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Kura Oncology Reports Positive Phase 2 Study of Tipifarnib in Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Dec 10, 2017 14:00 pm UTC| Business

– Primary objective met with three objective responses in nine patients with RAS wild-type tumor status (33%), two additional RAS wild-type patients pending best response evaluation – – All nine evaluable patients with...

CRISPR Therapeutics Announces Oral Presentation of New Data on CTX001, a CRISPR Gene-Edited Therapy for β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease, at the ASH Annual Meeting

Dec 10, 2017 12:45 pm UTC| Business

ZUG, Switzerland and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 10, 2017 -- CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP) today announced the presentation of new data on CTX001, an investigational CRISPR gene-edited therapy for patients suffering from...

Gazit Brasil Completed the Sale of Extra Itaim in São Paulo for Total Proceeds of R$350M, realizing a Cash Gain of R$140M (approx. NIS 152M)

Dec 10, 2017 08:17 am UTC| Business

TEL-AVIV, Israel and SAO PAULO, Brazil, Dec. 10, 2017 -- Gazit-Globe (NYSE:TSX) (TASE: GZT), a global owner, developer, and operator of supermarket-anchored shopping centers and retail-based, mixed-use properties...

Nutritional High Provides an Update on Palo Verde License Renewal Process

Dec 10, 2017 00:02 am UTC| Business

TORONTO, Dec. 09, 2017 -- Nutritional High International Inc. (the "Company" or "Nutritional High") (CSE:EAT) (OTCQB:SPLIF) (FRANKFURT:2NU) wishes to provide an update on the licensing status of Palo Verde LLC ("Palo...

PHOTO RELEASE--Huntington Ingalls Industries Christens National Security Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757)

Dec 09, 2017 19:30 pm UTC| Business

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 09, 2017 -- Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened the Legend-class National Security Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) today in front of hundreds of guests. ...

Bellicum Announces Data Presentation Demonstrating Improved Immune Recovery Following Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant with BPX-501 in Children with Blood Cancers and Nonmalignant Diseases

Dec 09, 2017 19:00 pm UTC| Business

ATLANTA, Dec. 09, 2017 -- Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLCM), a leader in developing novel, controllable cellular immunotherapies for cancers and orphan inherited blood disorders, today announced results from...

Fate Therapeutics Announces Generation of CAR-targeted, TCR-null CD8αβ+ T Cells from Clonal Engineered Master Pluripotent Cell Line for Off-the-Shelf T-cell Immunotherapy

Dec 09, 2017 17:30 pm UTC| Business

One-time Engineering Event Using iPSCs and CRISPR/Cas9 Yields Genetically Modified, Self-Renewing Clonal Master Pluripotent Cell Line Master Pluripotent Cell Line Engineered with Complete Elimination of TCR Expression...

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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...