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As Trump takes office, future is unclear for DOJ lawsuit against Idaho’s abortion banFREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Freiburg survived a late comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and move into fifth place in the Bundesliga on Friday. The sides started the day equal on points and Wolfsburg had won its last five games in the league and cup. But Lukas Kübler scored an opportunist opener three minutes before the break and added a second with his head six minutes into the second half to put Freiburg in the driving seat. Michael Gregoritsch added the third in the 62nd. Jonas Wind came off the bench to score his third goal in two games and Mattias Svanberg cut the deficit seven minutes from time as Wolfsburg desperately looked for a way into the game. But it was too late, and Freiburg moved above Wolfsburg to fifth place on the table and equal on points with Leipzig, which has a game in hand. The match was an important one for two teams vying for a Champions League place next year. Although Bayern Munich have a six-point advantage over second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, only eight points separate the next nine clubs. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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Dallas, TX, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mangoceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGRX) ("MangoRx” or the "Company”), a company focused on developing, marketing, and selling men's health and wellness products via a secure telemedicine platform, today announced the acquisition of patent number WO 2023/086647 PCT/US2022/049857, for mushroom-derived compositions and methods of treatment. This new addition to MangoRx's intellectual property portfolio highlights the Company's commitment to innovative solutions that support holistic health and wellness. The acquired patent encompasses nutraceutical compositions derived from functional mushrooms, including well-known varieties such as Cordyceps sinensis , Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), and Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane). These formulations are designed to deliver a range of health benefits, such as enhancing immune function, boosting cognitive performance, supporting mood and mental clarity, providing adaptogenic and antioxidant benefits, and suppressing appetite. The patent also specifies the flexibility of the formulations, allowing for the combination of these compounds in precise dosages to maximize synergistic effects. This versatility opens doors for creating targeted wellness products that cater to diverse health needs. "This acquisition is a significant step forward in our mission to provide cutting-edge wellness solutions,” commented Jacob Cohen, Founder and CEO of MangoRx, who continued, "We believe that the unique properties of these mushroom-derived formulations offer tremendous potential for products that can address a wide spectrum of health concerns, from immune support to cognitive enhancement.” The Company's acquisition comes at a time when the global nutraceutical market continues to expand rapidly, driven by increased consumer awareness of natural health solutions. According to a recent study performed by Mordor Intelligence , the global functional mushroom market alone was valued at USD 32.41 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 48.59 billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.44%. According to industry trends, functional mushrooms have become a cornerstone of this market due to their scientifically validated benefits and versatility in addressing key health concerns. The Company plans to leverage this patent to research and develop a new line of wellness products aimed at improving overall health through scientifically backed natural formulations. Products derived from these compositions may include dietary supplements and functional foods. Daily immune support may harness the antioxidant properties of Reishi and Chaga mushrooms, while planned cognitive boosting supplements are expected to feature Lion's Mane for the promotion of enhanced brain function and nerve health. Planned stress resilience formulas are projected utilize the adaptogenic properties of Cordyceps to manage stress and improve energy levels, and weight management aids will incorporate appetite-suppressing and metabolism-supporting properties of these mushroom compounds. Future proprietary formulations are planned to align with the growing demand for adaptogens and functional supplements that promote long-term health. The Company aims to differentiate its offerings through stringent ingredient validation, ensuring that each product meets the highest standards of efficacy and quality. About MangoRx MangoRx is focused on developing a variety of men's health and wellness products and services via a secure telemedicine platform. To date, the Company has identified men's wellness telemedicine services and products as a growing sector and especially related to the area of erectile dysfunction (ED), hair growth, hormone replacement therapies, and weight management. Interested consumers can use MangoRx's telemedicine platform for a smooth experience. Prescription requests will be reviewed by a physician and, if approved, fulfilled and discreetly shipped through MangoRx's partner compounding pharmacy and right to the patient's doorstep. To learn more about MangoRx's mission and other products, please visit www.MangoRx.com or on social media @Mango.Rx. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this press release contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements represent the Company's current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and can generally be identified using statements that include words such as "estimate,” "expects,” "project,” "believe,” "anticipate,” "intend,” "plan,” "foresee,” "forecast,” "likely,” "will,” "target” or similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, relating to, among other things: the investigation into, outcome of the investigation regarding, and potential lawsuits, claims and actions regarding, a potential stock manipulation scheme relating to the Company's common stock following the Company's recent reverse stock split; the outcome of certain outstanding legal matters, claims and allegations, the requirement that the Company spend cash and management's resources on such matters, even if the Company ultimately prevails in such matters, risks associated with certain counterparties to lawsuits having significantly greater resources than us, settlements we may choose to enter into in the future and the terms thereof, and potential regulatory reviews, inquiries or lawsuits, which are brought about by claims made in private lawsuits; the review and evaluation of strategic transactions and their impact on shareholder value; the process by which the Company engages in evaluation of strategic transactions; the outcome of potential future strategic transactions and the terms thereof; the ability of the Company to raise funding, the terms of such funding, and dilution caused thereby; our ability to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq; our ability to maintain the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq; our ability to commercialize our patent portfolio; our ability to obtain Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios for our ED product in Mexico, the costs thereof and timing associated therewith; our ability to obtain additional funding and generate revenues to support our operations; risks associated with our products which have not been, and will not be, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (" FDA ”) and have not had the benefit of the FDA's clinical trial protocol which seeks to prevent the possibility of serious patient injury and death; risks that the FDA may determine that the compounding of our products does not fall within the exemption from the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (" FFDCA Act ”) provided by Section 503A; risks associated with related party relationships and agreements; the effect of data security breaches, malicious code and/or hackers; competition and our ability to create a well-known brand name; changes in consumer tastes and preferences; material changes and/or terminations of our relationships with key parties; significant product returns from customers, product liability, recalls and litigation associated with tainted products or products found to cause health issues; claims, lawsuits and litigation relating to our intellectual property, including allegations that our intellectual property infringes on the intellectual property of others, costs related to any such claims or lawsuits and resources required to expend in connection therewith; our ability to innovate, expand our offerings and compete against competitors which may have greater resources; our significant reliance on related party transactions and risks associated with related party relationships and agreements; the projected size of the potential market for our technologies and products; risks related to the fact that our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jacob D. Cohen has significant voting control over the Company; risks related to the significant number of shares in the public float, our share volume, the effect of sales of a significant number of shares in the marketplace; dilution caused by recent and future offerings; conversion of outstanding shares of preferred stock and the rights and preferences thereof, the fact that we have a significant number of outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock and other convertible securities, the resale of which underlying shares have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, dilution caused by exercises/conversions thereof, overhang related thereto, and decreases in the trading price of our common stock caused by sales thereof; our ability to build and maintain our brands; cybersecurity, information systems and fraud risks and problems with our websites; changes in, and our compliance with, rules and regulations affecting our operations, sales, marketing and/or our products; shipping, production or manufacturing delays; regulations we are required to comply with in connection with our operations, manufacturing, labeling and shipping; our dependency on third-parties to prescribe and compound our products; our ability to establish or maintain relations and/or relationships with third-parties; potential safety risks associated with our products, including the use of ingredients, combination of such ingredients and the dosages thereof; the effects of changing rates of inflation and interest rates, and economic downturns, including potential recessions, as well as macroeconomic, geopolitical, health and industry trends, pandemics, acts of war (including the ongoing Ukraine/Russian conflict and war in Israel) and other large-scale crises; our ability to protect intellectual property rights; our ability to attract and retain key personnel to manage our business effectively; overhang which may reduce the value of our common stock; volatility in the trading price of our common stock; and general consumer sentiment and economic conditions that may affect levels of discretionary customer purchases of the Company's products, including potential recessions and global economic slowdowns. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this release are reasonable, we provide no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results is included from time to time in the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” "Risk Factors” and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company's filings with the SEC, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter September 30, 2024, and subsequent reports. These filings are available at www.sec.gov and at our website at https://www.mangoceuticals.com/sec-filings . All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referenced above. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on the Company's future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. The Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements after the date of this release, except as required by law, and takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by the Company. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. Follow MangoRx on social media: https://www.instagram.com/mango.rx https://x.com/mango_rx https://www.facebook.com/MangoRxOfficial FOR INVESTOR RELATIONS Mangoceuticals Investor Relations Email: [email protected]
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 23: TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House ... [+] Energy and Commerce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on Thursday, March 23, 2023 in Washington, DC. Lawmakers on the committee question TikToks CEO about the company's relationship with its parent company, ByteDance, and how they handle users' sensitive personal data. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) The Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s challenge to the law banning the popular short-form video app, setting the stage for a significant First Amendment test. TikTok and civil liberties groups argue that banning the platform infringes on free speech and unfairly targets one medium of expression. Meanwhile, supporters of the law say it’s necessary to protect national security and users’ personal data from foreign adversaries. The court’s decision to take the case suggests heightened judicial interest in policing online platforms and their content. The ruling could determine the balance between digital freedoms, government regulation, and global security. I think social media platforms should be regulated. The entire industry is an unregulated swamp of ghastly crimes, fake news, and conspiracy theories created for folks “doing their own research.” Go ahead and ban Tik Tok, but don’t think the problem is solved with TikTok gone and Meta policing itself. ANKARA, TURKIYE - MARCH 14: In this photo illustration, the logo of 'OpenAI' is displayed on a ... [+] mobile phone screen in front of a computer screen displaying the photographs of Elon Musk and Sam Altman in Ankara, Turkiye on March 14, 2024. (Photo by Muhammed Selim Korkutata/Anadolu via Getty Images) Meta Joins Musk In Open-AI Lawsuit, Challenging Its Transition to a For-profit company. These days Musk and Zuckerberg seem to have more in common than cage fighting: they both support Trump (low taxes, no regulation, bigger government contracts, etc.) and they’re both going after upstart OpenAI, proving that the enemy of your enemy is indeed your friend. In a letter, Meta accused OpenAI of breaking its original charitable commitments, arguing the company raised large, tax-exempt funds promising to prioritize public benefit. Allowing it to now profit sets a dangerous precedent, says Meta, encouraging others to exploit non-profit status and then convert once profitable. Meta supports Elon Musk’s fight against OpenAI, noting Musk’s early involvement and understanding of its original mission. Meta believes OpenAI must remain committed to its non-profit origins, protecting both investors and the public’s trust. An AI model capable of 3D printing. Backflip 3D Gen-AI startup Launches from stealth with $30 million. Founded by repeat entrepreneurs behind Markforged, Backflip aims to radically accelerate how products are designed and built. Its proprietary AI model can generate photorealistic, 3D-printable objects from text descriptions and images, enabling designers and engineers to move far faster than with traditional CAD software. NEA and Andreessen Horowitz led the round with industry figures like Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott and LinkedIn co-founder Rich Miner, participating as angel investors. Backflip’s technology dramatically shortens the design-to-production pipeline, empowering anyone to create complex, high-resolution 3D models in minutes. The company believes its tools will revitalize American manufacturing, enhance national security, and spark a new era of broad innovation. Falling Back Under North Korean Assault, A Ukrainian Brigade Turned A River Into A Natural Barrier New Gmail Security Warning For 2.5 Billion—Second Attack Wave Incoming Mystery Drone Sightings: Drones Now Banned In More Than A Dozen New Jersey Cities, FAA Says (Updated) Backflip co-founders Greg Mark and David Benhaim. Samsung and Google will incorporate Google’s Gemini AI technology into Android XR OS , enhancing AR/VR capabilities and potentially offering more natural interaction. The XR headset is likely to be Android-based, leveraging Samsung’s established supply chain and Google’s software expertise. Scheduled for release sometime in 2025, the partnership reflects intensified competition in the immersive technology space, as tech giants race to bring more powerful, AI-driven experiences to consumers worldwide. Project Moohan, a collabortion between Google, Samsung and Qualcomm, was demoed for the media last ... [+] week. Meta faces a strategic dilemma in moving away from Google’s Android to its own Horizon OS for future AR/VR devices. The company’s current XR headsets rely heavily on a modified Android platform, but Meta wants more control over its ecosystem. Building Horizon OS from scratch promises