Freshfields advises CVC Capital Partners IX on completion of its acquisition of the Therakos business from Mallinckrodt
Global law firm Freshfields has advised CVC Capital Partners (‘CVC’), on the completion of its previously announced carve-out acquisition of the Therakos business from global specialty pharma company Mallinckrodt. The investment in Therakos from CVC Capital Partners Fund IX will provide the resources and expertise to further develop the business and its services which improve the lives […]
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PTC Therapeutics boosted by Novartis rights deal for Huntington’s program
PTC Therapeutics announced this week that it has made a deal with Novartis for global rights to its oral Huntington’s disease candidate PTC518, a splicing modifier of the huntingtin protein HTT. The drug is designed to cross the blood–brain barrier and lower levels of the mutant HTT protein, which developers hope will significantly improve outcomes […]
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15 Adventurous Dog Breeds That Make The Perfect Hiking Buddies
Shutterstock Hiking with a canine companion is one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy the great outdoors. With the right dog by your side, every trail becomes an adventure filled with wagging tails, boundless energy, and an unbreakable bond. While many dogs love a good walk, some breeds are born explorers, perfectly equipped to […]
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Scheduling Sex Has Been Incredible For Our Marriage
“Do you want to have sex on Tuesday night this week?” my husband asked me early on in our relationship. “Sure,” I said, thinking that it was a little weird that we were scheduling our sex. “Shouldn’t we just do it when we want to? Why the need to put it on the calendar?” “Well, […]
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Pantone proglasio boju godine, nisu svi oduševljeni: “Ovo me rastužilo”
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani. PANTONE je objavio boju godine za 2025. […]
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NBA MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton still trying to become best player in the world
An average night for Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still makes him one of the best players in the NBA. He had 30 points, five assists and four rebounds in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s easy 129-92 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. That came in just 30 minutes of play with Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, […]
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The Vibrant Abandon of Barbara Hannigan
Jane BuaBua covers classical music for Goings On. It is the dream of many a musician to become a big enough star that their name comes to mind with any mention of their art form. But for someone to actually deserve this level of acclaim—within the classical world and beyond—is a rare phenomenon. Barbara Hannigan […]
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‘Hard Truths’ Review: Mike Leigh’s Brutal Comedy
The British director casts the superb Marianne Jean-Baptiste in the role of an excruciatingly lonely character whose pain reveals hidden depths.
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Final Trade: Sensex halts 5-day rally, slips 57 pts post RBI decision; Nifty ends under 24,700
Indian equity benchmarks closed on a mixed note on Friday after a volatile trading session. The Sensex ended flat, while the Nifty slipped marginally as gains in auto and PSU bank stocks were offset by weakness in IT counters. Sectoral Performance On the sectoral front, most indices traded in the green, with PSU Bank, auto, […]
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Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as next ambassador to China
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he is choosing former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China. Trump said in a social media post that Perdue, a former CEO, “brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China.” Perdue pushed Trump’s debunked lies about electoral fraud during his failed bid for Georgia […]
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slides from $100k amid profit-taking, payrolls watch By Investing.com
Investing.com– Bitcoin fell in Asian trade on Friday after a short-lived rally past the coveted $100,000 level, as anticipation of more cues on U.S. interest rates spurred some profit-taking. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency surged to record highs on Thursday amid increased optimism over friendlier crypto regulations under incoming President Donald Trump. Traders were particularly cheered […]
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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT o1, ‘World’s Smartest Language Model”
Today OpenAI rolled out what Sam Altman says is the world’s smartest language model in the world plus a brand new Pro tier that comes with unlimited usage limits and with a higher level of computing resources. OpenAI ChatGPT o1 Model Sam Altman announced on X (formerly Twitter) that their new AI model is now […]
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‘Drive’ teaches us how to find motivation at work for a more fulfilling life
Daniel Pink’s remarkable book “Drive, The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” has some powerful career lessons for individuals looking to find work motivation as well as for organisations planning initiatives to boost employee morale. In many organisations, the idea of rewards stems from a sense of extrinsic motivation. The author, an American author who […]
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What to know about Billy Long, the ex-congressman and auctioneer Trump wants to head the IRS
IRS announce new 2025 tax brackets. Here’s what changed IRS announce new 2025 tax brackets. Here’s what changed 00:56 President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants ex-congressman Billy Long, a Republican from Missouri and a former auctioneer, to run the IRS. As a lawmaker, Long co-sponsored legislation that aimed to wipe out much of […]
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MSI Claw 8 AI+, Claw 7 AI+ With Intel Lunar Lake CPUs , Up to 8-Inch Displays Launched: Price, Specifications
MSI Claw 8+ AI and Claw 7+ AI were launched on Tuesday as the company’s latest handheld gaming consoles. They are equipped with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors paired with 32GB of RAM and sport up to 8-inch touchscreen displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both the Claw 8+ AI and Claw 7+ AI run […]
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Sanders says RFK Jr. “exactly correct” on food issues, has not decided on Trump pick for HHS secretary
Sen. Bernie Sanders praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on food issues Thursday, and said he had not made up his mind on whether he would oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Kennedy to head the nation’s health agencies. In an interview with CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand, the independent Vermont senator said that he […]
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Cinnamon Tea – Cookie and Kate
Let’s warm up with a mug of cinnamon tea! Cinnamon tea (té de canela in Spanish) has become my drink of choice during cool weather. It’s hot and nicely spicy but not overwhelmingly so. Cinnamon’s inherent sweetness makes it a well-balanced drink. Plus, it makes the house smell amazing. If you enjoy the spice factor […]
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Freshfields advises TNG on additional debt funding for fibre-optic expansion
Global law firm Freshfields has advised TNG Glasfaser GmbH, one of the leading companies for the expansion of fibre broadband networks in Germany, on an agreement to secure an additional €175m of debt commitments (accordion facility) under its existing financing package. This new financing supports TNG on its fibre-to-the-home (‘FTTH’) deployment in rural and suburban […]
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Investment in radiopharmaceuticals is ramping up
Investment in radiopharmaceuticals is ramping up as big pharma shows a growing appetite for this promising drug modality. Radiopharmaceuticals see radioactive isotopes being delivered into a target, typically a cancer cell, to kill it. While they have existed for decades, interest in this drug modality was originally limited due to the elevated risk of side […]
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9 Animals That Play Games You’ll Wish You Could Join
Shutterstock Animals have long been a source of wonder and fascination for humans, especially when it comes to their behaviors. While many animals are known for their hunting, gathering, and survival skills, there are some that engage in playful activities that mirror the games we enjoy. These creatures show us that fun isn’t just a […]
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We Found Out My Husband Had Cancer By Voicemail.
