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sports writing filipino NEW YORK – It’s almost that time of year: Spotify is gearing up to release its annual Wrapped, personalized recaps of users' listening habits and year in audio. Spotify has been giving its listeners breakdowns of their data since 2016. And each year, it’s become a bigger production — and internet sensation. Spotify said its 2023 Wrapped was the “biggest ever created,” in terms of audience reach and the kind of data it provided. Recommended Videos So, what will 2024 have in store? Here’s a look at what to know ahead of this year’s Spotify Wrapped. What exactly is Spotify Wrapped? It’s the streaming service's annual overview of individual listening trends, as well as trends around the world. Users learn their top artists, songs, genres, albums and podcasts, all wrapped into one interactive presentation. The campaign has become a social media sensation, as people share and compare their Wrapped data with their friends and followers online. Past iterations have provided users with all kinds of breakdowns and facts, including whether they’re among an artist’s top listeners, as well as a personalized playlist of their top 100 songs of that year to save, share and listen to whenever they’re feeling nostalgic. Spotify also creates a series of playlists that reflect national and global listening trends, featuring the top streamed artists and songs. In 2023, Taylor Swift was Spotify's most streamed artist , unseating Bad Bunny who had held the title for three years in a row. Each year has something new in store. In 2019, Wrapped included a summary of users’ streaming trends for the entire decade. Last year, Spotify matched listeners to a Sound Town based on their artist affinities and how it lined up with those in other parts of the world. When is the expected release date? So far, the streaming platform has kept the highly anticipated release date of Wrapped under ... er, wraps. In past years, it’s been released after Thanksgiving, between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6. Each year, rumors tend to swell on social media around when Spotify stops collecting data in order to prepare their Wrapped results, and this year was no exception. Spotify quickly squashed those presumptions , assuring on social media that “Spotify Wrapped doesn’t stop counting on October 31st.” A representative for Spotify did not respond to a request for comment on when the company stops tracking data for Wrapped. Where can I find my Spotify Wrapped? When Wrapped is released, each user's Spotify account will prompt them to view their interactive data roundup. It can be accessed through the Spotify smartphone app, or by logging on to the Spotify website . Wrapped is available to users with and without Premium subscriptions. What else can I learn with my Spotify data? There are a handful of third-party sites that you can connect your Spotify account to that will analyze your Wrapped data. How Bad is Your Spotify is an AI bot that judges your music taste. Receiptify gives you your top songs on a sharable graphic that looks like, yes, a receipt. Instafest gives you your own personal music festival-style lineup based on your top artists. How NPRCore Are You assesses how similar your music taste is to NPR Music's. What if I don’t have Spotify? Other major streaming platforms such as Apple Music and YouTube Music have developed their own versions of Wrapped in recent years. Apple Music’s Replay not only gives its subscribers a year-end digest of their listening habits but monthly summaries as well — a feature that helps differentiate itself from the one-time Spotify recap. That's released at the end of the calendar year. YouTube Music, meanwhile, has a similar end-of-the-year release for its listeners, as well as periodic seasonal releases throughout the year. It released its annual Recap for users earlier this month.Bomb threats, swatting incidents target Trump’s Cabinet picks and appointees

Virginia Gambale sells $152,512 in Jamf Holding Corp. stockPresident-elect Donald Trump said Monday that the government should disclose more information about the recent drone sightings in New Jersey. At his first press conference since winning the presidency, Trump criticized the Biden administration for not sharing more information on the drones, which were first spotted in New Jersey in November and have since become a national topic of concern and conspiracy theories. "Something strange is going on," he added. "For some reason, they don’t want to tell the people." "They’re very close to Bedminster," he added, referring to his New Jersey golf club. "I think maybe I won’t spend the weekend in Bedminster. I’ve decided to cancel my trip." Trump, speaking from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, declined to comment on whether he had received an intelligence briefing about the drones. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Residents of New Jersey have reported seeing drones in the sky nearly every night since Nov. 18, a senior official briefed on the drones told NBC News last week. Residents in other states, including New York and Connecticut, have since then reported similar phenomena. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy , New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and several key members of Congress have called on federal officials to release more information to the public as concerns grow and rumors run rampant. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., falsely claimed last week that the drones came from Iran and encouraged residents to shoot them down — stoking concerns that people could start shooting at planes with passengers. The Pentagon, which has said the drones aren't U.S. military-operated, has denied the drones were linked to Iran. In a joint statement last week, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said there is "no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus." "The FBI, DHS and our federal partners, in close coordination with the New Jersey State Police, continue to deploy personnel and technology to investigate this situation and confirm whether the reported drone flights are actually drones or are instead manned aircraft or otherwise inaccurate sightings," the statement said.

