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Apr 18 2025BUSINESS

A Biotech Firm's Pivot: 90% Job Cuts and a Shift in Strategy

Mural Oncology plc, a biotech firm based in Waltham, is undergoing a major overhaul. The company has decided to halt the development of its primary cancer treatment, nemvaleukin. This move is part of a broader strategy to explore new directions for the firm. The decision to stop developing nemvaleu

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Apr 18 2025OPINION

The Legal Battlefield: How Mothers Fight for Safety

The U. S. legal system often mirrors the power struggles seen in abusive relationships. This is especially true for mothers trying to protect themselves and their children. Many studies overlook how legal protection orders can leave these mothers even more exposed to harm. Interviews with mothers wh

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

Finding Cancer Clues in a Drop of Blood

A new method is making waves in the world of cancer detection. This method is called liquid biopsy. It is a simple blood test that can spot cancer signs. It is not a new idea but it is not well studied. This is especially true for a specific type of cancer. Pancreatic cancer is tough to catch e

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

The CFPB's Big Shakeup: What You Need to Know

A major overhaul hit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently. Over 1, 400 workers were let go, leaving just around 200 employees. This move came after a federal judge's temporary order was overturned, allowing the terminations to proceed. The CFPB, created post-2008 financial crisis

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Apr 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Watering: How Tech is Changing Farming

Farmers are facing a big problem. Climate change is making water scarce. This is a huge issue for growing crops in a sustainable way. But there's a clever solution on the horizon. A new system uses the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor and control watering. It's like giving farms a high-tech brain

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Apr 18 2025SPORTS

MLS's Offside Dilemma: Why the League is Behind on Tech

MLS was one of the first leagues to use VAR technology. They started using it in August 2017. This was after the league's All-Star Game. But, MLS has not adopted the virtual offside line or semi-automated offside technology. These are used by most other leagues that use VAR. This choice has led to

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Apr 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking the Power of Your Apple Watch: Hidden Health Features

The Apple Watch is more than just a fancy timepiece. It's a powerful tool that can significantly boost your daily life, especially when it comes to health monitoring. This device can track your heart health, encourage outdoor time, help you stay fit, and even facilitate conversations with your docto

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Apr 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is quietly changing your money apps

AI is becoming a big deal in the world of finance technology. It's like the internet was a few decades ago – once it becomes common, it will be hard to imagine life without it. Many fintech companies are already using AI to make their apps better. Some are leading the way, while others are just addi

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Who's in Charge of Combination Product Pricing?

The world of healthcare technology assessment (HTA) and pricing has seen some progress in figuring out how to value combination products. These are products made up of different parts that work together. However, the real challenge is not just about figuring out the value. It is about who should be

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Genomic Testing: The New Hope for Cancer Patients

Cancer is a complex disease. It can be hard to treat. But, there is a new tool in the fight against cancer. It is called broad genomic profiling. This tool looks at the genes of cancer cells. It helps doctors understand the cancer better. Genomic profiling is not new. But, it is becoming more commo

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