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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
Raw Story - Dec 18th, 2024
'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.
Pr Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
Gifts, Novelties, and Souvenirs Market to Grow by USD 18.62 Billion (2024-2028), Tech Advances Drive Innovation and Premiumization, Powered by AI - Technavio
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global gifts novelty and souvenirs market size is estimated to grow by USD 18.62 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.36% during the...
Cbs News - Dec 18th, 2024
U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
ABC News - Dec 18th, 2024
Accident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police
Police in the United States rarely face criminal charges when civilians die after the use of force such as physical blows, restraints or Tasers
Bloody Elbow - Dec 18th, 2024
‘Me and Leon make the most sense’... Former UFC champion called out for homecoming fight by 17-1 contender
Across the first three months of 2025, the UFC are set to host events in various locations around the world including Saudi Arabia, Australia, Mexico,...
Wcvb - Dec 18th, 2024
Vineyard Wind resumes work to install turbine blades to towers off Nantucket
The work comes months after a blade broke off and sent debris and fiberglass into the water and onto beaches along the Cape and Islands.
ABC News - Dec 18th, 2024
China's CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles
The world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles says it will get into battery swapping in China in a big way starting next year
Newsweek - Dec 18th, 2024
Mikey Madison Reveals They Did Not Use an Intimacy Coordinator for Anora
Mikey Madison spoke with Pamela Anderson about the choice to not use an intimacy coordinator on the set of Anora.
Newsweek - Dec 18th, 2024
Andrew Tate Could Lose Millions as Police Gain Court Approval in Tax Dispute
A London court ruled in favor of the police on Wednesday.
The Takeout - Dec 18th, 2024
This Simple Storage Tip Can Prevent Cut Potatoes From Browning
Getting your prep timing right isn't always easy. If you cut potatoes too early, they may start browning. This storage hack can prevent oxidation.
Masslive - Dec 18th, 2024
After trade, 6-foot-6, 270-pounder now Red Sox’ top prospect from ‘24 Draft
The 6-foot-6, 270-pound Red Sox prospect has worked on a sweeper and experimented with new changeup grips.
