NoneClene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) Improves Cash Position And Runway With New Debt Facility For CNM-Au8(R) Data Collection To Support Accelerated Approval ApplicationNew Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will be the first woman to serve as a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Shaheen first joined the committee in 2009 after she was elected to Congress. NHPR’s All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa spoke with Shaheen about foreign policy, the incoming Trump administration and working with New Hampshire’s new Gov.-elect, Kelly Ayotte. Below is a transcript of their conversation. Transcript Let's start with Syria. President-elect Trump said over the weekend that Syria is a mess that the U.S. should not be involved in. We do have troops there, 900 soldiers who are supporting Kurdish forces. You say those troops should remain to blunt the possibility of ISIS forces reconstituting. How do you see this playing out in the short term, and what do you see as the U.S.'s strategic priority there? Well, first of all, I think it's really important to recognize for the Syrian people what a victory it is to have Bashar al-Assad finally gone, to have the murderous Assad regime out of the government of Syria. We have heard from Syrians in New Hampshire and throughout the world how pleased they are about that. Now, the question remains, what happens next? And will the rebels who have taken control be the terrorist groups that some of them came from, or will they protect civilians? So far, their track record is pretty good. We haven't seen any killing of civilians. They've released political prisoners. They have not vandalized public buildings. So hopefully that will continue and we will see a government formed that can take over and provide freedom for the Syrian people. I think it's very important for our troops to stay there to prevent the resurgence of ISIS. We know that there are still many ISIS fighters in Syria. There are still ISIS remnants in detainee camps throughout the country. We know that the United States did some targeted bombings of ISIS over the weekend, in a way, to try and send a very important signal that they should not think about trying to resurge and take over Syria. But it's still a very complicated place. I think it's good news that both Russia and Iran are weakened, so that they could not come to the help of the Assad regime, and that they have pulled back on their troops. Hopefully, the rebels will prevent Iran from sending weapons through Syria to Hezbollah and Lebanon and other parts of the Middle East. And there are still two very important Russian bases in Syria [and] it's not clear how that will play itself out. So I think we have a lot of unknowns, but I think we have some strategic interests in Syria that it's important for us to continue to monitor very carefully and to see how we can continue to support the Syrian people. You have a lot of experience serving on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. You're a senior member in it. What changes do you expect to see as President-elect Trump comes into office with his approach to foreign policy? Well, it's not clear, and I don't want to speculate. What we have is the history of what he did in his first term. Now, whether he will continue in some of those areas to promote the kinds of efforts he supported when he was president before is not clear. So I think for me, in the short term, my goal is to make sure the Foreign Relations Committee is as functional as possible, that we are bipartisan, that we are able to set up a process that gets our ambassadors around the world on the ground, the career ambassadors in a designated period of time so that we are represented throughout the world. We know that China doesn't have any problem getting their ambassadors on the ground in countries around the world, and the United States should do the same. You voted alongside a small coalition of Democrats and independents last month to block the transfer of certain American-made weapons to Israel. How did you come to this decision? You broke away from many of those in your party on this issue, including New Hampshire's other senator, Maggie Hassan. Well, I did. I have watched, as all Americans and actually the world has, the events as they have unfolded in Gaza, the horrible tragedy of Oct. 7 when Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis, innocent Israelis and in a murderous rampage. And I think it was important for Israel to be able to defend itself and to fight back against that. I think at this point, a ceasefire is warranted in Gaza. The killing of innocent civilians needs to end in Gaza, and I think it was important to send that message to Netanyahu and his cabinet. As you said, you're also in support of a ceasefire in the region. President-elect Trump has picked a secretary of defense and ambassador to Israel with Christian Zionist beliefs . Are you concerned about whether a ceasefire will be possible with Trump taking office again? I'm concerned about what happens in the Middle East. I think the events in Syria make the situation even more complicated. And I think we have a process in place to be able to question those people that