ic With schools closed because of coronavirus pandemic, WIAA cancels spring state championships By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:09:10 -0700 The WIAA said it is still waiting for clarification before proceeding. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ic ‘The whole game’s changed’: College recruiting another aspect of sports impacted by coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:55 -0700 Getting a college scholarship can be tough in a world with no sports and social distancing. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ic Stanford withdraws scholarship for four-star Eastside Catholic football recruit Ayden Hector after seeking police records By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:42:57 -0700 The withdrawal came after the school sought details about his involvement in a months-long police investigation two years ago. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ic Eastside Catholic football players, a girl and a declined prosecution: A case that continues to haunt By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 06:00:34 -0700 Police spent months investigating allegations by a 16-year-old girl who said she was sexually assaulted in 2018 by four Eastside Catholic High School football players, but prosecutors said they didn't have enough evidence to prosecute. Lawyers for the players' say they are innocent. Full Article High School Sports Local News Sports
ic UW, Cal open investigations after report on football recruits involved in Eastside Catholic police case By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:51:47 -0700 The University of Washington and University of California say they are gathering additional information on a 2018 police investigation into alleged sexual assault by football players at Eastside Catholic School that did not result in criminal charges. The Seattle Times reported Saturday that two players were offered scholarships to play for UW and Cal, respectively, starting this fall. Full Article College Football College Sports High School Sports Husky Football Local News Pac-12 Sports
ic After coaching sports at Kennedy Catholic for 31 years, Don Hoffman decides to direct them By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:34:09 -0700 The longtime boys and girls basketball coach was named the athletic director. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ic As Eastside Catholic rolled to second state football title last winter, three players were under investigation for assault By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 19:36:04 -0700 Three Eastside Catholic players were under investigation for a parking-lot brawl as the team headed toward a second state championship. Prosecutors ultimately declined to pursue charges. Full Article Crime Eastside High School Sports Local News Sports
ic Sideline Chatter: And a smirking emoji text from Bill Belichick lands on Bruce Arians’ cellphone By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:40:32 -0700 Rob Gronkowski probably won’t be guest-speaking at a Tampa Bay Mensa meeting anytime soon. Not after the fun-loving tight end, traded to the Buccaneers on April 21, posted a picture of himself holding his new playbook — a team-issued Microsoft Surface tablet. “It’s still in the package and hoping it is all pictures and drawings,” […] Full Article Seahawks Sports
ic Seahawks’ emphasis on grit during NFL draft could come with a risk during coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:27:02 -0700 At a time when the sporting world is throwing its faith into analytics, the Seahawks are an anachronism. While certainly mindful of the sabermetrics, to borrow a baseball term, they pay as much heed to the intangibles. Full Article NFL Seahawks Sports
ic NFL moving London, Mexico City games back to US stadiums By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:14:36 -0700 The NFL is moving its five games scheduled for London and Mexico City this season back to U.S. stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic. All five regular-season games will be played at the stadiums of the host teams. Scheduled were two home games for the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London and two at […] Full Article NFL Seahawks Sports
ic Wife of Earl Thomas reportedly pointed gun at former Seahawk in domestic incident By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:12:53 -0700 Earl Thomas was not arrested in the incident, TMZ reported. Nina Thomas, according to the report, was arrested for burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault. She was released on bond. Full Article NFL Seahawks Sports
