13Mar/23

Pfizer Invests $43 Billion to Battle Cancer

March 13, 2023ReasearchAlbert Bourla, Antibody-drug conjugate, Antineoplastic drugs, Articles, ASTELLAS, Astellas Pharma, BOTHELL, brentuximab vedotin, Canada, Centerview Partners, Centerview Partners LLC, China, Chris Boshoff, David Caouette, David Epstein, Douglas, Genmab, Guggenheim Securities LLC, Health, Investment banks, Investor Call Details Pfizer Inc., Japan, Life sciences, Macau, Merck, New York, Pfizer, Pfizer Inc., Pharmaceutical industry, Sanofi S.A., SeaGen, Seagen Inc., Seattle, SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP, Switzerland, Taiwan, Takeda, United States, WACHTELL, LIPTON, ROSEN & KATZ, Washington, zai labadmin

Pfizer to acquire Seagen for $229 per Seagen share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $43 billion
Proposed combination enhances Pfizer’s position as a leading company in Oncology
Seagen’s medicines, late-stage development programs and pioneering expertise in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) strongly complement Pfizer’s Oncology portfolio
Seagen expected to contribute more than $10 billion in risk-adjusted revenues in 2030
Pfizer and Seagen to hold analyst and investor call at 8 a.m. EDT today

NEW YORK & BOTHELL, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Seagen, a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines, for $229 in cash per Seagen share for a total enterprise value of $43 billion. The Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction. Continue reading →

13Mar/23

Beko reveals consumers avoid wasteful, passing kitchen trends in favour of durable, quality designs

March 13, 2023LifestyleArticles, Beko, Culture, Humans, Japanese kitchen, Kitchen, Koç family, Modadmin

Forget flimsy mod-cons and passing social trends, a new study has revealed that timeless design and advanced technology are the most desired features in modern kitchens, according to Beko, the leading home appliance brand. Continue reading

13Mar/23

Uncovering the secret religious and spiritual lives of sex workers

March 13, 2023Human InterestAllah, Amy, Belgium, Benedikta Fones, Brussels, Creative Commons, Daisy Matthews, Gemma Ahearne, Human behavior, Human sexuality, Human trafficking, Humans, Islam Zahra, Italy, Jane Pilcher, Khan, London, Lopatin Lre, Melissa Gira Grant, Mia Khalifa, NORSE, Northern Ireland, Pagan, Prostitution, Romania, Sex industry, Sex work, Sex workers' rights, Sexual consent, SHUTTERSTOCK, So Zahra, Take Amy, Tanya, Thailand, Transgender sex worker, United Kingdom, United States, Vandoorne Maya, Veniceadmin

Daisy Matthews, Nottingham Trent University and Jane Pilcher, Nottingham Trent University

Tanya* is telling me just how important her Methodist Christianity is to her. We’re chatting over a video call, and I can see Tanya’s living room in the background. This also happens to be her workspace because Tanya, who is 50, is a full-time phone and cam sex worker. For Tanya, earning her living through sex work does not conflict with her religious beliefs at all. Tanya tells me that she had a client who talked to her about his enjoyment of wearing women’s clothing. He confided in her because they both shared the same religious identity.

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13Mar/23

HSBC will acquire the assets of SVB UK. Deposits will be protected

March 13, 2023FinanceBank, British brands, Companies, Economy, Finance, Financial services, HSBC, Investment banks, Jeremy Hunt, London, Silicon Valley Bank, SVB UK, THE BANK OF ENGLAND, United Kingdomadmin

Here’s the HM Treasury statement:

Silicon Valley Bank (UK) Ltd has today been sold to HSBC. HSBC is headquartered in London, is the largest bank in Europe and is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services institutions, serving 39 million customers globally. Customers of SVB UK will be able to access their deposits and banking services as normal from today.
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11Mar/23

New Research in JNCCN Highlights the Negative Impact of Continued Exclusion of Racial Groups from Research on Cancer Genomics

March 11, 2023ReasearchBranches of biology, Cancer, Clinical medicine, Genetic testing, Medical genetics, Medicine, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Prostate cancer, Prostate cancer screening, RTT, War on Canceradmin

New research in the March 2023 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network highlights how the lack of genomic research for people with African ancestry, particularly those from the Sub-Saharan region, is hampering efforts to reduce disparities for people with cancer. In a first-of-its-kind study, the researchers evaluated molecular genetic results for 113 Black South African men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer to find evidence for increased and potentially unique genetic testing recommendations. Continue reading

10Mar/23

Why does music bring back memories? What the science says

March 10, 2023ScienceAutobiographical memory, Biology, Childhood amnesia, Cognitive science, Creative Commons, Emotion, Emotion and memory, Involuntary memory, Kelly Jakubowski, Memory, Mind, Music and emotion, Recalladmin

Kelly Jakubowski, Durham University

You’re walking down a busy street on your way to work. You pass a busker playing a song you haven’t heard in years. Now suddenly, instead of noticing all the goings on in the city around you, you’re mentally reliving the first time you heard the song. Hearing that piece of music takes you right back to where you were, who you were with and the feelings associated with that memory.

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10Mar/23

Liverpool West Productions presents “The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On”

March 10, 2023MusicKnights Bachelor, Liverpool, Members of the Order of the British Empire, Musicians, Paul McCartney, Paul McGann, The Cavern Club, Vegetariansadmin

West Productions is proud to present, “The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On.” A story of a club that remains the beating heart of Liverpool’s iconic music scene and quite rightly takes its position on the world’s stage. Presented and narrated by Paul McGann (Luther) and with contributions from the likes of Sir Paul McCartney. This is a unique documentary feature, telling the untold, colorful story of the self-proclaimed ‘greatest club in the world.’ The documentary is available for streaming on Peacock as of March 8th. Continue reading

10Mar/23

Petal Ads gives back this Ramadan so every business can enjoy a superior ad experience

March 10, 2023UncategorizedAdvertising, Communication design, Digital marketing, Huawei, Marketing, Online advertising, Product design, Telecommunicationsadmin

Petal Ads, formerly known as HUAWEI Ads, a leading advertising platform by Huawei, one of the world’s largest technology providers, has introduced an exclusive Ramadan Ad Campaign bundle designed to help businesses and brands in reaching a highly targeted audience throughout the holy month. Petal Ads is a fast-growing and industry-leading mobile ad platform for publishers, advertisers and marketers who want to drive growth and reach untapped and valuable new audiences. Huawei has a long history of responding to the demands of local markets in order to satisfy customer expectations. Continue reading

10Mar/23

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) aim to change the face of accountancy with the launch of their third consecutive virtual work experience programme in collaboration with Cappfinity

March 10, 2023FinanceBusiness, Economy, Economy of the United Kingdom, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Walesadmin

ICAEW has launched their latest virtual work experience programme in partnership with HR tech firm, Cappfinity. The professional membership body, which represents the interests of 195,000 members and students around the world and has 13 offices worldwide, launched its 2023 campaign following the success of its innovative work experience programme in 2021 and 2022. Continue reading

10Mar/23

John Stobart, World Renowned Maritime Artist, Passes at 93

March 10, 2023ArtCulture, Human activities, Humans, John Stobart, Museum, Rehs Contemporary Galleries Inc., Stobartadmin

It is with great sadness that Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc. announces the passing of John Stobart, one of the world’s most renowned maritime artists, on March 2nd, 2023. He was 93 years old. John Stobart is widely celebrated for his breathtaking depictions of historic maritime scenes both at sea and important port cities. His works can be found in the collections of museums, corporations, and private collectors around the world.Continue reading