, the damage is seemingly already done against the homeowner and ICE agents on social media, with the comments section being flooded. “I hope they never know a single moment of peace for doing this,” @sciencewithtyus wrote. 

Another user said the completed work would have been undone had she been there. “The way I would have pulled out all those roof shingles before coming down,” @valecelia said.

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brain health, Black men, CTE

News You Can Use: A New Blood Test Can Predict What Age Alzheimer’s Symptoms Start

More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease.


There’s a new blood test that can predict when a person is likely to start experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis helped develop the highly accurate single blood test. It’s a part of a public-private partnership known as the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Biomarkers Consortium.

More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. Health and long-term care costs for AD and other forms of dementia were projected to reach nearly $400 billion in 2025, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Our work shows the feasibility of using blood tests, which are substantially cheaper and more accessible than brain imaging scans or spinal fluid tests, for predicting the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms,” said Dr. Suzanne E. Schindler, an associate professor in the WashU Medicine Department of Neurology.

She noted that these models could enable clinical trials of potentially preventive treatments to be conducted more quickly.

“In the near term, these models will accelerate our research and clinical trials,” Schindler added. “Eventually, the goal is to be able to tell individual patients when they are likely to develop symptoms, which will help them and their doctors to develop a plan to prevent or slow symptoms.”

Protein Forecasts Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Clock

Schindler is the senior author of the new study, which she said provides an “Alzheimer’s clock” to predict when symptoms would appear within a margin of error of three to four years.

The models that researchers developed use a protein called p-tau217 in an individual’s plasma, the liquid part of the blood, to estimate the age at which they will begin experiencing symptoms of neurodegenerative disease.

Currently, levels of p-tau217 in the plasma can be used to help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s in patients with cognitive impairment.

These tests are not recommended in cognitively unimpaired individuals outside of clinical trials or research.

“We aimed to use measurements from a single plasma sample to estimate not only the probability of a cognitively unimpaired individual with positive AD biomarkers developing AD symptoms but also when they would be likely to develop symptoms,” researchers wrote in Nature Medicine, where the study was published.

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