Russian scientists are finalizing work on a new, groundbreaking cancer vaccine due to be released next year, according to Alexander Gintsburg, the head of the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology. The Gamaleya Center created the Sputnik V Covid-19 inoculation in August 2020, one of the first to be developed in the world. Gintsburg made the remarks in an interview with RT’s Roman Kosarev on Tuesday, linking the cancer drug breakthrough to the rapid development of Covid vaccination methods. Seven patents have already been treated, he said, adding that the technology was fully domestically developed. Work on the new vaccine was a multi-stage process. It started around the middle of 2022 when researchers realized that the mRNA technology underlying many Covid vaccines held great promise, according to Gintsburg. The new drug is a therapeutic vaccine to be administered to those already diagnosed with cancer, the Gamaleya chief said. It causes the patient’s immune system to start destroying malignant cells. The shot enables Cytotoxic lymphocytes, or white blood cells, that appear in the body of a vaccinated person to recognize foreign proteins (antigens) on the surface of tumor cells. Cytotoxic lymphocytes then find foreign, metastasizing cells and destroy them throughout the body. “This technology also offers a significant advantage as it enables the production of a very high concentration of the target protein required to activate the immune system, even exceeding the levels needed to train the immune system to distinguish between self and foreign proteins,” he said. The new vaccine is a truly personalized product, according to Gintsburg, who explained that individual drugs will be created for every patient because no two tumors are alike. The researchers demonstrated its effectiveness in treating mice using an animal model of melanoma. Currently, they are developing models for treating other oncological diseases, including non-small-cell lung cancer, which reportedly is the most frequently diagnosed cancer with the highest mortality rate. This type does not respond well to the existing treatment methods in oncology, such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. “That’s why we are now creating such a model,” Gintsburg said. Other models for oncological diseases will also be developed, including for pancreatic cancer and certain types of kidney cancer. Speaking about the new vaccine’s release date, the Gamaleya chief said that by around September 2025 work will begin at the Hertsen Oncological Research Institute and the Blokhin Cancer Center to introduce the treatment for real world patients. In the initial stages, the jab will be tested and its effectiveness demonstrated on a limited group of people. “Once this technology is registered by the ministry of health, I hope it will expand rapidly and be implemented in other medical treatment centers across our country,” Gintsburg concluded.
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KATIE Price has revealed the real reason she no longer shares pictures of Bunny and Jett online. The star, 46, is mum to five kids – her eldest is 22-year-old Harvey Price, whose father is former professional footballer Dwight Yorke . Advertisement 4 Katie Price has revealed the real reason she no longer shares pictures of Bunny and Jett online Credit: YouTube 4 Katie is a mum-of-five Credit: katieprice/Instagram The Celebrity Big Brother winner also shares Princess, 17, and Junior, 18, with her ex-husband Peter Andre. And she has two younger children, Bunny, 10, and Jett, 11, with her third husband, Kieran Hayler. But Katie has now revealed why she doesn’t post photos of her two youngest children. Speaking to magician James Phelan on his podcast How To Be Famous, she discussed the fact that Harvey, Junior and Princess grew up on a TV show and have been in the limelight from a young age as a result. Advertisement Read More on Katie Price price to pay Katie Price reveals heartbreaking way Harvey deals with fame JUNGLE WARS I’m A Celeb's full of two-faced snakes but I want kids on it, says Katie Price Katie said: “They’re very good with the media. “But I don’t even do pictures with [Jett and Bunny].” James asked if it’s because they’re not interested in the limelight, to which Katie responds: “I think it’s different now. “When Junior and Princess were growing up it was all newspaper and magazines and there wasn’t social media . Advertisement Most read in Celebrity GETTING LIPPY Helen Flanagan hits back at trolls after she's cruelly mocked for huge lips LO & BEHOLD The secrets behind Lindsay Lohan’s rumoured '£235k new face' Cracking Christmas 4 tricks Christmas whizz Kirstie Allsopp swears by ONLY POUNDS The OnlyFans stars earning more stripping off than Premier League footballers “So they’ve grown up with it that way, whereas Jett and Bunny are in the social media world and it can be a nasty world with all the trolling, so it’s different.” Watch the moment Katie Price's ex Kris Boyson says he'll 'fight ALL of her exes' as they all turn up to same Xmas event The star went on: “I don’t even put pictures of them up anymore because they’re going to big school and I want them to have their identity. It’s just all different. “I don’t do all the reality shows and things like that and I would do it again yes as I think it’d be more interesting now than it ever was.” Earlier this year, the former glamour model had been locked in a feud with her ex-husband Kieran Hayler over allowing their nine-year-old to use social media . Advertisement Back in November of last year, Kieran slammed Katie for letting Bunny film online content , asking, "Where is the parental protection and safe guarding?" She was also banned from TikTok for being underage, with the platform setting a strict thirteen-plus age requirement. 4 Katie said Princess and Junior grew up without social media Credit: Rex 4 Katie was locked in a feud with her ex for letting their kids on social media Credit: Getty AdvertisementVOA Persian: Restrictions persist on female political prisoners in Vakilabad
