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Trump blames deadly Washington air collision on 'diversity'
US President Donald Trump -- speaking as the bodies of 67 people were being pulled from Washington's Potomac River -- launched a political attack Thursday blaming diversity hires for the midair collision between an airliner and a military helicopter.
Benin court jails two ex-allies of president for 20 years
A court in Benin on Thursday sentenced two former allies of President Patrice Talon to 20 years in jail on charges of "conspiring against the authority of the state".
BBC apologises to staff over Russell Brand sex complaints
The BBC has apologised to members of staff after an investigation into actor and comedian Russell Brand found some employees felt "unable to raise" concerns about his behaviour, a review released Thursday said.
No survivors after helicopter collides with plane over Washington
Divers pulled bodies from the icy waters of Washington's Potomac river Thursday after a US military helicopter collided midair with a passenger plane carrying 64 people, with officials saying there were likely no survivors.
French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cases
Frenchman Dominique Pelicot, convicted in December for organising the rape of his then wife Gisele Pelicot by dozens of strangers, was being questioned Thursday by an investigating magistrate over an attempted rape, as well as a rape and murder, in the 1990s, his lawyer said.
El Salvador merchants no longer obliged to accept bitcoin
Merchants in El Salvador, the first country to make bitcoin legal tender, will no longer be obliged to accept the cryptocurrency as payment, under a reform adopted to comply with conditions for an international loan.
'I'm out of here': French town braces for rising floods
Floods had nearly encircled and seeped into a French town on Thursday, with officials warning that one nearby river could reach historic levels in coming days.
Six arrested over plot to kidnap French YouTube star
French police have arrested six people on suspicion of plotting to kidnap YouTube star Inoxtag or one of his relatives and demand a ransom, a source close to the case and prosecutors said on Thursday.
Russian champion skaters aboard crashed US plane: state media
Russian figure skaters including world champion couple Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who won the 1994 pairs title, were on board a US passenger jet that crashed in Washington on Wednesday, Russian state news agencies reported.
Koran burner shot dead in Sweden, five arrested
A man who repeatedly burnt the Koran in 2023 in Sweden, sparking outrage in Muslim countries, has been shot dead south of Stockholm, investigators said Thursday, adding that five people had been arrested.
1.2 million in Japan told to use less water to help rescue man from sinkhole
Hopes faded for a 74-year-old man in Japan whose truck was swallowed by a sinkhole as a difficult rescue operation entered its third night Thursday, with the chasm widening and locals urged to limit water use to aid efforts.
Survivors of India festival stampede recount deadly crush
Hindu pilgrim Parvati Gupta braved jostling crowds to be at the world's largest religious festival in India but will leave with injuries that will keep her bedridden for months.
1.2 million in Japan told to use less water to help sinkhole rescue
Japanese authorities have asked 1.2 million people to cut back on showers and laundry to prevent leaking sewage aggravating an operation to rescue a truck driver in a sinkhole.
Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India mega-festival
Swarming throngs of devotees bathed in rivers at the world's biggest religious gathering in India on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day earlier that killed at least 30 people.
With 'I'm Still Here,' Brazil confronts ghosts of dictatorship
The global success of Brazilian movie "I'm Still Here" -- riding high after three Oscars nominations -- has set off a national fervor usually reserved for Carnaval or the football World Cup.
Onco-Innovations' Licensed Technology Shows Promise in Enhancing Chemotherapy Effectiveness by Overcoming Cancer Cell Resistance and Inhibiting Cancer Cell Repair
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CSE:ONCO)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN: A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to provide information on its licensed technology of a new class of PNKP (Polynucleotide Kinase 3'-Phosphatase) inhibitors (the "Technology") which has demonstrated, in a study[1], the ability to enhance the efficacy of cancer killing inhibitors, known as topoisomerase I poisons, in certain cancer treatments. By enhancing cancer cells' sensitivity to topoisomerase I poisons, this breakthrough technology shows the potential, through further research and development, to one day improve patient outcomes across certain cancers by making chemotherapy more effective while also directly inhibiting cancer cells' ability to repair their own DNA. This innovation holds the potential to become a promising and important part of the expanding global cancer therapy market.[2]
The Fresh Factory Appoints Tim Doelman to the Board of Directors
CAROL STREAM, IL / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd. (TSXV:FRSH)(FRA:Q4Z) ("The Fresh Factory" or the "Company"), a mission-driven company for fresh, clean-label, and better-for-you food and beverage brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Doelman to its Board of Directors, effective January 29, 2025. Tim will succeed Besar Xhelili, who is departing from the Board effective January 29, 2025. Mr. Xhelili will continue to serve as an advisor to the Company.
