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California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault

A California appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for rape and sexual assault, but vacated his 16-year prison term and said he must be resentenced.

Trump blasts 'godless' Democrats in incendiary speech to evangelicals

US President Donald Trump accused the Democratic left of being "hardcore, godless communists" in a divisive, politicized speech Friday full of falsehoods about his perceived foes as he addressed evangelicals at a right-wing Christian conference.

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Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 mn

Japanese electronics titan Sony said Thursday it had paid more than $300 million for a 10 percent stake in the media conglomerate behind the smash-hit game 'Elden Ring'.

France's Macron arrives in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday arrived in Mayotte to assess the devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago, as rescuers raced to search for survivors and supply desperately needed aid.

International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors

Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.

France's Macron in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Mayotte Thursday to assess the devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago, as rescuers race to search for survivors and supply desperately needed aid.

Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami

The deadly tsunami that swamped India's southern coast two decades ago was a one-off disaster, but storms that are growing ever more intense spark panic each time howling gales whip up waves.

Rescuers fly in to join search for Vanuatu quake survivors

Foreign rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-rocked Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.

Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected

A fire ripped through a karaoke bar in the Vietnamese capital, killing 11 people and injuring two others in a case of suspected arson, police said Thursday.

Verdicts awaited in rape trial that shocked France

The French man who has admitted to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife on Thursday faces being jailed for up to 20 years as the court issues its verdicts after a three-month trial that shocked France and resonated around the world.

LFTD Partners Inc. Director Robert T. Warrender II Has Passed Away

LFTD Partners Inc. (OTCQB:LIFD), is sad to announce that our highly respected director and friend Robert T. Warrender II has passed away, surrounded by his loving family including his son Nicholas S. Warrender, our Vice Chairman and COO.

MIRA Pharmaceuticals Submits IND for Ketamir-2 to FDA, Marking a Significant Milestone in the Company's Pipeline Development

MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIRA), a preclinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced that it has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Ketamir-2, its novel oral ketamine analog for the treatment of neuropathic pain. The IND submission marks a major step in advancing Mira's lead drug candidate while reflecting its commitment to meeting milestones and timelines.

Protagonist Therapeutics to Participate in the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. ("Protagonist" or the "Company") today announced that Dinesh V. Patel, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will provide a company overview at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference taking place January 12-16, 2025 in San Francisco, CA. The Company will also participate in one-on-one meetings.

Spain targets Airbnb in illegal ads probe

Spain's leftist government on Wednesday opened an investigation into holiday rental platform Airbnb for allegedly failing to take down adverts for thousands of apartments without a tourist licence.

Stone tablet engraved with Ten Commandments sells for $5 million

A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's announced.

Notre Dame cathedral unveils controversial new stained glass windows

Designs for six new stained glass windows in fire-damaged Notre Dame cathedral were unveiled for the first time on Wednesday, with contemporary French painter Claire Tabouret chosen for a project intended to add a modern flourish to the 12th-century masterpiece.

'Ordinary and out of the ordinary': covering France's mass rape trial

France's trial of a man who drugged his wife so dozens of strangers could rape her while unconscious has been both ordinary and extraordinary, AFP journalists who have been covering it say.

Russian oil spill contaminates 50km of Black Sea beaches

Russia Wednesday expanded an operation to clean up thousands of tonnes of oil that spilt into the sea and contaminated 50 kilometres of beaches after tanker ships were wrecked in a storm.

Climate change made Cyclone Chido stronger: scientists

Climate change intensified Cyclone Chido as it barrelled toward the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, said a preliminary study by scientists studying the link between global warming and tropical storms.

Spain PM's wife testifies in corruption case

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez testified in court on Wednesday in a probe into misappropriation allegations, one of several sensitive legal cases undermining the minority left-wing government.

Devastated Mayotte battles to recover from cyclone 'steamroller'

The district of La Vigie on the French overseas territory of Mayotte was until last week a bustling hub of life. Now it no longer exists.

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu quake, nine dead

Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped in crumpled buildings in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake killed at least nine people, burying some in rubble and landslides.

Hitting hard in Ghana's boxing hotspot

The dusty concrete floor, worn gloves and battered punching bags at Ghana's Attoh Quarshie "Home of the Sweet Science" gym might not look like much.

Mayotte reels from cyclone devastation, France's Macron to arrive Thursday

Rescuers searched desperately for survivors as they sought to assess the full scale of devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the French overseas territory of Mayotte, which emerged on Wednesday from a first night spent under curfew.

Anger as Amsterdam allows 'ugly' solar panels on historic canal houses

Amsterdam's world-famous canalside houses will soon be allowed to have visible solar panels on their roofs, much to the dismay of local heritage groups, who say they will be an eyesore.

'End of the world': tsunami body collector's torment 20 years on

Djafaruddin says he has recovered from the trauma of collecting bodies when the world's deadliest tsunami devastated Indonesia's western coast two decades ago, but he still breaks down when thinking about the orphaned children.

Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami

Tsunami-hit nations will next week commemorate the more than 220,000 people who died in the Boxing Day disaster two decades ago, when huge waves tore into coastal communities around the Indian Ocean.

Filipina on Indonesia death row arrives home to 'new life'

A Filipina who spent nearly 15 years on Indonesia's death row tearfully reunited with family members Wednesday after arriving in Manila, where she now awaits a hoped-for pardon in a women's prison.

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu quake, 14 dead

Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped in crumpled buildings in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake killed at least 14 people, some of them buried in rubble and landslides.

Morocco's women rug weavers battle to save age-old craft

In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them with meagre earnings.

Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) Secures 162 Unit CLMBR Commitment and Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Planet Fitness SAS for France

Interactive Strength Inc. (NASDAQ:TRNR) ("TRNR" or the "Company"), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the CLMBR and FORME brands, today announced it secured exclusive distribution in Metropolitan France and French Regions with French training and equipment brand Planet Fitness SAS. The three-year agreement also includes a minimum commitment of 162 CLMBR units, which is expected to generate more than $0.5 million in revenue.

Applied DNA Customer ÚHKT Initiates Phase I Clinical Trial for Rapidly Manufacturable CAR T-Cell Therapy Produced from Linea DNA

- Regulatory Approval Showcases Clinical Advancement of Linea DNA™ as a Rapid and Effective Means of Producing CAR-T cell Therapies -

Phase 2 Study Initiated to Evaluate Jaguar Health's Crofelemer for Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID), an Ultrarare Congenital Diarrheal Disorder

The study is one of five clinical efforts - three proof-of-concept investigator-initiated trials (IIT) and two Phase 2 studies - of crofelemer for the rare disease indications of MVID and/or short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure (SBS-IF) in the US, EU, and/or Middle East/North Africa regions; availability of first IIT proof-of-concept results potentially in Q1 2025Crofelemer, Jaguar's novel plant-based prescription drug, has been granted Orphan-Drug Designation by the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for both MVID and SBS-IF

Harris Data Integrity Solutions Taps Julie Pursley as Director of Industry Relations

Harris Data Integrity Solutions, the leading provider of best-in-class person data integrity services and software, announced today the appointment of Julie Pursley, MSHI, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA, as its director of industry relations. In this role, which oversees all facets of sales activities, Pursley will focus on building team and client success and business operational efficiencies through a strong blend of management, strategic selling principles, industry presence, and thought leadership.

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