Globe Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
Surgical Clips Market to hit USD 1.8 billion by 2032, says Global Market Insights Inc.
Surgical clips industry is projected to witness a CAGR of 11.9% during the period 2024-2032. This growth can be attributed to growing number of surgical interventions globally. Surgical clips industry is projected to witness a CAGR of 11.9% during the period 2024-2032. This growth can be attributed to growing number of surgical interventions globally.
Benzinga - Dec 18th, 2024
Medical Ventilator Market Set for Robust Growth Expected to Reach US$ 4.8 Billion by 2034 | Fact.MR Report
Rockville, MD , Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Medical Ventilator Market is estimated at US$ 1.9 billion in 2024 and is foreseen to increase at a CAGR of 9.9% during the next 10 years (2024 to 2034), estimates Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, in its recently updated research report.Rising cases of chronic respiratory disorders and a surge in the cases of COVID-19 mutations across the world are creating lucrative opportunities for medical ventilator suppliers. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the major disorders hampering the health of many individuals. Most of these patients require air respiratory devices to combat the adverse effects of COPD. According to the World Health Organization, in low- and middle-income economies, approximately 90% of COPD patients under the age of 70 pass away. Ups and downs in cases related to corona variants are expected to drive the need for medical ventilators in healthcare settings across the world. Technological advancements, advent of advanced portable breathing technologies, and clearance of the latest medical ventilators will boost the profits of manufacturers. Strategic moves by companies to consolidate their market position through the acquisition of new or small companies and collaborations with other players are expected to be highly observed over the coming years. For More Insights into the Market, Request a Sample of this Report: https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=4727Key Takeaways from Market Study:The global medical ventilator market is calculated to reach US$ 4.8 billion by 2034.The United States is expected to account for 44.5% of the North American market share in 2024.Demand for medical ventilators in Japan is forecasted to rise at a CAGR of 10.4% in the coming 10 years.Non-invasive medical ventilator demand is anticipated at a market value of US$ 1 billion in 2024.Transport and portable medical ventilator sales are projected to reach US$ 2.2 billion by 2034."Integration of advanced ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Pcworld - Dec 18th, 2024
HP Omen Transcend 32 review: An expensive 4K monitor, worth every penny
At a glanceExpert's RatingProsAttractive design with well-executed RGB-LED accentsUSB-C with up to 140 watts of Power DeliveryWide color gamut, extremely good color accuracyExcellent motion performanceConsStand is slightly unstableModest HDR brightnessMore expensive than most alternativesOur Verdict The HP Omen Transcend 32 is pricey even for a 32-inch 4K OLED monitor, but makes up for that with great USB-C connectivity and top-tier SDR image quality.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayBest Prices Today: HP Omen Transcend 32RetailerPrice$1299.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketThe latest generation of 32-inch 4K OLED monitors are my personal favorite displays of 2024. Immersive and sharp, they deliver color performance and contrast that was impossible to obtain from any monitor just half a decade ago. However, most focus rather narrowly on PC and console gaming. The HP Omen Transcend 32 bucks that trend with a wide range of connectivity and features that make it equally suited for work and play.HP Omen Transcend 32 specs and featuresThe HP Omen Transcend 32’s basic features will be familiar to anyone shopping for a 32-inch 4K OLED monitor in 2024. It has a 32-inch 16:9 aspect ratio display, 3840×2160 resolution, and a Samsung QD-OLED panel with a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz. Many 32-inch 4K OLED monitors offer these same specifications.Display size: 32-inch 16:9 curved widescreenNative resolution: 3840×2160Panel type: QD-OLED 10-bitRefresh rate: Up to 240HzAdaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Nvidia G-Sync, VESA Adaptive SyncHDR: Yes, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 CertifiedPorts: 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10), 1x USB-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode and 140 watts of Power Delivery, 1x USB-C upstream, 3x USB-A 3.2 downstream, 1x USB-C downstream, 1x 3.5mm audio line outVESA mount: Yes, 100x100mmSpeakers: 2x 3-watt speakersPrice: $1,299.99 MSRPConnectivity is where the Transcend 32 begins to go off-script. It has support for both HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 (though DisplayPort only supports UHBR10 data rates, which isn’t much different from DisplayPort 2.0). The cherry on top is a USB-C port with DisplayPort and 140 watts of Power Delivery. Many competitors lack USB-C or offer a USB-C port with much more limited Power Delivery.Further reading: See our roundup of the best 4K monitors to learn about competing products.HP Omen Transcend 32 designThe HP Omen Transcend 32 makes a strong first impression. The white colorway I received has a modern, distinctive look, while a black option is available for a darker, more serious style.A glance at the front of the monitor shows an understated look with slim bezels on three sides and a small chin at the bottom. The rear design stands out, however, thanks to a great RGB-LED light bar. Its brightness and shape set it apart from most competitors, which typically use circular LED bars placed tightly around the stand neck. Some, like the Acer Predator X32, don’t have an RGB-LED light at all.Matthew Smith / FoundryThe monitor’s material quality is solid but doesn’t fully justify the price. Plastic is the primary material, and while sturdy and resistant to flexing, it lacks the premium texture or feel of alternatives like Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G8 line, which uses a more luxurious metal panel design. The stand design follows suit. It’s functional, but plain, with unremarkable plastic construction over its metal skeleton.The stand offers significant height adjustment and is easy to position, but my test unit’s base was not perfectly level, causing minor wobble when jostled. Ergonomic adjustment includes height, tilt, and rotation up to 90 degrees for use in landscape orientation. It can’t swivel, however.These limitations may push users to replace the stand with a third-party arm. Fortunately, the monitor supports a 100x100mm VESA mount for third-party arms, though a bundled bracket is required for VESA mounting.The HP Omen Transcend 32 may look and feel like a gaming monitor, but HP positions it as a display for both gamers and creative professionals.HP Omen Transcend 32 connectivityHP equips the Omen Transcend 32 with an impressive range of connectivity options. It includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10), and a USB-C input with DisplayPort Alternate Mode, providing four video inputs — all capable of supporting 4K resolution at the monitor’s maximum refresh rate of 240Hz.The USB-C port is a highlight, as it provides up to 140W of USB Power Delivery, far surpassing most competitors. 4K OLED monitors often omit USB-C entirely or offer significantly lower Power Delivery. 140 watts is enough to power Windows laptops with entry-level discrete graphics, any integrated graphics laptop, or a MacBook Pro.There’s one small caveat here: The monitor makes this power available via a gigantic 480-watt external power brick. I don’t normally comment on a monitor’s external power brick, as it’s usually small, but this one is a chonker.Additional USB ports include a USB-C upstream port, three USB-A 3.2 downstream ports, and one USB-C downstream port. While that’s strong connectivity, the lack of a USB-B upstream port may be an issue for users with older desktops that lack USB-C compatibility.A 3.5mm audio line-out is available for audio-out. There’s no eARC support, which is a minor drawback compared to competitors like the Alienware AW3225QF, which features HDMI with eARC — a useful addition for connecting soundbars. The Alienware lacks USB-C with video and power delivery, though, and I’d trade eARC for USB-C any day of the week.Finally, the Omen Transcend 32 uses a rear-facing port layout rather than the more common downward-facing design. It makes connecting cables easier in typical setups but can complicate wall mounting.HP Omen Transcend 32 audioThe HP Omen Transcend 32 has four downward-firing 3W speakers integrated into the bottom of the monitor. They’re surprisingly capable, providing ample volume and clear, crisp sound across games and music. The speakers lack bass and have a relatively narrow soundstage, but they outperform every other 4K 240Hz monitor I’ve tested