It was Oct. 28, 2023. Gavin woke up late that Saturday and came out of the bedroom with his hand cupped around one side of his neck. “Hey, honey, does this side of my neck look bigger?” I looked at him, expecting to see a pimple or bug bite. But instead, I saw a bulge […]
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Uštedite još više na Temuu uz ovaj mali trik
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani. PRILIKOM online kupovine mnogi se trude naći […]
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Chicago fires coach Luke Richardson in 3rd season after NHL-worst start
Chicago fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, signalling the franchise’s frustration with the state of the franchise’s rebuilding project. Chicago has dropped four in a row to fall to an NHL-worst 8-16-2 on the season. It was outscored 41-27 while going 3-9-1 in its last 13 games. Anders Sorensen was elevated to interim coach. Sorensen […]
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The Scandal of Trump’s Cabinet Picks Isn’t Just Their Personal Failings
In just the past few days, the French government collapsed, civil war in Syria reignited, and South Korea’s President, briefly, declared martial law. But here in Washington, Donald Trump’s brand of political chaos is a world unto itself. It is all-consuming, almost timeless, with little reference to any but the most shocking external events, and […]
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour Book’ Sold 814,000 Copies in One Week
The first week print sales nearly matched Barack Obama’s “A Promised Land,” and put her well ahead of Prince Harry’s “Spare.” And she did it while selling only at Target, avoiding Amazon and bookstores.
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Judge rejects Justice Dept plea deal with Boeing over fatal 737 Max plane crashes
A federal judge in Texas rejected a proposed plea agreement between the Justice Department and Boeing that would have settled the U.S. government’s claims against the company, after crashes of two 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people, according to a court order issued Thursday. In his ruling, Judge Reed O’Connor took issue with both […]
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Metaplex Protocol Achieves Record-Breaking Protocol Fees in November 2024 By Chainwire
Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands, December 4th, 2024, Chainwire Metaplex, the blockchain protocol used to create virtually every token, memecoin, and NFT on , saw record-breaking protocol fees in November, fueled by a surge in digital asset creation on Solana. Rise in Solana Token Creation Drives Record Protocol GrowthAs the protocol behind virtually all token creation […]
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Google Uses About 40 Signals To Determine Canonical URLs
In a recent episode of Google’s Search Off the Record podcast, Allan Scott from the “Dups” team explained how Google decides which URL to consider as the main one when there are duplicate pages. He revealed that Google looks at about 40 different signals to pick the main URL from a group of similar pages. […]
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SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Results announced: Check your scores now on ssc.gov.in
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the results of the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 examination. Candidates who appeared for the examination, which took place from September 6 to September 24, 2024, can now check their individual scores on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. How to Check Your Results Candidates can log […]
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QVC recalls 1.1 million pairs of oven gloves after more than 90 people burned
QVC is recalling 1.1 million pairs of oven gloves because the products pose a burn hazard, the live shopping entertainment company said in a notice posted on Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves Temp-tations Oven Gloves imported from China and sold by West Chester, Pennsylvania-based QVC in single pairs, sets of […]
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My First Gran Turismo, a Free-to-Play Racing Sim Experience for PS4 and PS5, Arrives December 6
The Gran Turismo series of racing sims has been a PlayStation staple since it debuted in 1997. The franchise enjoys a loyal fanbase with its authentic driving simulation but presents a bit of a challenge for new players to get into the games. To remedy that, developer Polyphony Digital has announced My First Gran Turismo, […]
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Mystery flu-like disease in Congo kills dozens, puts authorities “on general alert” as cases investigated
Kinshasa, Congo – Congo’s health minister said Thursday the country’s government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people in recent weeks, nearly half of whom were children. Authorities have so far confirmed 71 deaths, including 27 people who died in hospitals and 44 in the community in the southern […]
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