ic West Virginia salary, athletic cuts to save $3 million By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:21:25 -0700 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons will take a 10% salary reduction for the next fiscal year in an effort to save the athletic department $3 million in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Lyons said Friday that football coach Neal Brown, men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins, women’s basketball coach Mike Carey […] Full Article College Sports Health NBA Sports
ic Lesson learned: Around Jordan, teammates saw price of fame By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:12:05 -0700 There were obvious perks to being teammates with Michael Jordan. Plenty of his Chicago teammates own multiple championship rings, they appear in some of the most-replayed NBA highlight clips of all time and they’ve got a lifetime of stories to tell about one of the best to ever take the court. B.J. Armstrong also learned […] Full Article NBA Sports
ic AP Exclusive: 70% of US Olympic sports applied for PPP funds By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:09:41 -0700 DENVER (AP) — At least 70 percent of U.S. Olympic sports organizations have applied for government funds during the coronavirus pandemic, a stark financial reality that underscores the frailties within the world’s most dominant Olympic sports system. The Associated Press surveyed 44 of the country’s national governing bodies (NGBs) — the organizations charged with operating […] Full Article NBA Olympics Sports
ic West Virginia salary, athletic cuts to save $3 million By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:21:25 -0700 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons will take a 10% salary reduction for the next fiscal year in an effort to save the athletic department $3 million in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Lyons said Friday that football coach Neal Brown, men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins, women’s basketball coach Mike Carey […] Full Article College Sports Health NBA Sports
ic Turning to New Hampshire, Democratic Rivals Jostle for Advantage By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:17:23 -0800 The candidates put their own spin on the Iowa uncertainty -- and quickly moved on to the next battleground. Full Article Nation & World Nation & World Politics
ic The next hurdle for Bernie Sanders: Nevada’s top union dislikes ‘Medicare for All’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:32:08 -0800 LAS VEGAS — Sen. Bernie Sanders is a longtime supporter of “Medicare for All.” “I wrote the damn bill,” he said on a debate stage last summer, and his support for universal health care has helped propel him to the front of the 2020 Democratic field. But in Nevada, where the race heads next, his […] Full Article Nation & World Nation & World Politics
ic Biden Wins Three States and Takes Commaning Lead, as Virus Reshape American Politics By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:55:15 -0700 Joe Biden easily defeated Sen. Bernie Sanders in three major primaries on Tuesday, all but extinguishing Sanders’ chances for a comeback, as anxious Americans turned out to vote amid a series of cascading disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic. Biden, the former vice president, won by wide margins in Florida and Illinois and also carried Arizona, […] Full Article Nation & World
ic Cameco Posts Adj. Profit In Q1, Revenues Rise - Quick Facts By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:45:53 GMT Cameco Corp. (CCJ, CCO.TO), a uranium producer, on Friday reported attributable net loss for the first quarter of $19 million or $0.05 per share, compared to net loss of $18 million or $0.05 per share in the year-ago period. Full Article
ic Imperial Oil Slips To Loss In Q1, Revenues Decline - Quick Facts By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:26:45 GMT Imperial Oil Ltd. (IMO, IMO.TO) on Friday reported a net loss for the first quarter on lower revenues, noting that its results were impacted by COVID-19 and depressed March crude prices. The loss per share for the quarter was wider than analysts' estimates and revenues too missed their expectations. Full Article
ic TSX Ends Notably Lower On Economic Worries By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:54:52 GMT The Canadian stock market ended notably lower on Friday with shares from across several sectors reeling under sustained selling pressure amid concerns about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ic News Brief: Unemployment Data, Michael Flynn Case, Georgia Shooting By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 The Labor Department is expected to report a very bad jobless report. The Justice Department drops a case against an ex-Trump adviser. And, an update on the death of an unarmed black man in Georgia. Full Article
