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F.D.A. Approves Studies of Pig Organ Transplants for Kidney Patients
The research offers hope to tens of thousands of patients with kidney failure who are on a long waiting list for an organ transplant.The New York Times - 1d -
Regeneron’s earnings boosted by more than doubling of U.S. sales of blockbuster eye drug Eylea
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s stock rose 4.9% Tuesday to put it on track for its biggest one-day gain in almost two years, after the company posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Budget boost for India’s middle class
Also in this newsletter: Harley-Davidson diplomacy and IndiGo chief executive’s mantraFinancial Times - 1d -
Democratic senator puts 'blanket hold' on Trump's State Dept. nominees following USAID threat
NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on Democrats' latest effort, led by Sen. Brian Schatz, to push back on the Trump administration's political moves.NBC News - 1d -
Democrat places blanket hold on Trump’s State Department picks over targeting of USAID
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Monday he will place a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s nominees to the State Department until ...The Hill - 1d -
Wild hogs: why a gang of rogue pigs is causing chaos in Norfolk
Villagers are sick of their lawns being ruined – but these rowdy pigs just keep escaping. Name: Wild hogs.. Age: It’s been going on for months. Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Dupont’s return heralds fizzing new era for what could be a spectacular Six Nations | Robert Kitson
The tournament looks ferociously competitive and, with attacking verve back in fashion, it promises to be a vintage year. Every now and again it is useful to be reminded of rugby union’s place in ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pig API: Give your AI agents a virtual desktop to automate Windows apps
How PigAPI enables AI agents to interact directly with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) within virtual Windows desktops hosted in the cloud.VentureBeat - 6d -
Lidl plans first in-store pub after winning court battle
A High Court rejects a legal challenge to the plans, which would see a tap room installed in Lidl's Dundonald store.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Social Security boost faces delays
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Some Social Security beneficiaries may have longer wait for pay boost Social ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Transgender athletes face blanket ban at Olympics
Transgender women are increasingly likely to be banned from the female category across Olympic sport after another leading candidate to become International Olympic Committee president backed a new ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27 -
Alabama woman becomes longest living recipient of pig organ transplant
An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday to become the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant — healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting.NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Alabama woman becomes longest-living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.CBS News - Jan. 25 -
Pie fortune heir jailed for murdering flatmate on Christmas Eve
Dylan Thomas murdered his friend William Bush at the house they shared on Christmas Eve.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Historic storm brings blanket of snow to Deep South
The snowstorm covered stadiums across the South and produced record-breaking snowfalls.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Parts of northern Florida blanketed by snow as South endures rare winter storm
Parts of northern Florida are digging out Wednesday after being hit by the winter storm that's rolled through the southern U.S. this week. The storm is expected to move into Georgia and the ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 pardons stun Republicans on Capitol Hill
President Trump’s sweeping pardons of more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, including individuals who assaulted police officers, stunned Republican ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Champagne makers say sales losing fizz amid global gloom and changing habits
Shipments fell nearly 10% last year with French firms blaming economic and political anxiety, and cheaper drinks. Changing habits and the gloomy state of the world are taking the fizz out of French ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Woman wins jackpot from lotto ticket she 'stole' in Christmas gift exchange
Emily Hickox, an Indiana woman, won $500,000 after playing a Michigan Lottery instant game ticket.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Outsourcing giant Infosys raised sales guidance for a third time. AI is helping.
Indian outsourcing giant Infosys on Thursday raised its sales outlook for the third time this year as the company said clients were increasingly adopting its artificial-intelligence services.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
LeBron James tells Travis and Jason Kelce the NFL 'kicked our a**' on Christmas with Chiefs game, Beyoncé halftime show
LeBron admits that the NFL owns Christmas now despite the NBA's traditional holiday presence.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Currys Restarts Dividends Payout After Robust Christmas Sales
Currys said it expected profit for fiscal 2025 to beat market expectations and that it would restart paying dividends following a robust Christmas period.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
UK bans German cattle, pigs and sheep imports after foot-and-mouth case
The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Draymond hilariously explains viral Christmas Day foul vs. Lakers
Warriors forward Draymond Green explained what sparked his decision to suplex to Lakers players during Golden State's Christmas Day defeat to Los Angeles.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
Will spending more boost your quality of life in retirement? Here’s how annuities help that.
Retirees may hold back when they think they’re draining their savings instead of spending an income.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Memories of rosy Christmas fade as UK retailers brace for tough 2025
Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation riseFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
U.K. Grocers' Stocks Fall on Cost Woes Despite Positive Christmas
Shares in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have fallen as higher salaries and increased national insurance contributions, together with inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates, set the tone for a ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Digested week: Put away the hot wax and don’t eat your Christmas tree | Lucy Mangan
Never trust a hippy selling pine-flavoured butter. Plus, a watch that finally explains it all. The AFSCA (Belgium’s federal agency for ensuring food supply chain safety – but of course you knew ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Sainsbury's Christmas Sales Grew; Expects Profit in Line With Market Views
The grocer reported sales volume growth for the key Christmas period and expects to deliver retail operating profit for its fiscal year in line with market consensus.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
A 300-Pound Pig Is Rescued From Los Angeles Wildfires
As the Los Angeles wildfires strained the city’s animal shelters, community members stepped in to help a couple rescue their pet potbellied pig.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
M&S Christmas cheer hit by uncertain outlook for UK
Festive food sales jumped but the retailer is concerned about the British economy.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Belgium’s Food Agency Advises Against Eating Your Christmas Tree
The country’s food agency warned against using evergreens in food after the city of Ghent suggested an unusual form of recycling: spruce needle butter.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Elon Musk is boosting the AfD. But why is Germany’s mainstream helping him?
After years of politicians and media figures normalising far-right ideas, the billionaire’s meddling is falling on fertile ground. When Elon Musk endorsed the far-right Alternative für Deutschland ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns
Message came after northern city of Ghent posted tips for recycling the conifer as a dish. At a time when most people have probably polished off their holiday leftovers, Belgium’s food agency has ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
I Toured European Christmas Markets for 7 Days. Here’s The Gear That Kept Me Warm, And The Bag That Fit It All
Yahoo News - Jan. 7 -
Ethiopians celebrate Christmas as natural calamities and conflict take their toll
Yahoo News - Jan. 7 -
Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas
Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Woman arrested after poisoned Christmas cake kills 3 family members
Three women died and three other relatives fell ill after eating the cake during a family get-together on December 23, officials said.CBS News - Jan. 6
