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Month: August 2024

Pfizer CEO on moving beyond COVID vaccines to become a leader in cancer and obesity treatments

AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla is trying to reposition the global pharmaceutical giant for a post-pandemic world. Two years ago, Pfizer recorded an unprecedented $100 billion in annual sales from its COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral Paxlovid. Lofty expectations for continuing sales of vaccines and antivirals have fallen flat, forcing the

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Vuela como Iron Man. Únete a una batalla en Wakanda. Estos son los principales proyectos de parques temáticos que anunció Disney

Paulina Nares (CNN) — Tras un informe de resultados en el que se indicaba que la asistencia a los parques nacionales cayó en picada, Disney anunció una serie de futuros proyectos de parques temáticos y cruceros que se desarrollarán en los próximos años, entre los que se incluyen un parque temático de villanos, una atracción

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U.S.-backed Syrian fighters say they killed 18 pro-government gunmen in rare attack in eastern Syria

Associated Press QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — U.S.-backed Syrian fighters have carried out a rare attack in eastern Syria, striking at three posts manned by pro-government gunmen and claiming that they have killed 18. It’s a major escalation near the border with Iraq. Monday’s attack is by members of the Arab-led Deir el-Zour Military Council that’s

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Australian breaker Raygun earns mixed reviews, praised for ‘courage’ and ‘character’ after viral performances at Paris Games

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Rachael Gunn arrived in Paris as a competitive breaker excited to make her Olympic debut. She leaves an internet sensation, her performances viewed by millions across social media. Gunn – also known as B-girl Raygun, or simply Raygun – is a 36-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, Australia, who balances

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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms have been turned away or negligently treated since 2022. That’s according to an Associated Press analysis of federal hospital investigations. In Texas, where doctors face up to 99 years in prison if convicted of performing an

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Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, St. Martin, St. Barts and St. Maarten. The National Hurricane Center said Ernesto is forecast to

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