The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients

It’s been a year since the gene-editing treatment Casgevy was approved for sickle cell disease and a related blood disorder. It’s finally being infused into patients.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

Princess Kate makes first major public appearance since cancer treatment

Catherine Kate, the Princess of Wales, attended a memorial service for Britain's military veterans over the weekend. This was her first high-profile event since ending cancer treatment earlier this ...

Palestinian patients evacuated from Gaza for treatment abroad

Seriously injured and ill Palestinians were evacuated in one of the biggest operations in months.

College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?

Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Italy passes law clamping down on surrogacy tourism

Italians who go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy will face jail terms and fines of up to €1m. Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy – a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Saints' Derek Carr makes NFL history in worst way possible by becoming first QB to accomplish this feat

Carr just broke a record no one wants to break

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

USMNT grades: After Mauricio Pochettino's first window, USA Soccer has a long way to go under its new manager

A 2-0 loss to Mexico underscored the shallow nature of America's playing pool after a handful of top players missed out

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers

Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

First Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Patient, 12, Leaves Hospital

After 44 days, Kendric Cromer, 12, left the hospital. While his family feels fortunate that he was the first to receive a treatment, their difficult experiences hint at what others will be up against.

Health - The New York Times - October 21

HRT should be first-line menopause treatment, NICE says

Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.

Catherine joins royals at first major event since finishing treatment

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall.

How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China

A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial, paving way for potential approval

Merck is discussing the study data with regulators worldwide, with a goal of making the treatment available for infants as early as the 2025 to 2026 RSV season.

Business - CNBC - October 18

This biotech’s stock could double if its treatment for major depressive disorder succeeds, says Mizuho

Mizuho reiterated its bullish stance on biotech Neumora Therapeutics Inc. on Wednesday, and predicted a positive outcome when the company reports data from a late-stage trial of its treatment for ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Giants owner John Mara says team is 'not making any changes,' asking fans to be patient

New York is 2-5 for the second season in a row and the third time in four years

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Can The Daily Beast Claw Its Way Back to Relevance?

Can Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood revive the once-buzzy news site and reclaim their perches atop the New York media world? Their own staff isn’t sure.

Business - The New York Times - November 3

Trump Makes His First Moves

Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

‘Mercury destroys lives’: but if goldmining is here to stay, is there a way to make it safer?

Using the toxin for gold extraction is banned in the Philippines, but the practice remains widespread. Now one town is trialling a technique that could end its use and protect the world’s 15 ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Boeing’s CEO wants to make it ‘great again.’ Here’s what’s standing in the way.

Making Boeing great again starts with a labor deal, according to Wall Street analysts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Warriors make a statement in Boston, but Stephen Curry says there's 'a long way to go'

Curry's late-game heroics once again saved the day for Golden State in a gritty road win over the defending champions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better

If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up. Ian Sample Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Notable firsts that made history on Election Day

Tuesday brought a historic 2024 election in congressional races, as well as the one for the White House.

Penguins Make First Move, Trading Eller To Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Remedy reveals FBC Firebreak, its first multiplayer title

Remedy dropped a gameplay trailer for its first multiplayer title: FBC Firebreak, a first-person shooter set in the office space of Control.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 17

Hunt: Showdown Gets Its First Crossover Character With This Legendary Horror Villain

We've seen Ghost Face in a number of video games already, namely Dead By Daylight , Among Us , and Call of Duty: Warzone . Now, the iconic killer first seen in Wes Craven's 1996 genre-defying ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Hong Kong unearths its first ever dinosaur fossils

Official hails discovery ‘of great significance’ on Port Island, with remains of as yet unknown species to go on display in shopping district on Friday. Hong Kong officials say they have discovered ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Reddit shares soar 25% as it turns its first profit

Social media platform says it has attracted nearly 100mn daily active users with its ad tech investments starting to pay off

Business - Financial Times - October 29

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Women's professional baseball is ready for its moment. But first it needs to find players.

It’s been nearly seven decades since women in the U.S. have had a league of their own.

Suzuki unveils its first EV with the e Vitara SUV

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Bitcoin tops $81,000 for first time, extending its Trump-fueled rally

The price of bitcoin topped $80,000 for the first time Sunday, extending a rally fueled by crypto optimism following Donald Trump’s election win.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

North Korea knows its troops could desert in Ukraine. It has chilling ways to keep them in line.

World - Yahoo News - October 24

3 critical ways the Democratic Party messed up its media outreach this cycle

In a world where voters are bombarded with information from countless sources, no single media misstep carries the weight it once did. The real risk lies in not engaging at all.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Can Adidas Make Patrick Mahomes Into Its Michael Jordan?

The Chiefs quarterback is the brand’s prize asset, but it needs him to transcend football if he’s to become a commercial powerhouse.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 19

Inside Israel’s fight to make fathers of its dead soldiers

Since last October, the families of every fallen soldier have been offered postmortem sperm retrieval

Business - Financial Times - October 24

China Tightens Its Hold on Minerals Needed to Make Computer Chips

Already the dominant producer of rare minerals, Beijing is using export restrictions and its power over state-owned companies to further control access.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Latest in The First Crispr Treatment Is Making Its Way to Patients