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People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
HOUSTON (AP) — Kimberly Rubit had one priority in mind as Hurricane Beryl ripped through Houston this summer: her severely disabled daughter. The 63-year-old worked nonstop to prevent Mary, 42, from overheating without air conditioning, water or lights after Beryl knocked out power...
Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration, selecting a surgeon and author who gained national attention for opposing vaccine mandates and some other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Medtronic: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Medtronic PLC (MDT) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $1.27 billion. The Dublin-based company said it had net income of 99 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.26 per share. The...
India's Modi likely to find comfort in Trump's return and a shared worldview
NEW DELHI (AP) — Donald Trump’s return to the White House has made many countries anxious and recalculating where they stand with the U.S., but India appears to be welcoming the change that may embolden nationalist leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I know today a lot...
ICU Medical: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) — SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) — ICU Medical Inc. (ICUI) on Tuesday reported a loss of $33 million in its third quarter. The San Clemente, California-based company said it had a loss of $1.35 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and pretax...
Si-Bone: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Si-Bone Inc. (SIBN) on Tuesday reported a loss of $6.6 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Santa Clara, California-based company said it had a loss of 16 cents. The results topped Wall Street...
Neuronetics: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
MALVERN, Pa. (AP) — MALVERN, Pa. (AP) — Neuronetics Inc. (STIM) on Tuesday reported a loss of $13.3 million in its third quarter. The Malvern, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 44 cents per share. Losses, adjusted to extinguish debt, came to 29 cents per share. ...
Baxter: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Baxter International Inc. (BAX) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $140 million. On a per-share basis, the Deerfield, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 27 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs,...
Apyx: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Apyx Medical Corporation (APYX) on Friday reported a loss of $4.7 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Clearwater, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 14 cents. The medical device maker...
Why people with disabilities in Nairobi are looking beyond public transport to navigate busy city
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Caroline Mwikali lost her ability to walk at age 13 after an illness. She quickly learned how difficult it is to get around in Kenya’s busy capital, Nairobi. Mwikali, who now works at a car financing company, said public transport is not designed to...
