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October 7th Dominates SWC 2023 Top Ten Global Worst Anti-Semitic Incidents

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is releasing its annual Top Ten Global Worst Anti-Semitic Incidents. This year's list is dominated by the horrific Hamas pogrom of October 7th, by Hamas terrorists who brutally murdered 1,200 Israelis - men, women, and children - including infants. Since then, the tsunami of anti-Semitic hate has surged to an all-time high across Europe and North America.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is releasing its annual Top Ten Global Worst Anti-Semitic Incidents .
  • This year's list is dominated by the horrific Hamas pogrom of October 7th, by Hamas terrorists who brutally murdered 1,200 Israelis - men, women, and children - including infants.
  • Since then, the tsunami of anti-Semitic hate has surged to an all-time high across Europe and North America.
  • Topping the list this year is the murderous, genocide-seeking terrorist organization Hamas, who on October 7th, perpetrated the worst atrocity against the Jewish people in one day, since the Nazi Holocaust.

October 7th Dominates SWC 2023 Top Ten Global Worst Anti-Semitic Incidents

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is releasing its annual Top Ten Global Worst Anti-Semitic Incidents. This year's list is dominated by the horrific Hamas pogrom of October 7th, by Hamas terrorists who brutally murdered 1,200 Israelis - men, women, and children - including infants. Since then, the tsunami of anti-Semitic hate has surged to an all-time high across Europe and North America.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is releasing its annual Top Ten Global Worst Anti-Semitic Incidents .
  • This year's list is dominated by the horrific Hamas pogrom of October 7th, by Hamas terrorists who brutally murdered 1,200 Israelis - men, women, and children - including infants.
  • Since then, the tsunami of anti-Semitic hate has surged to an all-time high across Europe and North America.
  • It holds consultative status at the United Nations, UNESCO, the OSCE, the Council of Europe, the OAS, and the Latin American Parliament (PARLATINO).

HKSTP and eWTP Arabia Capital Jointly Welcome Saudi Delegation to Boost I&T Collaboration between Hong Kong SAR and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    MCIT’s visit to Hong Kong follows a delegation from Hong Kong to Saudi led by Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, John Lee in February this year.
  • John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, said, “There are tremendous opportunities of collaboration in innovation and technology between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.
  • By starting a chapter in Hong Kong, SCEA seeks to connect business communities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Nicolas Aguzin, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), said, “This is a very exciting time for collaboration between Hong Kong and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

CAIR Applauds Supreme Court's Ruling Strengthening Right to Religious Accommodations in Workplace

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court making it easier for employees to seek religious accommodations in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • This is the second time since 2021 that the Supreme Court has cited CAIR's work in its opinions.
  • In Americans for Prosperity v. Bonta , the Supreme Court cited a CAIR amicus brief in a decision protecting the privacy of donors to nonprofit organizations.
  • "Today's Supreme Court ruling is an important victory for all people of faith, including American Muslims.
  • "We are gratified to know that when CAIR speaks on behalf of American Muslims, the Supreme Court listens."

Dr. Kieran Murphy Presents Results of Clinical Trial Demonstrating Positive Effect Protecting DNA From Radiation Exposure

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Saturday, May 27, 2023
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Dr. Kieran Murphy MD, FRCPC, FSIR, Founder, Inventor, and CMO of Cora Therapeutics, announced the efficacy of a proprietary antioxidant complex in safeguarding DNA from radiation exposure during life-saving aortic aneurysm stenting procedures guided by X-ray technology.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Kieran Murphy MD, FRCPC, FSIR, Founder, Inventor, and CMO of Cora Therapeutics, announced the efficacy of a proprietary antioxidant complex in safeguarding DNA from radiation exposure during life-saving aortic aneurysm stenting procedures guided by X-ray technology.
  • During these high-intensity image-guided procedures, physicians were administered the antioxidant complex as two capsules, one hour prior to exposure.
  • Dr. Murphy's team has successfully demonstrated the protection of mitochondrial DNA from radiation in these subjects, marking a significant milestone in medical literature.
  • Considering that mitochondrial DNA is inherited maternally and is 13 times more vulnerable to radiation than nuclear DNA, this achievement holds tremendous promise.

