In a significant setback for Japan’s burgeoning private space sector, Space One, a startup aiming to become the first private Japanese company to successfully orbit a satellite, announced the failure of its second Kairos rocket launch attempt on December 18, 2024. The rocket, launched from the Space One facility on the Kii Peninsula, was aborted … Read more
Meta‘s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Get a Major AI Upgrade Meta Platforms announced a important upgrade to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence features that promise to revolutionize the user experience. The update, available now to early access programme members, includes real-time language translation and AI-powered video capabilities. The new software,version 11,introduces an AI … Read more
U.S. stock markets ended Friday’s trading session with mixed results, offering little indication of a clear trend despite a surprisingly robust jobs report. The non-farm payroll report revealed that the economy added a robust 227,000 jobs in November, exceeding economists’ expectations of 202,000. “The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%,in line with economists’ forecasts,” the … Read more
Mandarin Oriental, the renowned Asian luxury hotel group, is setting its sights on Paris with ambitious expansion plans. The group,known for its opulent properties worldwide,aims too double its global presence within the next decade,with a particular focus on the City of Lights. “Parisian attractiveness is phenomenal,” enthuses Laurent Kleitman, the general director of Mandarin Oriental, … Read more
many americans beleive they have an allergy to antibiotics, but new research suggests that in the vast majority of cases, this isn’t true. This misconception can have serious consequences for health, as it may lead to the avoidance of effective treatments. Studies indicate that nearly one in ten people believe they have an antibiotic allergy. … Read more
Stellantis President John Elkann reassured European management teams this week, emphasizing the company’s “clear strategy” following the abrupt departure of CEO Carlos Tavares. Elkann, who has assumed the role of interim CEO, met with executives in Vélizy, France, near Paris, and stressed Stellantis’s strong position heading into 2025. “The company has a clear strategy and … Read more
CONTACT WITH FIGARO – The commercial court of Paris, this Thursday, chose the joint offer submitted by the two groups to take over the Réside Etudes Seniors centers. This is a relief for the 6,000 elderly residents in the 75 establishments Residence of Higher Education (RES), for their families, as well as employees. All of … Read more
(Automated translation by Reuters, please see disclaimer (Added details on the medicine and the partnership in paragraphs 2 to 6) Kura Oncology KURA.O said on Wednesday it would collaborate with Japan’s Kyowa Kirin 4151.T to develop and commercialize ziftomenib, a blood cancer treatment. Kuradi will lead the development of the drug, which is currently being … Read more
Oil prices ended sharply higher on Monday, spurred by the shutdown of the main Norwegian field and by fears of a widening conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The price of a barrel of Brent from the North Sea for delivery in January rose 3.18%, to close at $73.30. Its American equivalent, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) … Read more
DECRYPTION – The AFM-Téléthon galaxy laboratory needs 115 to 120 million euros to complete its development. Seeing little Sacha, Telethon ambassador, running down the stairs, it’s hard to imagine that he couldn’t run or jump just two years ago. At 8 years old, he is one of five children suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy to … Read more