Struggle with aplastic anemia highlights urgent need for diverse stem cell donors

Struggle with aplastic anemia highlights urgent need for diverse stem cell donors

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — For Kaiya Endo, what started as extended nose bleeds, chronic fatigue and easy bruising ended up in emergency room visits, hospital stays, college deferment and a need for stem cells. The 18-year-old from Murray thought she just caught a cold that was floating around her dorms … Read more

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for December 7

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for December 7

A rally in megacaps spurred a rebound in stocks on speculation the artificial-intelligence boom will keep fueling market gains. Traders brushed off any jitters surrounding Friday’s US jobs report to reignite the trade that’s driven the Nasdaq 100 up over 45% this year. Optimism around AI resurfaced, with Alphabet Inc.Bloomberg Terminal up almost 5.5% a … Read more

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for December 5

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for December 5

Treasuries resumed their rally on Tuesday as further labor-market slowdown reinforced speculation the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates next year to prevent a recession. Yields dropped across the US curve as job openings hit the lowest since March 2021. Concerns about markets being too fast in anticipating Fed easing have recently … Read more

Pakistan’s IT delegation lands in Qatar, eyeing investment, tech collaboration amid region’s digital shift

Pakistan’s IT delegation lands in Qatar, eyeing investment, tech collaboration amid region’s digital shift

Pakistan accuses Kabul of playing ‘double game’ to avoid handing over TTP militants ISLAMABAD: A senior Pakistani official in southwestern Balochistan province on Saturday accused Taliban officials in Afghanistan of playing a “double game,” asserting that despite multiple requests from Pakistani authorities to hand over militants targeting its people and security forces, they had not … Read more

Medal tally reaches 369 on 9th day of Saudi Games 2023

Medal tally reaches 369 on 9th day of Saudi Games 2023

RIYADH: A massive crowd of fans enjoyed a captivating volleyball performance on Thursday during the 2023 Saudi Games men’s volleyball final, where Al-Hilal beat title-holders Al-Ahli three sets to one.Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Musaed, vice president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and director of the Saudi Games, crowned Al-Hilal the 2023 gold … Read more

A chance to break from convention on computer science (letter)

A chance to break from convention on computer science (letter)

To the Editor: Workforce shortages and growing student interest in high-demand fields present a chance for our higher education system to scale programs and reimagine pathways that lead to economic mobility. But it’s frustrating to see that when our colleges and universities are afforded the chance to diverge from the norm, they often don’t. As … Read more

Successful strategies for turbulent times – Executive Forum Europe 2023

Successful strategies for turbulent times – Executive Forum Europe 2023

29 November 2023 Amid turbulent times in the staffing industry, successful companies will be the ones that have the talent. However, that talent might not all be human, according to John Nurthen, Staffing Industry Analysts’ executive director of global research.       There will be six key topics of turbulence in coming years including technology, … Read more

Pakistan’s central bank announces extension of $3 billion Saudi deposit for another year

Pakistan’s central bank announces extension of $3 billion Saudi deposit for another year

Ex-PM Khan nominates Barrister Gohar Khan for party chairman’s position ahead of national polls ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan will not contest the intra-party polls scheduled for Saturday, his party colleagues said on Wednesday, announcing Barrister Gohar Khan as the “nominated caretaker” for the chairman’s position ahead of the national elections next year in … Read more

GDP 3Q 2023: US Economy Grew 5.2%, More Than First Estimated

GDP 3Q 2023: US Economy Grew 5.2%, More Than First Estimated

The US economy grew at an even faster pace in the third quarter than originally estimated, reflecting upward revisions to business investment and government spending. Gross domestic product rose at an upwardly revised 5.2% annualized pace in the third quarter, the fastest in nearly two years. Consumer spending advanced at a less-robust 3.6% rate, according … Read more