Dr. Kieran Murphy Presents Results of Clinical Trial Demonstrating Positive Effect Protecting DNA From Radiation Exposure

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Saturday, May 27, 2023
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Dr. Kieran Murphy MD, FRCPC, FSIR, Founder, Inventor, and CMO of Cora Therapeutics, announced the efficacy of a proprietary antioxidant complex in safeguarding DNA from radiation exposure during life-saving aortic aneurysm stenting procedures guided by X-ray technology.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Kieran Murphy MD, FRCPC, FSIR, Founder, Inventor, and CMO of Cora Therapeutics, announced the efficacy of a proprietary antioxidant complex in safeguarding DNA from radiation exposure during life-saving aortic aneurysm stenting procedures guided by X-ray technology.
  • During these high-intensity image-guided procedures, physicians were administered the antioxidant complex as two capsules, one hour prior to exposure.
  • Dr. Murphy's team has successfully demonstrated the protection of mitochondrial DNA from radiation in these subjects, marking a significant milestone in medical literature.
  • Considering that mitochondrial DNA is inherited maternally and is 13 times more vulnerable to radiation than nuclear DNA, this achievement holds tremendous promise.

Dr. Kieran Murphy Presents Results of Clinical Trial Demonstrating Positive Effect Protecting DNA From Radiation Exposure

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Friday, May 26, 2023
Interventional, DNA, CT, Radiation, Clinical trial, Research, Nuclear medicine, CMO, Angiography, Radiology, CAIR, Capsule, Princess Margaret Hospital, X-ray, Journal, DNA repair, McMaster University, Patient, Physician, Risk, UV, Cell nucleus, University Health Network, FRCPC, Cardiology, FDA, Therapy, Health Canada, Mammography, Air pollution, Smoking, Halo, Radiation exposure, P53, Medical imaging, Dietary supplement

Dr. Kieran Murphy MD, FRCPC, FSIR, Founder, Inventor, and CMO of Cora Therapeutics, announced the efficacy of a proprietary antioxidant complex in safeguarding DNA from radiation exposure during life-saving aortic aneurysm stenting procedures guided by X-ray technology.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Kieran Murphy MD, FRCPC, FSIR, Founder, Inventor, and CMO of Cora Therapeutics, announced the efficacy of a proprietary antioxidant complex in safeguarding DNA from radiation exposure during life-saving aortic aneurysm stenting procedures guided by X-ray technology.
  • During these high-intensity image-guided procedures, physicians were administered the antioxidant complex as two capsules, one hour prior to exposure.
  • Dr. Murphy's team has successfully demonstrated the protection of mitochondrial DNA from radiation in these subjects, marking a significant milestone in medical literature.
  • Considering that mitochondrial DNA is inherited maternally and is 13 times more vulnerable to radiation than nuclear DNA, this achievement holds tremendous promise.

Toyota Research Institute Invests Over $100M in Collaborative Research Program with U.S. Universities

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Research Institute (TRI) today announced the latest results of its collaborative research program with U.S. academic institutions. This initiative has funded $100M of research and generated over 1250 paper submissions since its inception in 2016, making it one of the largest collaborative research programs by an automotive company in the world.

Key Points: 
  • "We are deeply satisfied with the results of our partnerships with this outstanding group of institutions and researchers," said Eric Krotkov, who leads the university research program.
  • "We believe that collaboration is the key to tackling society's biggest challenges and are confident that this program will continue to achieve new breakthroughs."
  • "TRI's collaborations with universities bring a wealth of knowledge and new ideas to our research efforts," said Brian Storey, senior director of energy and materials at TRI.
  • TRI plans to continue the program into 2024 with new additional high-risk, high-reward projects to accelerate the development of key technologies for Toyota.

New CAIR Civil Rights Report Reveals First-Ever Drop in Total Complaints, Sharp Rise in School Incidents

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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There was a 23 percent decrease in the total number of complaints for 2022 compared to the previous year.

Key Points: 
  • There was a 23 percent decrease in the total number of complaints for 2022 compared to the previous year.
  • The new report notes that complaints about law enforcement and government overreach dropped by 38 percent.
  • The rise in cases impacting students is concerning," said CAIR Research and Advocacy Director Corey Saylor.
  • "The massive 63 percent rise in school related-complaints and persistently high reports of employment discrimination, bias incidents and government abuses are deeply concerning.

CAIR to Release New Civil Rights Report and Critical Update on Federal Government Watchlists

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 11, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to release its annual civil rights report at a news conference in its Capitol Hill headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • Titled "Progress in the Shadow of Prejudice," the report documents a new trend in total complaints to CAIR offices nationwide involving a range of discrimination cases.
  • CAIR's new civil rights report examines this new trend and details the various lived experiences of Islamophobia in the United States last year.
  • The report will offer multiple recommendations for public officials to take in light of new data findings.
  • CAIR Legal Defense Fund will present the results of the investigation and call attention to its implications for the ongoing occurrence of the government watchlist system.