Ukrainian girls’ team finds hockey haven at Wickenheiser festivalTony Munguia and his daughter Bivianne were heading to a job fair at Cypress College when they saw smoke curling from a nearby roof. They stopped. Flames were dancing inside the home on Via Jacara in Stanton. Bivianne dialed 911 as her father rushed inside. “Is anyone here?” he bellowed into smoke so thick it stung his eyes. “Yes,” a weak voice answered – a senior who had recent surgery and couldn’t walk. Munguia couldn’t see. He told her to keep talking and followed her voice to a far bedroom. He scooped her up and headed back toward the door as best he could. A landscaper saw the commotion and rushed inside to help, and together they brought her out to safety. That’s when folks noticed Munguia’s pants legs were smoldering. Tony and Bivianne Munguia’s April adventure earned them the Fourth District Kindness Award for Stanton. The uplifting fall ritual from Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Doug Chaffee helps restore one’s faith in humanity, recognizing one person from each city in his district for doing something nice without any expectation of payback. Reading through the nomination papers has become a soothing launch to the holiday season for this grizzled scribe. “It is especially important for us to acknowledge kindness wherever we can find it and inspire others to perform their own acts of kindness in the community,” Chaffee said in a statement. “Our Kindness Award honorees have risen to the challenge and have gone beyond that to ensure the needs of our communities are met.” The winners are impressive, but many of the nominees are just as inspiring. There’s Janet Proctor and Bill Lawrence, who’ve helped families from Afghanistan and Ukraine settle into a strange new world. Erica Norgaard, a special education teacher for Access high schools, who has become a rock for her students. There’s Fullerton school nurse Susan Cravello, who transformed the garden at Woodcrest Elementary into a blooming oasis, and Paulette Holm, who didn’t crack under the stress of shepherding more than a thousand volunteers during the Orange County Point in Time Count of people experiencing homelessness, and Sunbie Harrell, who walks dogs at the Orange County Animal Care shelter. Then there’s Aaron and Allys Malais. On Aug. 3, a ’99 Toyota Camry heading north on Highland in Fullerton conked out in traffic. The driver was stuck, unable to find the emergency flashers. The young couple hopped out to direct traffic. Two more young couples saw the trouble and came to help as well. They all pushed the car across Chapman and into a parking lot, restarted it with jumper cables, and Aarona and Allys followed the owners home to ensure there was no further trouble. “They stayed with us the whole time offering full support both technically and emotionally,” the nomination said. “This was truly an exceptional act of kindness, and for all three couples that voluntarily pitched in, an affirmation of the goodness, caring, and high values, of our younger generation in our currently challenging society.” Wang is a senior at Troy High School who had a simple goal: to help his grandmother navigate the internet. Technology, he knew, was a powerful tool to help keep people connected, even if they couldn’t leave home. So he started volunteering at Happy Adult Daycare in Whittier, getting to know the seniors and understanding their needs. He developed an award-winning iPad application that uses augmented reality technology to help translate English into people’s native languages, and also designed a night-time medical monitoring device that allows families to keep a digital eye on loved ones and get timely alerts. “Dylan’s belief that technology should be an empowering tool for seniors, rather than something that alienates them, has driven his efforts,” the nomination said. “His work not only enhances the lives of the elderly but also exemplifies the spirit of kindness and service that this award seeks to honor.” Adults with disabilities can be quite capable and eager to work – but it’s often hard for them to find a job. So in 2021, Yoon stepped in. He started a nonprofit called Seesaw Communities to provide vocational training in areas like baking and coffeemaking and employs graduates as baristas at Seesaw Beans and Coffee. The work helps them grow in confidence and independence, together, just as people rise and fall together on a seesaw. “By focusing on their strengths and interests, he ensures that every participant can develop valuable skills and gain a sense of accomplishment,” the nomination said. “Under his guidance, Seesaw Communities has become a leader in providing integrated employment opportunities, fostering inclusive workplaces where individuals with developmental disabilities can thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities.” When she was 7, Preston decided that she had enough stuff. For her birthday, she asked her friends to donate toys to needy kids instead of buying her gifts. The next year, she asked them to donate books. The next year, shoes. The year after that, school supplies, then board games, children’s clothing, food. Her most recent birthday resulted in 291 pounds of food for the Hub of Hope food pantry, the nomination said. A freshman at Fullerton Union High School, she volunteers at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fullerton, sings with the Southern California Children’s Chorus and was a soloist with the Pacific Symphony. “Her ongoing efforts exemplify how one young person, driven by empathy, can make a lasting difference in the community,” the nomination said. Wyckoff loves kids. During her career as a teacher’s aide with the La Habra City School District she was a guardian angel to those who needed help, buying them school clothes and Christmas gifts, and tutoring kids who struggled during school breaks, the nomination said. After she retired in 1985, she started volunteering