The FDA has approved investigational new drug applications and granted fast track status to several therapies, including LP-184 for triple-negative breast cancer. Early data from clinical trials indicate promising results for novel treatments targeting difficult-to-treat cancers such as melanoma and myeloma.
Lloyds Bank has announced the closure of its Wetherby branch later this year, adding to a growing list of nearly 300 branch closures. Customers are advised to prepare for changes in local banking services.
Bánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich with roots in French colonial history, has become a popular lunch staple across Australia. Its unique blend of crispy baguette, pickled vegetables, pâté, and fresh herbs reflects both Vietnamese and French influences, capturing the Australian palate and food culture.
Tasmania's poppy industry, marking its 50th anniversary, is experiencing increased demand due to shortages of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This has created new opportunities for local pharmaceutical companies, particularly in the production of alkaloids used in such medications.
Floki (FLOKI) has seen a dramatic surge in large transaction volumes, with whale trades between $100,000 and $1 million increasing by over 1700%. Open Interest in FLOKI futures also rose by more than 30%, and the token broke through key resistance levels. However, technical indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggest that FLOKI may be overbought, raising questions about the sustainability of the rally.
Egypt's annual urban consumer inflation rate increased to 13.9% in April, up from 13.6% in March, in line with analysts' expectations. The rise was mainly driven by higher fuel prices, while food inflation showed signs of slowing. Growth in the money supply (M2) also eased, suggesting some moderation in economic pressures.
The National Lottery Lotto draw on Saturday, May 10, 2025, featured a £7.3 million triple rollover jackpot, with an additional £500,000 available in the Thunderball game. No player has won the main jackpot in recent draws, increasing the prize for this week.
AI companies are being called upon to conduct rigorous safety assessments—similar to those performed before the first nuclear test—to evaluate the existential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence. Max Tegmark, a prominent AI safety advocate, warns that without such calculations, there is a danger that superintelligent systems could escape human control.