deeper integration, better performance, and tighter user data handling. However, developing a full-fledged operating system is complex, time-consuming, and risky. Android offers stability, broad developer familiarity, and easy updates. While Meta’s long-term vision involves creating a unique XR experience powered by Horizon OS, striking the right balance between independence and practicality remains a significant challenge. Google has introduced Veo 2, its latest AI-powered video generator claimed to surpass existing systems in audience evaluation tests. A successor to the SORA model, Veo 2 can produce complex multi-scene videos guided by user instructions, displaying improved coherency, quality, and thematic consistency. According to Google’s internal assessments and user surveys, Veo 2 delivers higher audience satisfaction scores than its predecessor. The system uses advanced diffusion techniques and incorporates human feedback to refine results, aiming to streamline production for creators and marketing teams. While still in early-stage research, Veo 2 signals Google’s ambitions in automated content generation and advanced generative AI tools. "Party Versus" is a new mixed reality party game for Quest 3 that merges virtual objects and interactions with your real-world space. Designed for local multiplayer, it encourages friends to gather around one headset, taking turns while viewing mixed reality gameplay through the device’s color passthrough. The game transforms ordinary rooms into playful arenas, blending digital and physical elements for a uniquely social experience that combines immersive VR fun with in-person interaction. This column, formerly called “This Week in XR,” is also a podcast hosted by the author of this column, Charlie Fink, Ted Schilowitz, former studio executive and co-founder of Red Camera, and Rony Abovitz, founder of Magic Leap. This week our guest is Shelly Palmer, CEO of the Palmer Group. We can be found on Spotify , iTunes , and YouTube . What We’re Reading Top XR Events Coming in 2025. Founder Says first Metaverse Second Life Spent $1.3 B Building Second Life, and Has Paid Creators over $1 BillionAkintan Vivian Oyindamola, a First Class graduate and the Best Graduating Law Student from Elizade University, achieved remarkable academic success with a CGPA of 4.79 Despite facing significant health challenges, her disciplined approach and relentless dedication have paved the way for numerous opportunities Vivian aspires to further her legal expertise and eventually become a partner in a tier-one law firm while managing her own businesses CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Akintan Vivian Oyindamola’s educational journey led her to Elizade University where dreams took flight on the wings of knowledge. There, she studied law with a passion that burned like a thousand suns. Graduating with First Class Honors and a CGPA of 4.79, she didn't just excel; she soared, leaving a trail of inspiration for others to follow. Top Law Student Vivian Oyindamola Talks Success Alongside her remarkable academic achievements, she told Legit.ng, she earned a WIPO certification , a DELF certificate , and became an associate of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators. Read also Girl who was abandoned by dad gets huge award in school as she graduates at 20, video trends PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! However, Vivian's path was not without its trials. She often found herself in the throes of illness, her body struggling against the demands of rigorous studies. She told Legit.ng : “Throughout school, I often struggled with my health, frequently finding myself in the clinic due to illness. This made it hard to keep up with my studies, especially during exam periods. 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MORRIS – Laurel Gillotti was one happy first selectman’s administrative assistant Monday while overseeing an effort to fortify the shelves of the town’s food pantry and make sure residents in need have fulfilling Thanksgivings. Gillotti was at i2 Systems collecting a trailer-full of nonperishable food donations from employees. She had help from First Selectman Thomas Weik and workers from the town’s highway department. “They have been doing this for the nine years I have worked in Morris,” Gillotti said of the i2 Systems collection. “It makes such a big difference for the food pantry. The employees here are always willing to help.” A resident who wishes to remain anonymous has donated food to fill baskets that have gone to 33 families in town for Thanksgiving, Gillotti said. The baskets include fresh food, dairy products and pies. The David Paletsky Fund purchased turkeys for every family. Sustainable Litchfield conserves LITCHFIELD – Sustainable Litchfield has been recognized for its effort this year to carry our conservation initiatives designed to make the town a more resilient community. Last week, the committee of volunteers headed by Dean Birdsall received silver certification and climate leader designation from Sustainable Connecticut for accumulating points for achievements in categories such as stewardship of land and natural resources, renewable and efficient energy, and health and wellness opportunities. Examples of the initiatives the committee has helped promote include a solar energy project at the town’s wastewater treatment plant, installation of four electric vehicle charging stations in town, a watershed education program carried out with White Memorial Conservation Center and a community garden. Sustainable CT is a free and voluntary certification program. Plenty of pie at Church of Christ Congregational GOSHEN – More than 150 homemade pies were purchased at Church of Christ Congregational for its annual fundraiser Saturday. Five of them went out the door with Jim and Lauri