President-elect Trump has nominated, to find out what their views are, to do a background check. I hope that the Trump administration will agree to background checks for all of their nominees so that we have that information and then we can make a decision. Do you think a ceasefire is possible in the region? I do think a ceasefire is possible. I think if Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed his team and we were able to continue the pressure from other Arab nations and get Hamas to the table, there would be a ceasefire. We should have had a ceasefire a long time ago. We need to get the hostages home, and we need to end the conflict in Gaza. Shifting to domestic issues, President Joe Biden signed a pardon for his son, Hunter, last week after saying many times that he would not do that. The president is considering more pardons with the goal of preempting future prosecutions by [Trump's] justice department. What are your thoughts on that? Well, I understand that some of the people who have been suggested to be included in any potential future pardons have said they don't really need it, and so I think we'll have to see how that plays out. And turning to state level politics, you've worked previously with Gov.-elect Kelly Ayotte in the U.S. Senate. What issues would you want to work together on now as she takes office? I think it's in New Hampshire's interest for our federal delegation to work very closely with the governor and with the state Legislature, and I hope to do that. Obviously, we're not going to agree on everything. We didn't when we served together in the Senate. But there was a lot that we did agree on, and certainly what's in the best interest of New Hampshire is something that we should all be able to agree on. And specific issues you might want to work together on? Well, I think, there will be budget concerns. Obviously, a high percentage of New Hampshire's budget comes from the federal level. And so we want to make sure that we're supporting what we need to, whether it's in the area of the environment, water, clean water. One of the challenges we've got is that a lot of the bipartisan infrastructure package programs will be coming to an end over the next couple of years. We need to see how we're going to follow those up to make sure that communities all across New Hampshire have access, continued access to clean water, that we can help them as they're addressing their wastewater needs. We need to continue the road building that has been going on under the bipartisan infrastructure plan. It's been very important to not just communities across the state, but to the economy of New Hampshire. So we need to keep that going. Energy is a big issue. We need to do more, I believe, to promote energy efficiency in New Hampshire. And so there will be a big role to play there. So I think they're going to be a lot of issues coming up that are important to the people of our state. Senator, your current term ends in two years. Will you run for reelection in 2026? I will make that decision, Julia, but I haven't made it yet.
( MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clene Nanomedicine Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) and multiple sclerosis (“MS”), recently received additional written guidance and a roadmap from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (“FDA”) Division of Neurology 1 regarding a potential accelerated approval pathway for lead drug candidate CNM-Au8 in ALS.“The FDA guidance on a potential path to meet the regulatory standard for substantial evidence of effectiveness supporting accelerated approval came following an in-person Nov. 1 Type C meeting with the DN1 where the company presented additional clinical trial data and analyses. The FDA recommended that Clene leverage additional Neurofilament Light ('NfL') data from its three Expanded Access Programs ('EAPs') to support earlier findings,” reads an article discussing the guidance. “Together with the survival and supportive biomarker data generated thus far, the drug's benign safety profile, and the emerging EAP NfL data, we look forward to continued discussions with the Agency,” said Clene's CEO and President, Rob Etherington.“Clene plans to include the additional data in an NDA submission under the accelerated approval pathway in mid-2025. We remain dedicated to the ALS community and honored to help critically ill patients and their families.” To view the full article, visit About Clene Inc. Clene (along with its subsidiaries,“Clene”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Clene Nanomedicine Inc., is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. CNM-Au8® is an investigational first-in-class therapy that improves central nervous system cells' survival and function via a mechanism that targets mitochondrial function and the NAD pathway while reducing oxidative stress. CNM-Au8® is a federally registered trademark of Clene Nanomedicine, Inc. The company is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Maryland. For more information, please visit . 