SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Half a century after a notorious prison escape from Alcatraz Island, the FBI has created replicas of decoy heads that inmates used to distract guards from a plan that still captivates researchers and tourists.
VALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--AVITA Medical (ASX: AVH, OTCQX: AVMXY), a global regenerative medicine company, today announced that it has completed hiring of the U.S. sales team to support the U.S. market launch of the RECELL® System for the trea…
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Visit Korea Committee will host the annual festival of shopping, tourism, and culture, ‘Korea Grand Sale 2019’ from January 17 (Thurs.) to February 28 (Thurs.) in order to promote foreign tourists to visit Korea and increase their expenditur…
MAGALIA, Calif. (AP) — Ten years ago, as two wildfires advanced on Paradise, residents jumped into their vehicles to flee and got stuck in gridlock. That led authorities to devise a staggered evacuation plan — one that they used when fire came again last week.
NEW YORK (AP) — The first snowstorm of the season to hit the New York City area brought several inches of snow, slowing Thursday's evening commute to a crawl, after contributing to at least seven deaths as it swept across the country.
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”) the largest private sector airport operator in the world by number of airports, reported today preliminary year-over-year passenger traffic growth of 4.5% in October 2018.
Smoke masks. Eye drops. No outdoor exercise. This is how Californians are trying to cope with wildfires choking the state, but experts say an increase in serious health problems may be almost inevitable for vulnerable residents as the disasters become more commonplace.
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh's plans to begin repatriating Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar on Thursday were scrapped because officials were unable to find anyone who wanted to return to the country that has been accused of driving out hundreds of thousands in a campaign of ethnic cl…
MAGALIA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on wildfires in California (all times local):
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nov. 15, 2018--“PotNetwork News” de PotNetwork Holdings ( www.potnetwork.com ), el difusor principal de noticias financieras, políticas y de la industria de cannabis, está preparado para publicar la primera edición de su nueva revista impresa. PotNetwork Magazine brin…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on wintry weather hitting the U.S. (all times local):
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's acrimonious battle for the U.S. Senate headed Thursday to a legally required hand recount after an initial review by ballot-counting machines showed Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson separated by less than 13,000 votes.
SAN DIEGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sophiris Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: SPHS) (the "Company" or "Sophiris"), a biopharmaceutical company studying topsalysin (PRX302), a first-in-class, pore-forming protein, in late-stage clinical trials for the treatment of patien…
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tocagen Inc. (Nasdaq: TOCA), a clinical-stage, cancer-selective gene therapy company, today announced that Lori Kunkel, M.D. has been named acting chief medical officer, effective November 26, 2018. Asha Das, M.D., senior vice president and chief medi…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) from October 24, 2013 through January 25, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on Florida's election recount (all times local):
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — More buses of exhausted people in a caravan of Central American asylum seekers reached the U.S. border Thursday as the city of Tijuana converted a municipal gymnasium into a temporary shelter and the migrants came to grips with the reality that they will be on the Mexi…
CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Henkel, the company behind well-known brands such as Schwarzkopf®, Sexy Hair®, Dial®, Right Guard®, Persil®, and Loctite®, today announced the appointment of Caleb Foltermann to General Manager of Sexy Hair Concepts, LLC, effective December…
Meditation worked as well as traditional therapy for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder in a small experiment sponsored by the Department of Defense.
Women's winning streak in this year's elections has extended to statehouses across the country.
ADELAIDE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world’s leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), has been advised that, following consideration by the Australian Government, it has been selected to provide …
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nov 15, 2018--“PotNetwork News” da PotNetwork Holdings’ ( www.potnetwork.com ), o principal escoadouro de notícias financeiras, políticas e industriais da indústria de cannabis está preparado para lançar a primeira edição da sua novíssima revista impressa. PotNetwork …
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Maryland's attorney general on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an order for state officials to draw up a new congressional redistricting plan that isn't tainted by partisan gerrymandering.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California regulators recommended new restrictions Thursday on a widely used pesticide blamed for harming the brains of babies.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Logistics Property Company, LLC (LPC), a logistics real estate platform focused on the acquisition, development and management of state-of-the-art modern logistics properties in key North American markets, today announces it has acquired a 210-gross-ac…
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) pays homage to Wayne Gretzky with the announce and launch of the EA SPORTS™NHL®19 ‘99 Edition’, available worldwide today for a limited time as a digital download on the PlayStation ® 4 and Xbox One . The …
WATERSOUND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--The St. Joe Community Foundation (“Foundation”) continues to provide grants from its $1 Million pledge towards relief efforts for the region of Northwest Florida affected by Hurricane Michael. The Foundation partners with local entities and go…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that the Boards of Directors/Trustees of the below BlackRock municipal closed-end funds (the “Funds”) have authorized open market share repurchase programs (the “Repurchase Programs”) pursuant to which each Fund…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that the Board of each of BlackRock Municipal 2018 Term Trust (NYSE:BPK), BlackRock New York Municipal 2018 Term Trust (NYSE:BLH), and BlackRock California Municipal 2018 Term Trust (NYSE:BJZ) (each, a “Fund” an…
CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PlyFASTner LLC, purveyor of code-certified hurricane protection systems for windows and doors, proudly announces the revival of the U.S. patent covering its technology, and the approval of trademark registrations for the trademarks, PLYFASTNER®…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Thousands of U.S. troops serving overseas, veterans and VA hospitals will soon receive a special taste of home thanks to the incredible generosity of Books-A-Million customers during the 12 thCoffee for the Troops campaign in partnership with …
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Established in 2004 by the Colorado General Assembly, the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) is a self-funded government organization created to be Colorado's single most comprehensive delivery channel for electronic government (eGovernment) services.…
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of termite and pest control, cleaning and restoration services in both the residential and commercial markets, today announced the details for its investor day to be held on Tu…
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--David Dehaemers Jr., President and CEO of Tallgrass Energy, LP (NYSE: TGE) was nationally recognized with the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Energy and Natural Resources category. Tallgrass is based in Leawood, Kan., with its operation…
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), and Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: KERX) today announced that Adrian Adams will serve as the Chairperson of the Akebia Board of Directors, effective upon completion of the propose…
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Two U.S. Navy SEALs and two Marines have been charged in the strangulation death of an Army Green Beret while the service members were stationed in the African country of Mali last year, the Navy said on Thursday.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) today announced that it has formed a new energy focused investment management platform in partnership with HB2 and its seasoned management team headquartered in Houston, Texas. The new company will be named Colony …
ATLANTA (AP) — As the candidates in the disputed race for Georgia governor retreated further into their corners, counties across the state on Thursday began a court-ordered process of reviewing absentee ballots and counting those previously rejected for missing or incorrect dates of birth.
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Endologix, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELGX), a developer and marketer of innovative treatments for aortic disorders, today honored four innovators of aortic therapy at the 45 th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues, Techniques, Horizons (VEIT…
CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Nutrien Ltd. (Nutrien) announced today that Pedro Farah has been appointed Nutrien's Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2019. Mr. Farah is a global executive who brings significant corporate finance, …
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS), one of the oldest and largest manufacturers, importers and marketers of residential and contract upholstered and wooden furniture products in the United States, today announced that is has retained Financ…
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Educational Foundation held its fall board meeting and third annual gala on November 13, 2018 in New York City. The gala celebrates the foundation’s mission of happier, healthier lives throug…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The latest on developments following the Oct. 2 killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul (all times local):
VERNON HILLS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Nexus Pharmaceuticals announced today the immediate availability in the United States for Arsenic Trioxide Injection. Nexus Pharmaceuticals’ Arsenic Trioxide Injection is available as 10mg per 10mL vial for injection.
TULSA, Okla. & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Williams (NYSE: WMB) and Brazos Midstream (“Brazos”) today announced that they have agreed to enter into a joint venture (the “Partnership”) in the Delaware Basin. Under terms of the agreement, Williams will contribute its …
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA) (NYSE: BFB) announced today that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend on its Class A and Class B Common Stock by 5.1% to $0.166 per share from the prior quarter’s $0.158 per share. As…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Drone photographers can show off their best work in B&H Photo’s first-ever drone photo contest, where the top submission will earn a B&H gift card for $1,000. The contest is open until Sunday, December 2, and there is no limit to how many ent…
A rebound in technology companies and banks helped reverse an early slide for U.S. stocks Thursday, breaking a five-day losing streak for the market.
HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLSE) (“Pulse Biosciences” or the “Company”), a novel medical therapy company bringing to market its proprietary CellFX™ Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ (NPS™) platform, announced today that the Compensation Committee o…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is spinning a tale regarding the number of jobs he's provided for military veterans.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2018--Qurate Retail, Inc. ("Qurate Retail") (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB) today announced the payment of a semi-annual interest payment and a regular additional distribution to the holders as of November 1, 2018 of the 4.0% Senior Exchangeable Debentures d…