at the Children’s Museum at La Habra . “Over the years she has literally volunteered at every capacity,” the nomination said, from manning the breakfast with Santa event to running the gift shop to creating a wishing well in memory of her late grandson. Those funds are used to help pay for school visits to the museum. Shiozawa has been a Rotary Club of Placentia member since 2015, including two terms as president. She has helped launch everything from neighborhood clean-ups to “stuffing” and distributing school backpacks to preparing hygiene kits and holiday gift packs. “It may be cliché, but Alice firmly believes that often it is the little things that count, that are meaningful to those in need or in pain,” the nomination said. Azaran , an independent living skills and outreach instructor at the Braille Institute, goes above and beyond by organizing free workshops for visually impaired individuals and their families and providing individualized attention to each student. “Her empathetic approach helps foster a supportive and nurturing environment,” the nomination said. Oates , former Fullerton Rotary president, got the Honorary Kindness Award. He has been a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club and at Crittenton Services for Children and Families. He’s been a coach at Golden Hill Little League and active in Fullerton’s Sister City Association. The honorees were nominated by community members and applications were independently scored by Tom Tait, former Anaheim mayor; Charles Barfield, general manager of the Orange County Employees Association; Rosalina Davis, owner of Tlaquepaque Restaurant; Christian Esteban, Project Manager of Store One; and Lorena Moreno, principal at Western High School. “There’s a lot going on in the world today,” said Oates’ wife, Elizabeth, “but if we can all just do a little bit where we are, we can make this such a better place.” Virginia Wyckoff, the 2024 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree for the City of La Habra. (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District) Sam Yoon, the 2024 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree for the City of Buena Park. (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District) Mike Oates, former Fullerton Rotary President, awarded the Honorary Kindness Award the 2024 Fourth District Kindness Awards. (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District) Dylan Wang, right, the 2024 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree for the City of Fullerton. (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District) Tony and Bivianne Munguia, the 2024 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree for the City of Stanton. (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District) Zelda Makanaaloha Preston, the 2024 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree for the City of Brea. (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District) Alice Shiozawa (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District) Nicou Azaran, the 2024 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree for the City of Anaheim. (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District) Virginia Wyckoff, the 2024 Fourth District Kindness Award Honoree for the City of La Habra. (Courtesy of Orange County Fourth District)OVER 100 jade carvings are on display at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, in an exhibition held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. The “Jade Exhibition: A Journey across Millennia of Dedication to Enduring Prosperity” is organised by the Malaysian Chinese Cultural Society. The exhibition was co-curated by the society’s special advisor Datuk Wong Shung Yen and Malaysian Seal Carving Association president Dr Low Cheong Sin. The exhibition was launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry secretary-general Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman. The exhibition provides the public with a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the intricate artistry of jade, making it a must-see for art and jade enthusiasts. The impressive collection of jade carvings, were each thoughtfully selected from prestigious auction houses like Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams, along with esteemed collections from Robert Hatfield Ellsworth and Roger Keverne. The exhibition invites visitors to delve into the rich history of ancient jade art. Spanning eras through to the Ming and Qing dynasties, each jade artifact on display showcases not only exquisite craftsmanship but also reflects the cultural and aesthetic values that have persisted across thousands of years. This exploration offers a unique perspective on the significance of jade in historical contexts. In Chinese culture, jade is regarded as a symbol of virtue and has been used in religious ceremonies, royal rituals, and diplomatic exchanges. Jade artifacts from history are now displayed in museums worldwide, allowing the young generation to appreciate the perseverance, ingenuity, and cultural significance of ancient jade. The Belt-and-Road initiative, which is now a major platform for international cultural exchange, is also known as the “Jade and Silk Road,” linking jade culture with the spirit of unity and global cooperation, uniting countries through their cultural heritage. As the first Asean country to establish diplomatic relations with China, Malaysia has played an important role as a cultural bridge, strengthening cultural and historical ties between the two countries. This exhibition celebrates the closeness of Malaysia-China relations by merging cultural heritage, fostering a deep respect for traditional arts and showcasing the beauty and harmony in the cultural exchange that has taken place. The exhibition opens 9am to 5pm daily until Dec 23. For details, visit www.artgallery.gov.my or the National Art Gallery’s official social media.

