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John Jacob Astor - The Richest Passenger on the Titanic
The 14-carat gold Waltham pocket watch, engraved “JJA”, was found when Astor’s body was recovered from the Atlantic Ocean seven days after the sinking of the liner. Astor was reputedly the richest man onboard the ship and a prominent member of the Astor family. The watch is tipped to fetch between £100,000 and £150,000 at auction in Devizes, Wiltshire, on Saturday.
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Read more at The Guardian
Lumine's New Deal for Casa's Wireless Business Will Go to Bankruptcy Court
Skyvera quit bidding for Casa Systems after making a $32 million offer. Now, Lumine will pay $17.25 million more than it originally intended for Casa's wireless business. In April 2022, Verizon bought 9.9% of Casa's equity for $40 million.
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Read more at Light Reading
Analysis of Every NFL Draft Pick
Analysis of every Dolphins pick from Alaina Getzenberg The Dolphins traded down twice in the first round. Analyse of every Cowboys Pick from Jordan Raanan The Eagles traded up to No. 23. Analysis of all Dolphins Picks from Josh Weinfuss The Rams spent a rare first-round pick on Florida State pass-rusher Jared Verse. A total of 14 offensive players came off the board.
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Read more at ESPN.co.uk
Amnesty International Reacts to FIFA’s Global Partnership Deal With Saudi Aramco
Amnesty International is calling on FIFA to make binding agreements with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has spent billions on sports worldwide such as golf, football, motorsports and martial arts. The Saudi Arabian government and the Public Investment Fund own more than 98% of Saudi Aramco, making it a major source of the Kingdom’s income, wealth, and influence.
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Read more at Amnesty International USA
Beyfortus Prevents Bronchitis in Newborns
nirsevimab is a preventive monoclonal antibody approved in Europe in late 2022. It is the leading cause of paediatric hospitalisation in Europe. In France, bronchiolitis is estimated to affect nearly 30% of newborns under two years old every year.
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Read more at Euronews
UConn’s Class of 2024
Her career included four WNBA championships, six all-star selections, and one selection as the Naismith College Player of the Year. She is an attorney, former Fortune 100 executive, and a leading voice on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the empowerment of Black Americans. At The Hartford, she was the first Black executive and the youngest executive in the company’s history. In 2010, she was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Read more at University of Connecticut
Science Corporation Acquires Science Corporation's Prima Retinal Implant
Science Corporation has announced the acquisition of intellectual property and related assets for the Prima retinal implant from French bioelectronics company Pixium Vision. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. The Prima system complements Science Corporation’s Science Eye product, which targets blindness caused by retinitis pigmentosa and dry age-related macular degeneration.
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Read more at Medical Device Network
Is Freezing Your Bread Good For Your Health?
Several recent TikToks have claimed that freezing bread actually makes it healthier. When bread is cooked, it transforms the moist, bubble-filled dough into a fluffy loaf. The heat of the oven, combined with the water in the dough, causes the starch in the flour to expand and gelatinise.
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Read more at The Conversation
How to Watch UEFA Women's Champions League Live on TNT Sports
TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms, offering a line-up of up to four TV channels, and up to six digital or red-button channels. The BT Sport app closed on Thursday, October 12, 2023 and has been replaced by the TNTSport app for sports news and results. PSG v Lyon will be live on the Parc des Princes on April 25.
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Read more at TNT Sports
Joby Aviation to Launch Air Taxi Service in Abu Dhabi in 2025
Joby Aviation eVTOL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with authorities in Abu Dhabi. The MoU is intended to show the “breadth of support available to Joby” from the Abu Dhabi Government. Joby holds exclusive rights to develop an air taxi service. Any inter-emirate service would require additional approval from the GCAA.
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Read more at Airport Technology