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AstraZeneca invests £1.5bn into US firm Summit for cancer drug tie-up

The firms will collaborate on Summit’s experimental new medicine as well as researching how it could be combined with Astra’s treatments.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Birdcraft Sanctuary’s Lasting Legacy: Mabel Osgood Wright’s refuge endures; more than 150 species visit

Birdcraft Sanctuary in Fairfield, Connecticut, was established in 1914 by Mabel Osgood Wright and is notable for its history. This sanctuary serves as one of the first private songbird refuges in the United States. The Connecticut Audubon Society, which Wright helped to found in 1898, continues to operate today. Although…

The Times of India · Sep 29

RAF Fairford: Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot as some evacuated residents begin to return home – as it happened

US secretary of state and Donald Trump express concerns about decision to bail suspects; some residents reported as hesitant to return home

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

Massachusetts Attic Captive Case Reveals Man Accused of Trafficking Was Already Free on Bail

Jordende Pierre, 29, is accused of holding a woman captive in a Malden attic for six weeks. Court records show he was already out on bail in a separate Somerville weapons case.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Middle East or money-wasters: inflation mud-fight grows

Labor and the coalition are duelling over why Australians now have to fork out more on their mortgages every month.

AAP · Sep 29

The 2027 Mercedes G 580 EV Gets A NACS Port, More Range, And Faster Charging

The boxy electric SUV actually has two charging ports now, just like the new CLA EV.

InsideEVs · Sep 29

In 2004, Virginia turned dredged fossil shells into 85 acres of oyster reef in one river; later monitoring counted 76.2 million live oysters on the restored reefs

In 2004, an 85-acre reef network was built in the Great Wicomico River using dredged fossil oyster shells. Monitoring revealed that this restoration successfully supported approximately 76.2 million live oysters over the years. The design allowed for different reef elevations, enhancing survival and reproduction rates among oysters. Additionally, the restored…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Anthropic’s Road to IPO: Funding, valuation, Claude growth and legal battles

Anthropic is preparing for a closely watched U.S. IPO after rapid growth in funding, valuation and revenue. The Claude maker faces legal and regulatory challenges while expanding AI capabilities, cloud partnerships and commercial operations. Its potential listing could offer investors insight into frontier AI economics, governance, capital requirements and growth…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Canada changes rules for foreign workers, bars staffing agencies from sponsoring work permits

Foreign workers in Canada will face new regulations regarding Labour Market Impact Assessments, or LMIAs. These changes specifically address the role of staffing agencies and Employers of Record in obtaining work permits. Canadian businesses must determine the entity that controls and manages the employment relationship for foreign workers. Compliance with…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Global Market: Japanese bond yields hover near multi-decade highs as inflation concerns persist

Japanese government bond yields remained near multi-decade highs as persistent inflation, elevated oil prices and expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes weighed on sentiment. A strong 40-year bond auction offered some relief, with demand improving, but investors remain focused on inflation, fiscal expansion and the outlook for interest…

The Economic Times · Sep 29