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In his role as Head of Product, Technology, and Customer Operations, he will orchestrate the company's product vision, technology strategy, and operational excellence to ensure exceptional customer outcomes. “I’m excited to join Blend and support its mission to bring simplicity and transparency to digital banking,” said Srini Venkatramani. “Blend’s culture is obsessively customer-centric, and it clearly radiates through the team’s passion for building impactful technology. I look forward to contributing my expertise and taking Blend into its next phase of growth as the industry’s most digitally-robust, efficient, and powerful origination platform.” Srini draws on experience gained from working on three continents, where he has led product, engineering, and customer operations in organizations of various sizes, ranging from $35 million to $80 billion in annual revenue. Most recently, Srini spent five years as Chief Product and Technology Officer at PlanSource, where he spearheaded the development and execution of a multi-year product and operational strategy. Prior to that, Srini was a senior executive at IBM, where he was responsible for overall strategy, P&L management, and cross-functional leadership for the Publishing & Information services industry. “I’m delighted to welcome Srini to Blend’s executive team,” said Nima Ghamsari, Co-Founder and Head of Blend. “With his leadership experience in product and technology and a track record of driving value creation for SaaS businesses, Srini will be invaluable as we continue our evolution into a platform-first company. With his expertise, we’ll be well-positioned to help our customers leverage Blend’s technology to unlock new opportunities and deliver even greater ROI.” Ghamsari added, “I’m also grateful to Erik Wrobel for his outstanding product leadership over the past five years. He has had a remarkable career here at Blend, and we wish him the best in his next chapter.” Erik will depart Blend at the end of this year. In the third quarter of 2024, Blend signed multi-year deals with new customers in both mortgage and consumer banking and accomplished significant milestones for the business, including a 50% year-over-year revenue growth in its Consumer Banking business. Earlier this year, Blend also announced a new strategic partnership with Haveli Investments that included a $150 million investment to advance the company’s goal of driving innovation and delivering lasting value for its customers and shareholders. About Blend Blend Labs Inc., (NYSE: BLND) is a leading origination platform for digital banking solutions. Financial providers— from large banks, fintechs, and credit unions to community and independent mortgage banks—use Blend’s platform to transform banking experiences for their customers. To learn more, visit blend.com . 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The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned. But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” The first nuclear age was the Cold War, while the second was “governed by disarmament efforts and counter proliferation”, the armed forces chief said. He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”
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Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have tried for a third time to persuade a judge to let him leave jail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial, but a decision won't come until next week. or signup to continue reading Judge Arun Subramanian said at a hearing on Friday he will release his decision on Combs' latest request for bail after the music mogul's lawyers and federal prosecutors file letters addressing outstanding issues. Those letters are due at noon on Monday, Subramanian said. Combs' lawyers pitched having him await trial under around-the-clock surveillance either his mansion on an island near Miami Beach or - after the judge scoffed at that location - an apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Their plan essentially amounts to putting Combs on house arrest, with strict limits on who he has contact with. But prosecutors argue that Combs has routinely flouted jail rules and can't be trusted not to interfere with witnesses or the judicial process. "The argument that he's a lawless person who doesn't follow instructions isn't factually accurate," Combs lawyer Anthony Ricco argued. "The idea that he's an out-of-control individual who has to be detained isn't factually accurate." Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years with help from a network of associates and employees while silencing victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. His trial is slated to begin May 5. The Bad Boy Records founder remains locked up at a Brooklyn federal jail, where he spent his November 4 birthday. Two other judges previously concluded that Combs would be a danger to the community if he is released and an appeals court judge last month denied Combs' immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals weighs his bail request. Friday's hearing was the second time Combs was in court this week. On Tuesday, a judge blocked prosecutors from using as evidence papers that were seized from his cell during jail-wide sweep for contraband and weapons at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. As he entered through a side door, Combs waved to relatives including his mother and several