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LG USA ANNOUNCES CREATION OF 2025 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS EXCLUSIVELY FOR RUTGERS STUDENT-ATHLETESIt was a Saturday night, on a national stage, facing the Maple Leafs in Toronto, when the Montreal Canadiens hit rock bottom. A 4-1 loss to Toronto left the Canadiens tied for last in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks with a 4-9-2 record. Their following game was on a Monday afternoon in Buffalo, Nov. 11, and it was far from perfect. The Canadiens blew three leads that day. Starting goaltender Cayden Primeau was pulled from the game early in the third period after allowing his fifth goal on 14 shots and his second in the opening four minutes of the third period, turning a 4-3 Canadiens lead into a 5-4 deficit. Advertisement But the Canadiens hung on, scored twice midway through the third and again into an empty net and held on to win a sloppy game 7-5. After that game, Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis admitted how heavy the opening 15 games of the season had been for both him and his young team. A win was sorely needed to alleviate that heaviness. “It’s not an easy league,” St. Louis said that day in Buffalo . “I said this to the boys after the game, I said, listen, I remember as a player thinking sometimes I’d never have another game in the league. And once I was in the league, I thought sometimes I would never score another goal in the league. And as a young coach, I swear, there are moments recently, you tell yourself, damn, will I win another game in this league? The league is tough sometimes. And sometimes, it’s not the way you play, but it’s the results that hit you hard emotionally. We stayed together, we kept working on our issues, and we got a win we needed. “But it’s one game.” On Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla., the Canadiens played their 20th game since that loss in Toronto on Hockey Night in Canada, since hitting rock bottom. They beat the defending Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers 4-0 to run their record in those 20 games to 11-8-1, a .575 points percentage. That is a sample equivalent to a quarter of the season. That is not a rounding error or a short hot streak. This is a stretch that had some low moments, for sure — home games against the Vegas Golden Knights and Pittsburgh Penguins stand out here — but overall, the Canadiens have found a way to play winning hockey over a quarter of a season. And it’s been because some of the things that were holding the Canadiens back were corrected over that time. Patrik Laine ’s return from injury on Dec. 7 and Lane Hutson being promoted to the top unit has breathed new life into the power play. Getting consistently reliable performances from the third and fourth lines has allowed St. Louis to roll four lines regularly. And the arrival of Alexandre Carrier in a trade with the Nashville Predators has brought more balance and stability to a defence corps that was in a state of constant flux. Advertisement It should not be lost that this shutout win was backstopped by 33 saves from Jakub Dobeš making his NHL debut after Primeau — the starting goalie in the game that began this stretch, a game he did not finish — was placed on waivers during the first intermission of the game in Florida. It’s still too early to say Dobeš represents a long-term correction to the backup goalie problem that has been there all season, but it would be basically impossible for him to get off to a better start. premier match ✅ première victoire ✅ premier blanchissage ✅ first game ✅ first win ✅ first shutout ✅ #GoHabsGo | Casino de Montréal pic.twitter.com/NIWIzHksJF — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 28, 2024 And the main problem that was plaguing the Canadiens 20 games ago, that their best players were playing like their worst players, has also mostly righted itself. That game in Toronto was the fourth in a row where Nick Suzuki was held without a point. “I expect a lot out of myself, so it hasn’t been fun lately. Just trying to do the best I can and help the team,” he said then. “My job is to produce, so I’m not doing my job right now.” In the 20 games since, Suzuki has 22 points, as does Cole Caufield after scoring his 18th goal of the season to seal the win Saturday afternoon. Lane Hutson has 18 points in those 20 games despite being held off the scoresheet Saturday, and Jake Evans has 15 points — a 60-point pace over a full season. There is still room for improvement here, and we’ve seen encouraging play lately from Juraj Slafkovský , Kirby Dach — with two goals Saturday to double his season total to 4 — and Alex Newhook . The Canadiens — prior to Saturday evening’s games — were 14th in the NHL in points percentage since Nov. 11. They have not lost more than two games in a row since that date. They were tied for eighth in the league in goals per game at 3.25, and perhaps more