ic Ex-Georgia Police Officer And His Son Arrested In The Death Of Black Jogger By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged a white father and son in the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The arrests follow the release of cellphone video of the February altercation. Full Article
ic Coronavirus Pandemic Throws A Harsh Spotlight On U.S.-China Relations By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 The Trump administration says China poses a risk for its lack of transparency about COVID-19. China says the U.S. is trying to shift blame for the Trump administration's failings. Full Article
ic DOJ Will Drop Case Against Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 After months of wrangling following the Russia probe, prosecutors will not go ahead with the case against Michael Flynn based on the former national security adviser's false statements to the FBI. Full Article
ic Public Health Officials Aim To Communicate Better With Minorities By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 The coronavirus has made the racial divide in health more stark with a catastrophic effect on black America. Public officials seek ways to communicate more effectively with communities of color. Full Article
ic During Lockdown, Magician Turns To The Internet For His Next Performance By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:02:00 -0400 Karan Singh has performed magic tricks for famous actors, athletes and politicians. He'll perform for you, for free --all you have to do is ask. He has already done shows for over 400 households. Full Article
ic Mental Health Experts Facilitate Talks Between Families, ICU Patients By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:18:00 -0400 It is very difficult for people hospitalized with COVID-19 to communicate with their families. At one medical center, psychologists are helping with some of those tough conversations. Full Article
ic How The Bank Of America Is Dealing With The Coronavirus Crisis By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Brian Moynihan, the Bank of America CEO, about banks raking in fees from the Paycheck Protection Program. Full Article
ic The Pandemic Cancels The Celebration Of Victory In WWII In Russia By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 Russian President Vladimir Putin had celebrations to mark victory in WWII and a constitutional vote to keep him in power till 2036 planned for this spring. But the pandemic has canceled both events. Full Article
ic Coronavirus Update: The U.S. Health Care Industry Is Challenged By The Pandemic By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 The health care sector has cut 1.4 million jobs in April. And as COVID-19 has consumed health care resources, other essential routine procedures — like screenings for strokes — have gone down. Full Article
ic What Would A Sharp Decline In Remittances Mean For Latin America By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 Immigrants in the U.S. sent an estimated $150 billion to their home countries in 2019 — half to Latin America and the Caribbean. The World Bank is predicting a sharp decline in remittances this year. Full Article
ic What Recent College Graduates Are Going Through During The Pandemic By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:12:00 -0400 NPR's education reporter talks about what graduating seniors are going through right now as the colleges are closed due to the pandemic and answers their questions. Full Article
ic What Recent College Graduates Are Going Through During The Pandemic, Continued By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:12:00 -0400 NPR's education reporter talks about what graduating seniors are going through right now as the colleges are closed due to the pandemic and answers their questions. Full Article
ic How The Nature Of The Music Industry Has Changed During The Pandemic By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:12:00 -0400 NPR's music correspondent answers questions about the changing nature of the music industry during the pandemic and talks about how some artists are trying to make ends meet. Full Article
ic De coronacijfers van 9 mei: nauwelijks nog Nederlanders op Duitse IC's By nos.nl Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:33 +0200 Het aantal officieel gerapporteerde doden door het coronavirus steeg vandaag met 63. Dat zijn er iets minder dan gisteren, toen er 71 doden werden gemeld. In totaal zijn er in Nederland nu 5422 mensen overleden van wie bekend is dat dit verband houdt met covid-19, de ziekte die door het virus wordt veroorzaakt. Het algemene beeld blijft volgens het RIVM dat de maatregelen in Nederland werken. Om te kunnen beoordelen of de verspreiding van corona inderdaad in Nederland aan het afnemen is, kijkt het instituut vooral naar de nieuwe ziekenhuisopnames. Vandaag zijn 58 nieuwe opnames gemeld. Dat is iets meer dan de afgelopen drie dagen, maar de algemene trend blijft omlaag. Gisteren lagen er nog 1753 coronapatiënten in het