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Farmacéutica Sanofi rebajará hasta un 78% del costo de la insulina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

WASHINGTON – La farmacéutica Sanofi anunció este jueves que rebajará hasta un 78% el precio de su producto de insulina más recetado en Estados Unidos, sumándose a otras dos principales productoras del medicamento que anunciaron medidas similares en las últimas semanasEn un comunicado, la empresa señaló además que impondrá un precio máximo de $35 dólares al mes a la insulina para las personas que tengan seguro de salud privado.La decisión de Sanofi llega después de que las farmacéuticas Eli Lilly y Novo Nordisk anunciaran medidas similares, ante la presión por parte del Gobierno del presidente Joe Biden para que las empresas reduzcan el precio de la insulina, un medicamento que es mucho más caro en Estados Unidos que en otros países. La farmacéutica Novo Nordisk rebaja hasta un 75% el costo de varios productos de insulina en EEUU La farmacéutica Eli Lilly limita el costo de la insulina a $35 por mes, brindando alivio a millones ...

Tuniu: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

NANJING, China (AP) — NANJING, China (AP) — Tuniu Corp. (TOUR) on Friday reported a loss of $636,000 in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Nanjing, China-based company said it had a loss of less than 1 cent. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 4 cents per share.The online travel company posted revenue of $4 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $28 million, or 24 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $26.6 million.For the current quarter ending in March, Tuniu said it expects revenue in the range of $8.5 million to $9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TOUR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TOURSource

3 drivers, pedestrian involved in hit-and-run on Lincoln

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash with serious injuries that involved three drivers and a pedestrian.According to the Denver Police Department, officers are investigating a hit-and-run crash at 9th and Lincoln in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Driver, passenger shot while turning onto Colfax Avenue DPD said the crash involved three drivers and a pedestrian. At this time, DPD did not say who was injured but that they suffered serious injuries. Closures are in place while police investigate. Expect delays if you are commuting downtown on Lincoln Street as it is completely shut down. Visit the traffic map for detours around the closures. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Frozen Dead Guy Days, NCAA Tournament, plus 8 things to do this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you are looking for something to do this weekend, we have you covered. Whether you want to check out the National Alpaca Show, grab some crawfish and beer, or get into the St. Patrick's holiday spirit, there is something for everyone.Weather-wise, the weekend will see slow warming with dry conditions. Expect mostly sunny skies across much of the state on Saturday with cooler highs in the low 40s. Sunday is a bit warmer in Denver with temperatures nearing the 50-degree mark. These teams will play in Denver for NCAA Tournament Things to do this weekendHere are 10 things to do this weekend across Colorado:Frozen Dead Guy Days- Estes Park - Friday-SundayNational Alpaca Show- Denver - Friday-SundayNCAA Tournament- Denver - Friday and SundayTalnua Distillery Annual St. Patrick’s Day Event – Arvada - Friday and SaturdaySt. Patrick’s Day – Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park celebration - SaturdayHops ‘n Hash – Louisville - SaturdayCrawfish, Blues & Brews...

Colorado's toxic chemical output at a 10-year low

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado industries released a smaller amount of toxic chemicals in 2021 than any of the previous 10 years, the biggest producers of which are mining and power plant operations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the latest data for the nation's toxic chemical output. Nationally, the release of toxic chemicals in 2021 was 10% lower than in 2012. Photos: 2 arrested after front-door ‘booby trap’ injures visitor The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) tracks the management of certain toxic chemicals that may pose a threat to human health and the environment. Certain industrial facilities in the U.S. must report annually how much of each chemical is recycled, combusted for energy recovery, treated for destruction, and disposed of or otherwise released on and off-site. Colorado has lowered its chemical output as well, even as its region's chemical output has grown. In 2021, Colorado industries released a total of 19.7 million pounds of chemicals into the land...

2 critical following shooting in NW Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

Two men have reportedly been shot in an incident that occurred on Friday morning. Police said the shooting took place along Northwest 79th Street at Northwest Miami Court.According to local law enforcement officials, both men have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Their identities have not been released at this time and no further details have been provided regarding their conditions.The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, and at this time, there is no information available about the shooter or shooters responsible for the attack.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Germany aims to swerve European Parliament in car engine deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

The German government wants to avoid having to seek approval from the European Parliament or EU ministers for last-minute additions to car emissions legislation targeted at saving the combustion engine, according to a letter obtained by POLITICO.Berlin has staged a late intervention calling on the European Commission to make room for e-fuels in legislation that would otherwise mandate a zero emissions-only sales policy for new cars and vans from 2035. The car emissions legislation was agreed in negotiations between EU countries and the Parliament last year, and was set to go into law pending final approval from member country ministers at a vote earlier this month; the rubber-stamp process was delayed as a result of the stand-off with Germany and its pro-engine allies.In a letter to the Commission dated March 15, Germany suggests resolving the blockade by carving out an approval process for vehicles running solely on e-fuels in standing Euro 6 pollutant rules. It adds that this shou...

Hundreds detained in fiery protests after French government forces through higher retirement age

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

(CNN) — At least 310 people have been detained across France as the embattled government faces backlash for forcing through pension reforms that will see the country’s retirement age raised by two years.Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told French radio RTL that most of the arrests made on Thursday night — 258 — were in Paris. Although calm had returned to the capital’s streets by Friday morning, government ministers were on the defensive following Thursday night’s impromptu protests.The French government on Thursday forced through controversial plans to raise the country’s retirement age from 62 to 64, a move that has inflamed the country’s weeks-long protest movement.Government spokesperson Olivier Veran and Budget Minister Gabriel Attal both repeated President Emmanuel Macron’s claim that the government hadn’t wanted to use its constitutional power to push through the law. They were speaking to French outlets,...

3 men indicted on federal charges in Martha’s Vineyard armed bank robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

Three men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a bank robbery on Martha’s Vineyard last year, according to U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins.Miquel Antonio Jones, 39, of Edgartown, and Omar Odion Johnson, 32 of Canterbury, NH, were indicted on one count each of armed bank robbery and aiding and abetting, Rollins said. Romane Andre Clayton, 21, of Jamaica, was indicted on one count of being an accessory after the fact to armed bank robbery.Jones, Johnson and Clayton will appear in federal court in Boston at a later date. Following the defendants’ initial arrest and charge by criminal complaint in December 2022, Jones and Johnson have remained in custody and Clayton was released on conditions.According to court documents, on the morning of Nov. 17, 2022, three masked and armed individuals forced their way into the rear door of the Rockland Trust Bank in Tisbury. All three individuals were wearing dark colored clothing and white masks resembling an ...

Boston city leaders release safety tips ahead of St. Patrick’s Day festivities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:21 GMT

Boston city leaders are advising people on how to stay safe during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities.The city’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade returns to its full route this year for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade is scheduled to step off from the Broadway T stop at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Bars and restaurants are preparing for a busy weekend. City officials are also gearing up, working to keep everyone safe on parade day as Saint Patrick’s Day festivities look to simultaneously honor Evacuation Day. The parade, back on its traditional longer route, will pass many historic sites in South Boston where Revolutionary War soldiers forced the British to retreat in 1776. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says the city is working hard to make sure this will be a safe celebration.  “There’s going to be a lot of people in Boston,” Wu said. “We encourage everyone to every to enjoy, be aware, be kind, and keep an eye out for those ar...