Key Highlights PDS Biotech amended its Phase 3 VERSATILE-003 trial to include progression-free survival (PFS) as an interim primary endpoint. The protocol update creates a potential accelerated approval pathway for PDS0101 in HPV16+ recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer. The FDA did not object during its 30-day review period, allowing the amended study design to move forward. Shares of PDS Biotechnology Corporation (NASDAQ:PDSB) drew attention after the company announced it had amended the protocol for its Phase 3 VERSATILE-003 clinical trial. This creates a potential pathway for accelerated approval of its lead immunotherapy candidate, PDS0101. The amendment introduces progression-free…
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Key Highlights Seattle-based Adronite raised $5 million in funding, led by Gatemore Capital Management, to expand its AI-powered enterprise code intelligence platform. Unlike typical AI coding tools, Adronite ingests entire codebases, including legacy systems, supports 20+ programming languages, and has been proven on 2.5 million lines of code. The platform runs within private internal networks, offering enhanced security for large organizations and regulated industries. Seattle-based startup Adronite has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Gatemore Capital Management. This positions the company to expand its AI-powered platform built for enterprise-scale code intelligence. The funding arrives at…
Key Highlights CMS selected Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to host mission-critical Medicare and Medicaid systems. The agency will migrate select on-premises workloads to Oracle’s FedRAMP High-authorized cloud. Oracle shares surged early before trimming gains, trading in a volatile range. The deal strengthens Oracle’s position in the U.S. federal cloud market. Oracle has secured a significant federal contract after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) selected Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to support the modernization of key government healthcare systems. Under the agreement, CMS will shift select on-premises workloads to OCI as part of a broader IT transformation initiative. The…
Key Highlights Klatch Coffee has released a limited-edition espresso to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The Centennial blend is a single-origin Ethiopian espresso with cherry, raspberry, and chocolate notes. Route 66 centennial celebrations have already begun ahead of the official November 2026 anniversary. Klatch continues its retail expansion with new in-store cafés at Sprouts Farmers Markets locations. As Route 66 approaches its 100th anniversary, Klatch Coffee is commemorating the historic highway with a special espresso release. Known as the “Mother Road,” Route 66 stretches from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier and passes directly through San Bernardino County,…
Key Highlights EYOU Robot Technology has unveiled the world’s first fully automated production line for robot joint modules. The facility is located in Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Robot Valley, a major robotics innovation hub. Automated joint manufacturing is expected to lower costs, improve consistency, and accelerate the mass production of humanoid robots. EYOU Robot Technology has launched the world’s first fully automated production line dedicated to robot joint modules at its facility in Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Robot Valley, according to a report by Gasgoo on January 22. The development marks a significant step forward in the industrialisation of humanoid robots, addressing one of…
Key Highlights TMC the metals sits at the centre of rising demand for critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese. Despite strong long-term returns, the stock reflects volatile sentiment tied to regulatory and environmental risk. Deep-sea mining permits and environmental approvals remain the key determinants of future revenue. TMC the metals operates in a segment of the critical minerals supply chain that many governments now consider strategically important. Trading at around $7.21, the company has delivered significant one-year and three-year share price gains. It has also recorded a 35% decline over the past five years, underscoring the volatility…
Key Highlights China has reportedly ordered domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software from U.S. and Israeli vendors. Affected firms include Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, VMware, CrowdStrike, Check Point, and others. The move reflects Beijing’s growing push to replace Western technology amid rising geopolitical tensions. Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software from more than a dozen U.S. and Israeli firms, citing national security concerns, according to people familiar with the matter. The directive comes as trade and diplomatic tensions between China and the United States continue to escalate, with both sides competing aggressively for technological…
Key Highlights OSF HealthCare is piloting CliniPane, a clinical intelligence platform that surfaces patient data trends directly within clinician workflows. The platform integrates with electronic health records to support faster, data-informed decisions without alerts or added clicks. Early physician feedback suggests CliniPane could improve care coordination, patient engagement, and long-term health outcomes. OSF HealthCare is testing a new clinical intelligence platform designed to help medical providers quickly identify meaningful trends in patient health data without disrupting care delivery. The platform, called CliniPane, was developed through OSF Innovation and is currently being piloted with a small group of primary care physicians.…
Key Highlights FATF highlighted the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) as a leading model for public-private collaboration against blockchain-based financial crime. T3 FCU has frozen over $300 million in illicit assets globally since its launch in September 2024. The initiative demonstrates real-time, cross-border enforcement capabilities, supporting law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally recognized the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) as an effective global initiative for combating illicit activity on blockchain networks, according to a recent report published by the international financial crime watchdog. FATF, which sets global standards for anti-money laundering…
Key Highlights Botswana and KP Group have signed an MoU to jointly develop large-scale renewable energy generation, storage, and transmission infrastructure. The partnership involves an estimated $4 billion in investment and aims to increase Botswana’s renewable energy capacity to nearly 5GW. The initiative supports Botswana’s net-zero 2030 goal and positions the country as a regional clean power exporter. The Government of the Republic of Botswana and KP Group have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop large-scale renewable energy projects, including power generation, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure. The agreement establishes a framework for joint planning, development,…