LQR House Launches SWOL Tequila Merch Line, Expanding the Brand’s Bold Identity Beyond the Bottle
MIAMI BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche ecommerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, is proud to announce the launch of the official merchandise line for its flagship tequila brand, SWOL Tequila. Known for its bold flavors and innovative branding, SWOL Tequila continues to set itself apart with these exciting products designed for tequila enthusiasts who want to carry the SWOL spirit with them everywhere.
CTT Pharma Submits Proposal for NIH Grant
TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / CTT Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (OTC:CTTH) has submitted a grant to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that will aid in further research and commercialization. This grant is being submitted in addition to the Johns Hopkins University grant for clinical trials and this opportunity was suggested to CTT as a grant that would allow for further research and testing.
Spain's top prosecutor denies leaking documents against opposition
Spain's top prosecutor on Wednesday denied leaking legal documents about the partner of the Madrid region's influential conservative leader, legal sources said, a case embarrassing Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
At least 30 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A pre-dawn stampede at the world's largest religious gathering killed at least 30 people in India on Wednesday, with many more injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders.
Accidents spotlight fear of training in traffic for professional cyclists
Two shocking accidents this week served as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by professional cyclists on roads they have to share with traffic during training.
At least 15 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A pre-dawn stampede at the world's largest religious gathering killed at least 15 people in India Wednesday, with many more injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders.
Crowd chaos and confusion at site of India festival stampede
Journeying across India for the pinnacle celebration of the Hindu calendar, Laxmi and her family were sleeping by the roadside Wednesday as they waited to cleanse themselves in the sacred Ganges river.
Prayer and dance: hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the Snake
From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, ushering in the Year of the Snake.
15 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A stampede at the world's largest religious gathering in India killed at least 15 people with many more injured, a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival told AFP Wednesday.
15 dead in India after stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A stampede at the world's largest religious gathering in India killed at least 15 people with many more injured, a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj told AFP Wednesday.
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Jaguar Health Supports Evaluation of FDA-Approved Crofelemer to Address GI Side Effects of GLP-1 and Other Weight Loss Therapies: Files Patent Application with USPTO
Gastrointestinal disorders are the most frequently reported adverse effects during clinical trials of GLP-1 agonists; GI adverse events usually develop in 40-70% of treated patients, and have been reported in up to 85%Crofelemer, approved by the FDA under the brand name Mytesi® for HIV-related diarrhea, has demonstrated a significant benefit in improving gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort, incontinence, bloating and constipation, when studied in populations with HIV-related diarrhea, cancer therapy-related diarrhea, and IBSCrofelemer could have a significant supportive impact on GLP-1 therapies, one of the fastest growing classes of drugs, estimated to be a $56 billion global market in 2025 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 21% to $322 billion 20341
Justera Signs LOI to Acquire Crypto Company Babbage Mining Co.
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2025 / Justera Health Ltd. (CSE:VTAL)(OTC PINK:SCRSF) ("Justera" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding LOI to acquire 100% of Babbage Mining Co. ("Babbage Mining"), on January 28, 2025 (the "Transaction").
NanoViricides to Present at the MicroCap Conference on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2025 / NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American:NNVC) (the "Company"), a clinical stage leader developing revolutionary broad-spectrum antiviral drugs that the virus cannot escape, announced that it is presenting today, January 29, at 11am at the MicroCap Conference 2025 in Atlantic City, NJ.
'No way out': Grim conditions in El Salvador's mega-prison for gangs
Confined to their cells for all but 30 minutes a day, denied visits, forced to sleep on stainless steel cots without mattresses: this is life in Latin America's biggest prison.