with the sole exception of LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B, which has an impressive “Pixel Sound” audio system.HP Omen Transcend 32 featuresThe HP Omen Transcend 32 may look and feel like a gaming monitor, but HP positions it as a display for both gamers and creative professionals, dubbing it the “portal between gaming and creating.” The monitor’s features support the marketing.The on-screen menu is accessed via a joystick located on the rear-right side of the monitor, a common setup. However, HP sets itself apart with its on-screen menus, which are noticeably larger and easier to read than those of most competitors. This is especially helpful if you’re leaning back from the display or don’t have perfect 20/20 vision.Matthew Smith / FoundryThe menus are logically organized and include a broad range of image quality adjustments, such as preset modes, fine-tuning for color temperature, gamma, and full color calibration. That’s good news for creators.Additional creator-focused tools include video and filmmaker overlays, the ability to isolate the blue channel, and options for adjusting the downstream RGB signal. While in HDR mode, the monitor allows for adjusting the clipping level — a rare feature in 4K 240 Hz OLED monitors — but curiously, it doesn’t allow for direct HDR brightness adjustments, which would be a welcome addition.While the on-screen menus are great, HP also provides monitor controls through its Omen Gaming Hub software. This is usually quicker and easier than accessing the on-screen menu, and HP’s software works well. Most major competing brands offer similar software but smaller budget brands (like AOC, Spectre, or Innocn) typically don’t. Omen Gaming Hub software can also control other Omen devices, so it’s especially useful if you own an Omen laptop or Omen gaming peripherals.The Omen Transcend 32 has a KVM switch and HP’s unique “Omen Gear Switch,” which simplifies managing USB devices connected to the monitor when using multiple PCs. This allows users to toggle which PC the USB devices communicate with.Warranty coverage is good, as well. HP provides a three-year warranty for the Omen Transcend 32. Alienware and Samsung have three-year warranties on their competitive 4K OLED displays, but LG provides just two years for the LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B.HP Omen Transcend 32 SDR performanceHP’s Omen Transcend 32 has a 32-inch Samsung QD-OLED panel with a native resolution of 3840×2160. We’ve tried dozens of QD-OLED monitors at this point, and all of them perform similarly. However, the HP Omen Transcend 32 scores a few small victories to deliver ever-so-slightly better SDR than most competitors.Matthew Smith / FoundryOLED monitors aren’t especially bright in SDR. The HP Omen Transcend 32 doesn’t change that, but its maximum sustained SDR brightness of 257 nits is towards the upper end of what’s typical from a 4K OLED monitor. The monitor also has an effective anti-glare finish that does a good job of minimizing glare.The Transcend 32’s brightness isn’t enough to keep the monitor comfortable in unusually bright situations, like a living room with large sunlit windows, but it’s otherwise more than adequate for comfortable SDR viewing.Contrast, meanwhile, is a tie. All modern OLED monitors can achieve a minimum luminance of zero nits and an effectively infinite contrast ratio. The Transcend 32 delivers an immersive image with convincing depth and shadow detail—but the same is true of all 4K OLED displays. Matthew Smith / FoundryNext up is color gamut. This is typically a strength for Samsung QD-OLED panels, which use Quantum Dots to increase their color gamut, and the Transcend 32 performs well. It can display 100 percent of sRGB, 98 percent of DCI-P3, and 94 percent of AdobeRGB. These figures are in line with other QD-OLED monitors but superior to OLED monitors with an LG WOLED panel.The wide color gamut is good news for creators, as it means the monitor can display more colors overall. It also leads to an ultra-saturated, vivid look that most people will enjoy. This is a punchy, alluring display.Matthew Smith / FoundryThe Transcend 32 really stands out in color accuracy with the second-best color accuracy of any OLED display we’ve tested to date, behind only the Alienware AW3225QF. This is a truly exceptional level of color accuracy that will look perfect even to a the most critical viewers. This, again, is good news for content creators, since it means content created on the monitor should serve as a good reference for how it looks on