XCHG Limited Reports Second Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial ResultsIt's been a brutal season for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, who have turned massive preseason expectations into a 3-8 record. It would be a rough way for Rodgers to end his career, but he's not going to extend his career just to retire on a more positive note. "No. I mean, honestly, I'm not worried about that at all. I thinks the process of losing self-importance is dealing with the ups and downs and the in-betweens," he told reporters Wednesday. "I'm not attached to that at all. If this is it—and it could be—(I have) nothing but gratitude for this time, for my career, for the men and women I've been around during my 20 years." This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. For more from Bleacher Report on this topic and from around the sports world, check out our B/R app , homepage and social feeds—including Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok .How the Reproductive Rights Movement Is Preparing for the Trump Administration
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Jayden Brewer had 20 points in Florida International's 81-72 victory against Stetson on Saturday night. Brewer had five rebounds for the Panthers (4-6). Asim Jones scored 12 points while shooting 2 of 5 from the field and 8 for 10 from the line. Vianney Salatchoum shot 5 of 8 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding six rebounds. Jordan Wood led the Hatters (1-9) in scoring, finishing with 25 points and three blocks. Josh Massey added 13 points and six rebounds for Stetson. Mehki had 13 points and two steals. The loss is the ninth straight for the Hatters. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .THE LOST CITY
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Researchers at Uppsala University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have created an antibody that has the potential to treat a variety of cancers. Researchers were able to integrate three different functionalities in the antibody, which combined significantly increased the action of T cells on the cancer tumour. Researchers have developed a unique type of antibody that both targets and delivers a drug package via the antibody itself, while simultaneously activating the immune system (“3-in-1 design”) for personalised immunotherapy treatments. “We have been researching precision medicine for close to 15 years now, as well as how we can use antibodies to influence an important key protein (CD40) in the immune system. We can now show that our new antibody method works as precision medicine for cancer,” explains Sara Mangsbo, professor at the Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University, who together with Johan Rockberg, professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, is the study’s lead author. The drug redirects the immune system to find and target specific mutations and gene changes that are only found in cancer cells, known as neoantigens. This is achieved by the new antibody both delivering the unique tumour-specific material directly to a particular type of immune cell and by stimulating this cell simultaneously, which then has the capacity to greatly enhance the T-cell response to the tumour. The results show that the method works in several ways. Not only does it activate the right type of immune cells in human blood samples, but animal models show that mice receiving the treatment had prolonged survival and, at higher doses, also save the mice from cancer, and that the method is safer than previous cancer treatments the researchers have studied. Customised precision medicines can be both costly and time-consuming to develop. “The advantage of our drug is that it is easy to produce on a larger scale , yet can be easily tailored to the patient’s disease or specific tumour. The medicine consists of two parts that are combined, a targeting bispecific antibody – which can be produced in large quantities in advance – and a custom peptide part, which is produced rapidly synthetically on a small scale for a desired type of cancer. Both in terms of production cost and the short time it takes to tailor a peptide to a new tumour, this increases availability and should make it quicker for patients to go from diagnosis to treatment,” explains Johan Rockberg, Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The aim of the study was to establish a more flexible, faster and safer treatment for cancer than those currently available. The study has already shown that the method has the potential to be customised for each patient, thereby strengthening the immune system against cancer. The next step is to use the fully optimised production process to manufacture the drug candidate for further safety studies and then start clinical trials in humans. (with inputs from ANI)
By FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life that I’m eager to pursue with my wife and my family.” The announcement comes a day after Gaetz, a Florida Republican, stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from federal and House Ethics investigations that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The 42-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general had stunned many career lawyers inside the Justice Department, but reflected Trump’s desire to place a loyalist in a department he has marked for retribution following the criminal cases against him. Hours after Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, who would come to the job with years of legal work under her belt and that other trait Trump prizes above all: loyalty. It’s unclear what’s next for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of the House. He surprised colleagues by resigning from Congress the same day that Trump nominated him for attorney general. Some speculated he could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on Jan. 3, given that he had just won reelection earlier this month. But Gaetz, who has been in state and national politics for 14 years, said he’s done with Congress. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” he said.
