MENLO PARK, Calif. , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BillionToOne, a next-generation molecular diagnostics company with a mission to create powerful and accurate tests that are accessible to all, today announced that they will be presenting at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA , on January 14, 2025 . BillionToOne marks a transformative year of achievements as it looks toward 2025. The company closed an oversubscribed, upsized Series D funding round led by Premji Invest in June, and was recently recognized as the Biotech Breakthrough Awards' Diagnostics Company of the Year. More than 500,000 patients have received BillionToOne tests to date, and the company has grown from $0M to $150M+ in annual recurring revenue over the past five years. This will be BillionToOne's second year in attendance at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, and the company will present on the topic of "Redefining Molecular Diagnostics with Single-Molecule Precision." Presentation details are as follows: Location: Mission Bay (32nd Floor) at The Westin Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Time: 2:30-2:55 pm PT A webcast and presentation materials will be available on BillionToOne's website: https://billiontoone.com/event/jpm-2025-43rd-annual-healthcare-conference/ About BillionToOne Headquartered in Menlo Park, California , BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company on a mission to make molecular diagnostics more accurate, efficient, and accessible for everyone. The company's patented Quantitative Counting TechnologyTM (QCTTM) molecular counting platform is the only multiplex technology that can accurately count DNA molecules at the single-molecule level. For more information, please visit www.billiontoone.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/billiontoone-to-present-at-the-43rd-annual-jp-morgan-healthcare-conference-302338634.html SOURCE BillionToOneGermany to tighten criminal law as people-smuggling ‘action plan’ agreed with UKRealme GT 8 Pro Could Boast a Massive 8,000mAh Battery: Report
The best Nintendo Switch deals I’ve spotted this Black Friday on consoles, games and bundlesESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Sydney Shaw scored 20 points and made four 3-pointers, JJ Quinerly added 14 points and No. 12 West Virginia handed Boise State its first loss, 82-47 on Saturday in the Gulf Coast Showcase. West Virginia advances to the championship game on Sunday, while Boise State plays for third place. The Mountaineers have started 8-0 in back-to-back seasons after last year's 11-0 beginning. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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Biden calls for Assad to be 'held accountable'Qatar tribune Agencies The European Union and South America’s Mercosur trade bloc on Friday agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, which now, however, faces a tortuous battle for approval in Europe, where there is stiff opposition from France. After negotiations spanning over 20 years, and five years on from an initial deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her Mercosur counterparts announced an agreement had been reached in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo. The deal aims to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, covering over 700 million people and nearly 25% of global gross domestic product (GDP). Much like the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, its goal is to reduce tariffs and trade barriers, making it easier for businesses on both sides to export goods. Mercosur comprises Brazil – the lion’s share of the bloc’s territory, economic output and population – along with Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia, the newest member. Venezuela’s membership has been suspended indefinitely. “This is a win-win agreement,” von der Leyen said in a press conference in Montevideo alongside the presidents of the Mercosur nations. “This agreement is not just an economic opportunity, it is a political necessity,” she added. “I know that strong winds are coming in the opposite direction, toward isolation and fragmentation, but this agreement is our near response.” The deal is not the end of the story for the Europeans. France leads a group of member countries who still have objections to the pact, and all 27 member countries must endorse it for the agreement to enter force. In remarks aimed at her “fellow Europeans,” and perhaps those more skeptical like farmers in France and elsewhere, von der Leyen said it would have a positive impact on around 60,000 companies that export to the Mercosur region. She said they will “benefit from reduced tariffs, simpler customs procedures and preferential access to some critical raw materials. This will create huge business opportunities.” “And to our farmers,” she said, “we have heard you listen to your concerns, and we are acting on them. This agreement includes robust safeguards to protect your livelihoods.” Reaching a deal has been a protracted process, dating back to a summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1999. Negotiations quickly stalled due to different economic priorities, tariffs, regulatory standards and agricultural policies on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. For about a decade, the EU sought to protect its agricultural sector while Mercosur aimed to increase access to its agricultural products. Some momentum came after 2010, when both sides focused on eliminating tariffs, though issues for agriculture remained. The peak of that movement was a political agreement in June 2019, when negotiators announced a deal that included provisions for tariff reductions and commitments to environmental standards. Since then, the two sides have struggled to ratify a deal. European concerns over deforestation in the Amazon, particularly during the Jair Bolsonaro presidency in Brazil until the end of 2022, held up an agreement. Left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro’s successor, initially opposed an agreement more than two decades ago. But since returning to power in 2023, his administration has pushed for progress. “After more than two decades, we have concluded negotiations on the agreement,” Lula wrote on social media platform X. The outgoing government of Argentina, the bloc’s second-biggest economy, opposed the agreement, but President Javier Milei, who took office last year, has supported a deal. France, the most vociferous critic of the deal, has branded it as “unacceptable.” Underscoring the obstacles it now faces, French Trade Minister Sophie Primas pledged to resist its next stages, citing environmental and farming concerns. Copy 09/12/2024 10
