Latest technologies in analytical lab equipment and quality control are on display at the third edition of PharmaLytica, which began here on Friday. Over 150 exhibitors from niche segments of pharmaceutical industry like analytical lab equipment, contract research and contract manufacturing are participating in the two-day event being held at ... Read More »
CHENNAI/ MANGALURU, AUGUST 2: J.K. Rowling’s new book and the last in the series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, was released worldwide midnight on Jul 31 at precise embargoed times. This is the first time a Harry Potter book has ever been printed in India (or indeed Asia), in ... Read More »
The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times EDT): 4:40 p.m. Republican Donald Trump is lashing out at Hillary Clinton as he campaigns in Iowa, declaring her “pretty close to unhinged.” Trump told supporters at a Friday rally in Des Moines that, “if Hillary Clinton becomes president, you will ... Read More »
In fact, Samsung submitted several pictures of what looks like the Apple Watch as part of a patent application published on Thursday. Most of the pictures in the patent application depict a generic smartwatch. But two figures clearly depict Apple’s smartwatch, not a Samsung device. Samsung submitted images including Apple’s ... Read More »
The Latest on the U.S. presidential race (all times EDT): 1:25 p.m. Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus is among a handful of high-profile Republicans considering whether to confront Donald Trump about his approach to his presidential campaign. That’s according to a Republican official with direct knowledge of Priebus’ plans, ... Read More »
Economy The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 0.5% to a record low of 0.25%amid uncertainty over the Brexit process and worries about productivity and economic growth. It’s the first cut since 2009. The Bank has also announced a range of measures to stimulate the economy and made ... Read More »
The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times EDT): 12:40 p.m. House Speaker Paul Ryan says Donald Trump could cross a line that would prevent the speaker from backing him, but “Where that line is, I don’t know.” Ryan reiterated his stance Friday that “With any endorsement of anybody, ... Read More »
Shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb were hit hard in pre-market trading Friday after news that its blockbuster cancer drug failed a key clinical trial. The drug, called Opdivo, is one of a new set of drugs called immunotherapy. The drug targets the programmed cell death 1 (or PD-1) receptor to essentially ... Read More »
The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times EDT): 2:20 p.m. Hillary Clinton’s running mate says a federal court ruling in Wisconsin that overturned a number of voting restrictions approved by Republicans will allow more people to vote. Tim Kaine said at a campaign rally Friday in Milwaukee that ... Read More »
Stocks rise Stocks are climbing in midday trading on Wall Street after a strong July jobs report gave investors more confidence that the economy is still growing. Bank stocks rose on the prospect of higher interest rates and consumer companies rose as investors hope consumers will have more money to ... Read More »
If anyone has the urge to use a VCR, this will be your last chance to get one before they officially become a relic. Japanese manufacturer Funai Electroc Co. will discontinue production of the machines at the end of July. The advancement of technology and changing viewing habits have led ... Read More »
Hillary Clinton’s post-convention lead over Donald Trump has continued to grow as more polls have come in, according to our models. Check our forecasts for the latest numbers. Initial polls conducted after the Democratic National Convention suggest that Hillary Clinton has received a convention bounce. In fact, it appears likely ... Read More »
