The recent vote by the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee regarding the investigational treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C has sparked a variety of opinions among members. While the majority of the committee agreed on the treatment’s efficacy, there were still lingering concerns expressed by some of the advisors. In a close 11-5 vote, the
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by Warren Buffett, has seen its cash pile swell to a record $276.9 billion in the last quarter. This represents a significant increase from the previous record of $189 billion set in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in cash holdings comes as Berkshire has been selling off large
The Summer Olympics in Paris have been capturing the attention of millions of viewers in the U.S., with Snoop Dogg playing a significant role in the coverage. From the opening ceremony onwards, the presence of Snoop Dogg has been a standout feature, contributing to a 79% increase in viewership compared to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
The recent excavation of a 2,500-year-old graveyard site in Norway has unearthed a collection of graves containing the remains of children under the age of six. A total of 39 individual bodies were discovered, along with two graves containing adult bodies. This finding has sparked curiosity among archaeologists and historians alike, as they try to
Ilya Yashin, a Russian opposition activist, was recently freed from jail in a prisoner swap but expressed fury at being deported against his will. Despite being released in a prisoner exchange that Western leaders saw as necessary to protect dissidents, Yashin felt that he should not have been deported. He voiced his displeasure at being
The recent wave of protests in the UK, following the Southport stabbings, has taken a violent turn. Sky News analysis has revealed that almost 30 protests are scheduled for this weekend, with many of them being organized by far-right activists. These demonstrations have led to clashes with law enforcement, resulting in over 100 arrests outside
In a surprising turn of events, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided to withdraw the controversial plea deal that was put forward for the three men accused of planning the 9/11 attacks. The Defense Department made an official announcement regarding Secretary Austin’s decision, stating that he has reserved the authority to enter into pre-trial agreements
A new documentary titled “Don’t Fall in Love With Yourself” has caught the attention of audiences and critics alike. This film explores the life and career of influential musician-artist-actor Justin Pearson, capturing his journey from childhood tragedy to cult celebrity status. Gravitas Ventures has acquired the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to this captivating documentary,
The impact of weak U.S. economic data has reverberated around the world, especially in European stock markets. The regional Stoxx 600 index has taken a hit, falling 2.48% amid a global downturn. This drop has pushed the index below the 500-point mark for the first time since April, according to LSEG data. All major bourses
The FDA recently granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel, Tecelra) for the treatment of advanced synovial sarcoma. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first engineered cell therapy indicated for a solid tumor. Afami-cel is an autologous T-cell immunotherapy that is specifically indicated for adults with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma who