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Patricia Derrick – Pursuing the Passion for Helping People through Brainpaths Devices

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

Many people want to solve contemporary medical and social problems through innovative approaches or scientific methods. However, they cannot make a difference due to lacking novel ideas, resources, and innovations that create an impact. Researchers and scientists work tirelessly and constantly to develop new approaches and mechanisms for treating or preventing particular disorders. Scientific progress paved the way for treating and alleviating diseases previously perceived as uncurable. However, many disorders and conditions remain untreatable despite scientific and medical progress. For example, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect billions globally and adversely affect their ability to function adequately due to memory and cognition issues. However, researchers have no cure for the disorders or approaches to prevent and treat the condition and help people cope with memory loss. Patricia Derrick’s Brainpaths device is a breakthrough apparatus helping people prevent and cope wit...

Police: At least 3 dead in shooting in New Mexico

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

Associated PressFARMINGTON, N.M. — At least three people were dead and multiple others wounded Monday after a shooting in Farmington, police said, and schools citywide were put on lockdown.“There are multiple civilian victims,” Farmington police reported via Facebook, adding that one suspect “was confronted and killed on scene.”Two officers were shot including a member of the city police and one with the New Mexico State Police, the message said. Both were reported to be in stable condition at San Juan Regional Medical Center.“The suspect’s identity is unknown and there are no other known threats at this time,” police said, adding that city, San Juan County and state police were involved.The shooting was reported shortly after 11 a.m. in the area of Brookside Park, and all city schools were placed on what officials called “preventative lockdown.” Three nearby schools remained on emergency lockdown.An official at the San Juan Coun...

Warriors’ Steph Curry named finalist for NBA’s social justice award

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

Stephen Curry’s season won’t end with championship hardware. But he could still take home one of the NBA’s top awards.Curry was named as one of the five finalists for the 2022-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award on Monday, an award honoring players who make strides in the fight for social justice.Curry was joined by Suns guard Chris Paul, Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., Spurs guard Tre Jones and Celtics forward Grant Williams as finalists for the award, which was created in 2021. The winner will be announced sometime during the NBA’s conference finals, though the exact date and time weren’t announced.Curry’s off-court work has been well known for several years, and that now includes being a part of President Joe Biden’s fitness and nutrition council along with his wife Ayesha. During the Warriors’ visit to the White House in January to celebrate their championship, Curry thanked Biden for bringing Brittney Griner home from her 10-month incarceration...

Dashcam video captures driver pointing a gun at motorists on I-580 in San Leandro

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

(KRON) -- A driver pointed a gun at another vehicle on Interstate 580 on Saturday night in San Leandro, and it was all caught on dashcam video. Surveillance video of released of Banko Brown homicide The situation escalated around 7 p.m. near the 167th exit on I-580, the owner of the video says. The owner of the video asked to remain anonymous for their safety. He says that as he was driving, he noticed the driver of the gray Honda pointing a gun at him from the lane on his right. In the video, you can see two cars pass by him, a white sedan in the left lane and a gray sedan on the right. As the two cars pass, the driver of the gray vehicle appears to put a gun out of their window and aim it at the white sedan on the left. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; he...

Cara: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Cara Therapeutics Inc. (CARA) on Monday reported a loss of $26.7 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 49 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 53 cents per share.The biotechnology company posted revenue of $6.2 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5 million.In the final minutes of trading on Monday, the company’s shares hit $4.14. A year ago, they were trading at $8.40._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CARA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CARASource

Hurricanes’ Teravainen nears return from injury with East final looming

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen’s roughly monthlong injury absence appears to be near an end.The Carolina Hurricanes forward has shed his no-contact jersey and participated in a full practice Monday ahead of the Eastern Conference Final against Florida. Teravainen hasn’t played since he suffered a hand injury in Game 2 of the first-round series against the New York Islanders.It’s unclear exactly when he might be ready to play, though his return would be a lift for a team that has kept advancing despite injuries to top-line forwards.“I think I’m pretty much ready to go,” Teravainen said after Monday’s practice. “So whenever coach puts me out there, I’ll be good.”Rod Brind’Amour wouldn’t say definitively when that would be, though he noted the extra rest from the series schedule — still unset as of Monday’s practice — could help.“He’s healthy enough,” Brind’Amour said. “It’s just whether or not he can play. …...

National Western Life: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — National Western Life Insurance Co. (NWLI) on Monday reported net income of $12 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had net income of $3.48.The insurance provider posted revenue of $152.6 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NWLI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NWLISource

Fire breaks out at Marathon refinery in Texas; 1 worker dead

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

TEXAS CITY, Texas (AP) — A fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery near Houston on Monday caused visible flames and left at least one worker dead, the company said. Marathon said the cause of the morning fire was under investigation. Aerial footage from Houston television stations showed crews trying to put out flames at the Galveston Bay refinery, which is along a stretch of Texas coast that is heavily populated by petrochemical facilities. Neither the company nor authorities immediately said whether anyone else was injured. “The safety of our workers and the community is our top priority, and a full investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident,” Marathon said in a statement. Texas City police said that by Monday afternoon the fire was under control and contained in the facility. The company had earlier said it had accounted for all workers. Fires at refineries in the area are not uncommon. Earlier this month, a fire at a Shell facility in nearby Deer Park s...

Indianapolis officer pleads guilty to federal charge for kicking handcuffed man

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis police officer accused of kicking a handcuffed man in the face during a 2021 arrest pleaded guilty Monday to a federal charge.Sgt. Eric Huxley pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release after prison, The Indianapolis Star reported.A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled for Huxley, who was suspended from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department after the September 2021 confrontation. He was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2022 for alleged use of excessive force during his arrest of Jermaine Vaughn.Body camera footage police released of Vaughn’s arrest shows an officer forcing Vaughn to the ground at downtown Indianapolis’ Monument Circle. Seconds later, the video shows Huxley thrusting his foot down onto Vaughn’s face as he is in handcuffs.Vaughn, whose la...

Man with baseball bat attacks 2 staff members in Congressman Gerry Connolly’s Fairfax office

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:49:25 GMT

A man armed with a baseball bat showed up at the Fairfax, Virginia, office of Rep. Gerry Connolly Monday morning, asked for the congressman and then attacked two staffers.“This morning, an individual entered my District Office armed with a baseball bat and asked for me before committing an act of violence against two members of my staff,” Connolly said in a statement.The U.S. Capitol Police identified the man as 49-year-old Xuan Kha Tran Pham, of Fairfax. He is facing charges of one count of aggravated malicious wounding and one count of malicious wounding.Capitol Police said they have launched a joint investigation with local police.“At this time, it is not clear what the suspect’s motivation may have been,” Capitol Police said in a statement. “Based on what we know right now, investigators do not have any information that the suspect was known to the USCP.”The attack happened in Connolly’s district office in an office park on Main Street i...