of his children in the courtroom gallery, tapping his hand to his heart and blowing kisses at them. He then hugged his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, before taking a seat at the defence table. He was not handcuffed or shackled and wore a beige jail uniform, occasionally pulling a pair of reading glasses from his pocket as he peered at papers in front of him. Prosecutors maintain that no bail conditions will mitigate the "risk of obstruction and dangerousness to others" of releasing Combs from jail. Prosecutors contend that while locked up the I'll Be Missing You artist has orchestrated social media campaigns aimed at tainting the jury pool. They allege that he has also attempted to publicly leak materials he thinks would be helpful to his case and is contacting potential witnesses via third parties. "Simply put, the defendant cannot be trusted," Assistant US Attorney Christy Slavik argued. Combs' lawyer Teny Geragos countered that, given the strict release conditions proposed, "it would be impossible for him not to follow rules." Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . AdvertisementNew Omni Theater at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is ready for next generation
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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 26, 2024-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has arranged a $245 million loan from TYKO Capital to facilitate the construction of The Greyson , a 28-story, 622-unit Class-A mixed-use tower that will be located in Jersey City, New Jersey. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241226945372/en/ The Greyson (Photo: Business Wire) The Walker & Dunlop New York Capital Markets team, led by Keith Kurland , Aaron Appel , Jonathan Schwartz , Adam Schwartz , Jordan Casella , and William Herring, acted as exclusive advisors to the client, Nasser Freres, and identified TYKO Capital, which is backed by Elliott Investment Management, as the lender. With the building already nearing top-off, the loan proceeds will fund the balance of costs to complete. The property will rise on a 0.7-acre site in Journal Square, one of Jersey City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. The development will feature 389,720 rentable square feet of residential space, offering a diverse mix of studios, 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments. Additionally, the project includes 44,551 rentable square feet of office space and 2,965 rentable square feet of retail along the newly extended Homestead Avenue. “ The Greyson will redefine luxury living in Jersey City, appealing to renters seeking exceptional amenities and prime connectivity as a high-value alternative to Manhattan,” said Michael Sokoloff, a partner at Nasser Freres. “We are thrilled to partner with Walker & Dunlop and TYKO Capital on a project that will not only enhance the skyline but also contribute to the vitality of the Journal Square community.” The Greyson will boast an array of cutting-edge amenities, including a rooftop pool with Manhattan skyline views, state-of-the-art fitness center, immersive virtual reality and sports rooms, and thoughtfully designed communal spaces. Its strategic location offers residents seamless access to the Journal Square Transportation Center, ensuring connectivity across New Jersey and to downtown and midtown Manhattan. The property will also enhance the neighborhood with a new public pathway linking Newark Avenue and Pavonia Avenue, creating a vibrant and accessible urban experience. Jersey City continues to attract significant institutional and public investment, including the opening of the Centre Pompidou and the reopening of the historic Loew’s Jersey Theater. These cultural advancements, coupled with the city’s competitive rental market and burgeoning economy, have cemented its status as a top destination for young, high-income renters. "Jersey City has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, becoming a magnet for residents seeking competitively priced, spacious rental options compared to NYC," said Keith Kurland, senior managing director and co-head of New York Capital Markers at Walker Dunlop. "We are proud to work alongside Nasser Freres to bring The Greyson to life and further elevate the neighborhood." In 2023, Walker & Dunlop’s New York Capital Markets group sourced capital for transactions totaling nearly $12 billion from non-Agency capital providers. This vast experience has made them a top adviser on all asset classes for many of the industry’s top developers, owners, and operators. To learn more about Walker & Dunlop’s broad financing options, visit our website . About Walker & Dunlop Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. The diversity of our people, breadth of our brand and technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241226945372/en/ CONTACT: Investors: Kelsey Duffey Investor Relations Phone301.202.3207 investorrelations@walkeranddunlop.comMedia : Nina H. von Waldegg VP, Public Relations Phone301.564.3291 info@walkeranddunlop.comPhone301.215.5500 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1300 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 KEYWORD: MARYLAND NEW JERSEY UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE FINANCE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY PUBLIC RELATIONS/INVESTOR RELATIONS SOURCE: Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/26/2024 06:00 PM/DISC: 12/26/2024 05:59 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241226945372/en