importantly, they are only allowing 3.05 goals per game, tied for 17th best in the league, but more notably below the number they are scoring. Advertisement “I feel comfortable with how we’re evolving as a team,” St. Louis told reporters in Sunrise after the game Saturday. It is not something St. Louis could credibly say a quarter of a season ago. But the Canadiens’ next 20 games will be far from easy, starting Sunday afternoon in Tampa against the Lightning . That stretch will get them to Super Bowl Sunday, when the Canadiens will again host the Lightning on Feb. 9, and to within seven games of the NHL trade deadline. The schedule is a meat grinder, the degree of difficulty in each game will be high, but the way the Canadiens played over their last 20 games, if it continues, will at least give them a chance to survive this stretch. You don’t get to simply erase the first 15 games of a season. Those games counted, and those games are the biggest reason the Canadiens find themselves so low in the standings, far from where they wanted to be this season. But when you’re not worried about contending for a Stanley Cup, or even playing in the playoffs, you can allow yourself to segment the season a bit more to look for signs of progression. And no matter how you measure progress, no one can argue the Canadiens have not progressed over their last 20 games, and Saturday afternoon in Florida was simply an exclamation point on that progress. (Photo: Sam Navarro / Imagn Images)

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Jalon Moore led No. 12 Oklahoma with 22 points in an 89-67 home win against pesky Prairie View A&M in Norman on Sunday. Jeremiah Fears scored 19 points and Duke Miles added 17 for the Sooners, who are 13-0 for the fourth time in program history and the first time since the 1987-88 season. Tanahj Pettway led PVAMU with 22 points while Marcel Bryant added 14. Braelon Bush and Jordan Tillmon each chipped in 11 points for PVAMU (1-13) which played without leading scorer Nick Anderson (18.9 points per game). The Sooners finally pulled away from the determined Panthers with 5:20 left on a 10-3 run that started when Sam Goodwin tipped in a rebound and was capped by a Glenn Taylor Jr. rebound for an 80-63 lead. A Kobe Elvis 3-pointer capped a game-closing 9-0 Sooners run. Pettway connected on a 3-pointer from the wing that gave the Panthers a 5-2 lead. PVAMU hung tight on a Bryant jumper that tied the game at 7. Even though they were short-handed, the Panthers' largest first-half deficit was only 11. A Pettway layup and his steal in the full-court press that led to Bryant's turnaround jumper in the lane as the Panthers closed within 34-30. PVAMU's rally prompted an Oklahoma timeout after which Miles drilled a 3-pointer to kick off a half-closing 9-2 spurt for a 43-32 halftime lead. Braelon Bush's 3-pointer pulled the Panthers within 58-50 with 11:17 left in the game. It was the Panthers' 12th straight nonconference road game. PVAMU returns to its home court Saturday against Grambling. Oklahoma kicks off its first season in the SEC at No. 5 Alabama on Saturday. --Field Level Media

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At a news conference Wednesday, Kaur shared her frustration over the perceived betrayal by the Canadian government, joining a chorus of trade union leaders to call on Ottawa to extend the students’ expiring work permits and provide them with a pathway for permanent residence. The reduced targets are meant to achieve a population decline of 0.2 per cent in each of the next two years before returning to a population growth of 0.8 per cent in 2027. next year, and another 1,104,658 in 2026. The fewer permanent resident spots and the push to enforce removals of those running out of status, said Kaur, leave temporary residents with no choice. Desperate migrants try to buy time by transitioning to visitor visas, being duped into buying fake job offers for new work permits, re-enrolling in school and, for some, seeking baseless asylum. Many of the students’ families have sold their land, borrowed money and got into debt to pursue their Canadian dreams. “This has been devastating for us,” said Kaur. Jessica Cooper, president of the Peel local of Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, criticized the treatment of international students and migrant workers as disposable labour, and their being scapegoated for the country’s affordability and housing crisis. “To blame international students and immigrant workers for this crisis is both racist and irresponsible,” said Cooper. Cooper’s union is one of 50 trade unions, labour organizations and community groups that have signed onto a statement to support the campaign by the Bob Punia, president of the Ontario Dump Truck Association, said the industry relies on a skilled and diverse workforce to keep the economy moving, and said international graduates have been an integral part of addressing the labour shortages.