ziekenhuis, van de ruim 11.000 mensen die in de loop van de crisis opgenomen zijn geweest. Het RIVM telt daarbij alleen nog de opnames mee van mensen die vanwege ernstige covid-klachten in het ziekenhuis terechtkomen, en niet van patiënten die om een andere reden worden opgenomen en van wie bij een test vervolgens blijkt dat ze ook covid hebben. Dat laatste gebeurt sinds 1 mei steeds vaker, omdat de ziekenhuizen steeds meer ruimte krijgen voor de overige zorg en ook steeds vaker testen. Het RIVM wijst erop dat de dagelijks gemelde cijfers kunnen achterlopen: sterfgevallen worden soms pas na een aantal dagen doorgegeven door de GGD'en. Als dat op sommige dagen meer gebeurt dan gebruikelijk, ontstaan er pieken in de grafiek die het beeld vertekenen. Op weekenddagen kan de vertraging extra groot zijn. Het instituut telt dus alleen overledenen mee die positief zijn getest op het coronavirus. Het CBS publiceert wekelijks cijfers die een indruk geven van het mogelijke aantal 'verborgen' coronadoden. Op het hoogtepunt van de crisis, begin april, (de weken 14 en 15) bleek dat de 'oversterfte' waarschijnlijk twee keer hoger was dan het officiële dodental van het RIVM. In de weken daarna is dat verschil steeds kleiner geworden. In de laatste week waarover cijfers beschikbaar zijn (week 17, de laatste volle week van april) is er zelfs nauwelijks nog verschil, al is de 'oversterfte' zoals gemeld door het CBS nog wel groter dan het RIVM-dodental. Het RIVM kan deze ontwikkeling nog niet helemaal verklaren. Een van de zaken die een rol kunnen spelen is dat er in de loop van april steeds meer kon worden getest, zodat er meer overlijdens officieel aan covid-19 konden worden gekoppeld dan voorheen. De daling van het aantal coronapatiënten op de intensivecareafdelingen zette ook door. Tot 10.00 uur vanmorgen waren er 541 bezette bedden; 23 minder dan een dag eerder. Op Duitse IC's liggen ook steeds minder patiënten uit Nederland. Dat zijn er nog 15, tegenover 58 een maand geleden. Een belangrijk voordeel van de aanhoudende daling van de 'coronabedden' op IC's is ook dat er weer steeds meer zorg kan worden geleverd aan mensen die andere aandoeningen hebben. Dat worden er weer steeds meer op de intensive cares; inmiddels liggen er daar ook 450 'niet-covidpatiënten'. Voorzitter Ernst Kuipers van het Landelijke Netwerk Acute Zorg waarschuwt wel: "Een goede naleving van de maatregelen en monitoring van het aantal nieuwe infecties blijft erg belangrijk. Want we moeten de non-covid-zorg nu weer met urgentie oppakken en de overcapaciteit op de IC's is nog altijd gering." Full Article
ic Rock-'n-roll-legende Little Richard (87) overleden By nos.nl Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:11:05 +0200 De Amerikaanse zanger Little Richard is op 87-jarige leeftijd overleden aan de gevolgen van botkanker. Little Richard geldt als een van de belangrijkste grondleggers van de rock-'n-roll. Hij wordt vaak in één adem genoemd met grootheden als Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley en Buddy Holly. Voorloper Midden jaren vijftig had hij veel succes met nummers als Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Lucille en Good Golly Miss Molly. Hij was geliefd bij zowel witte als zwarte Amerikanen en dat was tijdens de strikte rassenscheiding in die periode heel bijzonder. Richard wordt met zijn opvallende manier van kleden en zijn voorliefde voor glitters ook wel gezien als de voorloper van wat in de jaren zeven zou uitgroeien tot 'glamrock'. Met zijn opzwepende manier van zingen en optredens met veel showelementen drukte hij een heel eigen stempel op de rock-'n-roll. Hij beïnvloedde tal van andere muzikanten, onder wie Prince, Michael Jackson, The Beatles en The Rolling Stones. "Hij was de grootste inspiratiebron in mijn vroege tienerjaren en zijn muziek heeft, als je het nu speelt, nog steeds diezelfde rauwe elektrische energie als in het midden van de jaren 50", zegt Mick Jagger op Twitter. De Stones tourden met Little Richard. Jagger leerde daar veel van. Richard Penniman groeide op in een zeer religieus gezin. Zijn vader was geestelijke en ook zijn moeder was zeer actief in de kerk. Thuis werd hij Little Richard genoemd, omdat hij klein en mager was. Later koos hij deze bijnaam als artiestennaam. Op jonge leeftijd zong hij in het kerkkoor en leerde hij piano spelen. Hij werd muzikaal beïnvloed door gospelzangers als Joe May, Rosetta Tharpe en Marion Williams. Toen Tharpe hem eens voorafgaand aan een concert twee van haar nummers hoorde zingen was ze zo onder de indruk dat ze hem uitnodigde op het podium. Sindsdien wilde Little Richard niets liever dan op het podium staan. Antwoord op Ray Charles Hij verwaarloosde z'n school en richtte zich op een zangcarrière. In 1951 kreeg hij een platencontract. In zijn thuisstaat Georgia scoorde hij een hit met het nummer Every Hour, maar verder had hij niet veel succes. Tot hij