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Mae Sot, a town on the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak province, is notorious as a hub for cross-border human trafficking and transnational organised crime run by Chinese mafia syndicates. Despite this, government action has been grossly inadequate to combat the problem. During a recent visit to Mae Sot to review anti-human trafficking efforts, Pol Lt Gen Prachuab Wongsuk, acting deputy national police chief, identified the town as the country's top hotspot for cross-border human trafficking, online scams, gambling, and other illegal activities. This is not surprising. Each year, thousands of victims from various countries are lured by fake high-paying job offers to work in Thailand, but are funnelled through Mae Sot to Myawaddy, Myanmar's border town opposite Mae Sot, to work for Chinese scam operations. According to victims, they are swept through immigration at Bangkok's international airports and driven through border checkpoints to Mae Sot without issue. Some are even flown directly to Mae Sot. Undeniably, local corruption is involved. Once in Myawaddy, the victims are imprisoned, their phones confiscated, they are forced into debt bondage, and are forced to scam people worldwide. Those who refuse or fail to meet quotas face torture, including beatings, electrocution, and other abuse. They must pay a ransom if they want to be released. While the Chinese operators carry out the torture, the facilities are guarded by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) and the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), two armed groups operating in Myanmar's Karen State. In addition to Thais, human trafficking victims come from various countries, including Laos, the Philippines, Iraq, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Morocco, Kenya, and others. On Oct 26, the Civil Society Network for Victim Assistance in Human Trafficking, a human rights NGO, sent an open letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, calling for the immediate rescue of 110 victims and action to stop Chinese syndicates using Mae Sot to traffic people into Myanmar. The group also appealed to the BGF, DKBA, the Defence Ministry, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for rescue operations. Nothing has happened. Several embassies have contacted the network to help rescue their citizens held by Chinese mafia groups, pushing the number of human trafficking victims seeking help to over 500. Thailand can no longer ignore this issue. According to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, online scams run by these Chinese criminal networks cost Thailand at least 50 million baht every day. This not only harms the country's productivity but also worsens its struggling economy. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that East and Southeast Asia lost between $18–37 billion to online scams in 2023 -- around 648 billion to 1.3 trillion baht. Meanwhile, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) estimated these syndicates globally stole nearly $64 billion a year, or about 2.28 trillion baht. Apart from economic damage, the criminal networks have co-opted political and business elites in host countries, worsening corruption, fueling money politics and undermining democratic principles. While the scam compounds operate in Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, Thailand cannot deny its role as a transit hub for trafficking victims exploited by these Chinese syndicates. According to Usip, thousands of victims from 60 countries have been trafficked and enslaved in the Southeast Asian scam industry. This level of crime would not be possible if Thailand were more effective in stopping it. The acting deputy police chief recently visited a group of scam victims in Mae Sot on Nov 12. His team found a group of Chinese people who had arrived suspiciously, claiming they were tourists heading to Pattaya but had been unknowingly driven to Mae Sot by a taxi driver. The police freed all concerned, including the taxi driver, and announced to the media that they had rescued a group of Chinese people from human trafficking. Case closed. This is not just inefficiency; it's a dangerous failure of duty that allows human trafficking to continue unchecked. It's true that the power, reach, and advanced technology of the cyber fraud industry require international cooperation to stop and punish them. However, Thailand cannot ignore its responsibility to take legal action against crimes happening within its borders -- especially against corrupt officials and those involved in money laundering. Additionally, the government must address the telecommunications infrastructure enabling these online call centres. Thailand must stop being a silent partner in this transnational crime before more lives are destroyed.