other displays. But it’s also good for gaming and movies, both of which look realistic.HP kept up its strong performance in gamma, as it delivered a spot-on default gamma curve of 2.2, which means content doesn’t look brighter or darker than ideal. Color temperature was warm at the default (Native panel) settings, with a color temperature of 6000K, which is a bit warm and reddish. However, it is possible to compensate for this with the monitor’s settings.Sharpness is a perk. 3480×2160 resolution across a 32-inch panel works out to about 138 pixels per inch. Small text is sharp while 4K games and movies look crisp and refined.The HP Omen Transcend 32 is an exceptional SDR monitor and fulfills its mission of delivering great image quality for most creators and gamers. It pairs amazing contrast with vibrant, accurate color and 4K resolution. Brightness is a bit weak, as true for other OLED monitors, but that’s only an issue if you plan to use the monitor is an unusually bright room.HP Omen Transcend 32 HDR performanceThe HP Omen Transcend 32 supports HDR and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified, a standard commonly achieved by most 4K OLED monitors. However, its measured HDR performance falls slightly behind competitors.Matthew Smith / FoundryThe issue is brightness. The monitor reached a maximum of only 345 nits in a 10 percent window test, where 10 percent of the display shows an HDR image while the rest remains completely black. Ideally, this test should demonstrate brightness levels exceeding 1,000 nits. This result is below the brightness levels of other OLED monitors we’ve tested recently, suggesting that the Omen Transcend 32 struggles to deliver the bright, eye-catching HDR experience that enhances movies and games.My eyes agreed with the test results. The “Into the Storm” clip from Mad Max: Fury Road showed that while the monitor could deliver great depth, immersion, and color, it didn’t dazzle as lightning arced between the mounting dust clouds. Monitors with an LG WOLED panel, like the LG Ultragear 32GS95UE-B and Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP, are the leaders in HDR performance (among OLED monitors, at least).HP Omen Transcend 32 motion performanceThe HP Transcend 32 delivers impressive motion performance. Its 4K OLED panel boasts a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz, a significant upgrade for anyone coming from a 60Hz or even 144Hz monitor. While some displays now exceed 500Hz, the 240Hz refresh rate is well-suited for most modern games, offering an excellent sense of fluidity.Motion blur is minimized not just by the high refresh rate but also by OLED’s inherently low pixel response time. OLED pixels transition between colors more quickly than those on IPS or VA panels. In testing with scrolling images from League of Legends and Dota 2, characters, silhouettes, terrain, and spell effects remain clear. Character names and health bars were generally legible, though they could become impossible to read when the contrast with the background was insufficient.The HP Transcend 32 supports a wide range of adaptive sync standards, including Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA Adaptive Sync. This ensures a smooth adaptive sync experience with most modern devices, and it’s good to see official support for all three standards. During testing, the monitor performed well with both AMD and Nvidia GPUs.The only real downside to the Transcend 32’s motion performance is that it doesn’t stand out from its OLED competitors, since they also hit 240Hz. Still, it offers an excellent gaming experience.Should you buy the HP Omen Transcend 32?The HP Omen Transcend 32 is a solid 32-inch 4K 240Hz monitor that’s an especially good choice for people who need one monitor to handle both high-end PC gaming and demanding content creation. Though it delivered modest results in HDR, the monitor scored extremely well in SDR. It also provides an unusually strong selection of video and USB connectivity and several useful extras, like a KVM switch and an attractive, easy-to-read on-screen menu.Because of that, the HP Omen Transcend 32 is a good choice for creators who also want to play games on one display (or vice versa). It’s also a top pick if you have both a gaming desktop and work laptop, and you want to frequently swap between them.
Postandcourier - Dec 18th, 2024
American Freight store getting ready to close in Aiken's Kalmia Plaza
A discount furniture, mattress and appliance store is preparing to shut down in Aiken’s Kalmia Plaza shopping center.
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Zerohedge - Dec 18th, 2024
Five Falsehoods About The Anti-ESG Movement
Five Falsehoods About The Anti-ESG Movement Authored by Stefan Padfield via RealClearMarkets.com,Proponents of ESG (environmental, social, and governance factors used in corporate decision-making) argue they are merely improving long-term decision-making.Meanwhile, critics argue that ESG is in practice a Trojan horse for leftist agendas.However, rather than debating critics, ESG proponents frequently resort to false narratives and ad hominem attacks.The newly elected Trump administration should not be misled by these lies.For example, this past July, an article titled Anti-ESG Proposals Surged in 2024 But Earned Less Support attacked shareholder proposals critical of ESG, including many from my employer.What follows are responses to five misrepresentations about the anti-ESG movement contained in that piece, which was authored by Heidi Welsh.False Claim #1: The “Anti-ESG” Movement is Motivated by Animus Toward LGBTQ PeopleWelsh claims that “LGBTQ antipathy” and “a strong animus against LGBTQ people cropped up” in our proposals. These are lies that may constitute actionable defamation because our concerns are not only legitimate, but pro-child.For example, the Trevor Project still states the following on its website despite the underlying supporting research having been effectively debunked: "Medical affirming care can include [1] treatments that postpone physical changes [i.e. puberty blockers] as well as [2] treatments that lead to changes that would affirm one’s gender identity [i.e. surgery]" (citing WPATH, 2012).Approaching this from another perspective, consider the following:· Is it loving to sow the seeds of gender dysphoria in young children by pushing on them the idea that they might have been born in the wrong body?· Is it loving to push on young children, at a time when they are highly vulnerable to suggestion, the idea that if they are anxious about their gender identity, then they should take puberty blockers or undergo life-altering sex-change surgery?· Is it loving to push these ideas on children behind the backs of their parents?· Is it loving to do these things when the alleged consensus around this "gender affirming care" is quite predictably crumbling before our very eyes?One can quite reasonably -- and without any "animus" -- answer "no" to all these questions.False Claim #2: The “Anti-ESG” Movement is Waging a Racist and Bigoted War Against Value-Enhancing DEIWelsh argues that: “The anti-ESG proposals continued to focus largely on disrupting the current business world consensus that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) improves companies and benefits investors.” One of the problems here is that this purported consensus is largely based on debunked research. As the National Center for Public Policy Research noted in a recent report: “The primary sources typically cited for the claim that the business case for diversity has been proven are a series of studies by corporate consultant McKinsey & Company, but these studies suffer from two glaring flaws: data mining and causation errors.” Furthermore, “consider that in approving a diversity-related rule for Nasdaq, the SEC was unable to make that [business case for diversity] claim after considering all the relevant studies.”Yet, none of this stops DEI proponents from calling critics bigots. In fact, I recently engaged a self-described “Workplace Inclusion Expert” on LinkedIn who took merely two replies to assert: “saying you’re anti-DEI is the same as saying you’re anti anyone who’s not a straight, white male.”This recourse to debunked studies and ad hominem attacks suggests DEI has a totalitarian underbelly that pushes an unfalsifiable, divisive narrative with the zeal of fanatical religious adherents.False Claim #3: The “Anti-ESG” Movement is Waging an Anti-Science War Against the Climate Science ConsensusOn the issue of corporate initiatives purported to address climate change, Welsh wrote:The key idea expressed in the recent uptick [in anti-ESG proposals] is that efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions are too expensive, likely futile, and based on questionable science. This view flies in the face of widespread scientific and investor consensus that climate change poses the most disruptive set of risks and opportunities we have ever faced.This is essentially a non-sequitur. Even assuming that “climate change poses the most disruptive set of risks and opportunities we have