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The man arrested Monday in connection to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was allegedly in possession of a type of homemade weapon known as a "ghost gun." Luigi Mangione , 26, who police named as a “ strong person of interest ” had a "ghost gun that had the capability of firing 9 mm round and a suppressor” when he was arrested on weapons charges in Altoona, Pa., New York Police Department Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters. A senior law enforcement official told NBC News the weapon found in Mangione's possession appears to be similar to the weapon used in the Manhattan murder. Kenny said the weapon "may have been made on a 3D printer." "Ghost guns" are firearms that can be assembled at home from parts that are bought online. Those parts can usually be obtained without background checks and do not have serial numbers. The do-it-yourself kits have been around since the 1990s, but have exploded in popularity in recent years — especially among criminals. Between Jan. 2016 to Dec. 2021, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it received approximately 45,000 reports of suspected privately made firearms recovered by law enforcement in criminal investigations — including 692 homicides or attempted homicides. The number of ghost guns recovered rose steadily each of those years, from 1,758 in 2016 to 19,344 in 2021, according to the Justice Department. Technology has also added to the steep increase - online videos on how to assemble the guns have millions of views , while some sellers offer 3-D printing files for customers to print and assemble the weapons themselves, and without serial numbers. The Justice Department said in a 2022 fact sheet that unserialized firearms are incredibly difficult to trace — the ATF reported it was only able to trace 0.98% of the suspected ghost guns submitted by law enforcement to an individual purchaser. In 2022, President Joe Biden announced restrictions on the sale of ghost guns with the finalization of a rule requiring makers of gun kits to include serial numbers on firearms and for sellers to follow the same standard as with other guns, including requiring a background check for purchase. “These guns are the weapons of choice for many criminals,” Biden said, and “we are going to do everything we can to deprive them of that choice.” Gun rights groups and manufacturers have challenged the ATF rule in court, with a federal judge in Texas and an appeals court ruling against the Biden administration. The Supreme Court has ruled twice that the regulations can remain in place while the litigation continues. Gun safety advocates, meanwhile, have been urging Congress to take action on the issue to close loopholes and turn the rule into a law. Over a dozen states have also passed laws regulating ghost guns, according to Everytown for a Gun Safety , a gun violence prevention organization. The group and others have also been urging Congress to take action on 3D-printed guns, which the Trump administration loosened regulations on in 2020. There is no federal law barring them, but the ATF says it's illegal to make them for sale without a license, and that they must be able to be detected by metal detectors and X-ray machines. A number of states also have individual laws regulating or banning the weapons, according to Everytown. This article first appeared on NBCNews.com . Read more from NBC News here:S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Dow Jones Sustainability Indices 2024 Review Results
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What is an i7? The i7 is an all electric sedan built in the Dingolfing, Germany, assembly plant and sold worldwide by BMW. The i7 eDrive50 is a full size 4 door car that has been designed from the ground up as an EV electric vehicle. The i7 comes in 3 models: the eDrive50, the xDrive60, and the M70, with the eDrive50 being the base model, the xDrive60 offering more power, and the M70 being the performance focused option. The 2024 BMW i7 eDrive50 and the i7 xDrive60 are essentially the same vehicle with one primary difference. The i7 eDrive50 has a single electric motor with rear wheel drive (RWD), while the i7 xDrive60 has dual electric motors with xDrive all wheel drive (AWD). This week BMW sent me a 2024 i7 eDrive50 all electric EV sedan with a base price of $105,700 to test drive and review. The options on this RWD electric car are: the special paint for $1,950, the driver assistance package for $2,000, the luxury rear seating package for $1,500, the M Sport package for $3,900, the 21′′ alloy wheels for $1,300, the M Sport professional package for $950, the premium package for $1,400, the executive package for $3,700, and the Bowers & Wilkins sound system for $4,800. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $995 destination charge is: $128,195. After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealers fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $144,219. At just over $144 Grand, this all electric BMW sedan is a high tech mix of EV power and luxury options that can go up to 311 miles on a full charge. Charging time takes 11 hours on a Level II 240 volt home charger, while a Level III 440v DC fast charger can fill the on board battery pack to 80% capacity in about 30 minutes, with the fuel economy rating pegged at 88 MPGe. As this is a high performance all electric luxury sedan, BMW has loaded in all the good stuff, like a full leather interior, heated seats, heated front and rear arm rests, wireless charging, acoustic noise protection, multifunction rear seats, a connected pro driving package, a curved center stack, a digital dashboard, head up display, a charging socket, enhanced USB and Bluetooth, 5G connectivity, dynamic cruise control and an extended travel and comfort seating package. Performance and comfort are enhanced with the M Sport upgrades and include a set of M Sport 21′′ star spoke alloy wheels, an M Sport heated steering wheel, M Sport shadow line exterior trim, M Sport exterior and interior elements, M Sport disc brake calipers with black logos and M Sport carbon fiber interior trim with silver thread cross stitching. Tech is always a big thing in BMW’s. This i7 EV comes with active parking distance control, a rear view camera, an inside camera, a front view camera, acoustic sound protection, remote software updates, active driving assistant pro, dynamic cruise control, highway assist, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Sirius XM satellite radio and acoustic pedestrian protection. This i7 also has the Bowers & Wilkins sound system with 655 watts of power and 18 speakers and you can upgrade to the top tier Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system with 1,965 watts of power and 39 speakers. This includes 4D sound from speakers integrated into the front seat backs, for an immersive listening experience, with Diamond signifying the use of their signature diamond dome tweeter technology. The 2024 BMW i7 is an all electric luxury sedan that offers features that make it a top EV pick. For power, it has a 101.7 kWh battery pack and can produce up to 650 horsepower, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3.5 seconds. For range, the i7 can go over 310 miles on a full charge, which is comparable to other EVs in this price class. For comfort, the i7 has an adaptive suspension system that provides a smooth ride, even on rough terrain. The seats are extremely comfortable and the interior can be customized with extended Merino leather seat upholstery with real wood oak trim. So, call, click or visit your local BMW dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2024 BMW i7 eDrive50 EV all electric RWD sedan. And remember that the base price for an i7 starts at only $105,700. BMW – The Ultimate Driving Machine. Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy. This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.netThe extra screening measures imposed earlier this week on people travelling to India have now been lifted, says the office of Transport Minister Anita Anand. On Monday, Anand said in a news statement that, "out of an abundance of caution," her ministry would temporarily implement additional security screening for travellers to India. A government official told CBC News the additional measures would be conducted by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), the agency responsible for screening passengers and their baggage before they enter restricted areas in airports. Transport Canada to increase screening for travellers to India The official spoke on background because they weren't authorized to share the details publicly. Last month, an Air India flight from New Delhi to Chicago was diverted to Iqaluit because of a bomb scare. No bomb was found on board. The Air India flight made an emergency landing in Iqaluit around 5:20 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2024. (Carl-Eric Cardinal/CBC) Anand's announcement on Monday came a month after the RCMP linked agents of the Indian government to widespread crimes in Canada, including acts of murder, extortion and intimidation. Canada expelled six Indian diplomats in October on the same day RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme spoke of "well over a dozen" credible and imminent threats to members of the South Asian community, specifically Sikh members of the pro-Khalistan movement. India has strongly denied the RCMP's allegations and quickly retaliated against the federal government by ordering six Canadian diplomats to leave the country.McDaniel puts up 22 in Lindenwood's 81-63 victory over IU IndianapolisGiants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged. Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of a once-promising relationship between Jones and the team. Giants coach Brian Daboll benched Jones in favor of DeVito following a loss to the Panthers in Germany that dropped New York's record to 2-8. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Dec. 22 game against the Denver Broncos flexed to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday’s announcement makes this the first time a game has been flexed to the Thursday night spot. The league amended its policy last season where Thursday night games in Weeks 13 through 17 could be flexed with at least 28 days notice prior to the game. The matchup of AFC West division rivals bumps the game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to Sunday afternoon. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Red Bull brings wrong rear wing to Las Vegas in mistake that could stall Verstappen's title chances LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied a fourth consecutive Formula 1 title Saturday night. Red Bull apparently brought the wrong rear wing to Las Vegas and GPS data showed its two cars to be significantly slower on the straights than both McLaren and Mercedes, which led both practice sessions. Red Bull says it doesn’t have a replacement rear wing in Las Vegas to fix the issue and little chance of getting two flown in from England ahead of the race. Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team. Major League Soccer franchise FC Cincinnati is heading the group vying to bring a women’s pro team to the city. The club issued a statement confirming Clark had joined the bid group. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman has said the league plans to announce the league’s 16th team by the end of the year. The league's 15th team will begin play in 2026 in Boston. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Aaron Judge won't be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract. Speaking a day after he was a unanimous winner of his second MVP, Judge says “It ain’t my money” and adds "that’s never been something on my mind about who gets paid the most.” Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting .322. Soto batted .288 with 41 homers, 109 RBIs and 129 walks in his first season with the Yankees, then became a free agent at age 26. In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West Coast LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two games featuring four powerhouse teams has put the focus in women's college basketball on the West Coast this weekend. JuJu Watkins and No. 3 Southern California host Hannah Hidalgo and No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday. Top-ranked South Carolina visits Lauren Betts and fifth-ranked UCLA on Sunday. Both games are nationally televised and the arenas are expected to be packed. WNBA scouts will be on hand to check out some of the nation's top talent. Two teams will come away with their first losses of the season. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb calls it “a Final Four-type weekend.” A documentary featuring Watkins will air on NBC ahead of USC's game, which leads into the Army-Notre Dame football game. Noodles and wine are the secret ingredients for a strange new twist in China's doping saga Blame it on the noodles. That's what one Chinese official suggested when anti-doping leaders were looking for answers for the doping scandal that cast a shadow over this year's Olympic swim meet. Earlier this year, reports that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication emerged. None were sanctioned because Chinese authorities determined the swimmers were contaminated by traces of the drug spread about a hotel kitchen. In a strange twist, the leader of China's anti-doping agency suggested this case could have been similar to one in which criminals were responsible for tainting noodles that were later eaten by another Chinese athlete who also tested positive for the drug.
What we know about man arrested in connection with shooting of US healthcare CEOMcDaniel puts up 22 in Lindenwood's 81-63 victory over IU IndianapolisVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — All Wright had 26 points in Valparaiso's 93-77 victory against Central Michigan on Saturday night. Wright shot 7 for 16 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Beacons (5-4). Tyler Schmidt scored 21 points and added six rebounds. Jefferson Monegro had 16 points and shot 3 for 5 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line. The Chippewas (5-4) were led in scoring by Anthony Pritchard, who finished with 20 points and six rebounds. Ugnius Jarusevicius added 18 points and six rebounds for Central Michigan. Jakobi Heady had 13 points, six rebounds and three steals. Valparaiso led Central Michigan 36-31 at the half, with Wright (13 points) its high scorer before the break. Valparaiso took the lead for what would be the final time on Schmidt's 3-pointer with 10:13 remaining in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .