Opinion

Just Published: 'MAGA Republicans Are Already Normal -- And Other Shocking Notions'

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火曜日, 2月 13, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former Washington Post contributing columnist Gary Abernathy's new book, "MAGA Republicans Are Already Normal – And Other Shocking Notions," is now available in hardcover, paperback and eBook on Amazon.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former Washington Post contributing columnist Gary Abernathy's new book, "MAGA Republicans Are Already Normal – And Other Shocking Notions," is now available in hardcover, paperback and eBook on Amazon.
  • He predicted early in the process that the billionaire businessman and reality TV star would win the GOP presidential nomination.
  • Throughout the campaign and in the months following Trump's historic upset victory, Abernathy continued writing about Trump.
  • "MAGA Republicans Are Already Normal" opens with a collection of the columns written for the Times-Gazette that caught the attention of the Post.

Research Finds America's Biggest Cities Are Holding on to Reminders of Ex Lovers, But Toilet Paper Brand Who Gives A Crap Offers a Way to Flush Them for Good

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火曜日, 2月 6, 2024
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With it, the brand provides a cathartic way to dispose of mementos ahead of a holiday that can pull at the heartstrings and leave the brokenhearted ruminating on the past.

Key Points: 
  • With it, the brand provides a cathartic way to dispose of mementos ahead of a holiday that can pull at the heartstrings and leave the brokenhearted ruminating on the past.
  • In fact, 41% of respondents expect a partner to dispose of old letters and notes from their ex with no questions asked.
  • Flush Your Ex offers an alternative to simply tossing keepsakes in the trash, the method 40% of respondents have used in the past.
  • Who Gives A Crap Head of Brand Management Maria Chilewicz is hopeful the Flush Your Ex initiative will give people the closure they need to move on.

BioXcel Therapeutics Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in Safety Portion of Investigator-Sponsored Phase 2 Relapsed Pancreatic Cancer Trial of BXCL701 in Combination with KEYTRUDA®

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火曜日, 2月 6, 2024
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTAI), a biopharmaceutical company utilizing artificial intelligence to develop transformative medicines in neuroscience and immuno-oncology, today announced the completion of patient enrollment in the safety lead-in portion of the investigator-sponsored Phase 2 trial of BXCL701 in combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in previously treated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). BioXcel Therapeutics, through its OnkosXcel Therapeutics immuno-oncology subsidiary, is collaborating with Georgetown Lombardi’s Dr. Louis M. Weiner, director of the cancer center, and Dr. Benjamin Weinberg, the study’s principal investigator. BioXcel Therapeutics and Merck & Co. are providing BXCL701 and KEYTRUDA for the trial, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • BioXcel Therapeutics and Merck & Co. are providing BXCL701 and KEYTRUDA for the trial, respectively.
  • The trial is evaluating BXCL701, an investigational, oral innate immune activator designed to inflame the tumor microenvironment and thereby augment the activity of checkpoint inhibitors.
  • “Pancreatic cancer represents a significant unmet medical need, ranking as the third-leading cause of cancer deaths1, yet remains an exceptionally difficult cancer to treat.
  • This Phase 2 trial marks the third cold tumor setting where we are testing BXCL701 in combination with KEYTRUDA.

Dream Scenario: A Staggering 78% of Americans Are Looking to Improve Their Sleep in 2024, New Survey Reveals

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木曜日, 1月 25, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- How often do you get a good night's sleep? The latest study commissioned by Herbalife confirms what we may have suspected: Americans' sleep situation is far from ideal. A staggering 78% of Americans are trying to improve their sleep in 2024, with nearly half ranking this as their No. 1 priority in life right now. But what is standing in the way of Americans getting better-quality sleep?

Key Points: 
  • The latest study commissioned by Herbalife confirms what we may have suspected: Americans' sleep situation is far from ideal.
  • A staggering 78% of Americans are trying to improve their sleep in 2024, with nearly half ranking this as their No.
  • "The unfortunate truth is the blue light from TVs, phones, and digital devices unequivocally impairs sleep quality.
  • The survey also examined Americans' sleep habits and the undeniable havoc they can wreak on both sleep quality and overall health.

PunkPoll Unveils Censorship-Resistant Voting and Survey Platform Powered by Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Mina Protocol

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木曜日, 1月 25, 2024
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GENEVA, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mina Foundation, the organization serving the Mina Protocol, has partnered with PunkPoll, an online voting and survey platform that today announces the launch of its Open Beta. The PunkPoll voting system allows for anonymous responses and protects personal privacy through a zero-knowledge-native design verified on Mina Protocol.

Key Points: 
  • The PunkPoll voting system allows for anonymous responses and protects personal privacy through a zero-knowledge-native design verified on Mina Protocol.
  • As part of its Open Beta launch, PunkPoll is integrating with KakaoTalk , a popular Korean-based messenger app with more than 150 million users worldwide.
  • Joon Kim , a board member of the Mina Foundation, said of the partnership, "The holy grail of blockchain is finding killer use cases.
  • PunkPoll's platform supports a wide range of voting and survey use cases and user preferences.

PunkPoll Unveils Censorship-Resistant Voting and Survey Platform Powered by Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Mina Protocol

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木曜日, 1月 25, 2024
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GENEVA, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mina Foundation, the organization serving the Mina Protocol, has partnered with PunkPoll, an online voting and survey platform that today announces the launch of its Open Beta. The PunkPoll voting system allows for anonymous responses and protects personal privacy through a zero-knowledge-native design verified on Mina Protocol.

Key Points: 
  • The PunkPoll voting system allows for anonymous responses and protects personal privacy through a zero-knowledge-native design verified on Mina Protocol.
  • As part of its Open Beta launch, PunkPoll is integrating with KakaoTalk , a popular Korean-based messenger app with more than 150 million users worldwide.
  • Joon Kim , a board member of the Mina Foundation, said of the partnership, "The holy grail of blockchain is finding killer use cases.
  • PunkPoll's platform supports a wide range of voting and survey use cases and user preferences.

PIZZA HUT® RELEASES REPORT ON 2024 PIZZA TRENDS: DEMAND REMAINS HIGH FOR SWEET & SPICY OFFERINGS & THIN CRUST NO. 1 CRUST PREFERENCE IN U.S.

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木曜日, 1月 18, 2024
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PLANO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick off the New Year, Pizza Hut is revealing its latest research on pizza trends and top predictions of what's to come in the pizza category for 2024. Pizza Hut has led the way with culinary innovation and iconic pizzas since 1958, from the Original Pan® Pizza to Original Stuffed Crust® to its latest category innovation, Pizza Hut Melts®. The leading pizza destination continues to push boundaries, always staying on the pulse of the latest trends and consumer behaviors to introduce new creations for customers. With sixty years of pizza expertise, the Pizza Hut culinary team is releasing its latest pizza trend discoveries, revealing the behaviors and insights of pizza lovers of all ages nationwide and forecasting its pizza predictions for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Pizza Hut has led the way with culinary innovation and iconic pizzas since 1958, from the Original Pan® Pizza to Original Stuffed Crust® to its latest category innovation, Pizza Hut Melts®.
  • One huge trend to spotlight is that the demand for sweet and spicy pizza offerings will remain high this coming year.
  • To jump on this trend, Pizza Hut is bringing hot honey offerings nationwide starting Feb. 1 for a limited time at select participating locations.
  • This random double-opt-in survey of 5,000 American adults was commissioned by Pizza Hut between December 22, 2023 and January 5, 2024.

FTC Issues Opinion Finding that TurboTax Maker Intuit Inc. Engaged in Deceptive Practices

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水曜日, 1月 24, 2024
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In its Opinion, the Commission upheld the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), D. Michael Chappell’s opinion that Intuit has engaged in deceptive advertising in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act and said that the defenses that Intuit raised lack merit.

Key Points: 
  • In its Opinion, the Commission upheld the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), D. Michael Chappell’s opinion that Intuit has engaged in deceptive advertising in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act and said that the defenses that Intuit raised lack merit.
  • The Commission ordered Intuit to cease making the deceptive claims as outlined by complaint counsel, who are FTC staff in the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
  • Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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FTC Issues Opinion Finding that TurboTax Maker Intuit Inc. Engaged in Deceptive Practices

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水曜日, 1月 24, 2024
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In its Opinion, the Commission upheld the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), D. Michael Chappell’s opinion that Intuit has engaged in deceptive advertising in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act and said that the defenses that Intuit raised lack merit.

Key Points: 
  • In its Opinion, the Commission upheld the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), D. Michael Chappell’s opinion that Intuit has engaged in deceptive advertising in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act and said that the defenses that Intuit raised lack merit.
  • The Commission ordered Intuit to cease making the deceptive claims as outlined by complaint counsel, who are FTC staff in the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
  • Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

ICO publishes updated Commissioner’s Opinion on age assurance for the Children’s code

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金曜日, 1月 19, 2024
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- New Opinion gives clarity to organisations on how to comply with age assurance

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  • - New Opinion gives clarity to organisations on how to comply with age assurance
    The Information Commissioner’s Office has renewed its 2021 age assurance Opinion with an updated version reflecting developments over the past two years.
  • The Opinion explains how age assurance can form part of a necessary and proportionate approach to reducing or eliminating risks and conforming to the code.
  • It also sets out how the Information Commissioner expects online services to apply age assurance measures that are appropriate for their use of children’s data.
  • If your business is using age assurance checks, you could apply to the Age Check Certification Scheme by ACCS.