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Kona Grill Opens in Vaughan, Ontario Canada

Dec 11, 2017 13:01 pm UTC| Business

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2017 -- Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ:KONA), an American grill and sushi bar, announced the opening of its third international franchise location at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in Ontario,...

HempAmericana Commences Distributor Agreement Negotiations with Major CBD Oil Distributors

Dec 11, 2017 13:01 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2017 -- HempAmericana, Inc. (OTC:HMPQ) (the “Company”) is excited to announce it has begun negotiations with high-volume CBD Oil distributors around the country. The company is locking up a...

Delta Joins BMW i Ventures as Strategic Investor in GaN Systems

Dec 11, 2017 13:01 pm UTC| Business

OTTAWA, Dec. 11, 2017 -- GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN power semiconductors, has announced that Delta, the worldwide leader in power systems, has joined BMW i Ventures in participation of a strategic investment...

Inovio Pharmaceuticals Promotes Dr. Laurent Humeau to Senior Vice President, Research & Development

Dec 11, 2017 13:01 pm UTC| Business

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 11, 2017 -- Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO) has promoted Dr. Laurent Humeau to Senior Vice President, Research Development, reporting to Dr. J. Joseph Kim, Inovio’s President CEO....

Orgenesis And Pall Corporation Partnership Accomplishes Project Financed by the BIRD Foundation

Dec 11, 2017 13:01 pm UTC| Business

GERMANTOWN, Md., Dec. 11, 2017 -- Orgenesis Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orgenesis Inc., (OTCQB:ORGSD) (“Orgenesis” or the “Company”), a vertically-integrated biopharmaceutical company with expertise and unique...

Multiple Programs Featuring Poseida Therapeutics’ Advanced CAR-T Therapies Presented at American Society of Hematology 2017 Annual Meeting

Dec 11, 2017 13:01 pm UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Poseida Therapeutics Inc. (“Poseida”), a San Diego-based company translating best-in-class gene engineering technologies into lifesaving cell therapies, today announced preclinical data from...

Plateau Uranium reports 80% Lithium extraction to sulphate solution from newly discovered Falchani High-Grade Lithium Mineralization

Dec 11, 2017 13:01 pm UTC| Business

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Plateau Uranium Inc. (“Plateau Uranium” or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PLU) (OTCQB:PLUUF) (FRANKFURT:QG1), a Uranium and Lithium development company, is pleased to announce initial...

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Economy

Taiwan Delegation Extends Support at Trump Inauguration Amid China Tensions

Taiwans delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Han Kuo-yu, is attending Donald Trumps U.S. presidential inauguration to represent Taiwans 23 million people and extend highest blessings to the United States. Speaking at...

Cleveland Fed President Warns of Ongoing Inflation Challenge

The U.S. continues to face an inflation problem, according to Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Beth Hammack, who spoke with The Wall Street Journal on Friday. Hammack, who opposed a December Fed decision to cut...

Rupee Marginally Weaker Amid Dollar Demand and RBI Intervention

The Indian rupee edged lower on Friday, trading at 86.5850 against the U.S. dollar by 09:55 a.m. IST, compared to its previous close of 86.55. The slight dip was driven by heightened dollar demand due to the maturity of...

China's Economic Resurgence: Strong Growth Signals a Bright Future Ahead

The Chinese economy had fared even better than its forecast of 5.0% at the same quarter last year with the report of an annualized increase of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase came in contrast with previous...

Bull Market Optimism Persists Amid Historical Trends and Economic Growth

As the bull market enters its third year, the Sevens Report remains optimistic despite concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical risks. The report cites factors such as robust economic growth, pro-growth policies...

Politics

Netanyahu Delays Gaza Ceasefire Over Hostage List from Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Gazas ceasefire, set for 0630 GMT Sunday, will not commence until Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. This comes hours before the 15-month conflicts...

Trump Returns to Washington for Inauguration Festivities Featuring Fireworks and Entertainment

President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington, D.C., ahead of his second inauguration, marking his return to power. Trump flew on an Air Force plane sent by outgoing President Joe Biden from Florida, accompanied by...

Penny Schwinn Chosen by Trump for Key Education Department Role

President-elect Donald Trump announced Penny Schwinn, former Tennessee education commissioner, as his choice for deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Schwinns extensive experience in education...

Trump Heads to Washington on Military Plane for Inauguration Return

Donald Trump, the president-elect, traveled to Washington on a U.S. military aircraft provided by outgoing President Joe Biden ahead of Mondays inauguration celebrations. Trump opted for the government plane over his usual...

South Korea Extends Detention of President Yoon Amid Protests

A South Korean court extended President Yoon Suk Yeols detention by 20 days on Sunday, igniting violent protests by hundreds of his supporters. Demonstrators stormed the court building, smashing windows and clashing with...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

From dead galaxies to mysterious red dots, here’s what the James Webb telescope has found in just 3 years

On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever sent into space. It took 30 years to build, but in three...

Technology

Oracle Prepares to Shut Down TikTok U.S. Servers Amid Ban

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), the cloud provider for TikToks U.S. operations, has reportedly instructed staff to prepare for shutting down servers hosting TikToks U.S. data. According to The Information, the shutdown could occur as...

TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Suggests 90-Day Reprieve

President-elect Donald Trump stated he would most likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential U.S. ban after taking office Monday. The Chinese-owned app, with 170 million American users, faces shutdown Sunday...

Perplexity AI Proposes Merger with TikTok U.S. to Avoid Ban

U.S. search engine startup Perplexity AI has proposed a merger with TikTok U.S., aiming to resolve the platforms looming ban in the United States, according to a confidential source. TikTok, owned by Chinas ByteDance,...

SpaceX Starship Explosion Investigated After Caribbean Debris Fallout

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands are investigating SpaceXs Starship explosion, which sent debris across the northern Caribbean and forced flight diversions. The...

Trump's Inauguration Ushers in a Transformative Era for Cryptocurrency

President-elect Donald Trumps administration, featuring several pro-crypto appointees, is expected to influence U.S. policy on emerging technologies. The crypto industry, which has long faced regulatory challenges, hopes...