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Biohaven (BHVN) Cashes In On Its Biggest Epilepsy Bet
Biohaven licensed its lead epilepsy drug opakalim to SK Biopharmaceuticals in a deal valued up to $795 million, providing $400 million in near-term cash to offset significant quarterly losses.
Helios Technologies (HLIO) Drives Its Electronics Growth Story Off-Road
Helios Technologies expanded its No Roads platform with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration for boats and off-road vehicles, alongside raised full-year guidance and significant Electronics segment margin expansion.
More hosepipe bans as drought declared – is your area affected?
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales face drought conditions following the driest July on record, with approximately 30 million people now subject to hosepipe bans.
New research shows the world isn’t doing nearly enough to fix its food problem
A new report shows global progress toward sustainable food systems is falling far short of 2030 targets, with greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture trending upward despite urgent climate goals.
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Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns that populist politicians pose a serious threat to central bank independence and argues institutions must better explain their decisions to the public.
‘There’s no plan’: as instability in global bond markets rises, what are the knock-on effects?
Global bond markets are experiencing significant instability, with US government borrowing costs rising sharply amid concerns about fiscal sustainability and geopolitical tensions, creating knock-on effects for borrowers worldwide.
How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
US-Iran conflict enters seventh month with little sign of resolution as both sides exchange strikes and reject compromise, despite economic blockade and expired ceasefire agreement.
‘They’ll be finding bodies next year’: a renowned forensic scientist on Nepal’s ‘extreme challenges’
A renowned forensic scientist warns that many victims of Nepal’s recent devastating flood may never be found or identified, citing difficult terrain and inadequate resources hampering recovery efforts.
Germany’s far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election
Germany’s far-right AfD party leads polls ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt that could make it the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II.
Trump asks SCOTUS to OK changes to mail-in ballots. And, diesel prices hit record high
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s restraining order on mail-in ballot restrictions. Meanwhile, diesel prices have hit record highs at $5.85 per gallon nationwide.
Trump’s peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
US peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan weekend visits to Moscow and Kyiv to advance negotiations toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks
Germany urges the EU to restrict Russian tourist visas following alleged sabotage attacks, citing security concerns and contradictions with Ukraine-related sanctions policy.
US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza
The US State Department has publicly rejected proposals by Israeli officials to remove Palestinians from Gaza, reaffirming commitment to a peace plan prohibiting forced displacement.
Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens
Russian jet-powered drones killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians in recent attacks, with Russia deploying nearly 2,800 such aircraft in August compared to 1,500 in July, overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses.
October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame
As Israel approaches elections in late October, the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack continues to dominate political discourse, with Prime Minister Netanyahu facing criticism over security failures ahead of the assault.
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue
Yemen’s government forces say they recaptured key hills in Taiz as clashes with Houthi rebels intensify along the Red Sea coast, with over 100 fighters killed.