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Women suing Riot Games may deserve $400 million, not $10 million, state regulator says

Two California state agencies are intervening in a class action suit against Riot Games, saying women who worked at the company could deserve more money.




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Riot Games accuses regulators of 'questionable tactics' to block gender bias settlement

California state agencies argue that women who worked at the video game company could deserve up to $400 million. The company—and the lawyers for women who worked there—strongly disagree.




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This day in sports: Floyd Mayweather Jr. victorious in his return to the ring

A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history to have occurred on May 4.




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MLB season startup: Here are the pros and cons of the three most likely scenarios

MLB can choose from at least three models: allowing teams to operate in their cities; an enclosed operation in Arizona; and a three-state hub.




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BGT's furious David Walliams threatens to sue Simon Cowell after backstage crash

The Britain's Got Talent judges come crashing into tonight's auditions when Simon can't work the breaks - leaving David to claim he has whiplash




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Justin and Hailey Bieber share video of 'sanctuary' at Ontario home

Justin and Hailey Bieber have shared a video of time spent on Puslinch Lake recently with fans via his Facebook page. Bieber has a song set to be released on Friday. Proceeds from the duet with Ariana Grande will go to first responders.



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KIST-CUK research team develops vaccine platform applicable to various viruses

MERS, which struck South Korea in a 2015 outbreak, was caused by a coronavirus--the same family of viruses that is responsible for COVID-19. Recently, a Korean research team announced that it had developed a new vaccine platform using RNA-based adjuvants for the MERS coronavirus. The research team successfully conducted an experiment on nonhuman primates. It is expected that the new vaccine platform will soon be applicable to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, an urgent global health priority.




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New study shines light on mysterious giant viruses

In recent years, giant viruses have been unearthed in several of the world's most mysterious locations, from the thawing permafrost of Siberia to locations unknown beneath the Antarctic ice. But don't worry, 'The Thing' is still a work of science fiction. For now.




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People want to see green spaces prioritised after lockdown – poll

Survey finds people are appreciating their local parks, countryside and green belt more.




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S-ICD 'Noninferior' to Transvenous-Lead ICD in Head-to-Head Trial

Based on its first randomized comparison to standard ICDs, the subcutaneous-lead ICD 'should be considered in all patients who need an ICD who do not have a pacing indication,' researchers said.
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Hilarious TV vox pop gaffe

WHEN Seven News reporter Michael Scanlan asked his interview subject to spell her first and last name the result of hilarious. WATCH THE VIDEO




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Opposition accuses Government of scaring Victorians with 'worst-case scenario' modelling

The modelling predicts more than a quarter of a million jobs could be lost in Victoria due to the coronavirus pandemic in what Premier Daniel Andrews says is the perhaps the "biggest economic and employment challenge" in the state's history.




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Lebanon rocked by riots over economic hardship, as one protester dies in Tripoli

A shutdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 has made a dire situation even worse in Lebanon, with its currency plunging in value.




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Toilet Flush During Con Call In The US Is Proof Nothing Is On Higher Priority Than Nature's Call




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Two 'warrior women' from ancient Mongolia may have helped inspire the Ballad of Mulan

An ancient Mongolian cemetery held the remains of two 'warrior women.'




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Creepy Airbnb host reveals ulterior motive

IT WAS supposed to be a private room, but this creepy Airbnb host had other ideas when he accepted a Sydney woman’s booking.




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Kate Middleton is patriotic in red dress she makes touching Zoom call to war veterans

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked VE Day in a very special way - by making a...




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Giorgio Chiellini explains wanting to 'slap' Mario Balotelli over Italy antics

Balotelli has managed to rub more than a few of his former peers up the wrong way in the past, and it almost boiled over with Chiellini, who was not impressed with the striker's attitude




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‘The Nightmare Scenario’: How Coronavirus Could Make the 2020 Vote a Disaster

Trump can’t cancel the presidential election. Here’s what you should really be worrying about.




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NZ Warriors to stay in Australia amid coronavirus troubles for NRL

The NRL season still has 16 teams, as the New Zealand Warriors make the call to remain based in Australia for the foreseeable future.




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Warriors lose to Raiders on Gold Coast as Storm and Sea Eagles triumph

The Warriors go down to the Raiders during their indefinite NRL road trip in Australia caused by the coronavirus pandemic, while the Storm and Sea Eagles manage wins.




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Rugby Australia is in serious trouble, with former Wallabies captains questioning current leadership

Up to 15 former Wallabies captains unite to raise questions about the leadership of the current administration, with some predicting new management within a fortnight.




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Facing months on the road, Warriors fume over NRL's silence about season restart

The NRL is committed to resuming the premiership season on May 28, but the New Zealand-based Warriors claim they have been left in the dark about the league's plans for their move back to Australia.




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Warriors get green light to come to Australia for NRL season

The New Zealand Warriors will take part in the NRL season, after receiving permission to travel to Australia.




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Unwell Warriors player stays home as team lands in Australia

The New Zealand Warriors, minus two players, touch down in Australia on a charter flight from Auckland to prepare for the resumption of the NRL season.




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Storm boss hails Warriors for 'big sacrifice' as NRL teams reunite for first time since shutdown

Melbourne Storm players prepare to hit the road for Albury, where training will recommence on Wednesday at their new temporary base.




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Len Fagan, Coconut Teaszer rock impresario, dies of COVID-19 complications at 72

Onetime musician Len Fagan booked Sunset Strip nightclub Coconut Teaszer and provided bands like Guns N' Roses and Green Day some of their earliest L.A. gigs.




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Trump uses coronavirus crisis to push other policy priorities

Trump is using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity — or as political cover — to make sweeping changes to regulations and push controversial new policies.




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El Paso officials want to bulldoze a historic barrio. This 92-year-old woman is in the way

Antonia Morales has lived in her historic El Paso neighborhood since 1965 and sees no reason to leave now. Until she and a few other holdouts depart, demolition cannot begin.




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'Put on a mask and shut up': China's new 'Wolf Warriors' spread hoaxes and attack a world of critics

The aggressive nationalism of China's diplomats matches the swagger of Xi Jinping's China, which is determined to deflect blame for the coronavirus.




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Trump calls Americans 'warriors' in fight to open the economy

As COVID-19 deaths keep rising, Trump's message has shifted from 'one is too many' to praising Americans as warriors fighting to open the economy.




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UK 'must prioritise green economic recovery'

Boris Johnson needs to prioritise the environment as the UK recovers from coronavirus, firms say.




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Wipro Acquires Appirio for $500,000,000

A global services provider, helping companies power their business with mobile, social and cloud technology from salesforce.com, Google, Workday and CSOD




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Tanya Bardsley has put her luxurious Cheshire mansion up for sale

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star's home with footballer husband Phil Bardsley is on the market




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5 strategic priorities for CIOs in 2020

As we close out 2019 and focus our attention to the forecasts of 2020, here is a sneak peek into what's IT leaders have on their roadmaps for 2020.

Keep on reading: 5 strategic priorities for CIOs in 2020




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FDA AMENDS THE DEFINITION OF “BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT” AND PREPARES FOR THE CONCLUSION OF A DECADE-LONG TRANSITION PERIOD

By Jennifer A. Davidson and Justine E. Johnson On February 21, 2020, FDA published a final rule that, effective March 23, 2020, amends the regulatory definition of “biological product” consistent with the statutory definition under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCIA), as amended by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (FCAA),

The post FDA AMENDS THE DEFINITION OF “BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT” AND PREPARES FOR THE CONCLUSION OF A DECADE-LONG TRANSITION PERIOD appeared first on Kleinfeld Kaplan & Becker LLP.




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New Chief Medical Officer joins Khondrion

Khondrion has revealed that Dr Rob van Maanen has joined the company as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Dr van Maanen’s career has spanned more than 20 years and seen him take on roles at major industry names such as Roche, Astellas and Eisai. In the role, he will manage the company’s medical operations and clinical strategy.

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How To Really Take Medical Conflicts Of Interest Seriously

If we’re going to have a central database of conflict of interest disclosures in medicine – and there is one, created by law – it’s high time that people start using it.




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CBD Product - Patriot Hemp Company

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

This product is promoted with unapproved claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure COVID-19. FDA warns consumers to avoid unproven and potentially unsafe products. See the Warning Letter for more information:

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Patriot Coal to Pay $6.5 Million to Settle Clean Water Act Violations

Patriot Coal Corporation, one of the largest coal mining companies in the United States, has agreed to pay a $6.5 million civil penalty to settle violations of the Clean Water Act.



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Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the City of Marion, Arkansas, Alleging Race Discrimination

The Department has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Arkansas against the City of Marion alleging it subjected Stacy D. Allen, an African-American and a former City part-time patrol officer, to discrimination on the basis of his race when he was not selected for either of two full-time patrol officer positions in the Marion Police Department.



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Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination by Marion, Alabama, Against Alabama National Guard Member

The Department has entered into a consent decree with the city of Marion, Ala., that, if approved by the U.S. District Court in Mobile, Ala., will resolve the Department’s lawsuit filed against Marion on behalf of Cynthia Y. Davis, a member of the state’s Army National Guard.



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City of Duluth, Minnesota, and Western Lake Superior Sanitary District Agree to Eliminate Sewer Overflows

The city of Duluth, Minn., and the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District have agreed to make improvements to the area’s sewer system, estimated to cost about $130 million, to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows in an agreement filed today in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis, Minn.



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Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Alleging Race Discrimination Against the City of Marion, Arkansas

The department has reached a settlement with the city of Marion, Ark., that, if approved by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, will resolve the department’s lawsuit against the city alleging race discrimination in employment in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.



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Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Rio De Janeiro Prosecutor General’s Office

"I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to meet with my Brazilian enforcement colleagues to discuss the challenges both our countries face in protecting the intellectual property that is so vital to our economic infrastructure and security," said Attorney General Holder.




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Former Army Contractor Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and Assault After Collision in Kuwait Kills One Sailor and Seriously Injures Another

Morgan Hanks, 25, of Newport News, was arrested on charges contained in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury on July 13, 2010, and unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia.



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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Assistant Attorney General Ignacia Moreno on 2011 Priorities for the Environment and Natural Resources Division

It is always a pleasure for me to see my long-time friends at the D.C. Bar. I have been a D.C. Bar member since 1991 – that is 20 years – and have served on various Bar committees and participated in pro bono activities sponsored by the Bar.




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Joint U.S.-Croatia Statement on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime Agreement

The United States and Croatia today signed an Agreement on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime.



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35 Members and Associates of Barrio Azteca Gang Charged with Racketeering and Other Offenses, Including 10 Charged in U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez, Mexico

Thirty-five members and associates of the Barrio Azteca (BA) gang have been charged in a third superseding indictment unsealed today with various counts of racketeering, murder, drug offenses, money laundering and obstruction of justice, announced Attorney General Eric Holder.



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Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Barrio Azteca Press Conference

I am here to announce the U.S. government’s latest actions to ensure safety along our Southwest border, to seek justice for victims of violent crime in this region, and to weaken dangerous criminal organizations currently operating in Mexico and the United States – including the international gang known as “Barrio Azteca.”