The FDA recently granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel, Tecelra) for the treatment of advanced synovial sarcoma. This marks a significant milestone as afami-cel is the first engineered cell therapy indicated for a solid tumor. Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft-tissue cancer that predominantly affects individuals with unresectable or metastatic disease who have received
European stocks faced significant losses on Friday as a global downturn swept through the markets. The regional Stoxx 600 index plummeted 2.48% by 3:17 p.m. London time, dipping below the 500 point mark for the first time since April. This downward trend was exacerbated by weak U.S. economic data, sparking fears of an impending recession.
In a groundbreaking move, Morgan Stanley has announced that it will be allowing its financial advisors to offer bitcoin ETFs to select clients. This bold decision sets the firm apart from other major Wall Street banks and marks a significant milestone in the mainstream adoption of bitcoin in the world of finance. Breaking Down the
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently faced criticism for allowing two female boxers, Imane Khelif from Algeria and Lin Yu-ting from Taiwan, to compete at the Paris Olympics. This decision sparked outrage due to an ongoing gender controversy, with accusations of aggression towards the athletes. Despite the backlash, Khelif managed to win her round of
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown a concerning trend in the rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in older adults. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just the younger generation that is at risk for these infections. The number of people over the age of 65 diagnosed with
The recent release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan by Russia marks a significant milestone in international diplomacy. These two individuals, along with Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva and British-Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, were freed as part of a major, multinational swap of two dozen prisoners. President Joe Biden,
The Paris heatwave during the 2024 Olympics has not spared any athlete, including U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles. In a recent Instagram post, Biles expressed her frustration about the unbearable heat, explaining that the lack of air conditioning on the bus coupled with the scorching temperatures made it difficult for her to maintain her appearance.
The decision to block Levi Bellfield’s civil partnership after a new law came into force has sparked controversy. Bellfield, one of the UK’s most notorious criminals serving two whole-life sentences for heinous crimes, was engaged to be married behind bars. However, the new law prevented the marriage from taking place, leaving many questioning the rights
Pauly Shore has expressed doubts regarding the authenticity of remarks attributed to Richard Simmons about not wanting a biopic to be made about himself. Shore, who is planning to both star in and executive produce a biopic about Simmons, has stated that he believes the pre-death social media posts critical of him taking on the
As the Federal Reserve contemplates the possibility of reducing interest rates, various experts in the field have differing opinions on the timing and necessity of such actions. While some, like Claudia Sahm, the chief economist at New Century Advisors, advocate for a gradual reduction in interest rates to prevent a potential economic downturn, others, like