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- A + A KOTA BHARU (Aug 12): The National Vaccine Development Research Centre will focus on producing several types of vaccines for various diseases apart from the Covid-19 vaccine, said Deputy Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim. He said the establishment of the Vaccine Collaboration Network sub-committee led by the Ministry of Health (MOH) had met on June 7 to identify the types of vaccines to be developed, technology platforms used and opportunities for technology transfer cooperation with both local and foreign industry players. This was in line with the Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI) and National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), which are entrusted to administer the country's vaccine research and development. "NIBM activated the National Vaccine Research and Development Expert Council Consortium consisting of four Expert Councils namely Vaccine Discovery; Pre-Clinical Study; Clinical Trials; and … [Read more...] about National research centre to focus on producing various types of vaccines

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): Police have opened an investigation paper in connection with allegations that a senior police officer had brought his girlfriend along during a 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)-related raid at a residence of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in May 2018. Dang Wangi District Police chief ACP Noor Dellhan Yahaya said they received a police report at 3.02pm on Friday involving a statement uploaded to a news portal and YouTube. “The investigation paper is opened in accordance with Section 500 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and will be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further action when investigations are completed,” he said in a statement. The media reported on Friday that former Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Amar Singh Ishar Singh denied allegations that his girlfriend was present during the raid and had lodged a police … [Read more...] about Police open investigation paper on case involving Amar Singh

Each morning for the past two weeks, I’ve taken out a tiny aluminum capsule from my freezer. Inside is a small, frozen puck of coffee, which I pop in a glass and pour a few tablespoons of boiling water over from my kettle. As a Bostonian, I’ll drink iced coffee in a tundra, so I add ice cubes, top off the glass with almond milk and water, and toss the capsule into the recycling bin. And that’s the beauty of Cometeer . advertisement advertisement The new-ish company sells K-cup size capsules of flash-frozen brewed coffee, that are stashed in your freezer and reconstituted with hot water. They can also chill in your fridge or counter (or carry-on, as the company emphasizes, the capsules are TSA-compliant) for up to 24-hours and be added to cold water (or ice cream for affogato) once it melts. The capsules don’t explode or go bad if left defrosted, but the brand says the 24-hour window is when the “full complexity” is at its peak freshness. Cometeer … [Read more...] about These frozen coffee pods are the future of barista-quality coffee at home

(Representative image) The Indian Railways (IR) has received 297 proposals from various entities under the 'StartUps for Railways' initiative which was launched in June, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on August 12. Railways officials said that the Railway Board will study the proposals that have come in and shortlist the startups whose solutions seem viable by the end of the year. The IR's divisional railway managers will then work with selected startups to develop prototypes of the proposals that have come in, railway officials said. The Indian Railways has received 43 proposals from startups to work on the national carrier's Broken Rail Detection System and another 42 proposals to help develop its on-line Condition Monitoring System for traction motors. Close COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions View more How does a vaccine work? A vaccine works by mimicking a natural infection. A vaccine not only induces immune … [Read more...] about Indian Railways receives 297 proposals under ‘StartUps for Railways’ initiative

On Tuesday, Alphabet (Google) CEO Sundar Pichai sent a memo to Google employees to let them know that the company would slow its hiring for the balance of the year and take other cost-cutting measures in response to worsening economic conditions. The memo, obtained by The Verge , is a master class in leadership and emotional intelligence and it teaches a lesson every CEO should take to heart. Needless to say, Google is not the only tech company currently fearing the effects of inflation and a possible recession. Twitter and Netflix, among others, have announced layoffs, and numerous other companies have said that they are freezing or slowing hiring. But only Pichai seems to see the current market uncertainty as an opportunity to focus on what's most important, and inspire employees in the process. The memo he sent should be a model for every leader facing uncertain times like these. (You can find the full memo at the end of this piece.) To begin with, Pichai starts the … [Read more...] about It Took Just 3 Words for Google CEO Sundar Pichai to Teach a Leadership Lesson Every CEO Should Learn

