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Venus Concept: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Venus Concept Inc. (VERO) on Monday reported a loss of $9.7 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had a loss of $1.85.The maker of hair transplant devices posted revenue of $20.5 million in the period.Venus Concept expects full-year revenue in the range of $90 million to $95 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VERO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VEROSource

Zynerba: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

DEVON, Pa. (AP) — DEVON, Pa. (AP) — Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ZYNE) on Monday reported a loss of $10.1 million in its first quarter.The Devon, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ZYNE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ZYNESource

Compugen: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

HOLON, Israel (AP) — HOLON, Israel (AP) — Compugen Ltd. (CGEN) on Monday reported a loss of $9.3 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Holon, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 12 cents per share.The company’s shares closed at 74 cents. A year ago, they were trading at $1.93._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CGEN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CGENSource

Middle school closed after Safe2Tell threat

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

CRAIG, Colo. (KDVR) — A middle school in northern Colorado is closed Monday due to a threat reported to Safe2Tell.According to the Moffat County School District, Craig Middle School will not be in session on May 15.The district said they received a message on Sunday about a threat to "CMS," however the threat was not specific to Craig Middle School. The message was shared through Snapchat and named a few teachers. The district said none of those teachers were employed at Craig Middle School. Father, daughter recovering after hit-and-run crash Due to the many unknowns, the district decided to cancel classes at the middle school. The district is emphasizing that there has not been a direct threat made against the school, but they are acting out of an abundance of caution.In regards to the rest of the school district, additional security measures will be in place including increased law enforcement presence at elementary and high schools."We understand that incidents like these can c...

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's 'one-of-a-kind' African elephant dies

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's 37-year-old African elephant, Malaika, was given a final resting place on Saturday after a years-long struggle with health issues.Courtesy of Cheyenne Mountain ZooCourtesy of Cheyenne Mountain ZooOn Friday night, Malaika was unable to get back up on her own, according to CMZoo. Trained staff, along with the Colorado Springs Fire Department's Heavy Rescue Team, were able to successfully lift her with a specialized overhead lift, but she was still unable to stand."The outcome was one that we have anticipated and dreaded for a long time," said CMZoo. Car and service dogs stolen from Lakewood couple Malaika was humanely euthanized midday Saturday. She was remembered as one of the "sassiest" elephants in the herd, frequently carrying her favorite log tires or puzzle feeders when entering a new space, per CMZoo. Her keepers said their "one-of-a-kind" African elephant loved spending time with them."Malaika had a sweet and salty pe...

Zelenskyy, Sunak push forward on ‘fighter jet coalition’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

LONDON — Britain will be ready to train Ukrainian pilots to use Western fighter jets “relatively soon,” but supplying Ukraine with the warplanes it craves is “not a straightforward thing,” U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Monday.Speaking to broadcasters alongside Volodymyr Zelenskyy following talks with the Ukrainian president at his Chequers country retreat, Sunak said Britain would continue to play a “key part” in the Western coalition providing aid to Kyiv.Zelenskyy arrived in Britain on Monday morning, the latest stop in a European tour which has also seen him meet leaders in Berlin, Rome and Paris.The Ukrainian president confirmed the pair discussed the provision of fighter jets — a crucial Kyiv demand from Western allies.“We want to create this jet coalition,” Zelenskyy said, speaking in English. “I’m very positive with it, we spoke about it.”“Some very important decisions” on jets will be heard “in the closest time,” he added.The Ukrainian president was at pai...

WHO: Artificial sweeteners linked to diabetes, death

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

Consumers who opt for “diet” products — such as sugar-free sodas — might not be doing themselves any favors, according to guidelines published by the World Health Organization (WHO) today.The health authority writes that a wide-ranging review of available evidence suggests “there may be potential undesirable effects from long-term use of [non-sugar sweeteners], such as an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mortality in adults.”It recommends that people avoid non-sugar sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, or stevia to lose weight or prevent diet-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Instead, they should consider eating foods with naturally occurring sugars, such as fruit, as well as unsweetened foods and drinks.The WHO said that the recommendation is based on long-term observational studies which found that people who consumed sugar alternatives were at higher risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. However, it a...

Russia is occupying Belarus, opposition leader says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

Belarus risks losing its independence as Moscow tightens its grip on one of its top allies, exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said Monday.Under the regime of President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power uninterrupted since 1994, the former Soviet republic helped Moscow launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and agreed to host Russian nuclear weapons on its soil.“Lukashenko is now selling to [the] Kremlin our country piece by piece,” Tsikhanouskaya said at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, adding that Russia’s “creeping occupation” was felt “in all the spheres: military, culture, economy, media.”The opposition leader urged the West to prevent the deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus, which could be completed by July.“It will change a lot for us, Belarusians,” Tsikhanouskaya said. “In case crazy dictators will push this red button, counterattack will be on Belarus, because this weapon...

‘Please help’: Mother makes desperate plea as search resumes for missing 4-year-old on Castle Island

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

A large state police and Coast Guard presence resumed its search this morning on Castle Island for a missing 4-year-old South Boston boy with autism who was is nonverbal and was last seen playing at a park there Sunday evening.The distraught mother of Mohemed Fofena made a desperate plea Monday morning to anyone who may know where her son is. “Please help me,” she said to the media members gathered as police officers nearby prepared to resume their search. Mohemed was last seen around 7 p.m.“My father called me he said, … ‘I’m not seeing Mohemed, I checked everywhere, I’m not seeing Mohemed,'” his mother said while recalling the moment her father called her at work to let her know he had lost sight of him and was calling 911 for help.Mohemed was last seen wearing blue shoes, blue pants, and a gray hooded sweatshirt.State police and other emergency responders could be seen using flashlights, boats, and a helicopter to search the...

Auburn man indicted in crash that killed 5-year-old girl

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:33:39 GMT

An Auburn man has been indicted on a manslaughter charge in connection with a crash in Worcester last year that claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.Christopher Remillard, 58, was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury Friday on charges of involuntary manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide by negligence, and negligent driving of a motor vehicle.Those charges are in connection with the death of 5-year-old Candice Asare-Yeboah.Remillard was also indicted on a charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury. Those charges are in connection with the injuries involving the child’s mother.Worcester police were called to the area of 91 Stafford St. around 9:35 a.m. on April 18 for a report of a pedestrian crash. Worcester firefighters were treating Candice when police arrived on scene.The young girl and her mother had been struck by a vehicle while they attempted to cross Stafford Str...