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$63M grant funds OK’d to bring cancer research, treatment to Texas

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8 months ago

November 15, 2023

www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2023-11-15 14:01:27

SUMMARY: The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) approved $63 million in grant allocation to attract cancer researchers and treatment developers to Texas. This funding aims to make Texas a global leader in cancer research by bringing innovative researchers and companies to the state. Atom Mines, a company specializing in the production of stable Ytterbium-176 for cancer treatment, was previously given a CPRIT grant to develop this technology. The oversight committee also approved grants for recruitment and technology development, with funds going to Rice University and Mongoose Bio, LLC. Additionally, FixNip, Ltd., an Israeli medical device startup, received funding for their work on a nipple reconstruction implant for women undergoing breast cancer surgery.

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North Texas Hospitals Are Seeing a Spike in Pediatric Pneumonia Cases

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5 hours ago

July 1, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-01 23:35:10

SUMMARY: Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, a bacterial infection with cold-like symptoms, have increased by about 20% compared to last summer. Mycoplasma pneumonia primarily affects children over five but is now seen across all age groups. Health officials attribute the rise in cases to children spreading the infection through close contact at summer camps or swimming pools. The photo courtesy of WFAA, showcases a children's hospital. The content is copyright 2024 WBAP/KLIF.

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Six Flags and Cedar Fair Have Completed Their Merger

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6 hours ago

July 1, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-01 22:58:35

SUMMARY: Two of North America's largest theme park companies, Six Flags and Cedar Fair, are merging in a deal worth approximately eight billion dollars. The combined entity will operate numerous theme parks, water parks, and resort properties across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Cedar Fair's president indicated that the merger will lead to the introduction of new rides and advanced technologies for park visitors. Post-merger, the company will operate under the Six Flags brand with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The news was reported by WBAP/KLIF on July 1, 2024.

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Trump Ally Steve Bannon Surrenders to Federal Prison to Serve 4-month Sentence on Contempt Charges

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6 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-01 22:55:10

SUMMARY: Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has begun a four-month prison sentence after surrendering to federal authorities in Danbury, Connecticut. Bannon’s incarceration follows his conviction on contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena related to the U.S. Capitol attack investigation. A judge allowed Bannon to remain free for nearly two years during his appeal, but ordered him to report to prison after an appeals court upheld the conviction. The Supreme Court rejected Bannon’s emergency appeal. Bannon’s legal battle continues, with support from Republican House leaders, who claim the Jan. 6 committee was improperly established. (Source: Associated Press, 2024)

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