een paar jaar later overstapte naar Specialty Records, dat hem beschouwde als het antwoord op de succesvolle zanger en pianist Ray Charles. In 1955 bracht hij Tutti Frutti uit, wat onmiddellijk een succes werd in zowel de Verenigde Staten als in Groot-Brittannië. De opvolger Long Tall Sally (1956) deed het nog beter. Hij bereikte daarmee de eerste plaats in de Amerikaanse R&B-lijst. Van beide singles werden miljoenen exemplaren verkocht. In drie jaar scoorde hij 18 hits en de miljoenen stroomden binnen. Samen met zijn begeleidingsband The Upsetters, waar ook gitarist Jimmi Hendrix een tijd lang deel van uitmaakte, gaf hij concerten in binnen- en buitenland. Die concerten met een lichtshow, Little Richards extravagante kleding, make-up en de capriolen die hij uithaalde tijdens het piano spelen waren voor die tijd uitzonderlijk. Obscene teksten De verbazing was dan ook groot toen hij in 1957 tijdens een concert in Sydney aankondigde dat hij ermee stopte om predikant te worden. Hij nam dat besluit op basis van enkele 'voortekenen', zoals een rode vuurbal die hij tijdens het concert in Sydney door de lucht had zien vliegen. Hij zag dat als een waarschuwing van God dat hij boete moest doen voor het maken van muziek met obscene teksten en zijn rock-'n-roll-levensstijl. Later bleek de rode vuurbal afkomstig te zijn van de lancering van de Spoetnik 1-satelliet. Terug in de VS ging hij theologie studeren en trok daarna als predikant het land door. Ook nam hij weer gospelnummers op. In 1962 werd hij door zijn tourmanager overgehaald om weer te gaan optreden in Europa. De pas begonnen band The Beatles speelde een paar keer in zijn voorprogramma en hij gaf Paul McCartney zangadvies. In de jaren zestig en zeventig was hij behoorlijk aan de drugs. Ook dronk hij veel. Zelf zei hij later over die periode: "Ze hadden me beter 'Little Cocaine' kunnen noemen gezien de hoeveelheden die ik in die tijd gebruikte". In de jaren zeventig kostte zijn verslaving hem ongeveer 1000 dollar per dag. In 1977 trok hij zich opnieuw terug uit de showbizz, kickte af en nam zijn werk als predikant weer op. Ook bracht hij in 1979 het gospelalbum God's Beautiful City uit. In 1986 maakte hij een comeback met een rol in de film Down and Out in Beverly Hills, waarvoor hij ook de soundtrack zong. Dat zelfde jaar was hij onder de eerste artiesten die opgenomen werden in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Hij begon weer concerten te geven en werkte ook samen met andere artiesten. Zo schreef hij een aantal nummers voor Elvis Costello, rapte in het nummer Elvis is Dead van Living Color en was te horen in het achtergrondkoor van When Love Comes to Town, de hit van B.B. King en U2. Hij kreeg vele prijzen en vermeldingen, waaronder een Grammy Life Time Achievement Award en de opname van Tutti Frutti werd toegevoegd aan het register van The Library of Congress. In dat register worden opnames bewaard van alle muziek die belangrijk is geweest voor de Amerikaanse cultuur. Homoseksualiteit In 1995 vertelde hij in een interview dat hij homoseksueel was. Een gevoelig onderwerp voor de diep religieuze zanger. Hij is een keer getrouwd geweest, maar dat huwelijk hield niet lang stand. Hij had geen eigen kinderen. Wel adopteerde hij via zijn kerk een baby, Danny Jones, die toen hij ouder werd vaak optrad als zijn lijfwacht. Ook in het nieuwe millennium bleef hij optreden, hoewel dat fysiek lastiger werd omdat hij problemen had met zijn been en heup. In 2012 schreef Rolling Stone Magazine over zijn concert in Washington D.C. "nog steeds vol vuur, nog steeds een ongekende showman, zijn stem is nog steeds gevuld met een diepe gospel en ranzige kracht". Full Article
ic The Suicide Tourist By www.pbs.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:00:00 EST Available for viewing online. Do we have the right to end our lives if life itself becomes unbearable, or when we enter the late-stages of painful, terminal illness? The questions, debated for centuries, have only grown more pressing in recent years as medical technology has allowed us to live longer lives, and several U.S. states have legalized physician-assisted suicide. With unique access to Dignitas, the Swiss non-profit that has helped over one thousand people die since 1998, Academy award- winning filmmaker John Zaritsky offers a revealing look at a couple facing the most difficult decision of their lives--and lets us see for ourselves as one Chicago native makes the trip to Switzerland for what will become the last day of his life. Full Article
ic PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split in the Orthodox Church By www.pbs.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:27:23 +0000 The Orthodox Church in Ukraine has been under the authority of Moscow since 1686. Until the 2014 war with Russia, that situation bothered few. Now a growing number of congregations, approximately 500 so far, have joined a new independent Ukrainian … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split in the Orthodox Church appeared first on Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. Full Article Uncategorized