ever faced,” it does not follow that all corporate efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions are (1) cost-effective, (2) actually address the stated problem, or (3) are based on sound science. Evidence abounds that the rush to “do something” has led corporations to undermine their profitability without any legitimately offsetting climate benefit (see, e.g., here and here).False Claim #4: The “Anti-ESG” Movement Encourages Hate Speech and MisinformationIt is interesting to note that Welsh views proposals designed to rein in biased and abusive applications of “hate speech” and “misinformation” policies as “anti-ESG.” If being concerned about the weaponization of “hate speech” and “misinformation” policies is anti-ESG, then perhaps concerns about ESG being a Trojan horse for totalitarian control of society by leftists aren’t so far-fetched. Given that simply asking “What is a woman?” has been deemed “hate speech,” it is reasonable to conclude there are risks of weaponizing “hate speech” and “misinformation” policies against conservatives. False Claim #5: The “Anti-ESG” Movement Undermines PhilanthropyWelsh lists proposals questioning charitable donations and political contributions as “anti-ESG.” However, if shareholders ask a corporation to review whether it is donating to any organizations that promote sex change surgeries for minors, given the reputational risks involved, one might be forgiven for wondering why that would be deemed "anti-ESG." In the past, we've been told that ESG is simply a non-partisan method for improving information gathering, but to call such proposals "anti-ESG" exposes yet again the thinly veiled radical leftist agenda behind the acronym.When the inevitable time comes for the new Trump administration to get its hands dirty unwinding the ESG-industrial complex, there will be no shortage of lies spouted in defense of ESG. Let’s keep our eyes on the prize of free markets undistorted by the forced imposition of ESG agendas. Tyler DurdenWed, 12/18/2024 - 06:30
Staten Island Ny Local News - Dec 18th, 2024
When does winter break start for NYC students?
Both public and Catholic school students will have plenty of time off through the start of the new year.
Globe Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
Planet 13 Strengthens Florida Footprint with Opening of 29th Dispensary in Gulf Breeze in the Pensacola Metropolitan Area
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQX: PLNH) (“Planet 13” or the “Company”), a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of Planet 13 Gulf Breeze on December 18th, 2024, the Company’s 29th dispensary in Florida and 33rd nationwide. Located at 2871 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL, the 4,771-square-foot facility is strategically positioned to serve the growing medical cannabis community in the Pensacola area and will be open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pr Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
NEW FOUND APPOINTS PAUL HUET AS INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN AND WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
– ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS – VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - New Found Gold Corp. ("New Found" or the "Company") (TSXV: NFG) (NYSE-A: NFGC) is pleased to welcome Paul Huet, William Hayden, and Melissa Render to its board of directors (the "Board")....
Pr Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
Nucleating & Clarifying Agents Market worth $512.5 million by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarketsTM
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The report "Nucleating & Clarifying Agents Market by Agent Type (Nucleators, Clarifiers), Form (Powder, Granules, Liquid), Polymer (PP, PE, PET), Application (Packaging, Consumer Products, Automotive, Electronics), and Region – Global...
Globe Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
Hut 8 Director Amy Wilkinson Named to the 2024 NACD Directorship 100
MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), a leading, vertically integrated operator of large-scale energy infrastructure and one of North America’s largest Bitcoin miners, today announced that board member Amy Wilkinson has been named by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) to the 2024 NACD Directorship 100. This annual award celebrates and recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community, who have demonstrated excellence in the boardroom through innovation, courage, and integrity.