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Ukraine Supports Stabilizing Syria, Zelenskiy Says As He Again Warns Of Russia-North Korea CooperationChief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that mediation and arbitration services should not be limited to global investors and big industrialists but also be made available to the common man and small companies. He expressed concern over the growing backlog of pending cases in courts, which, he said, was ‘a pressing challenge’. “To reduce the burden of pending cases, alternative systems are needed for speedy and efficient resolution of cases,” he said, addressing the Commonwealth Mediation and Arbitration Conference 2024 at Gachibowli on Friday. The event brought together international experts, policymakers, and leaders from diverse sectors, including Supreme Court judge Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai and Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court Justice Alok Aradhe. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of mediation and negotiation in expediting settlement of disputes as per law. “This not only eases the burden on the judiciary but also ensures timely justice for the people,” he said. The Chief Minister lauded the efforts of the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC) in Hyderabad for its pivotal role in promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. “IAMC is not just limited to Telangana. It is useful for the entire country and has placed Hyderabad on the global arbitration map alongside London and Singapore,” he said. He urged IAMC to expand its reach beyond elite circles. “IAMC services should not be limited to global investors and big industrialists. They should be made available to the common man, especially the poor and underprivileged sections,” Reddy said. He proposed organising a dedicated conference to explore ways to make such services accessible to underprivileged communities. Revanth highlighted Hyderabad's meteoric rise as a global hub for technology and innovation while advocating judicial reforms for efficient dispute resolution. “Hyderabad is recognised worldwide as a power hub for software, pharma, life sciences, healthcare, and biotechnology industries. These industries are paving the way for the city to emerge as a global leader in technology,” he stated, reinforcing the city’s position on the global innovation map. The Commonwealth Med-Orb Conference 2024 proved to be a platform for deliberating crucial global and local issues and Hyderabad emerged as a key player in shaping a progressive future for innovation and justice. Justice Alok Aradhe said that the mediation and arbitration model is accepted widely in India. "The mediation and arbitration model has seen increasing acceptance globally. The process is accepted widely in India and Asia due to our country's cultural preference for conciliation and dialogue. The arbitration institutions like IAMC-Hyderabad, the international arbitration centres in Delhi and Mumbai have incorporated arbitration, mediation processes into their services," he said.
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Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year playoff drought. Powered by a big-play defense that produced two pick-6s, a solid starting debut by Penix and two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson, the Falcons cruised past the hapless New York Giants 34-7 on Sunday. On Sunday night, the Falcons (8-7) received the assist they needed when Tampa Bay lost at Dallas . Because the Falcons swept the Buccaneers, they hold the tiebreaker advantage if they remain tied atop the division. The Falcons have games remaining at Washington on Sunday night and at home against Carolina to close the regular season. If Atlanta wins both games, it would win the division and have a home playoff game. The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington's coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday's 36-33 victory over Philadelphia. Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, was promoted after coach Raheem Morris benched Kirk Cousins. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards with one interception on a pass that should have been caught by tight end Kyle Pitts. Penix is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he showed the ability to escape pressure in the pocket that Cousins lacks following his 2023 Achilles tendon injury. The left-hander's superior arm strength also was immediately obvious. Robinson's production provided a safety net for the offense which helped make for a smooth transition to Penix. Robinson had scoring runs of 2 and 4 yards. Robinson has rushed for 10 touchdowns this season. He's the first Atlanta player with 10 more more rushing touchdowns since Devonta Freeman during the 2016 Super Bowl season. Robinson ran for 94 yards on 22 carries and had 103 yards from scrimmage. His 11th game this season with at least 100 yards from scrimmage are the most for the Falcons since Warrick Dunn's 11 in 2005. Morris said Robinson deserves to be considered with Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley in discussions regarding the league's top running backs. “Bijan has been outstanding all year in the things that he’s able to do," Morris said. “He’s special. If it wasn’t for this other guy out in Philly, he’d get a lot more recognition across the league. But that guy is having a special year, and Bijan’s not far behind him.” With kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve and watching from the sideline, Riley Patterson was wide left on his first field-goal attempt from 43 yards. Patterson rebounded to make attempts from 52 and 37 yards. Jessie Bates III and Matthew Judon each had a pick-6 to highlight a day of big plays for the defense. Arnold Ebiketie had his fifth sack of the season and added a fumble recovery. Kaden Ellis added a strip-sack. He also has five sacks this season, including sacks in four consecutive games. It is the longest streak for Atlanta since Patrick Kerney had sacks in five straight games in 2001. There was some thought that a change at quarterback could be good news for Pitts, who often seemed to be missing in action with Cousins running the offense. After all, a tight end often is a natural target for quick passes from a rookie making his first start. Instead, Pitts had a poor start to the Penix era when he bobbled his first pass from the left-hander, creating an interception by cornerback Cor’Dale Flott. Pitts caught a 7-yard pass on his only other target. For the season, Pitts has 41 catches for 543 yards and three touchdowns. There will be much interest in this week's injury report after WR Drake London (hamstring) was hurt in the second half. Morris provided an optimistic postgame outlook on London. CB Antonio Hamilton (quad) did not return after leaving the game in the first half. 8: Bates has four interceptions and four forced fumbles. His combined eight forced turnovers lead the NFL. The game against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders is a reminder Penix was only the fourth of six quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Daniels, from LSU, was the No. 2 overall pick behind Caleb Williams by Chicago. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl