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Marking the one-year countdown, Visa kicks off exclusive fan access and experiences tied to one of the sport’s most exciting young stars and more to come as the tournament approaches

(BUSINESS WIRE)--With exactly one year to go until the FIFA World Cup 26™ kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States, Visa (NYSE: V) — a global leader in digital payments and long-standing supporter of world football — today announced that Lamine Yamal, one of the game’s brightest rising stars, will serve as a global ambassador for the tournament.

To celebrate the milestone and build momentum toward the largest FIFA World Cup™ in history, Visa will unlock exclusive fan experiences for cardholders — including meet-and-greet opportunities with Lamine Yamal in Barcelona and signed merchandise leading into FIFA World Cup 26™.

“As we look ahead to FIFA World Cup 26™, we’re aligning ... Read more »

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(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Parse Biosciences, and the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich today announced a collaboration to build the foundation of a single cell atlas, focused on understanding and elucidating cancer plasticity in response to therapies. The collaboration will catalyze an ambitious future phase to develop a cancer plasticity atlas encompassing hundreds of millions of cells.

Utilizing novel organoid perturbation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, the aim is to create a comprehensive dataset to fuel foundational drug discovery models and cancer research.

Dr. Mathew Garnett, Group Leader at the Sanger Institute, and Prof. Fabian Theis, Director of the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich and Associate Faculty at the Sanger Institute, will be the principal investigators in the collaboration.

Garnett’s research team has generated novel 3D orga ... Read more »

 AI meets interactivity with built-in moderation, generative coding, and instant optimization for next-gen digital experiences.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--PubNub, the leader in real-time interactive apps, unveiled the next evolution of its platform. It introduces AI-native development, real-time decision intelligence, and in-network content moderation to help developers build and scale faster while simplifying access to PubNub's full power.

The updates enable developers to build rich, real-time experiences like multiplayer games, collaborative tools, and healthcare apps with greater speed and control.

“The world expects real-time, intelligent experiences,” said Todd Greene, CEO, PubNub. “Our evolved platform brings AI, analytics, and moderation into the developer workflow, enabling safer, smarter apps with lower latency and greater impact.”

New Capabilities That Re ... Read more »

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- mimik today announced a strategic collaboration with AMD, having integrated its Agentix-Native Operating and Execution Environment (mim OE) across AMD platforms to deliver ubiquitous AI execution for agentix-native systems.

With mimik’s platform pre-integrated across AMD-based systems, enterprises and de ... Read more »

WILMINGTON, Mass. - Thursday, 12. June 2025 AETOSWire Print 

Revolutionizing Safety & Security Industries: New Technology Enhances Rapid Identification in the Hot Zone

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rigaku Analytical Devices, a division under Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Kawakami), announces the launch of its fourth generation 1064 nm Raman analyzers - the Icon series, featuring enhancements in chemical threat analysis for safety and security applications. The first in the series, the Icon-X, will be showcased at The International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference (HAZMAT), hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), in Baltimore, MD USA from June 13-14, 2025. From June 13 onward, we will begin rolling out global sales.

The Icon-X is the first 1064 nm Raman analyzer to provide standof ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Sidat Hyder Morshed Associates (Sidat Hyder), a management consulting and technology services firm, strengthening its global capabilities and deepening its presence in an emerging market.

Founded in 1986, Sidat Hyder provides an extensive range of services, including strategy and management consulting, HR consulting, recruitment and outsourcing, and financial consulting. The firm serves a diverse portfolio of clients across sectors such as financial services, energy, manufacturing, telecommunications, and the public sector.

“Having formerly served as a representative firm for Arthur Andersen in Pakistan, we have a deep commitment to quality, transparency, and best-in-class service—values that are also engrained in the culture at Andersen Consulting,” said Waqar Hyder, CEO of Sidat Hyder. “As a collaborating firm, we are now a part of a world-cla ... Read more »

DARMSTADT, Germany - Thursday, 12. June 2025 AETOSWire 

Cohort B of the Phase 2 study indicates all doses of enpatoran were associated with higher BICLA response rates compared with placebo, though the primary endpoint of BICLA dose-response relationship at Week 24 was not met
Data show encouraging efficacy in a large subgroup of SLE patients with active cutaneous manifestations at baseline, including improved response rates in key disease activity measurements
There is a substantial unmet treatment need for the estimated 70-80% of SLE patients who experience active cutaneous manifestations, which can profoundly impact quality of life1
 

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Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the presentation of detailed results from Cohort B of the global Phase 2 WILLOW study (NCT05162586) evaluating enpatoran, an investigational, oral, novel TLR7/8 inhibito ... Read more »

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Children will find endless fun at the vibrant Kids Club, while parents relax by the ocean-view pool or indulge in a spa treatment. With halal-certified dining options, everyone’s tastes are catered for. Enhance your stay with our exclusive Unlocked 25-Hour Stay package: flexible check-in, resort credits, unlimited bicycle rides, and 25% savings on dining and spa treatments. Reconnect, relax, and create lifelong memories with your loved ones at Le Méridien ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patron Capital (“Patron”), the pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments, has secured a major investment from Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (“MEC”), through its Mitsubishi Estate Global Partners (“MEGP”) investment management business. MEGP is purchasing a majority stake in Patron, as well as providing €600 million in the form of equity commitments to Patron’s funds and financing for new subsector strategies including real estate credit.

Approximately 11% of Patron’s capital over the past 25 years has come from Middle Eastern investors, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations and family offices.

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory consents, is part of a long-term strategic growth plan for Patron, providing new institutional backing and positioning the business positively for sustainable growth well into the future. Keith Br ... Read more »