Globe Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
Medical Ventilator Market Set for Robust Growth Expected to Reach US$ 4.8 Billion by 2034 | Fact.MR Report
Lingering Risk of COVID Variants and Adverse Effects of COPD Increasing Need for Innovative Medical Ventilators Lingering Risk of COVID Variants and Adverse Effects of COPD Increasing Need for Innovative Medical Ventilators
Globe Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
Tessera Therapeutics Receives Investment to Develop Curative In Vivo Genetic Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
Investments of up to $50 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop globally accessible in vivo genetic therapies for sickle cell disease Investments of up to $50 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop globally accessible in vivo genetic therapies for sickle cell disease
Benzinga - Dec 18th, 2024
Hut 8 Director Amy Wilkinson Named to the 2024 NACD Directorship 100
MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hut 8 Corp. ((Nasdaq, TSX:HUT) ("Hut 8" or the "Company"), a leading, vertically integrated operator of large-scale energy infrastructure and one of North America's largest Bitcoin miners, today announced that board member Amy Wilkinson has been named by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) to the 2024 NACD Directorship 100. This annual award celebrates and recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community, who have demonstrated excellence in the boardroom through innovation, courage, and integrity."This well-deserved honor recognizes Amy for the deep strategic insight and entrepreneurial leadership she brings to the Hut 8 board," said Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8. "Both at Hut 8 and at our predecessor US Bitcoin Corp, Amy's expertise in scaling businesses through innovation has been critical to shaping our growth strategy. Her ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Benzinga - Dec 18th, 2024
Tessera Therapeutics Receives Investment to Develop Curative In Vivo Genetic Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
SOMERVILLE, Mass., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tessera Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering a new approach to genome engineering through the development of its Gene WritingTM and delivery platforms, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to jointly fund the company's in vivo program for sickle cell disease (SCD). The funding includes an initial investment, with potential total investment of up to $50 million, from the Gates Foundation intended to support the development of Tessera's SCD program into the clinic. The investment will support Tessera's efforts towards advancing a SCD treatment and help further its objectives to develop transformative genetic medicines that are accessible globally.Tessera is developing Gene WritersTM for SCD designed to enable a true correction of the ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Cbssports - Dec 18th, 2024
James Madison vs. Western Kentucky prediction, odds: 2024 Boca Raton Bowl picks from college football model
SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks for WKU Hilltoppers vs. James Madison Dukes in the 2024 Boca Raton Bowl on Wednesday
Newsweek - Dec 18th, 2024
Michigan Man Plotted Mass Killing of Gay Community
A 22 year-old man who had a "chilling" plot to murder gay people in Michigan has pled guilty to attempting to commit a hate crime.
The Mirror Us - Dec 18th, 2024
Justin Bieber shares cryptic message following ex Selena Gomez's engagement news
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have been getting plenty of nice messages from their celebrity pals since announcing their engagement and it seems Justin Bieber has responded
Courant - Dec 18th, 2024
Report: Half of CT’s set-aside ‘volatile’ funds are actually stable
Connecticut could dedicate $755 million more yearly for education, human services, town aid than it does, a report found.
Raw Story - Dec 18th, 2024
Why aren’t more Democrats speaking out against RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination?
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes the rounds on Capitol Hill, talking this week with Republican senators about his contentious nomination to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, and as the media continues to unearth even more highly controversial statements the anti-vaccine advocate has made, almost 20 GOP lawmakers have begun to voice their support for the Trump nominee, while Democrats, widely expected to vote against confirmation, by comparison have been less vocal and less definitive.The Washington Post is tracking the positions of all senators on RFK Jr.'s confirmation.Currently, there are 19 Republicans indicating a "yes" vote or leaning to "yes," and 18 Democrats indicating a "no" vote or leaning to "no." Of the 19 Republicans, nine have already stated they will vote "yes." Of the 18 Democrats, only four have said they will vote "no."U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is among the nine GOP lawmakers who are backing the Kennedy scion’s bid to lead HHS.On Tuesday, Scott issued a strong statement of support."Very impressive," Scott, a former top healthcare executive, told Fox Business (video below). "I mean, here's a guy that wants to focus on health. It's called Health and Human Services. Health. Not sickness. So he wants to make us healthy. That's exactly what we ought to do. I ran the biggest hospital company. I know we got to figure out how to get people healthy, that's what he's going to do. I think he's going to do a great job.""With regard to vaccines, if you listen to what he says, he is pro-vaccine," Scott continued, despite RFK Jr. stating just last year, “there is no vaccine that is, you know, safe and effective.”RELATED: ‘This Is a Lie’: RFK Jr. Criticized by Experts, Including