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Scorpius Holdings Co., Ltd.Provides access to growth capital and enhanced access to federal projectsDURHAM, N.C., March 14, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Scorpius Holdings Co., Ltd. (New York Stock Exchange American: SCPX), a integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced that it has been approved to join the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium (BioMaP-Consortium), part of the National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Partnership. The BioMap consortium has a $20 billion funding cap through which it will not only provide growth capital, but also provide streamlined access to services for government-funded manufacturing programs.The BioMaP consortium supports the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority…
A massive snowstorm has hit Colorado, closing many schools and government offices and closing sections of highways leading into the Denver area.March 14, 2024, 6:53 a.m. ET• 2 minute readDENVER — A major snowstorm battered Colorado, closing many schools and government offices Thursday and cutting some highways into the Denver area as meteorologists warned travel would be difficult or nearly impossible. The road was closed.”Our city hasn't experienced a storm like this in years,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday.The storm, which started Wednesday night, was not expected to subside until Friday. The…
DENVER (AP) – A major snowstorm hit Colorado, closing many schools and government offices Thursday and cutting highways into the Denver area as meteorologists warned travel would be difficult or nearly impossible. Part of the road was closed to traffic. “Our city hasn't experienced a storm like this in years,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. The storm, which started Wednesday night, was not expected to subside until Friday. The heaviest snowfall will be in the Front Range and foothills, with widespread snowfall ranging from 18 to 36 inches (45 to 91 centimeters),…
The Polish government has announced plans to replace more than 50 ambassadors appointed under the former Law and Justice (PiS) government. This prompted a negative reaction from PiS-allied President Andrzej Duda, who is constitutionally responsible for appointing and dismissing ambassadors. The clash marks the latest clash between the president and the ruling coalition that replaced PiS in power in December. It came just a day after Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk made a joint visit to the White House to meet with Joe Biden in a show of solidarity. president @AndrzejDuda and prime minister @Donald Tusk jointly visited the…
LONDON (AP) – The British government released its official definition of “extremism” on Thursday, saying: LONDON (AP) – The British government on Thursday announced its official definition of “extremism” and said groups labeled with that label will be banned from receiving government funding. It is unclear who will be on the list, and critics say branding nonviolent groups as extremists could undermine free speech. The government defines extremism as “the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance” and the destruction of the rights and freedoms of others, or as “the promotion or promotion of an…
Steve Zansberg jeff roberts Irony is the juxtaposition of a conceptual proposition, such as a “vegetarian butcher'' or something “seriously funny,'' with the opposite reality. Or they could quickly enact a new state law during Sunshine Week that would allow Colorado lawmakers to publicly debate and develop public policy.That's right. State lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis chose the very week that journalists and transparency advocates annually celebrate federal and state open government laws, and the majority of Colorado's Open Meetings Act, first enacted by voters in 1972, It effectively exempted state legislatures.The Open Meetings Act declares, “It is the policy…
Haiti's powerful gang leaders vowed Wednesday to continue the fighting that has plunged the country into chaos as officials work to establish an interim governing body to replace the outgoing prime minister. Publication of: 2024/03/14 – 05:10 3 minutes The gang, which controls much of the capital Port-au-Prince, launched an armed operation nearly two weeks ago saying it intended to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry, plunging the country into violent conflict while warning of the possibility of famine and civil war. caused it to fall intoHenry agreed to leave after Monday's emergency meeting of U.S., United Nations and Caribbean representatives,…
Denver-area schools aren't the only schools to be closed Wednesday night into Thursday in anticipation of heavy snow. 10 to 20 inches of snow is expected in the metropolitan area, with up to 24 inches in some areas, forcing the closure of everything from rec centers to government offices. Here's what we know so far: Editor's note: This list will be updated as more information becomes available. Cherry Creek Dam Road The store will be closed at 1 a.m. Thursday due to a snowstorm. The road will remain closed until further notice, according to a county press release. The county…
Poland will recall 50 of its ambassadors as part of efforts by the new pro-European Union government to improve its diplomatic mission at a difficult time, the country's Foreign Ministry announced.The ministry said in a statement that the change in the envoy was “necessary” and would help Poland “better and professionally carry out the difficult tasks” facing its foreign policy.Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said having a loyal team of envoys in place is crucial if neighboring Ukraine is to avoid an all-out war with Russia. He stressed that this was “not retaliation” against his predecessor.The diplomats were all appointed…
The British government on Thursday announced a new definition of extremism, as church leaders warned that extremism risks disproportionately impacting Muslim communities.The new definition comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned earlier this month of an “alarming rise in extremist disorder and crime” that risked the country sliding into “mob rule”.Mr Sunak's comments were made in a speech to the nation in Downing Street and follow regular pro-Palestinian protests in London.Dozens of people marched to protest Israel's military response to the October 7 attack by Hamas on southern Israel, including anti-Semitic chants and banners, propaganda for banned organizations and assaults on…