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Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey, lawmaker says A New Jersey lawmaker from part of the state where several mysterious drones have been spotted in recent week says the devices appear to avoid detection by traditional methods. Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia was among state officials who met Wednesday with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security. She says lawmakers were told the drones have dodged detection by helicopters and radio. Fantasia says DHS described the devices as up to 6 feet in diameter and sometimes traveling with their lights off. The Morris County Republican made the comments in a post on X shortly after she and several other state and local lawmakers met with state police and Homeland Security officials. Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the Year NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange for the first time and be named Time magazine's Person of the Year. Thursday's events will be a notable moment of twin recognitions for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who has long seen praise from the business world and media as a sign of success. Four people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press that Trump was expected to be on Wall Street on Thursday to mark the ceremonial start of the day's trading, while a person familiar with the selection confirmed that Trump had been selected as Time's Person of the Year. Rape allegation against Jay-Z won’t impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z won’t impact the NFL's relationship with the music mogul. Jay-Z's company Roc Nation has produced some of the NFL’s entertainment presentations including the Super Bowl halftime show. A woman who previously sued Sean “Diddy” Combs alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 amended the lawsuit Sunday to include an allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z says the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Ohio politician proposes make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he's introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield. A fight ensued and police had to use pepper spray to disperse the players. Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield famously planted a flag in the middle of the field at Ohio State after the Sooners beat the Buckeyes in 2017. Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre last year at a memorabilia show and angrily accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of deliberately going down on a record-breaking sack. The tense exchange is shown in the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “The New York Sack Exchange." It chronicles the Jets’ fearsome foursome defensive line of the 1980s that included Gastineau. Gastineau set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 1984, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan broke the mark when he sacked Favre in 2002 in a game between the Giants and Packers. Many have accused Favre of purposely taking the sack so Strahan could set the single-season record with 22 1/2. What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected Lawyers in the Alex Jones bankruptcy case are now in discussions on what could happen next after a federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet. The next steps remained unclear Wednesday as the judge ordered the trustee who oversaw the auction to come up with a new plan. Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston rejected the bid late Tuesday, saying there was too much confusion about The Onion’s bid. The bankruptcy case was in the wake of the nearly $1.5 billion that courts have ordered Jones to pay for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut a hoax. Sandy Hook families had backed The Onion’s bid. NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret. Nike is committed to helping the league continue expanding its worldwide reach. The league and the apparel giant announced Wednesday a 10-year partnership extension. The NFL and Nike will focus on working together to grow the game’s global reach, increase participation, develop new talent, and expand the football fan base. Nike, the world’s largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel, has been the NFL’s exclusive provider of uniforms and sideline, practice and base layer apparel for all 32 NFL teams for 12 years. George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89 NEW YORK (AP) — George Joseph Kresge Jr., otherwise known to TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89. Kreskin’s friend and former road manager, Ryan Galway, says he died Tuesday at his home in Caldwell, New Jersey. Kreskin launched his television career in the 1960s and remained popular for decades, appearing with everyone from Merv Griffin to Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon. Fans would welcome, if not entirely figure out, his favorite mind tricks — whether correctly guessing a playing card chosen at