Trump Surgeon General"What he wants is, give you information so you can decide what you put into your body, or your child's body. It makes all the sense in the world to me."As head of the nation's largest for-profit health care facility operator, Rick Scott's company several decades ago defrauded federal government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. Scott, under pressure, resigned during the investigation. The company was convicted of 14 felonies and ultimately was forced to pay $1.7 billion, the largest health care fraud settlement in the nation's history at the time.In 1997, The New York Times called Scott the "executive who became the most visible symbol of profit-driven medical care," and reported that he had "stepped down ... as the top officer of the Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, amid a criminal investigation of whether the company's pursuit of profits has stretched beyond the legal limits."The four Democratic Senators who have voiced a hard "no," according to The Post, are: Patty Murray of Washington, Alex Padilla of California, Dick Durbin of Illinois, and Ed Markey of Massachusetts."We can’t let the conspiracy theorists drive this debate and undermine public health," Senator Murray remarked, according to The Post."His nomination to lead HHS is a threat to children and families everywhere," Senator Padilla observed."He is totally unqualified for this job," Senator Durbin declared."What we cannot do is sign off on nominees who would be a danger to the public health," Senator Markey said.Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) vowed to "vet him very, very closely," but has not indicated which way she is voting or leaning.Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), leaning no, said: "I’m not going to really take any kind of advice [from] a dude that chainsaws whale heads and delivers dead bears into a park."Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), also leaning no, remarked, "Just what we need. A guy with brain worms running the Department of Health and Human Services."Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who is listed as "leaning no," by The Post, has recorded two videos against RFK Jr.'s confirmation, including one early Tuesday evening.RELATED: RFK Jr., Embracing Far-Right, Spoke at Fundraiser for Anti-Government Group With J6 TiesBut even some Republican Senators have voiced apprehension:"I'm very concerned, being the incoming chairman of agriculture," Senator John Boozman (R-AR) said."I have never flinched from confronting specious disinformation that threatens the advance of lifesaving medical progress," Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who fought polio as a child, remarked."Our Iditarod race was all about getting the diphtheria vaccine to save a whole community," Senator Lisa Murkowski declared.“If he has a different point of view [on vaccines], then he’ll have to explain," said Senator Mike Rounds.In addition to his statements against vaccines, including comparing vaccine mandates to the Holocaust, Kennedy's confirmation process is also expected to be challenging given his lack of relevant experience, his promotion of conspiracy theories, and public scrutiny over his personal life.“In addition to his lack of credentials or relevant experience in medicine, science, public health, or administration," 77 Nobel laureates wrote in a letter earlier this month, "Mr. Kennedy has been an opponent of many health-protecting and life-saving vaccines, such as those that prevent measles and polio; a critic of the well-established positive effects of fluoridation of drinking water; a promoter of conspiracy theories about remarkably successful treatments for AIDS and other diseases; and a belligerent critic of respected agencies (especially the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control, and the National Institutes of Health).”Watch the videos above or at this link.READ MORE: ‘Should Be Looked At’: Trump Again Speaks Against Mandates for Childhood Diseases Vaccines
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'In a lot of trouble': Trump lashes out at Liz Cheney in middle-of-the-night attack
In the very early hours of Wednesday, Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform, attacking ex-Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and doubling down on his threat to see her prosecuted for opposing him.On Tuesday the former GOP House member pushed back at a report released by MAGA Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) defending the president-elect over his part in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol that led to a House elect committee investigation.As part of that report, the Georgia Republican suggested Cheney should be investigated by FBI, soon to have a new hand-picked director after Trump assumes power in January.ALSO READ: We're watching the largest and most dangerous 'cult' in American historyIn a statement, Loudermilk claimed, "It wasn’t to say one side was right, one side was wrong. It was to get to the facts of what really happened. Because you can’t fix a problem until you get to the root of the problem.”Cheney responded, "The January 6th Committee's hearings and report featured scores of Republican witnesses, including many of the most senior officials from Trump's own White House, campaign and Administration ... The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions."At approximately 2:30 AM ET, on Wednesday, Trump signaled his belief that Cheney should be investigated."Liz Cheney could be in a lot of trouble based on the evidence obtained by the subcommittee, which states that 'numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney, and these violations should be investigated by the FBI.' Thank you to Congressman Barry Loudermilk on a job well done. Newsmax, by Greg Kelly," he wrote on Truth Social.You can see his post right here.
