April 25, 2024
Investors

The Dow struggles to recover as investors await inflation data and the Fed

Stocks struggled to regain momentum Tuesday afternoon following a morning dip, as economists predicted that Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index report would show a 3.4% annual inflation rate, up from 3.2% in February. Investors have been hoping for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates as joblessness remains low and inflation wanes. But a potential inflation

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Funds

Endowment Funds Can Revolutionise Sarcoma Care in Developing Countries — Global Issues

Kaposi’s sarcoma virus. The World Health Organization predicts a 60% rise in global cancer cases over the next two decades, with an 81% increase expected in low- and middle-income countries. Credit: Shutterstock. Opinion by Nicholas Okumu (nairobi) Tuesday, April 02, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Apr 02 (IPS) – Despite global childhood cancer mortality rates dropping

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Funds

Kendall County gets federal funds for emergency food, shelter programs – Shaw Local

Kendall County has been chosen to receive $60,048.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, U.S.A.; National Council of Churches of

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Funds

Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care

Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press March 18, 2024, 12:03 AM ET • 4 min read BOISE, Idaho — Idaho lawmakers

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Investment

Northern Gritstone and Parkwalk Advisors make £3.5 million Seed Round investment in ground-breaking computational medicine company adsilico

Duncan Johnson, CEO of Northern Gritstone, said: “Computational modelling has the potential to revolutionise the MedTech industry and reduce the risks to humans. Northern Gritstone is delighted to support adsilico’s team, who once again demonstrate that great science and technology-enabled businesses are being created in the North of England.” Moray Wright, CEO of Parkwalk Advisors,

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Oakley native funds medical research | Community News

Mike Dangerfield, founder and CEO of Carey Executive Limousine in Atlanta, Georgia, pursues a life-long commitment to medical research. Vowing to donate more than $5 million of his estate to scientific research, Dangerfield remains an advocate for advancing the endeavors of those who work tirelessly to improve treatment options for chronically ill patients. His dedication

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Funds

Republicans push back on Biden plan to axe federal funds for anti-abortion counseling centers

In a new twist in the abortion access fight, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press January 13, 2024, 12:31 AM ET • 4 min read WASHINGTON — In a new twist to

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Funds

West Virginia starts distributing funds from the settlement of opioid lawsuits

Published: Dec. 29, 2023 at 7:23 p.m. ET CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is issuing the first checks from a fund established by the settlement of opioid lawsuits in the state, which has by far the nation’s highest drug-overdose death rate. The Kanawha County Commission said Thursday it received a $2.9 million check and plans to

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West Virginia starts distributing funds from the settlement of opioid lawsuits | National News

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Loans

Hawaii announces first recipients of student loan payment program for health care workers

The state has announced the first recipients of a program aimed at helping medical professionals pay off student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide care in Hawaii December 23, 2023, 5:45 PM ET • 2 min read HONOLULU — The state has announced the first recipients of a program aimed at helping

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