Offering patients an injection is more effective than the current care of steroid tablets and cuts the need for further treatment by 30%, according to a study. Benralizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets specific white blood cells, called eosinophils, to reduce lung inflammation. It is currently used as a repeat treatment for severe asthma at a low dose, but a new clinical trial has found that a higher single dose can be very effective if injected at the time of a flare-up. The findings, published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine, included 158 people who needed medical attention in A&E for their asthma or COPD attack (COPD is a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties). Patients were given a quick blood test to see what type of attack they were having, with those suffering an “eosinophilic exacerbation” involving eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) being suitable for treatment. Around 50% of asthma attacks are eosinophilic exacerbations, as are 30% of COPD ones, according to the scientists. The clinical trial, led by King’s College London and carried out at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, saw patients randomly split into three groups. One group received the benralizumab injection and dummy tablets, another received standard care (prednisolone steroids 30mg daily for five days) and a dummy injection, and the third group received both the benralizumab injection and steroids. After 28 days, respiratory symptoms of cough, wheeze, breathlessness and sputum were found to be better in people on benralizumab. And after 90 days, there were four times fewer people in the benralizumab group who failed treatment compared with those receiving steroids. Treatment with the benralizumab injection also took longer to fail, meaning fewer visits to a GP or hospital for patients, researchers said. Furthermore, people also reported a better quality of life on the new regime. Scientists at King’s said steroids can have severe side-effects such as increasing the risk of diabetes and osteoporosis, meaning switching to benralizumab could provide huge benefits. Lead investigator Professor Mona Bafadhel, from King’s, said: “This could be a game-changer for people with asthma and COPD. “Treatment for asthma and COPD exacerbations have not changed in 50 years, despite causing 3.8 million deaths worldwide a year combined. “Benralizumab is a safe and effective drug already used to manage severe asthma. “We’ve used the drug in a different way – at the point of an exacerbation – to show that it’s more effective than steroid tablets, which is the only treatment currently available.” Researchers said benralizumab could also potentially be administered safely at home or in a GP practice, as well as in A&E. First author Dr Sanjay Ramakrishnan, clinical senior lecturer at the University of Western Australia, said: “Our study shows massive promise for asthma and COPD treatment. “COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide but treatment for the condition is stuck in the 20th century. “We need to provide these patients with life-saving options before their time runs out.” Dr Samantha Walker, director of research and innovation at Asthma and Lung UK, welcomed the findings but said: “It’s appalling that this is the first new treatment for those suffering from asthma and COPD attacks in 50 years, indicating how desperately underfunded lung health research is.” AstraZeneca provided the drug for the study and funded the research, but had no input into trial design, delivery, analysis or interpretation.On Tuesday, Embecta Corp EMBC posted the fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of 45 cents, beating the consensus of 36 cents and down from 59 cents reported a year ago. The company reported quarterly sales of $286.1 million, up 1.5% year over year, beating the consensus of $277 million . “We are pleased to report a strong fourth quarter and end to our fiscal year, as we once again delivered results that exceeded our expectations across key financial metrics...Additionally, the recent launch of our small-pack GLP-1 needles in Germany has gone well, and we are evaluating expanding into other markets,” said Devdatt (Dev) Kurdikar, Chief Executive Officer of Embecta. The Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX spin-off announced that it decided to discontinue its insulin patch pump program and plans to initiate a restructuring plan. In July, Embecta, a manufacturer of disposable insulin pen needles and syringes, said it is considering a potential sale following a significant drop in its share price since being spun off from health tech giant Becton, Dickinson . “We intend to concentrate our resources on our core business and to prioritize our free cash flow towards paying down debt, which we expect will give us the financial flexibility needed for future investments,” Kurdikar said. Embecta expects between $25 million and $30 million in pre-tax, cash charges for planned workforce reductions and other associated costs from the discontinuation of its patch pump program. In total, Embecta expects between $35 million and $45 million in pre-tax charges in 2025 related to its restructuring plan. It anticipates completing the restructuring in the first half of 2025. Embecta projects annual cost savings of $60 million to $65 million from this restructuring. Given the organizational restructuring plan, the company has postponed its Analyst & Investor Day to Spring 2025. Guidance: Embecta says that for the fiscal year 2025, excluding the Patch Pump program, revenues are expected to be $1.093 billion—$1.11 billion compared to a consensus of $1.12 billion, with an adjusted EPS of $2.70—$2.90 versus the consensus of $2.27. Price Action: EMBC stock is up 33.5% at $19.23 at last check Tuesday. Image via Unsplash Read Next: Why Is Exact Sciences Stock Trading Higher On Monday? © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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