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Financebloomberg9d ago

First Gen Shares Plummet After Parent Rejects KKR Offer

Shares of First Gen Corp., a major Philippine renewable energy company, experienced a record 19% drop on Monday. This decline followed its parent company's decision to reject an offer from KKR to acquire additional shares and take the company private.

Melat Kiros Ousts Long-Serving Incumbent in Colorado Democratic Primary
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Melat Kiros Ousts Long-Serving Incumbent in Colorado Democratic Primary

Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros has won the Colorado Democratic primary, defeating 15-term incumbent Representative Diana DeGette. This victory is seen as a significant win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.

French Startup Unveils Wheeled Robot, Rejects Humanoid Design Trend
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French Startup Unveils Wheeled Robot, Rejects Humanoid Design Trend

French robotics startup Genesis AI has unveiled 'Eno,' its first general-purpose wheeled robot, marking a step toward bringing advanced AI from online chatbots into physical machines and challenging the prevailing trend of humanoid robot development.

Exhibition Reconstructs Site of Herero and Nama Genocide in Namibia
PoliticsThe Guardian2mo ago

Exhibition Reconstructs Site of Herero and Nama Genocide in Namibia

A new forensic exhibition in Berlin is using digital technology to reconstruct the site of the early 20th-century German concentration camp at Shark Island, Namibia, where at least 3,000 Herero and Nama people died, highlighting how colonizers scarred the landscape and community.

WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Infants
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WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Infants

The World Health Organization has given its approval for the first-ever malaria treatment specifically designed for infants. This marks a significant step in combating the disease in young children.

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Inherited Childhood Deafness
HealthReutersNYTNPR+3hindustan-timesseeking-alphachina-daily4mo ago6 sources

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Inherited Childhood Deafness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first gene therapy for inherited deafness, developed by Regeneron. This breakthrough treatment offers the potential to restore hearing in children with a rare form of genetic hearing loss.

First Gene Therapy to Rejuvenate Cells Tested on Humans
Sciencehotnews4mo ago

First Gene Therapy to Rejuvenate Cells Tested on Humans

A group of American glaucoma patients will be the first in history to receive an intraocular injection of a gene therapy that promises to turn back the biological clock of cells and restore vision, marking a historic moment in medicine.

Melania Trump to Chair UN Security Council Meeting
PoliticstelexThe Independentluxemburger-wort5mo ago3 sources

Melania Trump to Chair UN Security Council Meeting

Melania Trump is set to preside over a Monday meeting of the UN Security Council, marking the first time a first lady or first gentleman has taken on such a role, according to the UN.

Philippine Stock Exchange Sanctions First Gen
BusinessRappler1mo ago

Philippine Stock Exchange Sanctions First Gen

The Philippine Stock Exchange has issued a formal penalty against 'Piki' Lopez-led First Gen for failing to meet investor protection rules, sparking discussion about market regulations and a family feud.

New Private Pharmacy Faculty to Open in Belgrade
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New Private Pharmacy Faculty to Open in Belgrade

A new private Faculty of Pharmacy is set to open in Belgrade and is preparing to welcome its first generation of students. This expansion aims to provide additional educational opportunities in the pharmaceutical field.

Canada Approves First Generic Version of Ozempic
HealthReutersbloombergcbc+2hindustan-timesndtv3mo ago5 sources

Canada Approves First Generic Version of Ozempic

Health Canada has approved Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' generic version of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, marking the first generic alternative for the popular diabetes and weight-loss drug in the country.

British Man Founds 'Free Republic of Verdis' Between Croatia and Serbia
Worldindex-hrTimes of India5mo ago2 sources

British Man Founds 'Free Republic of Verdis' Between Croatia and Serbia

A 20-year-old, Daniel Jackson, has declared himself the first Gen Z president of a new country, the 'Free Republic of Verdis,' after discovering an unclaimed strip of land along the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia, building an online micronation with citizens and passports.

Melania Trump to chair UN Security Council as Iran war rages
Politicsle-mondeindex-hrnaftemporiki+4newsbeastthe-journalavgivanguard-ng5mo ago7 sources

Melania Trump to chair UN Security Council as Iran war rages

Monday's event will mark the first time that either a first lady – or a first gentleman – has presided over a Security Council meeting. Melania Trump has dabbled in diplomacy before, having previously tried to secure the release of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.

The ‘Scrubs’ Revival Is Millennial Cringe: TV Review
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The ‘Scrubs’ Revival Is Millennial Cringe: TV Review

To be a millennial is to watch the cultural staples of one’s youth curdle into cringe. “Harry Potter” is now politically fraught; the meme-literate language coined by the first generation of digital natives (“lulz,” “heckin’ doggo,” etc.) has turned unspeakably passé. The once-insurgent vanguards who cast their first votes for Barack Obama have relinquished their […]

Turkish and Romanian First Ladies Attend Kyiv Summit
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Turkish and Romanian First Ladies Attend Kyiv Summit

The First Ladies of Turkey and Romania participated in the sixth Summit of First Ladies and First Gentlemen held in Kyiv. The summit focused on various issues, with the Turkish First Lady specifically commending Ukrainian social resilience.

Samsung Biologics Union Launches First General Strike
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Samsung Biologics Union Launches First General Strike

The union at Samsung Biologics has initiated its first-ever general strike, stemming from an ongoing dispute over pay. This industrial action marks a significant escalation in labor relations at the company.

Healthbloombergstraits-timespunch-ng4mo ago3 sources

US Approves First Gene Therapy for Rare Hearing Loss

The United States has approved the first gene therapy designed to treat a rare form of hearing loss. Following this landmark FDA approval, Regeneron plans to offer the therapy for free.

Succession Challenges in Greek Family Businesses
Financenaftemporiki5mo ago

Succession Challenges in Greek Family Businesses

Succession planning remains a critical vulnerability for family businesses in Greece, regardless of their size or sector, with a common saying noting that the first generation creates, the second maintains.

Nepal Holds Elections for New Government Following Gen-Z Protests
PoliticsAPyle-uutisetobservador+5Times of Indiahindustan-timesindian-expressndtvbalkan-web5mo ago8 sources

Nepal Holds Elections for New Government Following Gen-Z Protests

Nepal is holding elections today to elect a new government, marking the first vote since last year's Gen Z protests that led to the toppling of the previous government and significant casualties.