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline A former Virginia police officer was sentenced Thursday to more than seven years in federal prison for his role in the January 6 riot, tying for the most severe sentence for a Capitol riot-related case so far, as federal prosecutors and judges work their way through hundreds of defendants arrested in the wake of the 2021 attack. Key Facts A federal judge sentenced Thomas Robertson to 87 months in prison, about four months after jurors convicted him of obstruction of Congress, entering a restricted area with a dangerous weapon and four other counts. In a pair of sentencing memos, the Department of Justice asked for Robertson to be sentenced to 96 months, while Robertson’s attorneys asked for a 15-month sentence. Prosecutors say Robertson—an off-duty police officer from Rocky Mount, Virginia, who was later fired —entered the Capitol during the January 6 riot wielding a wooden stick, and … [Read more...] about Ex-Cop Faces 87 Months In Prison For Jan. 6 Riot—Tying For Longest Sentence

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A Texas jury rendered a verdict in Alex Jones’ defamation trial, ordering Jones to pay $45.2 million in punitive damages plus $4.1 million in compensatory damages to Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting . Jones broadcast false claims that the shooting was staged by "crisis actors." Jones says that he will appeal, and even if he loses, appeals take time. Sometimes even after a verdict, a lower settlement is reached, since collecting on a big verdict can be difficult, expensive and time-consuming. It’s not clear how many assets Jones has, although Roger Stone has already started a campaign to raise money for him. But if Jones ever pays, many Americans might be surprised at the tax rules at play. Jones’s business model may not be to everyone’s liking, but if he makes money from his broadcasting operations, these are probably business expenses. In contrast, the … [Read more...] about Alex Jones Gets $49.3M Tax Write Off, Plaintiffs Have To Pay IRS Tax On Verdict

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The California Court of Appeals has upheld a whopping verdict against Roundup. In 2018, jurors awarded $289 million to a man they say got cancer from Roundup weedkiller . Plaintiff Dewayne Johnson was awarded $39 million in compensatory damages, and $250 million in punitive damages. Later, the Judge reduced the $250 million punitive verdict to just under $40 million That left Mr. Johnson slated to collect $78.5 million, about half compensatory and half punitive damages. But Bayer, which now owns Roundup, appealed. The appeals court refused to reverse the decision, but it did slash the damages again. The court denied Monsanto/Bayer’s motion for a new trial on condition that Johnson accept a settlement of $10.2 million in compensatory damages, plus the same amount in punitive damages. The appeal is still a win for plaintiffs, and it may influence even more suits. There are already vast numbers of cases. How will this $20.4 … [Read more...] about Plaintiff Wins Roundup Weedkiller Appeal But Faces IRS Taxes

(CNN) Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus, and for the first time, some of them have been outside Africa, in countries where the virus doesn't usually spread. More than 31,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported globally since January 1, more than 10,000 of them in the United States . Most people have recovered at home with no lasting problems. But doctors are working to understand why monkeypox can be serious and, rarely, fatal. According to the latest numbers from the World Health Organization, there have been two monkeypox deaths in Spain, one in Brazil, one in Ecuador and one in India -- all so-called nonendemic countries . So far, none of these deaths hae been in the US. In a recent Q&A on social media, Dr. Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response for WHO, says the lack of clear understanding around disease severity is one reason why … [Read more...] about Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death

Vanessa Bryant sobbed during opening statements Wednesday regarding her lawsuit as images taken of Kobe Bryant’s corpse were described in a Los Angeles courtroom. Vanessa is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff Office after she alleged deputies took photographs of her husband, NBA icon Kobe Bryant and her daughter Gigi following a helicopter crash in January 2020 and shared them with their colleagues, according to TMZ . Her lawyer described the images as being “pictures of broken bodies, close-ups of limbs and burnt flesh,” and that the conduct of the deputies “poured salt into an unhealable wound,” according to TMZ. Vanessa Bryant dissolved into tears as her lawyer addressed the jury in opening statements, saying the 8 L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies who took photos of the bodies of her husband and child took the pictures “for a laugh like they were souvenirs.” https://t.co/ju4X3d37i1 — TMZ (@TMZ) August 10, 2022 One of the deputies allegedly showed the pictures … [Read more...] about ‘Piles Of Meat’: Vanessa Bryant Sobs In Court As Photos Of Dead Bodies From Kobe’s Helicopter Crash Are Described