Doyle of Bantam, who said they were stocking up to enjoy the baking skills of church congregants and to help the church. Frozen apple and apple-cranberry pies made by congregants a week before the sale, as well as blueberry-peach pies left over from the church’s blueberry festival in August, were available. The sale was directed by congregant Lucy Hussman. Firefighters mark 30 years of Christmas trees LITCHFIELD – Bantam Fire Company’s annual Christmas tree sale is marking its 30th anniversary. Trees will be sold at the Bantam firehouse Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Varieties available are balsam fir, Fraser fir, Korean fir, concolor fir and Turkish fir. Trees are $75. Local delivery can be arranged by calling the firehouse at 860-567-5198 or Jane Golding at 860-480-9668. Go shop in Bantam LITCHFIELD – Bantam will offer two Christmas shopping opportunities Saturday. Bantam Fire Company’s ladies’ auxiliary will host its annual Holiday Hoopla Fair and Vendor Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse. Vendors will be peddling crafts, ornaments, quilts, jewelry, artwork and handmade clothing. The auxiliary will hold bake sale and a luncheon featuring soup, sandwiches and hot dogs. Next door at the Town Hall Annex, the Park and Recreation Department will host its annual tag and vendor sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is a fundraiser for Litchfield Health and Wellness Resources, an organization that promotes healthy living. Basketball rivals to hit the court LITCHFIELD – Former Litchfield High School and Wamogo Regional High School basketball rivals will return to the court Friday for the annual alumni games. Lakeview High School, formerly Wamogo, will host the women’s game at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 7:30. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free for children ages 10 and under. Former Wamogo standout Colleen (Finn) Kinkade is organizing the games. Those interested in playing are asked to contact Kinkade at alumnibasketballgames@gmail.com. Happenings in the Hills is weekly look at life in Litchfield, Warren, Morris and Goshen. Information for publication can be sent to John McKenna at jmckenna33 @ optonline.net.
As the situation unfolds, fans of Liverpool FC will be eagerly watching to see how the club navigates these challenges and secures the future of their beloved team. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the direction of the club and how they position themselves for success in the seasons to come. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
In recent news, two high-ranking officials known as "tigers" in the realm of positive development have been apprehended by authorities. One of them is facing allegations of engaging in blind decision-making processes during the poverty alleviation campaign.Manitoba’s auditor general is calling for better cybersecurity at the province’s main health care planning body, and better financial reporting from the provincial government. In the first of two reports released Thursday, Tyson Shtykalo said Manitoba Shared Health has a process to respond to cyberattacks but has not been running tests for scenarios such as ransomware or data theft. “Since no tests were performed, the effectiveness of the (process) cannot be evaluated to ensure that Shared Health is prepared to promptly respond to a major cybersecurity event,” the report said. The report recommends annual testing and more training for cybersecurity incident response team members. “Without formally communicating existing plans and procedures to the ... team and providing members with necessary training on their roles and responsibilities, there could be delays in responding to cybersecurity incidents at Shared Health,” the report stated. Shared Health said it is working on the recommendations and plans to develop a regular schedule for testing the system. The second report looked at the provincial government’s financial report for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which included a deficit of just under $2 billion. The report said there was an unprecedented number of errors in the financial information prepared for the audit, which needed correcting. “We found that in many cases the amounts recorded in the accounting records were not adequately supported or did not match the supporting documentation,” Shtykalo wrote. The lack of supporting documentation included areas such as the calculations of the government’s contractual obligations. Shtykalo said the problems do not bring into question the major spending and revenue numbers in the government’s year-end financial report, but point to a need for better preparation and a shortage of trained financial personnel who prepare the statements. “Unfortunately, in the current year, the issues persisted and were exacerbated by the loss of key senior staff members during the audit. The province needs to build capacity, including improvements in staffing, training, review, (information technology) infrastructure, and external support,” the report said. The government responded by saying it continues to work on hiring more chartered professional accountants in a competitive market. It also said the office of the provincial comptroller “has turned its attention to learning and training sessions to support and onboard new staff members”.
Liverpool, the reigning English champions, will be looking to make a strong statement as they take on Atletico Madrid in what promises to be a fierce showdown. The Reds, led by their talismanic manager Jurgen Klopp, will be hoping to repeat their success from the 2018-19 season when they lifted the Champions League trophy. With a formidable squad boasting the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool will be a force to be reckoned with in this year's competition.