Two analysts say former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, who is currently president of the NCAA, might try to make a political comeback, WCVB-TV reported. Speaking with WCVB-TV’s “On The Record” for an upcoming Sunday episode, Democratic analyst Mary Anne Marsh said it looks like he’s going to make a return to politics in the Bay State. “Baker is in Massachusetts all the time, endorsing candidates, doing the Boston Pops, all of it,” Marsh said. “He certainly looks like someone who’s running.” Republican analyst Robert Gray concurred, adding that Baker would have a chance at winning a Senate seat, specifically Sen. Ed Markey’s. Markey told “On the Record” in October that he plans to run again for a third term in 2026. “Baker would have a chance to win,” Gray told the news station. “I mean, he’s the exception. He’s run twice for governor and won successfully. He can raise the money and Ed Markey has a lot of problems.” Both analysts say Baker has a better chance of winning against Markey than Republican John Deaton had against Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the Nov. 5 election. Were he to run, Gray told WCVB-TV that although voters from blue Massachusetts might not want another Republican in the Senate while President-elect Trump is in office, “Charlie Baker has been very anti-Trump. So maybe they’ll look the other way.” The 68-year-old served as Massachusetts governor from 2015 to 2023 and chose not to run again. Democrat Maura Healey succeeded him after winning the 2022 election. More political newsA gunman has shot and wounded two children at a California primary school before shooting himself dead, the local sheriff's department says. The shooting occurred on Wednesday at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Oroville, California, located about 90km north of Sacramento, the Butte County Sheriff's office said. Megan McMann, a spokesperson for the Butte County Sheriff's Office, said officers responded quickly to reports of an unidentified adult male firing shots at students on campus at 1.09pm. By the time deputies arrived, the man was dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gun wound, McMann said. "Two students sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to local hospitals for treatment," McMann said, adding that she did not know their conditions. There is as yet no known motive for the shooting nor has the gunman been identified. In a post on social media, the Butte County Sheriff's Office said students were being taken to a nearby church. McMann said an investigation is ongoing and officers are trying to determine whether the suspected gunman had a connection to the school. The Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, serves children from kindergarten to the eighth grade, from ages 5 to 13, according to its website.
OpenAI and military defense technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work together to use artificial intelligence for "national security missions." The ChatGPT-maker and Anduril will focus on improving defenses against drone attacks, the companies said in a joint release. The partnership comes nearly a year after OpenAI did away with wording in its policies that banned use of its technology for military or warfare purposes. Founded in 2017, Anduril is a technology company that builds command and control systems and a variety of drones, counting the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom among its customers, according to its website. OpenAI said in October that it was collaborating with the US military's research arm DARPA on cyber defenses for critical networks. "AI is a transformational technology that can be used to strengthen democratic values or to undermine them," OpenAI said in a post at the time. "With the proper safeguards, AI can help protect people, deter adversaries, and even prevent future conflict." The companies said the deal would help the United States maintain an edge over China, a goal that OpenAI chief Sam Altman has spoken of in the past. "Our partnership with Anduril will help ensure OpenAI technology protects US military personnel, and will help the national security community understand and responsibly use this technology to keep our citizens safe and free," Altman said in Wednesday's release. Anduril was co-founded by Palmer Luckey, after Facebook bought his previous company Oculus VR in a $2 billion deal. The new partnership will bring together OpenAI's advanced AI models with Anduril systems and software, according to the companies. "Our partnership with OpenAI will allow us to utilize their world-class expertise in artificial intelligence to address urgent Air Defense capability gaps across the world," Anduril co-founder and chief executive Brian Schimpf said in the release. Schimpf said the collaboration would allow "military and intelligence operators to make faster, more accurate decisions in high-pressure situations." gc/aha