ic Sobeauty Recalls Magnetic Ball Sets For Risks To Children By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:32:22 GMT Sobeauty Inc. is recalling about 600 "Mag Cube" magnetic ball sets citing risk of ingestion by children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement. The recall was initiated after reports of many injuries to children with similar magnetic balls, which are warned to cause serious and permanent intestinal injuries or death. Full Article
ic FDA Approves RedHill's COVID-19 Clinical Study With Opaganib; Stock Up 9% By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:07:48 GMT Shares of RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (RDHL) are moving up over 9% in pre-market today, after the company announced that the U.S. FDA has approved its Investigational New Drug or IND application for a Phase 2a clinical study evaluating its investigational drug, opaganib, in patients with confirmed moderate-to-severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, the cause of COVID-19. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: Pluristem Therapeutics Stock Up 16% In Premarket By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:44:32 GMT Shares of Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (PSTI) are rising over 16% in pre-market today, after the company announced that the European Investment Bank has approved a ?50 million non-dilutive financing for the company. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: Biomerica Shares Soar 28% In Premarket By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:05:23 GMT Shares of Biomerica Inc. (BMRA) are surging over 28% in pre-market today, after the company announced that it has received a CE mark and launched a new high-volume production version of its COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test (a finger prick blood test with results in 10 minutes, that can be performed by trained professionals anywhere) being sold in countries outside the US. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: CNS Pharmaceuticals Stock Up 7% In Premarket By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:27:58 GMT Shares of CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CNSP) are rising over 7% in pre-market today, after the company announced that it has filed an application with the U.S. FDA to receive Orphan Drug Designation or ODD for its lead product Berubicin. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: Quest Diagnostics Stock Up 7% On Consumer-Initiated Antibody Test Launch By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:18:46 GMT Shares of Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX) are rising over 7% in pre-market today, after the company announced the launch of consumer-initiated COVID-19 antibody test through QuestDirect. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: TherapeuticsMD Shares Up 17% In Premarket On Patent For Contraceptive ANNOVERA By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:40:23 GMT Shares of TherapeuticsMD Inc. (TXMD) are soaring over 17% in pre-market today, after the company announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent that covers the labeled indication for ANNOVERA, the first and only long-lasting, patient-controlled, procedure-free, reversible prescription contraceptive option for women. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: American Express Down 3% By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:30:37 GMT Shares of American Express Co. (AXP) are declining almost 3 percent or $2.50 in Monday's morning trade at $5.82 despite no stock-specific news. The stock has traded in a range of $67.00 to $138.13 in the past 52 weeks. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: Akebia Therapeutics Up 25% As Drug Trial Achieves Positive Results By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:04:55 GMT Shares of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) are gaining over 25% on Tuesday morning after the drug maker reported positive topline results from a late stage study on patients with chronic kidney disease. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: 2U Ticking Higher By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:01:26 GMT Shares of educational technology company 2U, Inc. (TWOU) are rising more than 5% Friday morning. Full Article
ic Stock Alert: XPO Logistics Moves 8% Higher By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:26:02 GMT Shares of XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) are3 climbing more than 8% Tuesday morning despite first-quarter earnings tumbled. Full Article