random, or, most famously, divining where his paycheck had been planted among the audience. He also hosted a show in the 1970s, gave live performances and wrote numerous books. Albertsons sues Kroger for failing to win approval of their proposed supermarket merger Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history has crumbled. The two companies have accused each other of not doing enough to push their proposed alliance through, and Albertsons pulled out of the $24.6 billion deal on Wednesday. The bitter breakup came the day after a federal judge in Oregon and a state judge in Washington issued injunctions to block the merger, saying that combining the two grocery chains could reduce competition and harm consumers. Albertsons is now suing Kroger, seeking a $600 million termination fee, as well as billions of dollars in legal fees and lost shareholder value. Kroger says the legal claims are “baseless.” Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage at the Academy Women’s Luncheon to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation. The singer-actor has been public about her mental health struggles, revealing she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Gomez was the keynote speaker Tuesday at the event held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with attendees including Ariana Grande, Olivia Wilde, Amy Adams, Pamela Anderson, Rita Wilson, Ava DuVernay and Awkwafina.
ATLANTA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. (“Streamline” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STRM), a leading provider of solutions that enable healthcare providers to proactively address revenue leakage and improve financial performance, today announced that it will release its financial results for the three month period ended October 31, 2024 on Monday December 16, 2024 after the close of the financial markets. The Company will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 9:00 AM ET to review results and provide a corporate update. Interested parties can access the call by joining the live webcast: click here to register . You can also join by phone by dialing 877-407-8291. A replay of the conference call will be available from Tuesday December 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET to Thursday December 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET by dialing 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415 with conference ID 13750374. An online replay of the presentation will also be available for six months following the presentation in the Investor Relations section of the Streamline website, www.streamlinehealth.net . About Streamline Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRM) enables healthcare organizations to proactively address revenue leakage and improve financial performance. We deliver integrated solutions, technology-enabled services and analytics that drive compliant revenue leading to improved financial performance across the enterprise. For more information, visit www.streamlinehealth.net . Source: Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. Company Contact Jacob Goldberger Vice President, Finance 303-887-9625 jacob.goldberger@streamlinehealth.net
SUMMARY (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected Care1 database with over 4.8 million patient records. Exposed data included names, addresses, medical histories, and Personal Health Numbers (PHNs). Responsibility for the breach and its duration remains unclear. Healthcare data breaches are increasing, posing significant privacy risks. Stronger cybersecurity measures are essential for protecting sensitive patient information. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler recently discovered a massive database belonging to Care1, a Canadian company that provides AI-powered software solutions to optometrists. The database, containing over 4.8 million records of patient information (with a total size of 2.2 TB), was left completely unprotected, exposing sensitive data like patient names, addresses, medical histories, and even their unique Personal Health Numbers (PHNs). Care1 is a specialized healthcare technology company with over 170 partner optometrists and over 150,000 patient visits managed using their software. They specialize in eyecare disruption using artificial intelligence, leveraging advanced software engineering and extensive partnership networks. According to Fowler’s investigation, published by vpnMentor, the exposed data included detailed eye exam reports with patient information, doctor’s notes, and images. Eye exam reports were in PDF format and included patient PII, doctor’s comments, and images. In addition, CSV and XLS spreadsheets were also part of the exposed database and listed patients with home addresses, Personal Health Numbers (PHNs), and other health-related information, including doctor’s comments and images from the eye exams. For your information, in the Canadian healthcare system, a Personal Health Number (PHN) is a unique identifier that ensures a patient’s health information is accessible to all providers. While the PHN itself might not directly lead to financial fraud, it can be a valuable piece of information for criminals to build a comprehensive profile of an individual. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s unclear whether the database was directly owned and managed by Care1 or handled by a third-party contractor. It is also unclear for how long it remained exposed or whether it was accessed by any unauthorized individual unless an internal forensic audit is conducted. According to Fowler’s blog post , he sent a responsible disclosure notice to the company and public access was restricted promptly. With the increasing reliance on digital systems in healthcare , the potential for data breaches is also increasing. This level of exposure poses significant privacy risks for patients, as their medical information could be misused for identity theft or other malicious activities. In 2023, Fowler discovered a non-password-protected database belonging to Indian medical diagnostics firm Redcliffe Labs, containing over 12 million records, including sensitive patient data like medical scans and test results. These incidents reflect the need for heightened security measures within the healthcare sector. Companies like Care1, which handle sensitive patient information, must prioritize stringent cybersecurity measures, including strong encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. RELATED TOPICS 7TB of Healthcare Data Leak Affects 12 Million Patients AI Firm’s Server Exposed 5.3 TB of Mental Health Records How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Impacting Modern Healthcare Dark Web Sales Fuel 32% Increase in Healthcare Cyberattacks AI in Healthcare: ChatGPT Helps Boy Get Diagnosis After Doctors FailVANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say. The CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association, Ian Tostenson, said the shows that ended Sunday had an effect that went far beyond other concert or sporting events in the city. Tostenson said Monday that his group estimates there was a $25 million boost for Metro Vancouver’s establishments for each of the three show days. In comparison, a sold-out, highly anticipated Vancouver Canucks playoff game brings an estimated $3 million a day in economic impact, Tostenson said. “In the context of comparing to anything else, it’s not even believable almost — it’s such a huge impact,” Tostenson said. “I was out a little bit on Friday and Saturday, and every place I went to was absolutely lined up and packed.” Tostenson said the concerts rivalled the Olympics in drawing fans from regions far beyond what a typical playoff hockey game would, and while it is difficult to compare the 2010 Winter Games to the Taylor Swift weekend, the events were in the same magnitude in daily impact on restaurants. “The financial impact of the Olympics was massive, (but) it was spread out over a couple weeks in different venues and stuff,” he said. “So, you didn't sort of feel this concentration that you saw with Taylor Swift.” Tostenson also said Swifties bumped up business across Metro Vancouver all weekend, with one major restaurant owner with multiple locations reporting full capacity not just at its downtown location but also in North Vancouver and Olympic Village. He credits the festive mood brought by fans that had an emotional effect on people in general, which in turn has a major impact on restaurants, an industry built largely on discretionary spending. People consume more when the mood is right, he said. “From a financial point of view, the Olympics probably had a bigger impact,” Tostenson said. “But ... I'm going to venture to estimate that this, on a daily basis compared to the Olympics, was stronger.” Telecommunications giant Rogers said data used during the last show was enough to stream Swift's entire music catalogue 9,450 times. It said in a statement that fans on the company's network set a Canadian record when they used more than 11 terabytes of mobile data in just a few hours at BC Place. The company's chief technology officer Mark Kennedy said Monday that is the equivalent of uploading 307,000 photos and 2,180 hours of video streaming. The previous record was set Nov. 21, when fans at Swift's concert in Toronto used 7.4 terabytes of data on the Rogers network. Music industry publication Pollstar also said Monday that Swift's 149-show worldwide tour brought in revenue of US$2.2 billion in its 20-month run. Vancouver Police thanked residents and visitors for a "safe and memorable weekend." Const. Tania Visintin said in a social media post that police spent months preparing for the shows. "We've had so much fun meeting people of all ages from all around the world, trading friendship bracelets and showing what a great city it can really be when we all look out for one another," she said. Thirteen Swift-themed lighting installations were set up at locations around the city to celebrate the singer's arrival. Suzanne Walters, a spokeswoman for Destination Vancouver, said most of the lit-up letters will be coming down over the next few days, but the “Swiftcouver” display downtown will stay until Dec. 13 — Swift’s birthday. Walters said the letters will be reused for holiday displays over the month of December and then be part of a pool of rentable supplies. Swift told the 60,000 fans in BC Place at Sunday's show that they were part of a tour seen by 10 million people, and that it was the most thrilling chapter of her life to date. She said the legacy of the tour will be "a space of joy and togetherness and love" that the fans have created. Swiftie Alaina Robertson echoed Swift's sentiments after the show, saying she shed lots of tears watching the "once in a lifetime" spectacle. Robertson — who travelled from Camas, Wash., for the show and wore a "Reputation" inspired outfit along with a temporary silver bedazzled snake tattoo — said she doesn't think any other concert will be able to compare. "It's going to be hard to beat," she said of the show. "She's changing the world of music. She's changing entertainment entirely, and to be at the tour with the crowd here, getting to do the friendship bracelets, getting to get dressed up — it's just love and joy and friendship, and it's been really magical to be a part of it." Fan accounts on social media platform X have posted photos showing a number of television and music stars at BC Place Sunday night, including actors Jenna Fischer, Aubrey Plaza and Jesse Tyler Ferguson as well as Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. — With files from Ashley Joannou, Brieanna Charlebois and The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian PressCINCINNATI (AP) — Saturday's wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * CINCINNATI (AP) — Saturday's wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? CINCINNATI (AP) — Saturday’s wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals (8-8) win their fourth straight for the first time this season and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but they also finally made enough plays late to win a close game. Seven of their previous eight losses were by one score. And Cincinnati also got a win over one of the league’s better teams. Its seven previous victories came against sub-.500 teams. Joe Burrow, in the midst of the best season of his career, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime to win it 30-24. The final drive followed two critical stops by the Cincinnati defense. “We’ve known we had a good football team all along,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “And those (close) games are disappointing that we came up short, but they didn’t change our process. They didn’t change what our guys believed in. We didn’t have to change everything we did. We still believed in what we were doing. And now we’ve won four in a row, and we have to make it five in a row.” The playoffs are still a long shot. To get there, the Bengals will have to go into Pittsburgh and beat the Steelers next weekend in the regular-season finale and also count on other bubble teams losing. What’s working The Bengals are playing their best football of the season. Burrow, battered by the Denver pass rush, completed nearly 80% of his passes in piling up 412 yards and three touchdowns. It marked his eighth straight game with at least 250 yards and three touchdown passes, extending his NFL record. ... Receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who had nine catches for 102 yards against the Broncos, could finish the season with the receiving triple crown — most catches, yards and touchdowns. What needs help The offensive line continues to struggle, even with the return of starting left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Burrow rarely had a clean pocket, was constantly on the run and was sacked seven times and hit 15 times. Stock up The Cincinnati defense, much maligned this season, forced two Denver punts in overtime. The second one led to the Bengals’ game-winning drive. Linebacker Germaine Pratt intercepted Bo Nix to end a Denver drive in the fourth quarter. “For them to rise up and get those two stops and allow the offense a shot to go win it (is) big-time stuff,” Taylor said. Higgins caught 11 passes for 131 yards and was the recipient of all three of Burrow’s touchdown passes. “Everybody can see what kind of player he is,” Burrow said of Higgins, who is playing this season with the franchise tag. “He elevates us to a different level when he’s playing like that.” Stock down Kicker Cade York, who was signed in early December to fill in for the injured Evan McPherson, had a chance to win the game with 2:49 left in overtime, but his 33-yard field-goal attempt bounced off the left upright. Injuries RB Chase Brown sprained his ankle in an awkward slide as the Bengals tried to run out the clock in regulation. ... OT Amarius Mims suffered an injury to his right hand. Key number Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 499 — total yards by the Bengals against Denver. Next steps The Bengals finish the season at Pittsburgh. The Steelers beat them 44-38 on Dec. 1. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement Advertisement